"Progressive Poetry", from Ann Perkins of Calloway County:
We gave it our best, took a stand, had our say,
Citizens honked and waved in support.
But we did not have the ear of Ed Whitfield that day,
So we quietly left our report.
It seems he can't be bothered by those of us in need,
Though the woes of his constituents are many.
Championing the free market and deregulation is his avowed creed!
Concerning social policy, we must pinch every penny!
Ed says, Abandoning free market principles will hurt us all greatly!
Where will the bailouts end?
I have to ask Ed, have you seen the news lately?
The free market has nearly doomed us, my friend.
Economists say Obama's plan may cure this disease,
The danger lies in thinking too small.
All we wanted to ask was will you support him please?
For in doing so you may help us all.
We stood strong in the cold, each doing their part,
Hope in Democracy revived anew!
But I doubt the weather matched the cold in Ed's heart,
His principles crooked and askew.
For no matter how reasonable green technology is,
No matter the jobs it may one day provide,
Our goal is not the same as his, on HIS wealth depends,
That Big Oil must always abide.
