Will Rummy share his Christmas dinner
   with troops whose murder he still backs,
Or declare himself the winner
   for courage they can see he lacks.

Masquerading as a leader,
   he assures them all is jake,
But cancels visits to Falluja.
   "I might get shot at, heavens sake!

"Bush said, 'Go with what you've got.'
   Nothing's perfect. This is war.
Who knew armor was essential?
   It's my job you're fighting for.

"If I weren't here, can you imagine
   who'd be Bush's surrogate?
Maybe Romeo Gonzales,
   a guy you'll need to learn to hate.

"With me it's easy; no one likes me.
   They say I'm senile, past my prime.
I'd be glad to take more questions,
   but have to leave; it's my naptime."

Bob Carlson
www.politicalboondoggles.com
12/9/04

To 'Rummy Reminisces'
To 'Serving Rummy'