Already Established

Political figures have a way of looking at things
And changing to gray what is black and white
Projecting an image of integrity
Then selling their mothers because the price was right
They separate themselves from their people
Building an ivory tower
Their minds are corrupted 
By greed and by power
Would you sell your soul for a billion dollars?
They answer yes, We wouldn’t think twice
How about two dollars? What do you think we are? 
Already established, now let’s negotiate price.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 10/8/2008 10:38:00 PM
Yep, you got it right Vince. Money corrupts. By the way my new book has just been released. Here are the links: Early order “Poet Coet” through Target on-line: http://www.target.com/Poet-Coet-Ed/dp/0615242111 Preview “Poet Coet”at: http://www.lulu.com/content/3382293 I'd appreciate your spreading the word. Thanks. ED
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Date: 10/6/2008 6:49:00 PM
correction.... fund your campaign....
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Date: 10/6/2008 6:47:00 PM
Vince I agree. Money certainly corrupts. They can accommodate their words to please who they want to. Very few are sincere. Its hard when you make friends like the special interest that found your campaign and then the favor is returned and you compromise yourself. Excellent write. Blessings Michael .. Thank you for your thoughtful comments...
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Date: 10/6/2008 6:30:00 PM
Such true words. They should have the peoples best interest at heart, not their own. You wrote this with dignity. I respect this poem. Anne-Marie Chritine
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Date: 10/6/2008 6:27:00 PM
Cold hard truth..well written. And thank you for your comments on my featured poem. :) ~Trudy~
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Date: 10/6/2008 2:08:00 PM
You always head the nail right on the head. It always boils down to power and greed. Lainie
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Date: 10/6/2008 12:28:00 AM
Hehehe, nice one Vince. Our political situation here in SA is just laughable. 13 of our cabinet ministers resigned after our president was chased out of his chair by the ex vice president (who is still facing charges for rape and murder and fraud and theft from our money!!!) makes you smile - doesn't it!! Peace Fathima
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Date: 10/4/2008 7:35:00 AM
They will sell anything for the right price and wouldn't think twice about it. They are without a conscience and their veins are loved by ice water. Bless brother.
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Date: 10/3/2008 7:57:00 PM
How true that is! A sorry state of affairs.. Well done Vince. Thanks also for your comment on my poem.
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Date: 10/3/2008 4:07:00 PM
Cutting poem and very true and well written. You tell them. Love Heidie
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Date: 10/3/2008 1:59:00 PM
yes very true and well said. thank you for reading my poetry and for your comments
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Date: 10/3/2008 1:01:00 PM
After the debate last night this poem is both timely and true. Thank you for sharing your view.
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