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The Informed Voter

Oxymoron of the day: Politically Correct “Hi, I’m Carl Palmer and I approve of this poem.” The Informed Voter Donald Trump called, knew my name, called me Carl, left a message, I wasn’t home. Hillary Clinton called, knew my name, called me Carl, left a message, I wasn’t home, darn. Excited that so many candidates want my vote who sent me mail, filled my box, I read it all. Thrilled my yard is decorated with free signs from both democrat and that other party as well. Befuddled am I by the newspaper articles and letters to the editor changing my mind over and again, confused by the television ad contradicting the commercial just aired by the opposing opponent. Tediously taking notes while listening to talk radio refuting facts from previous pundits interrupted by my ever ringing doorbell announcing another concerned citizen soliciting suggested suffrage. Today is Monday, I still don’t know how I’ll vote, who best represents my interests, cares about me. I’m just thankful that tomorrow it’ll all be over at least until Wednesday when the recounts begin.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/15/2017 4:01:00 PM
Makes me so so glad I live on a little Island with our own parliament and the voting process takes a few weeks. Well the big Don has been in office a few months now only time will tell what he will do next but the next 4 years are going to prove very interesting for the whole world. :-( hugs Jan xx
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Carl Papa Palmer
Date: 5/15/2017 10:58:00 PM
Mark Twain had a lot to say about politics. Best thing about our President Trump is he's not a politician. What was not broadcast.... he donated his first 90 day paycheck to the Park Service. A politician would never do that, foreign or domestic.
Date: 2/27/2017 4:45:00 PM
It remains to be seen how much effect Trump will have. Quite a few are up in arms about it - but will their lives really be any different in 4 years, versus what they'd be like if somebody else was President?
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Doug Vinson
Date: 4/6/2017 10:08:00 PM
Totally agree.
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Carl Papa Palmer
Date: 2/27/2017 6:10:00 PM
It'd be same if Hillary or Bernie would've been picked, to a degree.

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