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Grains of Rice

Two party ladies both named Rice,
Susan and Condoleeza are
Probably both quite smart and nice,
Now being compared, insofar
As speaking in public about
Intelligence from C.I.A.
Sort of crappy as it turned out.
But that's the game D.C. does play.
Both Rice ladies were quite aware
That lies flavor the party mix.
Powers that be do only care
That what's said's best for politics.

All the chatter and all the fuss,
All 'bout Rices' erroneous.