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Satirical Verse

A Dyspeptic's Guide To Contemporary American Politics (In Verse)

"Nowadays, you can't turn on the TV without some talking head telling you about the economy. Yet, in a world overrun by 'analysts,' only one man has the guts, the brains, and, quite frankly, the poetry to put it all in perspective.That man is Michael Silverstein... Silverstein is a true intellectual." — Gersh Kuntzman, The New York Post

"Few people have found much to laugh about in the stock market this year. Michael Silverstein is the exception. The Bard of the Bourse can find humor in losing money, globalization and stock options." — USA Today

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Before the invasion of Iraq Colin Powell warned that if the U.S. went in, we would end up owning the place. We went in, so I guess we own it now. But as a voting, tax-paying part-owner, I have some questions for the board about the terms of acquisition...

Iraq: A Shareholder’s Queries

We own this rundown property,
The nation of Iraq.
We’ve paid a hefty price for it
And taken lots of flack.
The folks most keen to do the deal
And make the acquisition,
Still hype its many benefits,
They’re showing no contrition.

But as a voting shareholder
In Iraq’s new U.S. owner,
I wonder ‘sted of outright buy
Could we call this a loaner?
What were this deal’s contract terms,
Our bargain with Iraq?
Was it a short-term rental lease?
Can we give the damn thing back?

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