L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Crappy Politicians

I’m thinking we’re on a downhill slide
With self-aggrandizing politicians now,
Bloviating so self-assured and snide
Paying no attention to their campaign vow.
With an eye on their big monied donors,
They think little of their constituencies
Sometimes I think they are really stoners,
And need more prayer time on their knees.

written October 24, 2021

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Mike Gentile October 25, 2021 at 9:56 AM I could not agree with you more Milton! I am ashamed of most of our leaders for the very reasons that you perfectly describe in your poem!! L Milton Hankins October 25, 2021 at 10:41 AM Thanks, Mike. Unfortunately, I'm thinking most of them are in it for the money and not for helping to make the world a better place.

Caren Krutsinger October 25, 2021 at 2:23 AM It is sad that they trade integrity for "With an eye on their big monied donors," L Milton Hankins October 25, 2021 at 8:47 AM Indeed. When I hear of one of them voluntarily retiring, I almost automatically think they've made enough money to enjoy the rest of their lives. That is sad!!! Is that public service now?

John Lawless October 24, 2021 at 5:06 PM as the smallest little piggy said "I just hope there's some left for me"...or to paraphrase "can big government create a problem so big that they can't fix it??" L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 5:31 PM Oh, I think they very well can, John. Thanks for your comment.

Gershon Wolf October 24, 2021 at 4:40 PM Remember 'too big to fail.' More and more, I think that the government is too big, to unwieldy, to succeed. :) gw L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 5:36 PM That is so true, Gershon. But sometimes I think they have enough people to run it fairly efficiently....OMG, did I say that?????

Rico Leffanta October 24, 2021 at 11:39 AM Governors should recall any Member of Congress who votes the Party line rather than the best interests of their constituency! L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 12:27 PM Members of Congress are elected by their constituencies. As far as I know, Governors do not have the authority to recall a MOC.

Tom Cunningham October 24, 2021 at 11:04 AM It's definitely a worldwide problem Milton, we too have our share of buffoons who soon forget the promises they made in their campaigns. Tom L Milton Hankins October 24, 2021 at 12:28 PM I think it's a widespread problem, Tom. And I don't know how to remedy it. I do know term limits would help. If they don't vote the way they said they would when elected, then they should be barred from running for a second...third...or tenth term! Tom Cunningham October 24, 2021 at 11:45 AM Lol, they sure did Rico, just three left to take. Rico Leffanta October 24, 2021 at 11:37 AM Happy to see you are still alive, Tom! We were beginning to wonder if those antibiotics worked!