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Saturday, June 24, 2017

THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGULARI

by Edmund Conti


 Jim Morin, The Miami Herald, June 13, 2017


When should we start blushing
As the praises, they swell?
When the Cabinet is gushing
Is it too oily to tell?

When should we be stressed
By these fellows in tow?
When Dear Leader is blessed
Is it time that they go?

When should we be wary
When should we all frown
When each Secretary
Gets  his nose (or hers) brown?

Should we throw brickbats at ‘em
Or just let it pass
When this group seriatim
Starts kissing his ass.


Cartoon by Steve Sack, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, June 13, 2017


Edmund Conti doesn't need your praises but he wants them.