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A Cheap Pleonasm: Make America Great Again

America has been GREAT, great for the last two centuries. All right, America has been the greatest among all countries, For a long time. MAGA is a cheap pleonasm, which just Won the most contentious election in American history. The problem, as widely reported, Trump is corrupt, unjust, Sexist, racist, homophobic, xenophobic, vociferous, and nasty. This is the first time that we have such a hyperactive loose cannon, Who is despised by his own political party. He is an orchestra Of unusual lyrics and melodies. The man is like an untamed lion. As a reminder, money, strength and power are not everything. Humility, wisdom, decency, and common sense, in America, Are extremely crucial and important, to make the dogs sing. A president should be a role model, a beacon for children; A fighter, a problem solver, a savior for the entire electorate; A leader, a giant not a bully, a diplomat for the world to emulate. The jury will be deliberating; America does not need to be 'great again'; We need an improved economy, mutual respect, controlling the flow Of immigration, money, illicit drugs, and put our ducks in a row, To be a haven for all, regardless of race, color, gender and ethnicity. America is the greatest, I am not lying; simply ask the Statue of Liberty. Copyright © November 11,2016 Logerie Hébert, All Rights Reserved Hebert Logerie is the author of several collections of poetry.

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Date: 7/15/2024 9:13:00 PM
We were born to write, to make positive or negative comments. I thank all for the comments. I welcome all types of criticisms, that's the way to write better and to be better. I love you all, thanks a million.
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Date: 7/12/2024 12:51:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD Herbert! Debx
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Date: 7/12/2024 11:56:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Better a stone statue than a tower of babble,babble,babble! All my best, Robert
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Date: 7/12/2024 11:07:00 AM
Seems like we already have a statue frozen in time in the Oval Office --- named Joe Biden. lol. Keep smiling, gw
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Date: 7/12/2024 11:00:00 AM
Herbert, wise words and wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 7/12/2024 10:32:00 AM
Amen, Hebert, this country needs a leader, not a "king"...self-ordained or anyotherwise. An excellent choice...and very a propos...piece for POTD.
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Date: 7/12/2024 10:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Herbert Logerie! What proved valid in 2016 still stands today, glad you re-posted! Good to hear from a man with reason. The flim-flam man (is that a pleonasm?) ha, who duped our nation. His rants can be boiled down in four lines: (from book I'm reading-Age of Revolutions Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present) Fareed 1. Muslims want to kill you 2. Chinese are taking away your factories 3. Mexicans are stealing your jobs 4. I will beat them all up and make America Great Again! What a campaign eh? The man doesn't belong in the Oval Office. He belongs in the Principal's Office! Excellent verse ~Anaya all American Xhugs
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Date: 7/12/2024 9:48:00 AM
Congratulations, Dear Poet, on receiving honour of POTD. Loved your poem - every word you said, is true. I am not an American, but I shiver thinking about the outcome of the coming election. Best wishes ~
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Date: 7/12/2024 9:04:00 AM
I can't agree with you more, a president does have to be a role model, I dread to think what will happen if convict Trump does get elected again. hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/12/2024 7:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD Hebert!!
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Date: 7/12/2024 7:04:00 AM
Dear Hebert, Thanks for coming in strong today on this honest POTD. I wrote a little pro President poem and then read yours..Excellent and blessings to you!
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Date: 7/12/2024 6:46:00 AM
Ok Hebert, now tell us what you REALLY think.
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Date: 7/12/2024 5:31:00 AM
Twice impeached and and found guilty on 34 counts, He thrives on corruption, Congrats on POTD
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Date: 7/12/2024 3:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your well written POTD Herbert!!!
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Date: 7/12/2024 1:52:00 AM
Hi Herbert, quite the study in leadership. I see this was written in 2016. “The problem, as widely reported”. Hmm, widely reported where? In the corrupt hyper-partisan mainstream media who were apoplectic that their anointed girl, Hillary, lost? America has moved on even if the media hasn’t. Don’t forget to vote. Enjoy your POTD.
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Date: 7/12/2024 1:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your potd honor!
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Date: 7/11/2024 5:02:00 AM
You have put this together very well! I totally agree. A fave for me!
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Date: 7/10/2024 4:30:00 AM
She would make a great President. She doesn’t rant, doesn’t seek power, and stands tall and stable.
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