It wasn’t politics as usual Donald meeting with the leaders
Of our most inconsequential Congress that we’ve witnessed o’er the years
Chuck and Nancy, Mitch and Paul along with Mike and other tweeters,
All were there to start negotiating funds as year-end deadlines near
As such, contention was expected, both sides itching for the fight
Over budgets and debt ceilings, and for Harvey reparations
Also over differences on what are Dreamers’ rights
Both sides ready to do battle, having done their preparations
The Republicans agenda: skinny budget, high-end tax cuts
Fund the ceiling out beyond the looming tough mid-term elections
Worry ‘bout the Dreamers later when six months are nearly up
Meanwhile Democrats felt disadvantaged knowing not Trump’s predilections
But the Trump’s mood was vindictive; he had something up his sleeve
Unhappy, he, with Mitch and Paul for giving him no clear successes
He’d now show them who’s the boss, whose admonitions they should heed
By nodding first to Democrats, ‘twas their proposal he requested
Delighted, Nancy made her move: to fund things just until year’s end
Maintain them at their current rates; we’ve got enough things on our plate
Then readily did Trump concur, a tactic he could comprehend
Just kick the problems down the dates as future fodder for debates
Republicans were all aghast that Trump just gave away the store
They counted on contention to gain leverage for their bills
Trading what they want for what Dems want. Now that will work no more
Trump handed leverage to the Dems. There was no test of wills
Some say Trump acted stupidly, vindictive in his ire
Short sighted in his strategies, politically unwise
But I do differ in my thoughts discerning Trump’s desires
The partisan approach has failed. It’s time for compromise
9/10/17
