Mad Dogs and Politicians – But I Repeat Myself

Encountering a mad dog one day, the cat

   inquired of this menace: Republican or Democrat?

The dog’s mouth foamed freely with cash and honey,

   and he said: “Who cares? It’s all about the money.”

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He then led the cat down a garden path,

   all smiles and promises, till he turned in his wrath.

He attacked like the crazed beast he certainly was

   and sent the cat flying in a cloud of fuzz.

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So, beware politicians you might meet on your walk;

   they’ll promise you anything, but it’s just empty talk.

Don’t give them a chance to latch onto what you’ve got,

   for the only good mad dog’s the one that’s been shot.