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Our Unsung Heroes
Our great unsung heroes of the House*
Have finally passed legislation.
Hurrah! They're finally doing something
After months and months of stagnation.
How proud they must be--so efficient, so honorable--
To actually deal with some issues!
I'm moved to tears, so please excuse me
While I reach for my tissues.
Boosting the funding of fossil fuel research
Is at the top of their list,
While slashing programs for renewable energy
Is something they couldn't resist.
No efforts or money must be directed
To climate-change baloney.
Of course, our representatives know
That modern scientists are phony.
No more enforcement of energy standards
For light bulbs--though some people love them.
As far as the House is concerned those people
Can take those new bulbs and shove them.
Incentives for high-efficiency toilets
Will also feel the crunch.
For anyone who tries to protect the environment
Must be out to lunch.
With our country facing so many issues,
We look to our leaders to lead.
Because of their sharp and intelligent focus,
Our progress is now guaranteed.
Those unsung heroes are worthy of praise,
But my simple words merely spoil it.
Just think of the impact these heroes will have
On your light bulb and your toilet!
*U.S. House of Representatives
(7-12-14)
Have finally passed legislation.
Hurrah! They're finally doing something
After months and months of stagnation.
How proud they must be--so efficient, so honorable--
To actually deal with some issues!
I'm moved to tears, so please excuse me
While I reach for my tissues.
Boosting the funding of fossil fuel research
Is at the top of their list,
While slashing programs for renewable energy
Is something they couldn't resist.
No efforts or money must be directed
To climate-change baloney.
Of course, our representatives know
That modern scientists are phony.
No more enforcement of energy standards
For light bulbs--though some people love them.
As far as the House is concerned those people
Can take those new bulbs and shove them.
Incentives for high-efficiency toilets
Will also feel the crunch.
For anyone who tries to protect the environment
Must be out to lunch.
With our country facing so many issues,
We look to our leaders to lead.
Because of their sharp and intelligent focus,
Our progress is now guaranteed.
Those unsung heroes are worthy of praise,
But my simple words merely spoil it.
Just think of the impact these heroes will have
On your light bulb and your toilet!
*U.S. House of Representatives
(7-12-14)
