[Oe List ...] Adventures of Obama re-visited!

[Paul Noah]

Bravo Milan

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> On Jan 21, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Milan Hamilton via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
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> Well since Lynda asked, here they are! Adventures of Obama written over the years of his presidency. I’m reading Obama’s book, A Promised Land, his reflections on his life, campaigns and presidency. I likely missed the mark in some of these points in the stanzas. I wasn’t going for outcomes so much as the spirit of what he accomplished and the way he tackled the big challenges.
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> Adventures of Obama (with thanks to Ogden Nash)
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> Obama took an enormous job,
> He faced a fickle, unruly mob;
> Whose tongue did hiss and venom did spew;
> Whose color oft changed, now red, now blue.
> The mob said, “Obama, we’re glad you came.
> We got you elected, now just play our game.
> Barak Obama, he didn’t worry.
> He wouldn’t bow to their frantic fury.
> He meant what he said and he said what he meant.
> He went on being The President.  (April 9, 2010)
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> Obama faced a room full of Titans
> Of Wall Street that is, but he wasn’t frightened;
> The Bears were growling, the Bulls’ nostrils flared;
> The lobbyists bellowed, but he wasn’t scared.
> They crawled around threatening, they brayed and they stomped:
> “Obama, be careful, you’ll surely get whomped!”
> Barack Obama, he didn’t worry.
> He wouldn’t bow to their frantic fury.
> He stood straight and tall, looked them right in the eyes
> And said “Since you’re out of control I’m gonna regulate you guys!”  (April 23, 2010)
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> Obama encountered a ferocious Troll
> Which came in the form of a popular Poll;
> The Troll grew and grew to gigantical size
> Until it was bloated; He looked into its eyes
> And listened carefully as it demanded attention:
> “Obama you know I can eat you, in case I didn’t mention.”
> Barack Obama, he didn’t worry;
> He wouldn’t bow to its frantic fury.
> He summoned his courage, he kept his cool
> And said “A Poll ain’t no Troll, and I ain’t no fool.”  (June 3, 2010)
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> Obama saw a gargantuan gusher.
> Oil! – Looked like a real crusher.
> The gusher spewed, enlarged its reach;
> It fouled the waters, approaching the beach.
> The people were anxious, the fishermen scared;
> BP couldn’t stop it, its flawed system was bared.
> Barack Obama, he didn’t worry;
> He wouldn’t yell or scream and fury;
> He went to work on a cleanup plan,
> And mobilized the forces to save the Land.  (June 8, 2010)
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> Obama watched the endless attack
> On our brave forces assigned in Iraq;
> Democracy foundering at home and abroad;
> All factions thinking they’re upholding God.
> “You’re making mistakes,” say the ‘Libs’, “left and right;”
> From the right “You’re an ‘Islamic commie’ we need to fight.”
> Barack Obama he didn’t worry;
> He didn’t fret and scream and scurry.
> He took the long view as he promised before,
> And brought our troops home signaling the end of THAT war.  (September 3, 2010)
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> Obama confronted an unruly bunch;
> Republicans about to eat him for lunch;
> Liberal Dems threatening mutiny;
> Independents jumping ship in futility;
> Tea Partyers added their noicy chatter;
> Everyone blamed him for what was the matter.
> Barack Obama he didn’t worry.
> Obama didn’t react in a fury.
> He marshaled his forces and faced the Nation;
> Then got those lame ducks to pass legislation.  (December 29, 2010)
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> Obama’s having a difficult year,
> Barack Obama showed no fear;
> Two-and-a-half or three wars to worry about,
> A national debt a gazillion years out,
> Republicans shouting “Now here’s our chance;
> We’ll roll back Obamacare, we’ll make you dance.”
> Barack Obama, he didn’t shiver;
> He still had arrows left in his quiver;
> He went to the people and held a Town Meeting;
> Then got re-elected in spite of their bleating.  (April 15, 2011)
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> Obama wasn’t supposed to win,
> Was going to take it right on the chin.
> Pundits and polls had counted him out;
> The economy was what it was all about.
> Romney and Ryan were coming on strong.
> Tea Partiers were saying “It won’t be long!”
> Barack Obama, he didn’t flinch;
> He held his ground, didn’t give an inch.
> He meant what he said and he said what he meant,
> And AGAIN got elected our president.  (November 9, 2012)
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