L Milton Hankins Poet Political Verse

Dissing the President

What is gained by dissing the president?
Whose role is beyond your understanding
Since you know so little of the broad picture
Or, comprehend the crises he is handling.

Why do we blame any sitting president 
For situations that are beyond his control
While guiding the enormous ship of state
Isn’t national security his ultimate goal?

How shameful to spread misconceptions
And make slanderous, personal remarks
Against our most important public servant
Just, I suppose, to set off some sparks.

Why try to destroy the public confidence
Questioning President Biden’s mental acuity,
Because he makes an understandable gaffe
Before banks of cameras on public TV?

Do you think you could do a better job?
Could you successfully steer the ship?
I wish we had known of your keen acumen
Perhaps, now, it is time you button your lip!

written December 12, 2021

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Patrick Kelly December 21, 2021 at 10:34 AM Trump: U. S Number one producer of oil and gas, Control of Southern border, USA respected for strength, low gas prices, No riots, no grab and run, supported business, No supply chain issues, No strong arm and threats over shot. No running from press. One thing we know for sure, It will all come out in the wash. I hope we are all Americans. We all had friends that died for it. I am a deplorable. L Milton Hankins December 21, 2021 at 1:22 PM Patrick, with all due respect, you can have him...lies and all. Your opinion is duly noted, but I'd much rather have a deeply spiritual man with a heart of compassion than a reprobate who thinks only of himself and what he can get for himself. Just my opinion.

John Lawless December 13, 2021 at 8:24 AM Regardless of who the president is he is elected to the office by the American people and therefore is OUR PRESIDENT. L Milton Hankins December 13, 2021 at 8:32 AM I couldn't agree more, John. Thank you for your comment.

Caren Krutsinger December 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM Sadly It is sometimes easy for the unknowing ones who will never have a position like the presidency to make fun of those who are trying. Ignorance is okay to out Hank so thank you. L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 5:52 PM Thanks, Caren. In this case, I thought it was important to say my piece on the matter. Indeed "Ignorance is okay to out!"

Ilene Bauer December 12, 2021 at 4:11 PM once again, i am 100% in agreement, milton! well said! L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 5:52 PM Thank you, Ilene. I need a few 100% agreements now and then. LOL. You are sweet to say that.

Lin Lane December 12, 2021 at 3:13 PM Another arrogant one, Milt, who does not respect the opinions of others, while he spews his own. A newbie to the soup, or is he? One whose chosen name reveals his wish to stick pins into the hearts of those who disagree. Sound familiar? L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 5:57 PM He's an old, familiar troll returned under a new name! L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 5:53 PM Yep, it sure does, Lin. I've encountered this one before, so I'll just do what I did the last time.

Voodoo Child December 12, 2021 at 2:05 PM The level of delusion in your post and in the comments is revealing. To answer your last verse, yes, I think (I know) I could do a better job. A trained chimp could.

Marilene Evans December 12, 2021 at 11:50 AM Hello, Milt! I definitely agree with you that presidency is an overwhelming job for so little salary. No wonder, most of them turned gray so fast because they took the job seriously for the country; Trump maintained his Orange hair color thou .. lol... This is no laughing matter and I'm sorry if I'm offending anyone. I'm just being honest. This politics is just becoming so horrendous. I vote for whom I think would serve the people, not for political gain nor for personal grandiosity. L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 11:57 AM Marilene, I agree with everything you wrote. Speaking your opinion should not offend anyone. Honesty is always to be prized and respected. Thanks so much for sharing your thinking. I certainly agree with your rubric for voting!

Alexis Y. December 12, 2021 at 11:07 AM Hi Milt, If an acting President is not a part of my political party or not, I give that President my support, because “ we” the people voted him in. I know I can’t do his job. His job isn’t easy. Dissing him doesn’t make any sense- Alexis Alexis Y. December 12, 2021 at 12:49 PM Neither did I but I didn't diss him. Jenna Logan December 12, 2021 at 11:26 AM I'm not affiliated with either party, but I could not support anything about Trump's presidency. L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 11:14 AM That certainly is how I feel, Alexis. To me, to diss our president is to catch aspersions on our country. I'd like to think I am much more patriotic than that. Thanks!

Rico Leffanta December 12, 2021 at 10:55 AM It took 3-months for a Federal Judge to rule Trump is NOT the USA President, and does NOT have Executive Privilege. Trump's lawyers have appealed that verdict, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars whilst clogging the judicial system, and that is just ONE of the many problems facing the Biden Administration . . . . . Jenna Logan December 12, 2021 at 11:25 AM What Biden inherited from the previous person who sat at the oval desk was overwhelming. Those who dis Biden are terribly short sighted, and short tempered. L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 11:16 AM Yep, that is true, Rico, and in the meantime, those yahoos attempted to bring down the government of the United States!

Jenna Logan December 12, 2021 at 10:36 AM Another minion called out. Thank you, Milt. L Milton Hankins December 12, 2021 at 11:17 AM Indeed! Thank you, Jenna. She has a right to her opinion. I'll give her that anyday, but I have a right to rebutt!