Results for: October 2021


Source: The Guardian

To Catch a Thief

We know it’s not true that crime doesn’t pay

So it’s kind of fun to have a good day

When the bad guys are caught, doing their thing

And their own stupidity causes the sting.

This big bad thug snatched a reporter’s cell

That was live broadcasting – it didn’t end well!


Source: The Guardian

A rose by any other name

So TheFacebook plans to rebrand again

As if that will then make it much more Zen.

But the problems it causes will not end

It will still spread lies and try to offend.

No matter what flies as its new banner

It will still suck in much the same manner.


Source: The Financial Times

Animal Harm

The stress of the job must be absolute

Like pediatricians too, it’s acute.

I’ve seen the pain in some owners’ wet eyes

Choosing what bills to pay, they agonize…

Can they afford pet treatment that’s needed?

Vets suffer too seeing needs unheeded.


Source: The Washington Post

RIP General Powell

A rare man of humility and might

Who transcended party to do what’s right.

He got kind of screwed when working for Bush

And was given a story he had to push

But history should be kind to this great man

Who loved our country as much as one can.


Source: The Guardian

Conspirituality

It sure seems an odd marriage of forces
The world of wellness and conspiracy sources.
But both are bonded by a deep mistrust
Of the establishment they think unjust.
Which side is more likely to win the day…
Will it be QAnon or namaste?


Source: The Huffington Post

To Boldly Go…

Can’t say the Prince was very inspired

Saying space travel should be retired

And that the focus of the brightest mind

Should be on problems of the earthly kind.

But the old captain’s response also blew –

Let’s go pollute other planets too!


Source: The New York Post

Heil Texas

A great example of being an ass!

Yes all perspectives should be taught in class,

But what exactly do they mean by this?

I’d guess nothing really, except to diss

Critical Race Theory and how it’s taught

But that could be done with a better thought.


Source: Slate

Listen closely

The thing about standup comedians

Is that they don’t play for the medians.

Generally self-loathing and full of spite

Most of them are probably not alright.

But they’re also smart and complicated…

Who Dave is after could be debated.


Source: The Guardian

Balance

As the sand falls more quickly through the glass

And all the days seem shorter as they pass

Time is the currency in most demand

So the trick is to have the cards in hand

That allow you to realize the success

Of enjoying time without feeling stress.


Source: Axios

Not very nice

Some people simply are not very nice

And now their behavior comes with a price.

Workers are staying away from their jobs

Because they are dealing with angry mobs.

Those who complain about the unemployed

Then treat those who work as if they’re annoyed…