Old Mac's Mind Is Going
The Old Man tries to deal with losing it

My Friends:
I've found as I've grown older that my mind's begun to go.
There's so much I'm forgetting that I'm supposed to know.
That's why I'm reinforcing my liar's strategy
By always giving two opinions that leave me worry free.

When questioned on each issue, I answer, "Yes and No."
That way no one can claim I've changed my dog and pony show.
Why should I be embarassed each time my mind goes dead
And I can't remember the last damn fool thing I've said?

When asked for my opinion of condoms, pro and con,
I no longer have to ask the girls when I last had one on.
I can claim I'm for abortions as well as 'right to life'
Which certainly has simplified this old politicians life.

I promise both sides ev'ryything they might want me to,
Suspecting I won't be around to have to follow through.
I didn't get much exercise as a captive in Hanoi
Which reduced the life expectancy of Cindy Lou's boy toy.

I may still be around awhile, at least my body will,
But ever since I lost to Bush my mind has gone downhill.
These days when I've forgotten what you thought I once stood for,
Like ethics in the Senate and Bushie's botching of the war,

I'll most likely favor Huckabee's intelligent design
Until the polls show more voters understand the other line.
I'm against discrimination, but gay marriage undermines
Private ceremonies and attendant monkeyshines.

If that makes sense to you, you certainly should vote for me
After hearing it proclaimed by Chris on MSNBC.
P.S. Please rest assured I plan to pardon Yoo
And waterboarding advocates who love my "We can, too!"

Bob Carlson
www.politicalboondoggles.com
8/18/08

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