Roll Model?

Limericks Plain on the Big Campaign

Above all, my brothers, do not swear -
not by heaven or by earth
or by anything else.
Let your "Yes" be yes,
and your "No," no.
(James 5:12,

NIV)

Candidates flaunt what they've got.
Some may have it - others not.
Gender and ethnicity,
Showcased for publicity,
Can the voters still be bought?

Will we let Apprentice lead,
Raising taxes, us to bleed?
We're enchanted by his talk,
Disregarding his life-walk.
Which is meant to supercede?

What credentials are required
For the highest office hired?
Seasoned pro with newbie Veep
Or vice-versa? We're in deep!
How will this one be umpired?

I must ask, no tongue-in-cheek:
Who determines winning streak?
Moguls and the docs of spin,
To the nation's own chagrin?
Why not let the unborn speak?

No mere pay scale do they count;
Still they rate in Heav'n's amount.
Sound-bite stealers, best take note.
This is how I cast my vote,
Letting life be paramount.

Rolling model, take your stand.
Spill your speeches; make demands.
Your true colors, still they show.
All the world one day will know.
Never mind your sleight-of-hand.

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