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Bloviatin' Politicians

It ain't no wonder that in this nation consternation and confusion reigns! From wily politicos from the prez on down we hear the same old refrains! "I'll see that you git a new sewer system in town if you'll elect me, please!" "Read my lips! I'll never raise yer taxes! I'll simply call 'em fees!" Congress poured billions into the coffers of Chrysler and General Motors. Never mind that they went agin the will of millions of American voters! Behind closed doors Harry and Nancy managed to ravage medical care! 'Tis just a couple of examples of "change" that's left the treasury bare! The prez can't manage things at home yet he sticks his nose in matters overseas. Hey! You weren't elected President of the World so stick to domestics please! Now he's meddlin' in state affairs tellin' 'em how to budget since they're broke. Seems he has trouble balancin' the federal budget sans blowin' lots of smoke! 'Tis well known that politicians seem to have a congenital proclivity, For spewin' with fork'ed tongue inane babble with audaciious creativity! The nuances that they spin and the strange postures that they assume, Leaves little doubt that poor Mister Webster lies a-spinnin' in his tomb! Some gullible souls are charmed by what some politicians postulate. Please spare me, Lord! I grow weary of hearin' them scoundrels bloviate! Alas, they remind me of a catfish - they're all mouth with very little brains! It ain't no wonder that in this nation consternation and confusion reigns! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 1/20/2016 5:18:00 PM
G'day Bob ... all the religions, races, creeds, and tribes might be different, but politicians are the same the world over - Catch you Bob - Lindsay
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Date: 2/22/2011 5:31:00 AM
Dear Bob, what you have penned here is also true for Germany! We are all waiting for change but for the Bundestag (Parliament) we'll have to wait until 2013! Enjoyed the read!...All the best, Gert
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Date: 2/21/2011 2:20:00 PM
Excellent piece my friend. Says a lot. Should send a copy to Washington! Awesome. Nice going. Ralphie
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Date: 2/21/2011 6:23:00 AM
thankxx Bob.. appreciate your warm response luv .. great poetry by an even great gentleman..luv..
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Date: 2/21/2011 5:20:00 AM
I need more peeking help? first line, the globe and form? Soup mail me Light & Love
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Date: 2/20/2011 12:35:00 PM
A copy of your prolific poem should be sent to every member of Congress including the President .. bravo Bob on a wonderfully worded poem full of truths..luv..
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Date: 2/20/2011 6:55:00 AM
ditto on what C.L. says.There is no honor anymore...only greed , fear of loss of office, treason in actions, political correctiveness(spinelessness) in words and all based on the vacuum created by a complete lack of morals and ethics. Well you just had to get me going this morning ,didn't you Robert! heh heh I gotta tell you ...you did an excellent job with this poem as a vehicle to portray it's contents.
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Date: 2/19/2011 4:46:00 PM
Good political write that you have penned..Sara
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Date: 2/19/2011 4:22:00 PM
You're right, Bob. I don't think Daniel Webster and our nation's forefathers could have ever envisioned what's become of our government today. Who was it who said, "Well, that's another fine mess you've gotten us into"? You're speaking on behalf of a lot of us here with this powerful staement on social conscience. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/19/2011 4:15:00 PM
For those who don't know the meaning of the word "bloviate": to speak at length in a pompous, self-aggrandizing way. To speak bombastically. Bob, this is another great submission with your usual fine descriptiveness and rhyming.
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