Limericks from the Headlines
By Laurie Baron
SAN DIEGO — There once was a POTUS named Trump Who incited the crowds on the stump. Wanted absolute loyalty
As if he were royalty Treating everyone else like a chump.
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There once was a general named Flynn Who helped the President win.
He demanded that Hillary
Be placed in a pillory. Concealing his lobbyist sins.
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There once was an AG named Sessions Recused for his indiscretions
About Russian meetings
Claimed memory fleeting,
But Mueller will ask the same questions.
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There once was a director named Comey
Who wasn’t the President’s homie.
He ignored his instructions
For justice obstructions.
“Lordy I’m honest, and, Trump doesn’t own me.”
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There once was a speaker named Ryan.
Who excused his leader for lying:
“He’s new to the game So he’s not to blame.”
You can’t stop a toady from trying.
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Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University. He may be contacted via lawrence.baron@sdjewishworld.com San Diego Jewish World points out to new readers that this column is satire, and nothing herein should be taken literally.