When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators.
- P. J. O'Rourke

Last decade’s optimism has given way to uncertainty and apprehension and this poem reflects the sentiments of the season.

A Boxing Day Poem: 'Twas A Fright At The White House

We don’t need a tax break, they shouted in chorus.
We just need a White House that does something for us.
· Last Poem [Tom Paine]