Just as the government intrusion into our lives expands into each nook and cranny from health care to the regulation of one's property to the banning of non licensed children's lemonade stands so have the campaigns for political office. You cannot watch TV without being exposed to political ads most of which are negative sound bites devoid of any discussion of the issues that might matters. No event is immune including that iconic auto race the Daytona 500. A direct result of the millions of dollars available to candidates due to the Super-Pacs motivated not by what is good for the country but rather to buy access and influence legislationDaytona Blues
So much for the dignity and purity of sport
At Daytona political forces will the voters exhort
There is no safe haven to escape the campaign's hectic pace
The UAW will have an anti Mitt banner flying before and after the race
Santorum throws the dice and sponsors car number 22
What happens if it throws a rod early and is through?
God certainly listens to men and gives them what they need
But prayers from a race car He will not heed
Romney will be there as a spectator without banners or cars
Thank God with the engine noise any words will not go far
We can not escape this campaign and the general will be worse
Too much money a by-product of the Super-Pac curse.
A democracy to prosper, to endure must elect the very best
Integrity, intelligence, leadership not money should be the test
© Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskanpoet
February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
First Amendment Rights
The war on religious exercise and freedom escalated on Friday and although the issue involves the First Amendment, in the fine print it also involves the degree to which our federal government can dictate to its citizens the nature of the medical care they can receive or have to pay for. I am not Catholic and my ex-wife was and we in violation of Church doctrine we used contraceptives during our marriage. She was very devout and I am sure that in her confessions she probably asked for forgiveness. But to require a Church or a Church based organization to fund procedures which clearly violate the tenets of their faith is outrageous. There are 77 million Catholics in the U.S. This President is above his pay grade, inept, and one of the greatest divders we have ever seen. Hopefully those of faith will rise up as one and terminate his disasterous presicdency!
A Bitter Pill
I am not Catholic and believe the Church's policy on birth control is insane
Condemns millions into poverty and potential futures down the drain
But in the First Amendment I am the strongest supporter you will find
This latest ado on contraception shows Obama is literally out of his mind
Religion may ebb and flow
In times of chaos or war quickly grow
But to order the Church to ignore the rulings of its Pope
Is a government sliding down the tyrannical slope
I hope in services today across this country all churches rose as one
To insure that this election by the attackers of faith will not be won
© 2/12/2012 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskan Poet
A Bitter Pill
I am not Catholic and believe the Church's policy on birth control is insane
Condemns millions into poverty and potential futures down the drain
But in the First Amendment I am the strongest supporter you will find
This latest ado on contraception shows Obama is literally out of his mind
Religion may ebb and flow
In times of chaos or war quickly grow
But to order the Church to ignore the rulings of its Pope
Is a government sliding down the tyrannical slope
I hope in services today across this country all churches rose as one
To insure that this election by the attackers of faith will not be won
© 2/12/2012 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskan Poet
Whitney Houston
Tragic news on Saturday on the eve of the Grammys. Whitney Houston dead at 48. In the movies Kevin Costner would have protected her. But in real life the siren song of drugs and alcohol is so strong, stronger than multiple rehabs. This poet could not carry a tune one step, but as a poet, deeply mourns the loss of a fellow artist. The autopsy is not out but this may be another case of Joplin, Hendricks, or Belushi...how many of the most talented humans on this planet need to die prematurely before we get a handle on drug use? Lohan you are a fraction of the talent of this woman, but if you do not get your act together her final moments way too soon are you
Whitney Singing to God
She had a voice that went so high to speak to God
And went so low to places most singers never trod
Humans are the only species that sing and carry a tune
So tragic when such a talent may have come to ruin
The Grammys were almost here private award reserve
How should the Grammys her memory preserve?
Moments of silence, her recordings of her songs, tearful accolades?
Another idea to join in Whitney's mournful parade
Maybe the music geared to drug use should fade
Too many singers an early price have already paid
Performing live must lead to unbelievable highs followed by great lows
The up and down be the ease to addiction sow
Whitney rest in peace our ears will never be the same
To be touched by such a voice to passions inflame
God made us in his image so music He must love
If we stare at the Northern Lights or stars we know you are singing to Him above.
© 2/12/2012 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskan Poet
Whitney Singing to God
She had a voice that went so high to speak to God
And went so low to places most singers never trod
Humans are the only species that sing and carry a tune
So tragic when such a talent may have come to ruin
The Grammys were almost here private award reserve
How should the Grammys her memory preserve?
Moments of silence, her recordings of her songs, tearful accolades?
Another idea to join in Whitney's mournful parade
Maybe the music geared to drug use should fade
Too many singers an early price have already paid
Performing live must lead to unbelievable highs followed by great lows
The up and down be the ease to addiction sow
Whitney rest in peace our ears will never be the same
To be touched by such a voice to passions inflame
God made us in his image so music He must love
If we stare at the Northern Lights or stars we know you are singing to Him above.
© 2/12/2012 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskan Poet
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Another Red Bites the Dust
The Republican primary has been pure theater at its best. As we approach the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire hopefully the Reds will finally get their act together an move toward nominating someone who will appeal to the Independents and enable them to remove Obama from the White House.
Able Not Cain
Another Red bites the dust, as we keep searching for a candidate to trust
Positions that seemed shiny and bright too soon dull and rust
We will never know if 9-9-9 ever had a chance
But if you are married you cannot seek another for romance.
At least we were spared the Edwards’ love child
Result of politicians’ arrogance run wild.
Politicians without morals or values are the new rock stars
Magnets for groupies near the podium and from afar
After a life of mixing cheese, sauce, pepperonis and dough
Cain sees the light and decides finally it’s finally time to go
Perry was a bright super nova, the Texas Flash
Until the debates disclosed lack of grasp and he crashed
Paul remains the darling of the right, Libertarian to his very core
But now the oceans are no longer invincible moats to protect our shores
It has been a comedy thank God with one person not on the stump
We have been spared the agony of dealing with Donald Trump
The man who saved the Winter Olympics and led a liberal state
And who understands business and jobs and faithful to values and his mate
Yet this bright and honorable man may not overcome the religious right
Yet Independents would flock to his colors on Election Night
Michelle was a rising conservative star
Until her gay bashing went a bit too far
Leaving us with the reptilian equivalent of a cat with nine lives
From his Tiffany accounts to his many wives
Newt is like his reptile namesake newt where after a setback
Whatever lost staff or limbs find a way to quickly grow back
A new Contract with America but with an organization way too thin
At least the words come out as ideas without the normal spin
As we see Obama’s DOE dole out millions to Obama friends
Fast and Furious corruption and perjury growing not soon to end
Any of the candidates could do a better job and the corrupt swamp drain
And end at four years Obama’s failed and divisive reign.
One thing is certain whoever wins when the Reds select
Must appeal to the Indie vote or we will not elect
The other is that all Reds must unite and turn out in droves
Or we will face another 4 years of class warfare and division Obama sows
© 12/3/2011 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
Able Not Cain
Another Red bites the dust, as we keep searching for a candidate to trust
Positions that seemed shiny and bright too soon dull and rust
We will never know if 9-9-9 ever had a chance
But if you are married you cannot seek another for romance.
At least we were spared the Edwards’ love child
Result of politicians’ arrogance run wild.
Politicians without morals or values are the new rock stars
Magnets for groupies near the podium and from afar
After a life of mixing cheese, sauce, pepperonis and dough
Cain sees the light and decides finally it’s finally time to go
Perry was a bright super nova, the Texas Flash
Until the debates disclosed lack of grasp and he crashed
Paul remains the darling of the right, Libertarian to his very core
But now the oceans are no longer invincible moats to protect our shores
It has been a comedy thank God with one person not on the stump
We have been spared the agony of dealing with Donald Trump
The man who saved the Winter Olympics and led a liberal state
And who understands business and jobs and faithful to values and his mate
Yet this bright and honorable man may not overcome the religious right
Yet Independents would flock to his colors on Election Night
Michelle was a rising conservative star
Until her gay bashing went a bit too far
Leaving us with the reptilian equivalent of a cat with nine lives
From his Tiffany accounts to his many wives
Newt is like his reptile namesake newt where after a setback
Whatever lost staff or limbs find a way to quickly grow back
A new Contract with America but with an organization way too thin
At least the words come out as ideas without the normal spin
As we see Obama’s DOE dole out millions to Obama friends
Fast and Furious corruption and perjury growing not soon to end
Any of the candidates could do a better job and the corrupt swamp drain
And end at four years Obama’s failed and divisive reign.
One thing is certain whoever wins when the Reds select
Must appeal to the Indie vote or we will not elect
The other is that all Reds must unite and turn out in droves
Or we will face another 4 years of class warfare and division Obama sows
© 12/3/2011 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
Monday, December 5, 2011
Stockton Simpletons
The news out of Stockton California is that the elementary school classrooms cannot display images of Santa. What idiocy. No wonder why those of us paying the taxes to fund bloated pension fund costs feel disconnected and outraged. Who is next? The leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day, the Easter Bunny on Easter or our Flag on Memorial Day, What an outrage. Nothing like pushing a kid into premature adulthood than to destroy a belief in Santa or the tooth fairy as soon as the PC idiots of Stockton can. Along with the parents, the Santa Claus Mall Santas should picket these idiots before their next target becomes our flag on Memorial Day.
Stockon School Simpletons
Children grow up way too fast.
Such a challenge to make innocence last.
Now we hear in a Stockon school Santa's images must disappear.
Along with most likely with all images many of us revere.
Deprive a child of Santa and watch his eyes grow old.
... Loss of Youth for no gifts is quickly sold.
Santa is not Christian;he has been around longer than these insane PC nerds.
I hope the Stockton parents dressed as Santas descend for their voices to be heard.
As a parent I would prefer a six or seven year old with some sense of magic left.
Before to--be--cool TV engineers its youthful theft.
If misguided Stockton does not listen or heed.
Is the Easter Bunny next as the icon our PCs' will weed?
What does it take for this country to come back to its roots
To protest and stymy this insane misguided cultural loot.
Stockon School Simpletons
Children grow up way too fast.
Such a challenge to make innocence last.
Now we hear in a Stockon school Santa's images must disappear.
Along with most likely with all images many of us revere.
Deprive a child of Santa and watch his eyes grow old.
... Loss of Youth for no gifts is quickly sold.
Santa is not Christian;he has been around longer than these insane PC nerds.
I hope the Stockton parents dressed as Santas descend for their voices to be heard.
As a parent I would prefer a six or seven year old with some sense of magic left.
Before to--be--cool TV engineers its youthful theft.
If misguided Stockton does not listen or heed.
Is the Easter Bunny next as the icon our PCs' will weed?
What does it take for this country to come back to its roots
To protest and stymy this insane misguided cultural loot.
Another Red bites the Dust and the field is narrowed. Cain was a breath of fresh air in a politician dominated scene. Know not whether the late accusations were true only that in today's world you must live in a glass office and glass house and be the person without a stone to cast. Otherwise in moments of the piranha press your indiscretions means the campaing will not last. We elect Clinton who the White House stained blue dress defamed, yet an act of misplaced friendship we dumped Herman Cain
Able Not Cain
Another Red bites the dust, as we keep searching for a candidate to trust
Positions that seemed shiny and bright too soon dull and rust
We will never know if 9-9-9 ever had a chance
But if you are married you cannot seek another for romance.
At least we were spared the Edwards’ love child
Result of politicians’ arrogance run wild.
Politicians without morals or values are the new rock stars
Magnets for groupies near the podium and from afar
After a life of mixing cheese, sauce, pepperonis and dough
Cain sees the light and decides finally it’s finally time to go
Perry was a bright super nova, the Texas Flash
Until the debates disclosed lack of grasp and he crashed
Paul remains the darling of the right, Libertarian to his very core
But now the oceans are no longer invincible moats to protect our shores
It has been a comedy thank God with one person not on the stump
We have been spared the agony of dealing with Donald Trump
The man who saved the Winter Olympics and led a liberal state
And who understands business and jobs and faithful to values and his mate
Yet this bright and honorable man may not overcome the religious right
Yet Independents would flock to his colors on Election Night
Michelle was a rising conservative star
Until her gay bashing went a bit too far
Leaving us with the reptilian equivalent of a cat with nine lives
From his Tiffany accounts to his many wives
Newt is like his reptile namesake newt where after a setback
Whatever lost staff or limbs find a way to quickly grow back
A new Contract with America but with an organization way too thin
At least the words come out as ideas without the normal spin
As we see Obama’s DOE dole out millions to Obama friends
Fast and Furious corruption and perjury growing not soon to end
Any of the candidates could do a better job and the corrupt swamp drain
And end at four years Obama’s failed and divisive reign.
One thing is certain whoever wins when the Reds select
Must appeal to the Indie vote or we will not elect
The other is that all Reds must unite and turn out in droves
Or we will face another 4 years of class warfare and division Obama sows
© 12/3/2011 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
Able Not Cain
Another Red bites the dust, as we keep searching for a candidate to trust
Positions that seemed shiny and bright too soon dull and rust
We will never know if 9-9-9 ever had a chance
But if you are married you cannot seek another for romance.
At least we were spared the Edwards’ love child
Result of politicians’ arrogance run wild.
Politicians without morals or values are the new rock stars
Magnets for groupies near the podium and from afar
After a life of mixing cheese, sauce, pepperonis and dough
Cain sees the light and decides finally it’s finally time to go
Perry was a bright super nova, the Texas Flash
Until the debates disclosed lack of grasp and he crashed
Paul remains the darling of the right, Libertarian to his very core
But now the oceans are no longer invincible moats to protect our shores
It has been a comedy thank God with one person not on the stump
We have been spared the agony of dealing with Donald Trump
The man who saved the Winter Olympics and led a liberal state
And who understands business and jobs and faithful to values and his mate
Yet this bright and honorable man may not overcome the religious right
Yet Independents would flock to his colors on Election Night
Michelle was a rising conservative star
Until her gay bashing went a bit too far
Leaving us with the reptilian equivalent of a cat with nine lives
From his Tiffany accounts to his many wives
Newt is like his reptile namesake newt where after a setback
Whatever lost staff or limbs find a way to quickly grow back
A new Contract with America but with an organization way too thin
At least the words come out as ideas without the normal spin
As we see Obama’s DOE dole out millions to Obama friends
Fast and Furious corruption and perjury growing not soon to end
Any of the candidates could do a better job and the corrupt swamp drain
And end at four years Obama’s failed and divisive reign.
One thing is certain whoever wins when the Reds select
Must appeal to the Indie vote or we will not elect
The other is that all Reds must unite and turn out in droves
Or we will face another 4 years of class warfare and division Obama sows
© 12/3/2011 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Libyan Spring Into the Fall
It took 8 months to remove a tryant of 42 years, pulled from a drainage pipe to be attacked then shot. We now await with baited breath the workings of a new regime; whether democracy will prevail. Our Secretary of State applauds our president for his wisdom and insight in the removal of Khadaffi. A bit premature
Who Is Next
Before we all join in Clinton's accolades
Maybe a bit of rain on the Obama parade
Hillary applauds Obama's insight and his lead
My memory is one of dilly dally causing more to bleed
Worse like most Presidents the War Powers Act he ignored
At least to his credit he kept boots off the ground on another far off shore
At last after 42 years a tyrant terrifies no more
Maybe democracy chances might soar
But this exercise of 8 months shows NATO to be a hollow force
Running out of munitions rebel air support needed to enforce
You can run but you cannot forever hide
If the U.S. drones are not on your side.
Iran and Syria still remain as great thorns
The rule of law to completely by both in contempt and scorn
Syria should be next but we not longer have the wealth or the will
So like Khadaffi, Assad without compunction will continue to kill
While Iran despite all manner of rebuke
Continues to pursue building its nukes.
While the Super Committee will not find the means to slash
And our overextended military will become very short of cash
© October 24, 2011 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskanpoet
Who Is Next
Before we all join in Clinton's accolades
Maybe a bit of rain on the Obama parade
Hillary applauds Obama's insight and his lead
My memory is one of dilly dally causing more to bleed
Worse like most Presidents the War Powers Act he ignored
At least to his credit he kept boots off the ground on another far off shore
At last after 42 years a tyrant terrifies no more
Maybe democracy chances might soar
But this exercise of 8 months shows NATO to be a hollow force
Running out of munitions rebel air support needed to enforce
You can run but you cannot forever hide
If the U.S. drones are not on your side.
Iran and Syria still remain as great thorns
The rule of law to completely by both in contempt and scorn
Syria should be next but we not longer have the wealth or the will
So like Khadaffi, Assad without compunction will continue to kill
While Iran despite all manner of rebuke
Continues to pursue building its nukes.
While the Super Committee will not find the means to slash
And our overextended military will become very short of cash
© October 24, 2011 Michael P. Ridley aka The Alaskanpoet
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