Unmasked

The Mayo Clinic has a rule
For visitors which states
That everyone must wear a mask – 
Not open to debates.

Yet our V.P., when stopping by,
Felt he should be exempt.
For policies outside his realm,
He seems to have contempt.

Informed before his visit
Of the masking regulation
He defended his position
With a bogus explanation.

The White House sets the standards
Which serve only to incense
So we shouldn’t be surprised to see
Such disregard by Pence.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Johnson Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 1:35 PM
You talk about contempt. That's all I have for these two bozo's. :/
Krutsinger Avatar
May 4, 2020 at 6:34 AM
Absolutely ridiculous! I hope they kicked him out on his bum.
Watt Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 11:30 PM
Why is it so hard for the people who make the rules to follow the rules? Good write, Ilene.
Leffanta Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 1:42 PM
"Do NOT as I do, but as I say" is an historic example of doomed leadership. Thank you for reminding voters! Aloha! Rico
Dietrich Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 1:33 PM
It's funny too when I watch them on tv behind Trump. I am pretty sure they are not standing six feet apart and they certainly have no masks on their face!!
Johnson Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 1:36 PM
true dat Andrea.
Wolf Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 4:24 PM
I was shocked, frankly, by Pence's stance. He just doesn't seem like the 'rebel' type, does he? --- Seems he's gotten the message. Photo shows him wearing a mask at a GM plant yesterday... Good one, Ilene! :) gw
Mcconnell Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 3:23 PM
Nice write ilene showing real nice rhyme and flow, HOpe all well with you, stay safe, Blessings, Gordon
Allison Avatar
April 30, 2020 at 3:01 PM
These people should be setting an example, trump pence are absolute morons - arghhhh of course it will be someone elses fault if they get CV! hugs jan xx
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