Republicans feel anger, unconcealed,
Because Trent Lott revealed what he revealed.
They’ve always reassured the racist clods
By using code, festooned with winks and nods.
But now Lott’s blown the gaff, for, once he’d spoken,
The world could see the Southern race-code broken.
- Column
- December 18, 2002
Republican Anger at Trent Lott
Republican Anger at Trent Lott
Republicans feel anger, unconcealed,
Because Trent Lott revealed what he revealed.
They’ve always reassured the racist clods