By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO
‘Twas the week before Christmas, the Reps in the House
Had struck a deal with nary a grouse.
The budget was set with no debt increase.
In hopes that ‘til March, there’d be fiscal peace.
The Reps were ready to go on recess
When a Musk post on X caused much distress.
He demanded the deal be suddenly scuttled.
Leaving the Speaker severely befuddled.
Musk found the budget much too excessive
And called for big cuts in things deemed progressive.
Trump followed suit as was expected.
Even though Musk had not been elected.
The Republicans failed to pass new legislation.
They needed Dem votes to fund the nation.
Thus, for this Christmas, there can still be enjoyment
Since federal workers will still have employment.
Yet a good future hasn’t been cinched
Since after 1/20 we’ll be ruled by a grinch.
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Laurie Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University
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