Chaz and Jennifer split

Chaz Bono and Jennifer Elia have ended their engagement.  Bono tweeted his fans to thank them for their concern and to assure them that the couple remains on good terms with mutual respect.  The two had met in 1999.  They continued to date through what was described as Bono's gender reassignment.

            In Reality, It's Over

The relationship appears completed

In the end 'twas Chaz who tweeted
To tell his fans it's not rejection;
He and Jen maintain affection.
Their time together was seen as tender
Through reassignment of his gender;
Their lives are far from being wrecked;
But they agree it's time to disconnect.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

McQueary: Believed he witnessed molestation

Penn State’s assistant football coach, Mike McQueary told a court he believes he witnessed a young boy being molested in 2002. Testifying at the trial of former Penn State officials, McQueary added that he was not explicit in his report to former coach Joe Paterno. He told the court he didn’t use a term like ‘sodomy’ when telling the coach about what he saw. Paterno was eventually fired for not calling the police. The coach is said, however, to have reported what he was told to current defendant Gary Schultz, who was in charge of campus police.



          Witless Witness?

McQueary told a different tale
When he appeared before the judge
When questioned, under oath this time,
He had a tendency to fudge.
Says he never mentioned “sodomy”
When talking to Paterno.
Could it be the coach was wronged
When thrown to the inferno?
Was removal from his situation
A case or premature ejaculation?

 
©  2011  Jim Gordon

Candidate Paul: Medicare not constitutional

Republican Ron Paul says, as President, he'd get the federal government out of health care.  Says Paul, there's nothing in the Constitution that allows for the government to pay folks' medical bills.  For that, he says, millions of seniors and children can look to their individual states.

          Medical Check-Up

Medicare seems to rile Ron Paul,

He sounds like he's all set to brawl.
For him no federal contribution
Is allowed ala the Constitution.
He also seems to be arrayed
To extract the Feds from Medicaid.
Folks now facing dire straits,
Might look for help among the states.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

Trump Won't Lead Planned Debate

Donald Trump says he taking himself out as moderator of the planned debates for GOP candidates in Iowa.  He indicates he wants to avoid any conflict of interest in light of the possibility he may run as an Independent candidate.  In a prepared statement, Trump said he wants to leave all his options open because "we must make America great again."

          Options Open

Trump's no longer waiting

To lead candidates debating
As everyone relaxes.
'Cause The Donald, quite resplendent,
May run as "independent"
To avoid a hike in taxes.

He says he still may jump

Upon the campaign stump,
Not to be disruptive;
Trump feels there's no debate:
"We must make our country great" -
And labels democrats destructive.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

Gingrich targets inflation and taxes

Newt Gingrich says if he's elected president, he'll end the Federal Reserve's involvement in creating jobs and let it focus on controlling inflation.  He also wants to eliminate the capital gains tax, a move that would grant big tax breaks to wealthy Americans.

                   Money Talks

Newt Gingrich may have hit on a nerve

In going after the Fed'ral Reserve;
And he's taking great pains
To dump Capital Gains
As he cranks up his campaign with great verve.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

Democrats feeling optimistic

Democrats say they’re feeling a lot more optimistic about the president’s chances for re-election after listening to what the current crop of challengers have to offer.



       Rhetorically Speaking

Voters watch and listen in fright
While watching the Republicans fight
In their current political drama.

Some feel, while watching the scene,
Like they’re seeing a standup routine
And draw closer to Mister Obama.

 
©  2011  Jim Gordon

Trump may bail from debate

Donald Trump says he may cancel a planned debate for the GOP presidential candidates. The meeting, planned for late December, has drawn only Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. The other candidates have decided to pass.



               Trump Dumped?

The Donald seems rather distressed;
And maybe a little depressed;
He planned a debate
For each candidate,
But most have ignored his request.

 
© 2011  Jim Gordon