Judge, 1910-05-14 · page 15 of 16
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This page's central poem satirizes a political figure—identified only as "the Runner"—who opportunistically shifts positions to gain power. The caricature depicts a hypocritical politician who previously opposed temperance but now champions Prohibition to court voters, treating it as merely another expedient campaign platform. The satire mocks his insincerity: he takes pledges he'll later abandon ("Next 'run' he may hurl far away"), weaponizes moral causes for political gain, and speaks eloquently but dishonestly. The title "Silver Tongue" emphasizes his rhetorical manipulation. The poem likely references a real contemporary politician embracing Prohibition-era politics, though the specific identity remains unclear from the text alone. The broader critique targets politicians who cynically adopt popular causes without genuine conviction—a timeless complaint about opportunistic campaigning.
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