A Witch-Hunting We Will Go

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I first wrote this on May 03, 2018, but never posted it. Looking at it now, it's as relevant as ever in America's current polarized, finger-pointing political climate...

Puritans gather in Congress' hallowed halls, faces glum Trampling truth, blowing horns, banging the drum Of blazing envy, wrath and sloe-eyed sleaze Committee member, moralizing minions, on their knees Digging up dirt on disapproved-of nominees Judgment fled to tone-deaf decrees Careful, righteous pols, so sure the public will be pleased Voters care about jobs, not investigative sleaze And when the voting booth decent folks flee ~ The doors open wide for all the Crazies

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/15/2019 10:49:00 AM

Hi Gershon, crazies are everywhere - in politics, every system of society, and in schools, in fact there are more out than in! Politics is the breeding ground for contempt of morals, the people of their country, and stretches into international issues! Politics and religion very intertwined. Loved this write, I have often said you write aptly and cleverly. Nicely penned Gerson. Hugs, Jenny.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/16/2019 9:31:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words, Jenny... Funny, I was raised to think that public service, whether in the military or in politics, was a great honor,... that there was such a thing as 'the public trust' as well. It seems these notions are obsolete today. :) gw

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/14/2019 7:17:00 AM

Sharp ink my friend! x

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2019 10:39:00 AM

The point on the old pen wasn't too dull either, I guess. :) gw

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 6/14/2019 12:05:00 AM

the crazies are now in political polarizing!!!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/14/2019 10:39:00 AM

They sure are crazy, and they sure are polarizing, Mahtab. Thanks for your view and viewpoint. Best wishes, Gershon