President’s Gun Plan Raises Little Enthusiasm

Members of congress show little enthusiasm for President Obama’s plan to curb gun violence, including background checks and a ban on assault weapons. There’s some reluctance, it seems, to going against the NRA, which is opposed to the president’s measures.



        Ready, Fire, Aim

Not much enthusiasm, there,
For the president’s “anti-gun”.
Republicans all fail to see
Anti-NRA as fun.

Gun-toting voters want it known
They’ve worked hard to gain their skill.
And among the rights they all enjoy
Is the one that let’s them kill.

They wait all year to load up and go
After game both big and small;
They work hard at all their jobs
Just waiting for that call.

So they want us all to let them be
With their bullets, booze and jokes;
And hope and pray there never comes
Open season on real folks.
  ©  2013  Jim Gordon

Justice Thomas Speaks – In Court

Justice Clarence Thomas broke a seven year silence in the Supreme Court during oral arguments. His comments came during a lighthearted exchange over whether a defense attorney was qualified to take part in a death penalty case. His comments made his colleagues laugh. But no one seems sure what he meant by “Well – he did not –“



What’s That, Yer Honor?

Justice Thomas broke his silence
After seven quiet years;
Everyone inside the courtroom
Was, well, let’s just say ‘all ears.’

No one’s sure just what he meant;
On Earth or up in Heaven;
Stay tuned; but please realize,
It may take another seven.

  ©  2013  Jim Gordon

Soft Drinks May Be Hard On The Emotions

A recent study shows that soft drinks may be bad for our minds as well as our bodies. The study shows a link between sweetened soft drinks and depression.



Watch Those Bubbles

Your favorite soft drink
Might taste great
And may not get you drunk.

But over doing
Soda Pop
May leave you in a funk.

  ©  2013  Jim Gordon