Limerick illustrates American Dream
Abel Oldsworth, my hardworking reticent friend, frequently despairs of his two low paying part time jobs with no benefits. He can barely pay for his basic needs. To lift his spirits, he watches a tape of Congressional members hastening down the Capitol steps on Thursday afternoon after a three-day work session, that is, if they are not on one of their five-week vacations around a federal holiday. They have achieved the American dream—getting full pay, premium health care, space and office staff, and travel allowances–for part time work at the Capitol. Surely, ones so blessed will think of struggling workers and vote for job stimulus funds and support health care for the middle class working poor. But skepticism encompasses him; he penned these words.
Many Congressional members seeking reelection
Are promising good jobs creation and less government regulation.
They speak as examples
For their perquisites are ample,
But as a do little Congress, it’s all speculation.
Martin Egelston
Battle Creek Enquirer
August 13, 2013
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