Political Alphabet

A stands for Ananias, The politician's patron saint. B is for Boodle, which Doth all legislation taint. C stands for Congress, D.C., Where all kinds of laws are invented. D stands for Democracy, Whose dupes are somewhat demented. E stands for Expansion, which Stands for piracy and plunder. F stands for Freedom, a word Mostly used for political thunder. G stands for Gall and Gab, The politicians' greatest essentials. H is a sulphurious place Where lawyers need no credentials. I is the personal pronoun That the candidate uses most. J's for a four-legged rascal, Prototype of a political host. K stands for Kansas State, Where Mrs. Nation smashes things. L's for Lying, a habit Never discouraged by political rings. M stands for Militia and Muskets The props that uphold every State. N stands for National Spirit, That divides all humanity with hate. O stands for Oligarchy, That rules with a scepter of gold. P stands for People, whose rights By the political shysters are sold. Q stands for political Quacks, Who would cure every ill with a law. R stands for Republican rule That's supreme from Maine to the Kaw. S stands for Stupidity, the same That fills so completely the dear people's heads. T stands for Teddy, out onlyest Ted, Who would so strenuously stamp out all the "Reds". U is for the Union A venerated fake. V is for Violence, That governments make. W's for Washington, Where the lawmakers revel. Z's for the Zeal That statesmen serve the devil.