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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

June 25, 2023 at 1:24 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

June 23, 2023 at 2:18 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

June 23, 2023 at 4:00 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

June 22, 2023 at 11:06 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

June 23, 2023 at 4:02 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?!!)