Another Dilemma for Santa

Christmas 2017

Approaches and Santa is checking his list

To make sure that he is on target

And also to see if errors exist.

 

"Darn!" the jolly man exclaims,

And quickly does a double take.

"It looks as though Republicans

In Congress want a big tax break.

 

"That is good for some; however,

Others will have to lose out for sure.

The biggest benefits go to the wealthy,

While help for the poor is miniature.

 

"I mean, the poor and middle class.

Most people should understand it's

Hard for me to justify

Helping a few to make out like bandits.

 

"Tax cuts for the corporations

Will be permanent, but what's scary

Is tax cuts for most Americans

Will only be temporary.

 

"They always scream, 'Deficit! Deficit!'

At least that's what they advertise.

By 1.4 trillion dollars

The deficit is going to rise

 

"With this bill! To make up the difference,

Later they'll cause more despair

By making major cuts to Social

Security and Medicare.

 

"While some will win, millions will lose

Health care if their tax bill passes.

Regarding trickle down, what trickles

Is negligible and as slow as molasses.

 

"From all that I have seen and heard,

Tax cuts don't create prosperity.

Don't the members of Congress know

Their bill is lacking in popularity?

 

"I want their holiday to be happy,

But how can I please everyone?

Darn! Sometimes being Santa

Is really NOT very much fun!"

 

By Bob B (11-30-17)