'Twas the Nigh Before 2010 Christmas in America

[LongTomH]

A great re-working of the old Christmas classic by Donna Smith at Michael Moore's webpage:

Twas the Night Before 2010 Christmas in America

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the nation,
Not a creature had true healthcare, except the richest in station.
The wealthy were planning, all smug and all flush,
For the days of their future, and their settings most plush.
Other children of poor folks were weary of hearing the fights.

No sugar plum fairies in poor neighborhoods tonight,
Dad in his sweatshirt, and I in my cap,
Had just checked the bank balance and prepared for a nap.
When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,
We wondered aloud if our efforts would matter.
I jumped from the bed to see what the noise was,
And I silently prayed Christmas hopes would not shatter.

But nothing I asked would change the dim truth,
Not even the fresh snow, on the weather-worn roof.

No healthcare, no income, no hope to save the house,
No lay-away Santa, no holiday open house.

But what would to my wondering eyes now appear,
To change the reality or to lessen my fears,
Was it a gathering of other folks fighting for peace,
And a score of neighbors adding wishes for relief?
More powerful than billionaires they came,
And they knew, we all were the rich’s fodder, just a rich Christmas brew.

Read the rest here: http://michaelmoore.com/words/mike-friends-blog/twas-night-before-christmas

It's a parody; but, heartbreaking not funny. Oh, and she already has one RW troller in the comments section, accusing her of "bitching and whining about all those who have more than you." It's not just DU that's afflicted with RW trolls. How about dropping over to Michael Moore's site and adding some positive comments.