President Wants A Freeze On Federal Paychecks

President Obama wants congress to approve a freeze on the wages of federal civilian employees. The move is designed to save more than $5 billion dollars over the first two years. The president will meet with lawmakers who also want a freeze on government hiring.



                   Pay Raise Malaise

Government workers are feeling the squeeze
As the president calls for their wages to freeze.
We have, says Obama, a long way to go
In the task of making the economy grow.
It's going to take more than a rich Uncle Sam
To get us all out of this tough fiscal jam.
Some folks who find his actions inspiring
Would also cut back on government hiring.


©  2010 Jim Gordon

Safer As A Spectator

President Obama and family enjoyed a Saturday of College basketball, watching the University of Howard host Oregon. The previous day, the president needed several stitches in his mouth following a basketball game with friends and family at Fort McNair in Washington.




                         Foul Shot

Mr. Obama, in the mood for some sport,
Called for a game on the basketball court.
In the midst of the fun came one of those glitches
That, when all’s said and done, had Obama in stitches.

The following day, still feeling empowered,
The Prez and his folks watched the cagers of Howard.
The Beavers and Bisons, both quite top-notch,
Made it safer for him to sit and just watch.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Shoppers Up Before The Sun

People bent on picking up bargains got an early start on their Christmas shopping. Stores opened to greet them in the wee small hours of the morning.



         Get In, er…On Line

That day is here when lots of folks
Begin their Christmas shopping;
With heads unbowed amidst the crowd
They spend the day out hopping.

Though now that cyber space is here,
Some have a bit more leeway.
Those who deplore the crowded store,
Can buy their gifts on ebay.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Sarah Slams Couric

Sarah Palin told Fox News that she plans to stay away from interviewers like Katie Couric. Palin told Sean Hannity that Couric is biased. She added that she wants to “help clean up the state that is so sorry today of journalism.”



  Hate That Kate

Sarah’s quite fed up
With anchor Katie Couric.
The time she spent with her
Was less than meteoric.

She simply doesn’t like
The way that Katie acts;
And how she thinks that Sarah
Should actually know facts.

Sarah says she’ll never
Give Katie her two cents
If Couric keeps insisting
Sara keep up with events.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Pennsylvania’s Lawmakers And Judge Get Raises In Pay

Thanks to a 1995 law, the governor, legislators, and judges in Pennsylvania will receive a nearly 2 percent hike in pay. The raises are based on changes in the national Consumer Price Index.



     Political Perk$

Each elected politician
And each Pennsylvania judge
Will soon make much more money
That some citizens begrudge.

They got to give themselves
That gift that keeps on giving;
More income aimed at fighting
That pesky cost of living.

What about their voters?
How will those folks fare?
There appears no indication
That the legislators care.

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon

Woman Suing Sheen

A woman says she plans to file a criminal complaint against Charlie Sheen. Capri Anderson accuses the actor of battery and false imprisonment. The charges stem from an incident, last month, in a New York City hotel.


           Dinner For Two

Ms. Anderson is going to court;
She’s mad at Mr. Sheen.
She says he threw a lamp at her
And was really very mean.

The actor’s lawyer sees it all
As something of a game;
Accusations simply charged
To cash in on his fame.



© 2010 Jim Gordon

Flyers Fed Up With Pat Downs

Much of the flying public feels the Transportation Security Administration has crossed the line in its passenger searches. A campaign is underway urging people to refuse to be searched on the eve of Thanksgiving, one of the year’s busiest travel days.



    How Are You Feeling?

I know you’re out to save me,
Oh, ye of the TSA;
And I know you’re on the scene now
To make terror go away.

But as I stand before you
I’m always kind of hoping
That as you do your duty,
You’re careful where you’re groping.

I know what I can carry
I know what’s being banned;
So won’t you please be gentle
When giving me your hand?

 
©  2010  Jim Gordon