I Know: Let's Blame the President!

There’s turmoil in Africa--all across the continent.

In Libya, Nigeria, and the Sahel

Terrorist groups are stirring up trouble;

Violence is brewing in Somalia, as well.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

Though Bush got the U.S. involved in Iraq

And signed an agreement to remove the troops,

Everything’s falling apart in the area;

There’s chaos involving terrorist groups.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

Hamas and Israel are at it again,

Both refusing to make lasting peace;

The struggle has been going on for years,

With death and destruction on the increase.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

Many kids from Central America

Have fled from their homes for the U.S.

They’re trying to escape both poverty and violence

That leave their countries in a dangerous mess.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

The American economy was in shambles

When Bush left office in twenty-oh-nine.

It’s going to take years to rebound

After experiencing such a decline.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

The constant attempts by members of Congress

To fight the President day after day

Are wearing down the American people;

What an embarrassing display!

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

When our leaders say they have good intentions,

We hope their concern is not a charade.

But when Congress becomes dysfunctional,

Certain decisions have to be made.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

Sadly, shootings at schools and stores

And theaters are definitely on the rise.

Each effort that’s made to stem the flow

Of the horrible violence quickly dies.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

The termite infestation of your house,

The drought we had in our rainy season,

And even that outbreak of flu last year

Have all happened for a specific reason.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

 

For every world problem that exists,

There is an explanation and cause.

And naturally, everything points to one person

Who must be responsible for ALL the world’s flaws.

---I know: Let’s blame President Obama!

(7-30-14)