The Economy and Cowboy Poetry

The title of this post doesn’t contain a misprint. The two subjects are closely connected right now. Today’s cowboy poetry isn’t about cattle roundups, prairie sunsets and falling in love. It represents what a lot of Americans are feeling these days: resentment over federal bailouts.

Ranchers and farmers have suffered many an economic downturn, and they don’t remember getting bailed out. As reported in the Lost Angeles Times, their poetry may speak to the class warfare raising its head as many regular folks see fat cats being bailed out without any consequences.

Several examples of this verse are given in the Times article, including:

Yet, in cities folks buy houses that are bigger than our barns,

when they can’t make their payments, Congress says, “Well, darn!

We’ll gather up some billions so they can pay their debt,

and let their dandy banker get his biggest bonus yet!”

None of this makes sense to those who struggle on their own

and live within their budgets and aren’t careless with a loan.

‘Cause when country folks have troubles, neighbors help their fellowman,

they don’t depend on Washington to have a bail-out plan.

So in essence what I’m saying, “I’ve a plan to bail us out

of all the troubles we are in,” I hope you’ll hear me out.

When we have the next election, it is time to take a stand.

Let’s send Washington some leaders who make their living off the land.

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   The Economy and Cowboy Poetry | The Word « Employment Law says:

   March 17, 2009 at 4:52 am

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   Oops…forgot to say great post! Looking forward to your next one.