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'changing the World's' Stupid and Absurd

Why do rich kids grow up thinking they can change the whole world It's inconceivable, dishonest -- not to mention stupid, absurd They rarely, if ever, change their parents' or siblings' opinions No to mention their school-teachers' and administrators' decisions Confront 'em with the Truth: It's hard work, so up and at 'em And you'll probably have to start way down at the bottom But that's not appealing to rebels with 'global community' dreams So they protest for 'equity,' go to jail, get out and imbibe lotsa James Beam

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/25/2023 1:24:00 PM

I think we all want to change the world when we're young; ideals are fine, but we never seem to collectively reach that goal, do we? Well worded.

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/23/2023 2:18:00 PM

I was wondering why I hadn't changed the world yet? ! Oh just kidding. Must be because I wasn't Rich lol. That's it. Because I surely would ! :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2023 4:00:00 PM

I'd better not send you that $1m check I was just preparing. You'll turn my whole world upside down! lol. Thanks, Heidi.

Judy Ball

Date: 6/22/2023 11:06:00 PM

Too cute Gershon. Loved it. Lots of truth there but I think it's true of a lot of young people today not just the rich ones. A fun read. God Bless, JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2023 4:02:00 PM

I guess so... but then they become rich government officials by promoting their progressive agenda, designed specifically so that government does well and everyone else goes bankrupt. (Hmm. Isn't that how the Soviet Union died?!!)

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/22/2023 10:03:00 PM

I was wondering why such view Things in a strange way, Gershon.? Well if its not a speck? Its a plank Or a beam, for nothings ever as it Seems '

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/23/2023 4:01:00 PM

That's right. Nothing is ever as it seems. The Truth is not 'out there somewhere,' as people like to say today...