Verses from today's New York Times. *** Warren Wealth Tax Has Wide Support, Except Among One Group. *** In Afghanistan, Trump Creates Confusion Over U.S. Policy on Taliban. **** Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real.

@bencasselman  @jimtankersley

When you want the votes to snitch,

just announce you'll tax the rich.

Voters love the siren call

that makes billionaires all bawl.

Once you're in the catbird seat,

voters become obsolete. 

Then the plutocrats will thank

you with money in the bank.

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@MujMash

One thing our president can do

is take a stance and with it screw.

You never know from day to day

just what he'll think or how he'll sway.

His mood swings make all divas look

as boring as a blank notebook.

Just like the weather, get in line

and watch Trump go from rain to shine.

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@damiencave  @jamietarabay

Aussies now begin to wheeze

when they think of the Chinese.

They like trading with 'em, but

seems they want to undercut

what Australia stands for, mate,

and a rigid state create.

They don't play fair dinkum, no --

they would change the status quo.

Strangle them with tighter leash,

till they tire of baksheesh.