It is because it is
   and it isn't when it's not.
It was because it was, although
   it wasn't all that hot.

What's gonna be is gonna be's
   not easy to dispute,
Unless you fear what's gonna be
   is held in ill refute.

They're there because we know they're there –
   We heard ourselves say so.
So who is better qualified
   to realize they know?

The fact that they are there
   can't be argued or attacked.
Scalia and Safire agree
   a fact is still a fact.

So don't articulate with me
   like you were in command –
I'm upper 'cause I'm upper, and,
   uh, got the upper hand.

Bob Carlson
www.politicalboondoggles.com
7/5/04