Archive for the ‘Political Speeches’ Category
Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
I’m bracing myself for the post-SOTU madness:
The “State of the Union’s” tonight,
And I hope Biden’s poised for a fight.
Cuz no matter his words,
He’ll be pill’ried by turds;
Spiteful GOP herds love to smite.
Tags: Joe Biden, SOTU, State of the Union, State Of The Union Address
Posted in GOP Humor, Joe Biden, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Speeches Satire, White House | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020
Headline: “Trump ignores science at dangerous indoor rally”
Donald’s base should start writing their wills,
Cuz he feeds on large audience thrills;
Crammed together indoors,
Scanty masks, chair-filled floors.
Donald Trump doesn’t care whom he kills.
Tags: Anti-Science, Campaign 2020, Campaign Humor, COVID-19, Donald Trump, Election 2020, Election Satire, Health, Pandemic, Presidential Campaign Humor
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Science Satire, Science Verse, White House | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, May 17th, 2017
The Donald pretends to be gritty,
But instead he is filled with self-pity.
“I’m the worst-treated pol
In his’try,” he’ll bawl.
Trump’s dignity (bitty) ain’t pretty.
Tags: Coast Guard, Donald Trump, Graduation Speaker, Trump
Posted in Donald Trump, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Our “Woe Is Me” President (Limerick)
Saturday, March 4th, 2017
At his speech Tuesday night, Trump seemed sane.
His proposals still sucked, but his brain
And behavior looked stable.
(Less time watching cable?)
Fawning pundits were ably inane:
Trump’s “pivot” was praised by the press,
Who perceived “presidential” finesse.
Heavy meds (I assume)
Might explain his brief bloom
Into something much less of a mess.
But his meds have worn off, I conclude,
Based on stark-raving tweets that he spewed
Just today. Yes his feed
On Twitter indeed
Proves our leader’s a bleeping-mad dude.
Tags: Donald Trump, Political Speech, President Trump, Presidential Speech, Social Media, Twitter Humor, Twitter Limerick
Posted in Congress Humor, Donald Trump, GOP Humor, Media Satire, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Social Media Satire, Twitter, White House | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
The reviews for Trump’s speech, in the main,
Were swell, cuz he seemed to be sane:
He read his speech well;
Did not rant, rave, or yell.
What a low bar we’ve set for his reign.
Tags: Congressional Address, President Trump, Trump
Posted in Congress Humor, Donald Trump, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 1 Comment »
Monday, February 27th, 2017
Although Trump has circulated a bullet point outline of tomorrow night’s speech, here’s what I’m expecting:
Please get ready for Donald to speak
Before Congress on Tuesday this week,
Where he’ll beef about press
And he’ll shriek “We’re a mess,
Only I can address!” (That’s my “leak.”)
Tags: Congressional Address, President Trump, Trump
Posted in Congress Humor, Donald Trump, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Bracing For Trump’s Speech To Congress (Limerick)
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Trump exhibits his madness with ease,
Via speeches and tweet-tantrum sprees.
Donald’s saneness is wee
And he’s vain as can be.
It’s as plain as his gold Trump marquees.
Tags: Donald Trump, FumblingTrump, President Trump, Twitter Limerick
Posted in Donald Trump, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Twitter, White House | 1 Comment »
Friday, October 21st, 2016
At a charity, heckling is rare,
But Trump got derision to spare
At the Alfred Smith Dinner.
Trump wasn’t the winner?
“Rigged” booing, no doubt. How unfair!
Tags: Al Smith Dinner, Campaign Satire, Catholic Charities, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election Humor, Hillary Clinton, Political Speech
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Hillary Clinton, Political Jokes & One-Liners, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | Comments Off on Trump “Bronx Cheered” In Manhattan (Limerick)
Tuesday, July 19th, 2016
Melania’s speech was revealing;
In her push to make Donald appealing,
She stole lines from Michelle
About values. Oh well,
This confirms that both Trumps value stealing.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Donald Trump, Election 2016, Election Humor, GOP Convention, Melania Trump, Plagiarism Humor, Republican Convention
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 1 Comment »
Saturday, March 12th, 2016
Was the speech that Trump canceled a ruse
Designed to manipulate news?
To martyrize Trump
On his campaign swing stump?
“Trump’s been blocked from expressing his views!!!”
Unlike most Trump events little vetting
Was done to ensure Trump was netting
A crowd of supporters
Plus penned-in reporters.
Seems on violence The Donald was betting.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Donald Trump, Election Humor, Free Speech
Posted in Campaign Humor, Donald Trump, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | Comments Off on Limerick Ode to Donald “The Martyr” Trump
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016
When you’re giving a speech, my dear chap,
And you’re forced to ask people, “please clap,”
That is sadder than sad.
Your campaign’s beyond bad.
Put a cap on your race. It’s a wrap!
Tags: Campaign Satire, Election Humor, Jeb Bush, Political Speech
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2016
You probably know this old chestnut of a joke: “How can you tell when a politician is lying? When his (or her) lips move.”
Here’s my own slightly less cynical lie detection technique:
How do you know that a politician is lying? The word ‘frankly’ comes out of his/her mouth.
Donald Trump and Carly Fiorina seem especially fond of the word ‘frankly,’ but they’re certainly not alone in having that ‘tell.’
Pols frequently telegraph lies.
For example, I’m quick to surmise
That a whopper’s about
To be told by some lout
When he uses the ‘frankly’ disguise.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Carly Fiorina, Donald Trump, Election Humor, GOP Lies, Liars, Lies
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Monday, December 21st, 2015
Congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the Politifact 2015 Lie of the Year Award!
The “Lie of the Year” prize is Trump’s.
Though many pols fib, Donald jumps
To the top of the list;
His stump speech’s gist
Is take dumps on the truth to hook chumps.
Tags: Campaign Satire, Donald Trump, Election Humor, GOP Lies, Lies, Politifact
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Thursday, February 14th, 2013
I’ve been mystified by the general reaction to Sen. Marco Rubio’s delivery of the GOP response to the State of the Union address.
Yes, his desperate lunge for water looked awkward. Nonetheless, his performance just doesn’t deserve the mockery it’s been getting. In fact, Marco Rubio is the one Republican who worries me.
I find Rubio alarmingly likeable. And I was struck by his ability to lie so convincingly and charmingly.
But I was starting to doubt my own instincts when I came across these comments from Van Jones in response to questioning from CNN anchor Carol Costello:
“Rubio is dangerous for Democrats,” Jones said. “I’m so glad we’re talking about him and we’re joking about him because right when he reached for that water bottle, he was reaching an emotional part of the speech which he stepped on.”
Jones said the while Florida’s junior senator “has an extreme record,” Rubio’s political skill shone through in the last 90 seconds of his speech, which Jones said was “extremely powerful.”
“(Rubio) is to the heart what Paul Ryan is to the head,” Jones said. “This man can connect emotionally.”
Marco’s Dangerous, Mark My Words (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Although Rubio’s drinking looked gawky,
I’m begging you Dems, don’t get cocky:
He lies better than Ryan
And charm’s underlyin’
His falsehoods. So things could get rocky.
Tags: Carol Costello, CNN, Florida, Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan, Political Speech, Political Verse, Republican Response, SOTU, State Of The Union Address, Van Jones
Posted in GOP Humor, Marco Rubio, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
I generally liked Obama’s SOTU speech. But his voting rights commission plan is unadulterated crapola. How do you give the illusion of dealing with a problem, while doing nothing at all? Appoint a commission.
Obama’s decision to create a voter suppression commission would be bad enough. But he added insult to injury by naming Mitt Romney campaign lawyer Ben Ginsberg to his two-person panel. The very same Ben Ginsberg who helped lead the 2000 recount effort for George W. Bush — an attorney who considers voter suppression a feature, not a bug.
Another Commission? “Ben” There, Done That (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
Since voter suppression’s the mission
Of Republicans, voter attrition
Will keep getting worse.
A commission’s a curse.
We need action with great expedition.
Tags: 2000 Recount, Barack Obama, Ben Ginsberg, Commissions Satire, George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Republicans Limerick, SOTU, State Of The Union Address, Voter Suppression, Voting Limerick
Posted in Barack Obama, Campaign Humor, Election Satire, GOP Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Speeches Satire, Voting Satire | 3 Comments »
Monday, February 11th, 2013
As Obama’s State of the Union address draws nearer, the press (thanks to GOP prodding) has become obsessed with one question: Why the focus on a liberal agenda, instead of jobs and the economy?
Open Limerick To The Media
By Madeleine Begun Kane
“Where’s your focus on jobs?” asks the press,
As Obama contends with a mess
Of issues galore,
Cuz his job at its core
Is to many dilemmas address.
So dear media, try this new task:
Press Republicans: Tough questions ask!
Like “Just what have THEY done
About jobs. Name just one
Thing they do besides block, bitch, and bask.”
Tags: Congress Humor, Economy Satire, Employment Humor, GOP Humor, Jobs Jobs Jobs, Liberal Agenda, Media Humor, Obstructionism, President Obama, Press, Republicans Humor, SOTU, State Of The Union Address
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Republican pols, most notably John McCain, didn’t find Obama’s second inaugural address sufficiently conciliatory. Here’s McCain:
“There was very little reaching out to the other side,” he said. “It was a fine speech, but I didn’t hear any conciliatory remarks. I didn’t see any specific reference like, ‘I reach out my hand to the other side of the aisle.’ “
Limerick Ode To McCain, The Conciliator
By Madeleine Begun Kane
As Obama’s Inaugural wraps,
John McCain now complains of a lapse:
Just where in the speech
Does the President reach
Cross the aisle to invite some more slaps?
Tags: Barack Obama, Inaugural Address, Inauguration, John McCain, Political Speech
Posted in Barack Obama, Election Satire, GOP Humor, John McCain, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 5 Comments »
Monday, October 8th, 2012
So, is everyone impressed with Mitt Romney’s big deal foreign policy speech?
I didn’t think so.
Limerick Ode To “Tough Guy” Romney
By Madeleine Begun Kane
He’ll speak loudly and wave a big stick:
That would summarize Mitt Romney’s schtick
Foreign policy-wise.
Sounds a lot like those guys
Who made rather a mess — Dub and Dick.
Tags: Campaign Humor, Election Satire, Foreign Policy, George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Political Speech, Richard Cheney
Posted in Campaign Humor, Dick Cheney Satire, Election Satire, Foreign Policy, George Bush Satire, GOP Humor, Mitt Romney Humor, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, White House | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave a speech today at the Brookings Institution. His appearance featured this amusing gaffe:
“I left my last page of the speech, does anyone have my last page? Did I Ieave it with you?”
Now such a slip-up wouldn’t ordinarily be limerick-worthy. However, Rubio seems to have a “glass house” problem:
Rubio calls President Obama “the most articulate and talented teleprompter reader in America,” a line that drew big laughter and applause in East Manatee.
Limerick Ode To Marco Rubio
By Madeleine Begun Kane
How ironic that Rubio’s known
To have thrown a speech-mockery stone
At Barack. It’s self-bruising
And rather amusing
When Rubio screws up his own.
Tags: Barack Obama, Brookings Institution, Florida, Gaffes, Glass Houses, Marco Rubio, Political Speech, Speeches, Teleprompter
Posted in Barack Obama, Florida Humor, GOP Humor, Marco Rubio, Political Limericks, Political Speeches, Political Verse, Politics Satire, Republicans Humor, Speeches Satire | 3 Comments »
