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I'Ve a Simple Solution At Hand

Back in 2013 the President 'resetting,' drew a line in the sand Syria sprinted across it; faced no response from our end So, Bashir Assad killed his own countrymen with chemical gas hundreds upon thousands fled Syria, Europe's problem, alas* Then near the end of his term, ignoring his every general's advice DJT threatened to pull the plug on Afghanistan one night --thought a quick exit for his 'resume' would be nice And now JB's gone and done it, what a horrific choice we face To recognize the Taliban, an admission of disgrace A low blow to all our brave troops who died in that place Yet if we cut off the Taliban; if we can't bite out lips ISIS stands ready to blow Afghanistan to bits Now I'm not just complaining; I've a simple solution at hand No more Presidents play-acting Commander-in-Chief -- without military service beforehand Let's have a former soldier who honors and respects his command who can discern perils in jungles, deserts and mountain badlands If this means a separate office for Commander-in-Chief I'm all for it: Enough of my countrymen's (and the free world's) disbelief And if you feel I'm all wet, think 2029... Try to envision AOC** reviewing troops, making life-and-death decisions _______________________________________________________ *Even today, as I write this, Syrians homeless since 2013 are being used as political pawns by Russia and Belarus, who have flown them in (!) to crowd the border of Poland, where they 'live' in unsanitary, makeshift 'cities' -- all as part of Russian blackmail to force Poland and its European backers' hands. (Source: Wall-Street Journal, November 13, 2021, page 1 report). **Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez... a popular 30 year-old member of the House of Representatives, an avowed Democrat-Socialist, who's backed open borders, defunding the police, and many other such 'progressive policies.'

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 11/14/2021 10:43:00 AM

Get serious! A primary problem with this world is generals in command! Generals specialise in taking lives and property! We need EDUCATION, so people understand alternatives and consequences. China agreed not to change Hong Kong laws for 50-years, so you want to bomb them for breach of contract? Did Gandhi need a general to reclaim India? Peace begins with sharing different points of view! Aloha!

Rico Leffanta
Date: 11/15/2021 10:54:00 AM

When Russia fled Afghanistan, the USA jumped in because it was cheaper to test new arms and provide troops with "live" training, just as when the French withdrew from VietNam. Our annual military budget exceeds that of Russia, China, and North Korea combined! Imagine what a difference it would make if spent on Education, so Americans were smart enough to hire the Israelis to settle wars in six days - or less! Get a grip on reality!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/14/2021 4:38:00 PM

Yes, indeed: Education is what's needed alright. Let's start with these facts: There are still 40,000 U.S. troops stationed in Germany, 76 years after WW2. 50,000 are still stationed in Japan. I could go on... And Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden couldn't stand to leave a couple thousand non-combat troops in Afghanistan and provide a little air cover to keep the Taliban at bay -- a mere 20 years after we got involved?!! Come on, as Joe Biden would say. Was it really worth turning Afghanistan's clock back to the 18th century -- AND virtually inviting terrorist bases to be built to attack us again? Come on. Get serious.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 11/14/2021 9:22:00 AM

Gershon, I have to say that I can agree with much of what you are saying, especially on the heels of China's recent eye-casting toward Taiwan. We'll have to see if stiff warnings are enough. As to AOC, I may not always agree with her ideas, but I do admire her chutzpah! If I have to choose between AOC and MTG, I'll take AOC any day of the week!!!! As to Afghanistan, I couldn't give a diddly-damn. I only regret the American lives lost there. Let them blow themselves to bits and maybe something good will come of that!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/14/2021 4:33:00 PM

Well, we may disagree on a few things, but we'll say our piece, then take a deep breath, smile, shake hands, and get back to puttering about the house. lol. Thanks, Milt. btw, if MTG is a Presidential candidate in the foreseeable future, I think I'll head for the hills. Not likely at all, methinks. As for AOC, I think she's pointing to 2028 already. Time will tell. :) gw

Terry Flood

Date: 11/14/2021 5:42:00 AM

Like most people, I hate nukes. But it strikes me the only thing preventing WW3 is nukes. Why else are Russia and China still in the hands of total nut jobs. In an understated kind of way, I often say ‘nice’ meaning ‘excellent’, but your poem whilst not ‘nice’ IS ‘excellent’. Terry

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/14/2021 4:30:00 PM

Gee, coming from you, I am truly humbled, Terry. Thanks a million for your generous evaluation of this one. Appreciated, Gershon

Tom Cunningham

Date: 11/14/2021 1:12:00 AM

Powerful verse Gershon, full of facts, needs a wider audience and should be potd. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Debra L Brown

Date: 11/13/2021 9:55:00 PM

I'm with you, It's unreal what's going on in Washington. I've turned the news channels off, I can't take no more lawlessness. Politics!! is going to be the death of this country. Thanks for the poem. Write on! ~ Debbie

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/14/2021 4:29:00 PM

Thanks for the support on this one, Debbie. I'm sure I'll get my share of complaints about my views. :) gw