Bob Tanner's blog

WHAT'S ECONOMICS FOR, ANYWAY

The quality of life that matters Is seeing social justice done; Democracy not all in tatters; And civil rights at number one; Where economics isn’t thieving But can contribute to relieving  read more »

GOOD GERMANS

A citizen’s responsibility Is finally to take the rap For Bush and Cheney’s capability In feeding us a load of crap- That after 9/11’s scorcher We should protect ourselves with torture;  read more »

THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS

Should any care for an election In which big money plays a part In helping us shape our conception Of candidates who have a heart; Who’s not a pol who is self-seeking;  read more »

A QUESTION FOR HILLARY/OBAMA

What say you, Hillary / Obama? GAY MARRIAGE. Is it moral or Too much to handle, too much trauma? Is it a question you abhor ? As presidential politicians, Your own political beauticians  read more »

BLACKWATERED

What! Not denounce the Turk’s atrocity Because it might hurt Bush’s war; Insuring Turkish animosity So they slam shut their border’s door- Stop weapons traveling through their borders,  read more »

FOR DAVID RUCCIO

Although my satires may grow dated, At least with reference to the “who;” My themes will never be negated- For humankind’s themes, like the flu, Require a treatment by physicians  read more »

CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL

“I see no reason to pay taxes Especially tax on my estate When finally my life climaxes. Why haven’t I pulled my own weight? To hell with liberal sociologists,  read more »
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