"Two Founding Fathers Walk into a Bar..."

TWO FOUNDING FATHERS WALK INTO A BAR

 

Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin

Were drinking at the Pub.

"I'm pleased as punch," said Tom to Ben,

"With our new rules for the club!"

 

"Those checks and balances--a brilliant touch.

Our system can't be gamed.

If the President tries to pull some shit,

Then he's the one gets blamed.

 

We'll have him by the gonads,

And we'll squeeze them 'till he shouts.

Impeachment first, 'till his ass is grass,

And the Senate votes him out.

 

"And this power to subpoena," said Ben.

"Whoever knew that was a word.

What a great gift for Democracy--

Should the President be a turd."

 

But just then, the Pub went silent.

General Washington appeared.

And everyone, except Tom and Ben

Stood up and loudly cheered.

 

He walked over to their table.

"Can I buy you gents a drink?"

They said, "Sure, please do.

We were just talking about you.

The Constitution. What did you think?"

 

"Well," said George to Tom, "That 'slavery' thing--

I mean, giving it a pass?

I guess you don't have to worry about

Paying the help, or where you get your ass."

 

"And, Ben, I heard about that deal you made.

That must be quite a thrill:

Ambassador to France, no less,

And the hundred dollar bill!"

 

He went on and on about the powers he'd have--

Because he knew he'd be President then.

So he bullied them with schoolyard names:

Like 'Slave-Fucker Tom' and 'Kite-flying Ben'.

 

After he left,

Having paid for the drinks,

Tom and Ben knew they'd better

Work out some kinks.

 

They agreed a 'Bill of Rights'

Would surely do the trick,

Or our country might someday

Be run by a prick.

 

 

B. Kite - 10/20/2019

 

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