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The poem references the first Presidential debate of 2020...

Insults tossed like grenades Lies slipping easily off his tongue Interruption instead of discussion Dragging his opponent into the dung I listened astonished, amazed and ashamed How America's President his office defamed

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 10/1/2020 1:55:00 PM
Gershon we are all praying for this madman leading a bunch of madmen not to retain power!! well said!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/1/2020 2:11:00 PM
If only Trump were mad! He's actually quite sane and fully aware of what he's doing, which makes his behavior all the scarier. He actually thinks that this 'strategy' will help him electorally....
Date: 9/30/2020 9:38:00 PM
Hottest seat in Hell reserved for Trump's rump....
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/1/2020 2:07:00 PM
I like that -- 'Trump's rump!' Serving 'Roast Trump-Rump,' this evening's special. Would you like his rump well-roasted?! lol. Thanks for the chuckle, Sigrid. I was kind of reeling from that theatrical farce Tuesday evening. ~ Gershon
Date: 9/30/2020 8:57:00 PM
I only saw a few clips ~ I am not surprised, Trump has shown, yet again, what an incompetent buffoon he is! Your lines so clever and perceptive, excellent write!
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Date: 9/30/2020 5:04:00 PM
I just commented on Ilene's poem about this issue. What a shame people are blind to his obvious faults. He's been a detriment to our country, domestically and globally, since he was sworn in...and that oath was a lie, too. Well expressed are your lines, GW.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/30/2020 7:59:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jenna, for the support on this one. I think that even some Republicans will vote for Biden, just to be rid of DJT... We'll see. Cheers, Gershon
Date: 9/30/2020 2:37:00 PM
Well writ! I have only seen clips... oh, my, word. Hugs and hope my friend. xomo
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/30/2020 3:01:00 PM
A real disaster wasn't it? Welcome to the Banana Republic of America. Smiles, Gershon
Date: 9/30/2020 1:56:00 PM
I agree with you succinct assessment of this very sad state of affairs, my dear friend. Delusions, derision and division run amuck! Your disappointment is well expressed, Gershon. We should all be afraid for the future of our democracy. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/30/2020 3:00:00 PM
Seems we're rushing to revolution at this point. We can't even conduct an election anymore. Woe is us! :) gw
Date: 9/30/2020 12:58:00 PM
hey gershon! i just posted my poem on the same topic. i think we're all reeling from what we saw last night...
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/30/2020 2:59:00 PM
'Reeling' aptly describes how I feel. That's for sure, ilene. :) gw

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