Entry from January 20, 2005

George Bush in Charge: An Inaugural Fantasy


(with apologies to Dr. Seuss)


I do not like George Bush in charge,
I do not like him, Party Large.
Would you like him in a war?
Would you like him more than Gore?
I would not like him in a war,
I would not like him more than Gore:
I do not like George Bush in charge,
I do not like him, Party Large.
But would you like his military
Uses more than those of Kerry?
I would not like his military
Uses more than those of Kerry:
In fact, I find them very scary.
I would not like him in a war,
I would not like him more than Gore:
I do not like George Bush in charge,
I do not like him, Party Large.
Would you like to hear him swear
His oath today in th’open air?
I would not like to hear him swear;
I would not like him anywhere.
I would not like his military
Uses more than those of Kerry;
I would not like him in a war;
I would not like him more than Gore.
I do not like George Bush in charge;
I do not like him, Party Large.
But if you will let me be
I will try him. You will see.


Say! I like George Bush in charge!
I do! I like him, Party Large!
And I will gladly hear him swear
His oath today i’th open air
And I will like his military
Uses more than those of Kerry
And no more find them very scary;
And I will like him in a war,
And I will like him more than Gore.
I do so like George Bush in charge.
Thank you! Thank you, Party Large.

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