Once again it’s time for another gem from TMV’s favorite poet, Michael Silverstein, aka Wall Street Poet:
Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions
It really isn’t that surprising
When Bush says you’re on evil’s axis
To try A-bombs to manufacture
As invasion prophylaxis.
Berlusconi’s Consolation Prize
Silvio, Silvio, don’t feel bad
That Prodi has defeated ya
He took away your PM job
But you still own the mediya.
More States Approve Casinos
Gambling’s neither sin nor vice
Once you know the proper naming
Playing cards and dice sound nice
When you call them fam’ly gaming.
Skilling On The Stand
When prosecuted by the feds
Here’s your operating dictum
Don’t admit that you caused pain
Claim instead that you’re the victim.
Rumsfeld Confronts His Critics
Though generals think he should resign
Their views he will ignore
After all, do generals
Know how to fight a war?
Copyright 2006 Michael Silverstein
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