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Friday, December 16, 2005

Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) recited the following poem on the House floor Wednesday concerning House Resolution 579, which expressed the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected. Preserving Christmas has been a frequent topic for conservative talk show hosts, including Fox News's Bill O'Reilly.

'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the House

No bills were passed 'bout which Fox News could grouse;

Tax cuts for the wealthy were passed with great cheer,

So vacations in St. Barts soon would be near;

Katrina kids were nestled all snug in motel beds,

While visions of school and home danced in their heads;

In Iraq our soldiers needed supplies and a plan,

Plus nuclear weapons were being built in Iran;

Gas prices shot up, consumer confidence fell;

Americans feared we were on a fast track to . . . well . . .

Wait -- we need a distraction -- something divisive and wily;

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