Verses from Stories in Today's Washington Post -- RNC solicited money for Trump’s reelection with forms that look a lot like the official census -- Ivanka Trump’s 3-year-old son dressed up as a Star Wars Stormtrooper. Mark Hamill was not pleased.. -- A study says full speed ahead on processed and red meat consumption. Nutrition scientists say not so fast.

When raising money for their party, members scruple not

to use all sneaky means around (until, that is, they're caught.)

Republicans and Democrats (as well as other groups)

will ding you for your last red cent (and even use shock troops.)

And don't forget the poll tax may come back at any time;

Dark money irregardless, politicians crave your dime.

@bellwak  @britsham

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 Actors, with their swelling heads;

writers with their ego;

artists by and large don't show

intelligence, amigo.

The spotlight never grows the wit

of poet or of starlet;

in fact the opposite is true --

it shows their inner varlet.

@nina_zafar

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You never know, with studies,

who is right and who is wrong.

Is summer sausage good for you,

or is it a swan song?

Depends on who you're asking;

and the axe they have to grind.

They're talking at cross purposes,

and I could lose my mind!

The best bet with these eggheads

is ignoring all their studies,

and eating anything you want --

including muddy buddies!

@lreiley

"Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?"