The Trials Of Charlie Rangel Poem by John F. McCullagh

Twenty terms in Congress’ halls-
Our Charlie doesn’t lack for balls!
His pay and pension are the best.
Still he needs feather his own nest.

Rent stabilized apartments are
intended for the working poor
Can somebody explain to me
why Charlie Rangel rented four.

As chairman of the Ways and Means
He ran it like a den of thieves
His own tax he fails to pay
then burdens us to save the day.

His vacations are among the finest
Lobbyist paid- but don’t remind us.
He has a grand vacation home
Don’t ask whence he obtained the loan.

He lies, he cheats, he evades taxes
When questioned on his ethical lapses
He’s sure to play the racial card-
How tired is that old canard

The obligation to disclose
He’s sure is meant for lesser Joes
If Ethicists should raise a fuss
He’ll throw his staff under the bus.


Charlie in charge of Ways and Means
His ways obscure his means unseen
Now they say theyll have a trial
force Charlie to divest his pile.