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> Dingell's HOLIDAY Jingle for O'Reilly and House GOP > > Washington, DC - Congressman John D. Dingell (MI-15) recited the > following > poem on the floor of the US House of Representatives concerning House > Resolution 579, which expressed the sense of the House of > Representatives > that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected. > "Preserving Christmas" has been a frequent topic for conservative > talk show > hosts, including Fox News's Bill O'Reilly: > > 'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the House > No bills were passed 'bout which Fox News could grouse; > > Tax cuts for the wealthy were passed with great cheer, > So vacations in St. Barts soon would be near; > > Katrina kids were nestled all snug in motel beds, > While visions of school and home danced in their heads; > > In Iraq our soldiers needed supplies and a plan, > Plus nuclear weapons were being built in Iran; > > Gas prices shot up, consumer confidence fell; > Americans feared we were on a fast track to...well... > > Wait--- we need a distraction--- something divisive and wily; > A fabrication straight from the mouth of O'Reilly > > We can pretend that Christmas is under attack > Hold a vote to save it--- then pat ourselves on the back; > > Silent Night, First Noel, Away in the Manger > Wake up Congress, they're in no danger! > > This time of year we see Christmas every where we go, >> From churches, to homes, to schools, and yes...even Costco; > > What we have is an attempt to divide and destroy, > When this is the season to unite us with joy > > At Christmas time we're taught to unite, > We don't need a made-up reason to fight > > So on O'Reilly, on Hannity, on Coulter, and those right wing blogs; > You should just sit back, relax...have a few egg nogs! > > 'Tis the holiday season: enjoy it a pinch > With all our real problems, do we honestly need another Grinch? > > So to my friends and my colleagues I say with delight, > A merry Christmas to all, > > and to Bill O'Reilly...Happy Holidays. > > > www.house.gov/dingell > > >
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