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P E T S People Enslaved To Socialism

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Have you ever had a pet? Chances are pretty good I bet You give them food, water, shelter and medical care In return they give you loyalty and love, which is pretty fair They will always be at your side Their allegiance is strong I must confide But then it suddenly dawned on me I to was a pet I wasn’t free How does such a thing come to be? Well, it’s quite easy to see The government gives you food, water, shelter and medical care SNAP, Section 8, Obamacare You give them your devotion and vote You see, you’re a pet The governments little joke Give it to me free Then let me be You work for me Can’t you see? Your blind adoration for me? Stay home, be safe and don’t fret my lil pet I’m from the government Trust me your all set The entitlements you crave Are all the rave As are the chains that bind My obedient slave Oops, I meant pet Sometimes we forget But you’re a pet so that’s ok Because we tell you where to lay And like a pet you simply obey Good boy Eric (and sometimes not) P.E.T.S. (People Enslaved to Socialism)

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Date: 12/27/2020 2:28:00 PM
But in our own way, we all benefit from those "hand outs". Be it our privilege, infrastructure, ease of credit, etc. We are all pets no matter how we view it. I will agree with you "I'm from the government" is a scary line... :-)
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Eric Nolan
Date: 12/28/2020 4:50:00 PM
I agree, however some "benefit" more than others and for a lot longer than necessary. Thank you for taking the time to comment, it is greatly appreciated.

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