Insert A Trite Metaphor for a Corral #23

Posted on January 11, 2007 in Roundup

Lyndon Johnson told the nation,
“Have no fear of escalation.
I am trying everyone to please.
Though it isn’t really war,
We’re sending fifty thousand more,
To help save Viet nam from Viet Namese.”

– Tom Paxton

If you went by news programs, you might conclude that public support for the “surge” is tremendous. But I know you’re smarter than that.

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