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A Violation of Robert's Rules of Order
Posted: January 25, 2009
Pondering the Chief Justice's uncharacteristic gaff…
His hand on Lincoln's Bible
and a smile on his face
that became a look of terror
as Barack (to his disgrace)
flubbed the oath of his new office.
Oh, how awkward. How insane!
Why did black-robed judge John Roberts
try it note-less? How inane!
That embarrassing long silence
that supreme and pregnant pause
was the fault of our chief justice
who interprets all our laws.
As a rule our high court's leader
is prepared and in control.
He has rules by which he lives by.
Prepped and ready. That's his goal.
Roberts' rules dictate strict order.
He's a stickler for exact.
So then why this Big Day blunder?
Did the huge crowd make him crack?
Swearing solemnly's expected
of the one who takes an oath.
Still I'm guessing he who gave it
also swore (but like an oaf).
How he wished for a do-over.
One more chance to get it right.
And most graciously Obama
let him do that Wednesday night.
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