1. Politicians used to say:
     "We make prosperity
     through our wise policies."

2.  Business men used to say:
     "We make prosperity
     through our private enterprise."

3.  The workers did not have anything to say
     about the matter;

4.  They were either put to work
     or thrown out of employment

5.  And when unemployment came
     the workers
     had no recourse
     against the professed makers
     of prosperity,
     politicians and business men.