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POEMS for 2009
When worries beset me, extracting a toll, I press pen to paper, and spill out my soul. Poems copyrighted by Fred Gielow.

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Tiger's Talents I
Posted here for 12-21-09.
At swinging his club he was dean
On fairway, and sand trap, and green
- - - And it could be said,
- - - Well, likewise in bed,
With club -- if you know what I mean.
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Tiger's Talents II
Posted here for 12-21-09.
His score on the course: indeed low.
His game: quite an impressive show.
- - - In bed, we hear tell,
- - - He also did well.
His score there: quite high, don't you know!
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Obama Travels to Copenhagen to Attend the International Conference on Climate Change -- In Spite of Climategate
Posted here for 12-14-09.
They hope with their scare to produce
Agreement that will cook our goose.
- - - They say we're conforming
- - - To hot weather warming,
But they will use any excuse.
(Check out Climate Depot for more information about the global warming hoax.)
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Barack's Strategy for Fighting a Fire
Posted here for 12-7-09.
He'll fight it with less than full force
For only a short time, of course.
- - - Then, if he's not done,
- - - He simply will run!
Apparently without remorse.
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The Deadliest Month for U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
Posted here for 11-30-09.
The deadliest month in this war,
More deadly than ever before:
- - - Last month, it is said,
- - - With 55 dead!
Now newsmen say, "Who's keeping score?"
[Chart]
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The Attorney General Says Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Will Go on Trial
Posted here for 11-23-09.
AG Eric Holder, with glee,
Announced where the trial will be.
- - - Oh my, what a pity!
- - - It's in New York City.
And what if Khalid should walk free?
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Khalid Sheik Mohammed Will Be Tried Like a Law-Breaking American Citizen in a Courtroom in New York City
Posted here for 11-16-09.
The left, in its heartfelt campaign,
To comfort a terrorist's pain
- - - (Ignoring his killin'),
- - - Will coddle the villain.
I think this is simply insane!
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Nidal Malik Hasan Goes on a Shooting Spree at Fort Hood
Posted here for 11-9-09.
He's Muslim and hates the U.S.,
And made quite a murderous mess.
- - - A terrorist he
- - - Quite clearly would be,
But media folks call it "stress."
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Another Chant for the School Kids to Recite
Posted here for 11-2-09.
Mmm! Mmm! Mmm!
Barack, to you we pray.
But, what are you doing?
This country you're screwing!
You're throwing the U.S. away!
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March to Socialism
Posted here for 10-26-09.
Obama has grand plans for you,
To regulate all that you do.
- - - To transform this nation
- - - Is his occupation,
And most people don't have a clue.
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Obama's Czars and Advisors
Posted here for 10-19-09.
With communists, Marxists galore,
All marching through Obama's door,
- - - It's clear their advice
- - - Is naughty, not nice.
Just what for us, pray, is in store?
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Memo to: Barack Obama -- Subject: Your Advisors
Posted here for 10-12-09.
If you can be judged by the blokes
The wisdom and knowledge of folks
- - - Whom you choose around you,
- - - Does it not astound you
That they're intellectual jokes?
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In the Name of Protecting the Planet
Posted here for 10-5-09.
The environmentalists love
To pontificate from "above,"
- - - And with their loud voices
- - - Dictate all our choices,
And Marxism down our throats shove.
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Jimmy Carter Isn't Mellowing with Age
Posted here for 9-28-09.
Old Carter says race is the reason
That happy, warm thoughts aren't in season
- - - For Mister Barack.
- - - It may be a shock:
Some folks just don't cotton to treason!
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Van Jones: Ex-Czar
Posted here for 9-21-09.
He found himself out on a limb.
With comments that truly were grim.
- - - Since they crossed the line,
- - - He had to resign.
But I'd like to know: why just him?
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I Can't Believe You Said That, A new Book by Fred Gielow
Posted here for 9-14-09.
You'll scream and you'll sob and you'll shout
When you read this new book. No doubt!
- - - Each quote will astound you,
- - - And give a profound view
Of what the left's really about.
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Getting to Know Barack Hussein Obama
Posted here for 9-7-09.
It's commies he chooses to hear.
Extremists he always holds near.
- - - His actions, I think,
- - - This country will sink.
With him at the helm I've great fear!
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The President Delivers on His Promise
Posted here for 8-31-09.
His call for change many admired.
Of George Bush we'd simply grown tired.
- - - Obama said change
- - - He sure would arrange.
What change? Someone should have inquired.
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Obama's "Change"
Posted here for 8-31-09.
His "Change" is a slick operation
To bring about vast transformation.
- - - Quite clearly the goal
- - - Is central control.
His "Change" will destroy our great nation.
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Precious Freedom
Read at the Freedom21 Conference in Oklahoma City, August 14, 2009.
Posted here for 8-24-09.
Elusive over eons were the fruits of freedom's reign.
Their quest through generations was a valiant quest in vain.
Through tyranny, oppression, faith and hope were kept alive.
Faith and hope that freedom, if established, would then thrive.
The emperors and monarchs throughout time have looked askance
At freedom's call. A people, free? The people rule? No chance!
The ruling class would not relinquish power, no sirree!
And so it was: the people were not destined to be free.
There came a time, however, when believers could not pray
According to their consciences. They had to find a way
To serve their own religion and be faithful to its call.
They left their homes and neighborhoods, their families, friends, all.
They took to ships and to the sea, enduring hardship, strife
To find in new lands freedom, and a new, free way of life.
Yet ties to homeland did prevail and as the years went by,
They found the reach of kings would soon their freedoms nullify.
They knew for independence, that a battle must be fought,
That only through a battle would their freedom then be bought.
So many fortunes, honors, lives – invested in the cause,
To build a nation, not on regal reach; instead, on laws.
The war was brutal. Men endured both sacrifice and death.
They pledged a free America, some with their final breath.
Through acts of courage, dedication, freedom won the day.
Americans, triumphant: thankful, humble, free were they.
Free markets, rule of law, and opportunity arrived.
With freedom, this new nation grew, and this new nation thrived.
The Constitution carefully was crafted to ensure
The people in their freedom would forever be secure.
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But those of mischief, treachery had something else in mind,
And regal rule with them in charge was what they then designed.
The Constitution and its laws – they just could not afford.
So then, the Constitution and its laws – were just ignored.
The sacred Tenth Amendment says all powers not conferred
Directly to the government, will be now, rest assured,
Reserved for just the people, for it is the people's right.
But soon, for some, the Tenth Amendment faded out of sight.
And there is now a broad attack that threatens freedom's call.
A strong assault that threatens to remove our freedoms – all.
Free markets, rule of law, and also private property
Are under siege, as you all know, by government decree.
So now the call goes out across our great and noble land
For those who love our freedom, as we knew it once, to stand.
To raise a call for countrymen from sea to shining sea
To fight the cause for freedom once again, so men are free.
We have a fearsome battle, for our foes are fierce and strong.
The battle will be bloody, yes. The battle will be long.
But what is life if those in power choose to freedom quell?
Like long ago, we'll find our lives become a living hell!
So join the brave, the patriots, those answering the call
To man the battle stations, take your place along the wall.
We cannot yield, nor compromise our freedom's precious gift.
If we relent the slightest, our repression will be swift.
You know the cause is worthy; all men born should be born free.
And freedom should remain untouched for all our progeny.
We cannot falter, cannot fail, we cannot lose our dream
Of life on Earth for everyone, where freedom reigns supreme!
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Good News and Bad News
Posted here for 8-10-09.
We have some good news from the Fed.
Recession may end soon, 'tis said.
- - - But, don't get excited;
- - - 'Twould be quite shortsighted,
'Cause dreary depression's ahead.
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Seeing Socialists for What They Are
Posted here for 8-3-09.
We see now what socialists do.
They take away freedoms from you.
- - - The Democrat Party's
- - - Just filled with such smarties,
Who just hate our country. Who knew?
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Barack Obama Used His July 22nd Press Conference to Sell Us on Socialized Medicine
Posted here for 7-27-09.
He wrapped health care in a disguise
With platitudes, hype -- no surprise.
- - - I tell you: Beware
- - - Of government care.
His pitch was a big pack of lies.
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Unrest and Revolt in Iran
Posted here for 7-20-09.
Now anger is growing anew,
Frustration and wrath, through and through.
- - - The leaders aren't serving
- - - What folks are deserving.
And many are angry here, too!
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You Can't Depend on Nothin'
Posted here for 7-13-09.
I ask you: would you play a game
With rules that are never the same?
- - - Well, business today
- - - Is played just that way.
For that we've Obama to blame.
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Gitmo Prisoners Receive a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card from a Caring President
Posted here for 6-22-09.
Relaxed, tummies full, and quite tanned,
The Gitmo guys are released, and
- - - They're pleased to resume
- - - Their conquest of doom,
To kill infidels, just as planned.
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The U.S. Is Printing Money Like It's Going Out of Style -- I
Posted here for 6-15-09.
Inflation will very soon rob me
And you of our wealth and our job. We
- - - Will soon rue the day
- - - Barack had his way.
Reminds me a lot of Zimbabwe.
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The U.S. Is Printing Money Like It's Going Out of Style -- II
Posted here for 6-15-09.
The presses are churning and churning,
And I am now more and more yearning
- - - For less and less change.
- - - Don't you think it strange
Our freedoms Barack's overturning?
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Missing in Action
Posted here for 6-8-09.
The freedom that I used to know.
Free enterprise: I loved it so.
- - - Small government, too.
- - - And justice, it's true.
America, where did you go?
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Increasing the President's Power
Posted here for 6-1-09.
Obama picks czar after czar.
The most in our history so far.
- - - We folks have no say
- - - In what games they play.
They're all unelected, they are.
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Why the Left Hates Conservatives on Talk Radio
Posted here for 5-25-09.
It's not that they're not too polite.
It's not that it's lies they recite.
- - - It's not that they're wrong.
- - - It's not that they're strong.
No, rather, it's 'cause they are right!
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Nancy Pelosi Claims the CIA Did Not Give Her Proper Waterboarding Briefings
Posted here for 5-18-09.
Ms. Nancy, a smokescreen you tried.
Ms. Nancy, you wanted to hide.
- - - You shouldn't cross swords
- - - With CIA lords.
Ms. Nancy, I think that you lied.
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Change
Posted here for 5-11-09.
The change that the citizens bought
Is not change the citizens sought.
- - - We've come all the way
- - - To USSA.
That's change that must fiercely be fought!
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Obama's Actual Birth Certificate
Posted here for 5-4-09.
It's something he is not providing,
Indeed, never will, I'm deciding.
- - - His records are hidden
- - - And strictly forbidden.
So what little fact is he hiding?
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Obama's Relationships
Posted here for 4-27-09.
With Muslim extremists he'll dine,
And toast with champagne Palestine
- - - He'll bow to a king,
- - - And kiss Hugo's ring.
But that means he's no friend of mine.
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The Mainstream Media Don't Like You -- I
Posted here for 4-20-09.
They snort and they sneer, and they huff,
When people say they've had enough.
- - - When we say, "Good grief,
- - - "We need some relief!"
The media tell us, "Well, tough!"
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The Mainstream Media Don't Like You -- II
Posted here for 4-20-09.
From those on the Right I detect
A feeling of lots of neglect.
- - - The media hate you.
- - - They always berate you.
They'll never show any respect.
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Obama's Performance on the World Stage
Posted here for 4-13-09.
We've heard him quite proudly concede
Each ugly American deed.
- - - Our weakness he touts.
- - - He's leaving no doubts.
So who in the world will now lead?
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Obama's Appeal
Posted here for 4-6-09.
He'll charm and impress and beguile,
And win with an ear-to-ear smile.
- - - You think he can lead?
- - - You think he'll succeed?
Then I think that you're in denial.
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Obama's Plans for the Economy
Posted here for 4-6-09.
How low with the stock market go?
Five thousand? Or maybe below?
- - - Methinks Barack's schemes
- - - Will shatter my dreams.
I'm gonna lose most of my dough!
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The Future of Talk Radio
Posted here for 3-30-09.
Talk radio pundits stand tall.
They speak but the truth; oh, the gall!
- - - Barack is displeased.
- - - "Outrageous," he sneezed.
He's going to silence them all.
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Barack Obama Takes to the Airwaves
Posted here for 3-23-09.
His face is now all that I see
Each night when I watch my TV.
- - - I've seen quite enough
- - - Of all of his stuff.
I wish he'd stop pestering me!
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Barney Frank Rails at AIG's Bonuses
Posted here for 3-23-09.
The Barney is steaming, he's hot!
He's shouting and fuming -- a lot!
- - - But why shouldn't he,
- - - Magnanimously,
Return all the money he got?
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Is the Presidency about Barack Obama or Is It about Doing the People's Business?
Posted here for 3-16-09.
He flies Air Force One near and far
And acts like a king or a czar.
- - - His actions: they seem
- - - A little extreme.
A leader he's not; he's a star!
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The Mesmerizer in Chief
Posted here for 3-9-09.
He's handsome and charming and black.
For speaking he has quite a knack.
- - - A Pied Piper, he
- - - Will lead us, you'll see,
To hell, and we'll never come back.
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March to Socialism
Posted here for 3-2-09.
The country is going to pot.
Some liberals like that a lot.
- - - Conservatives, though,
- - - Like plumber man, Joe,
And those who love freedom do not!
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The "Stimulus" Bill Has Been Signed into Law
Posted here for 2-23-09.
But after, oh, five months or ten,
When jobless are millions more men,
- - - When we're gripped in fear,
- - - And it becomes clear
The bill made things worse, well, what then?
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Serving Pork to Stimulate a Weak Economy -- I
Posted here for 2-16-09.
We'll borrow and spend more and more
To fight this most troublesome war.
- - - The chance of success:
- - - A smidgeon, or less.
It hasn't worked ever before!
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Serving Pork to Stimulate a Weak Economy -- II
Posted here for 2-16-09.
The "Porkulous" Bill is a curse.
It robs from the national purse.
- - - We ought to be ending
- - - This wild, reckless spending.
It only will make matters worse!
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Peppering the Administration with Law Breakers
Posted here for 2-9-09.
I think I have straight all my facts.
Some Obama picks are just hacks.
- - - There's Nancy* and Tim,*
- - - Tom* -- don't forget him.
All cheated on their income tax.
* Nancy Killefer (for Chief Performance Officer), Tim Gaithner (for Secretary of the Treasury), Tom Daschle (for Secretary of Health and Human Services). Killefer and Daschle withdrew their names; Gaithner has now been confirmed in his post. Isn't that nice: a law breaker and tax cheat is Secretary of the Treasury. Way to go, Obama.
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Terrorist Love Song
Posted here for 1-26-09.
All hail to Obama, our friend.
To him our best wishes we send.
- - - He'll stretch out his hand,
- - - We'll blow up his land.
And that's how our friendship will end.
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A Glimpse of the Future
Posted here for 1-19-09.
The left is now running the show
And massively spending your dough.
- - - We'll have dread and fears
- - - At least for two years.
And, yes, socialism -- oh, no!
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Inauguration Costs
Posted here for 1-19-09.
The media couldn't be still.
They railed at George Bush's bill.
- - - The bill for Obama?
- - - It's triple. Oh momma!
Complaints from the media: nil!
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Democrats Steel Another Election
Posted here for 1-12-09.
Elections are stolen by whom?
It's not an old witch on a broom.
- - - The Democrats do it.
- - - Morality? Screw it!
For power and wealth, I assume.
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The Governor of Illinois
Posted here for 1-12-09.
Blagojevich -- isn't he cute.
Corruption wrapped up in a suit.
- - - A Democrat he;
- - - A piece of debris.
His unwholesomeness is acute.
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Barack Obama and Raised Expectations
Posted here for 1-5-09.
With some expectations so high
(Indeed, they're as high as the sky),
- - - It's easy to call:
- - - He's in for a fall.
His chance of success? Well, bye, bye.
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