Thursday, May 23, 2013
Short Names and Old Politics
Sen “Rip” had the facts and figures;
his nemesis, Sen “Alf” the same.
They fired them at each other for a year.
No compromise on legislation seemed
possible. Presidential appointments, the same.
Rip took a phonecall from his state's governor--
of the other party. A bridge to be named
for him. The nickname would be bad form,
however. So very formal ceremony with his
full moniker on humongous bronze plate. While
at this time, his senate opponent found out that
a rec center would carry his name, beloved
diminutive accommodated in quotes. Back
after dedications, they happened on a compromise
existing in The District. Favoring Rip somewhat,
but one nonetheless.
Sen “Rip” had the facts and figures;
his nemesis, Sen “Alf” the same.
They fired them at each other for a year.
No compromise on legislation seemed
possible. Presidential appointments, the same.
Rip took a phonecall from his state's governor--
of the other party. A bridge to be named
for him. The nickname would be bad form,
however. So very formal ceremony with his
full moniker on humongous bronze plate. While
at this time, his senate opponent found out that
a rec center would carry his name, beloved
diminutive accommodated in quotes. Back
after dedications, they happened on a compromise
existing in The District. Favoring Rip somewhat,
but one nonetheless.
Labels: bridge, compromise, honor, naming, old politics, senator
