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Dodgy Politics

Hodgy Podgy, beware
The house is on fire
It is doggie, dodgy politics out there

But has it gone to the dogs?
Bark, bark, my beloved country

There are, indeed, so many sayings
and phrases
Seems tailor made for every dog

Every dog has its day,
but today dog just aint yours!
(due apologies - Toby Keith)
Once bitten, twice shy

Matters have come to such a pass
It is a dog-eat-dog world, after all
With and without apologies

Come to think of it,
It's a dog's life, all said and done
No bitching
Have any doubt?

Coming to the subject of dogs and licking -
Boots, food and leftovers
In Malayalam, there is a phrase:
Among dogs,
there are some that lick the leftovers
And some
left to lick the cheeks of other dogs
(Malayalam: ela-nakki pattiyum, ela-nakki pattiyude chiri nakki pattiyum)

When it comes to licking boots,
it seems there is a cyclic affliction
Regretfully, the dogs can't straighten their tails
No matter how much they try
Respectably, let us note.
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http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_lalu-mulayam-boot-lickers-of-sonia-gadkari_1382335
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/gadkari-says-sorry-but-he-cant-buy-peace/115236-37-64.html?from=tn
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