Criticism of Obama’s Failure to Get a Background Check Bill Passed in the Senate

Criticism of Obama’s Failure to Get a Background Check Bill Passed in the Senate

Criticism of Obama’s Failure to Get a Background Check Bill Passed in the Senate

Calvin Trillin
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Disdain is what he has for brawls;
The nitty-gritty’s what he shuns.
Kid gloves are what he’s fighting with
Against some people armed with guns.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”


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