Republican congressman Joe Barton says he’s sorry he apologized for BP’s CEO. Earlier, the Texas lawmaker had labeled as a “shakedown” the $20 billion relief fund for victims of the oil spill that had been demanded by the White House and accepted by the oil company.
Slip Slidin’ Away
Joe Barton first apologized,
Then took the whole thing back.
It all stems from the BP mess
With both sides on attack.
He retracted the word “shakedown”
Which earlier he’d aimed
Apparently at the White House,
Though his target was un-named.
Though the Texas congressperson
Agrees BP should pay
He’d hardly want the oil folks
To take $upport away.
© 2010 Jim Gordon
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