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Dr Seuss-Style-Mister Obama Pleasetax the Rich Man

Dr. Seuss-style-Mister Obama Please Tax The Rich Man! Mister Obama please tax the rich man! The cost's are up. The pay is down. Tax. TAX! All over town. There is tax on GAS! There is tax on tan. Mister Obama please tax the rich man. There is tax on CARS. There is tax on trees. There is tax on our food. No More tax. Please! We can't pay. There is tax On LAND. ROCKS, DIRT, SAND There is tax. There is tax This I know On tobacco, too. But tax, tax, TAX! The rich do, do, DO! Mister Obama Please tax the Rich man! There is tax on pills. There is tax on HEALTH. There is tax on insurance Just for wealth. Just for wealth There is tax On telecom. And on low tech And CD-ROM. Mister Obama Change the queue. Tax the rich man. Just do, do, DO! Now start this show! Please Mister O.! There's even tax on electricity. There is tax on our dog... Ducks and hog. There is tax on our water And imbibements we drink. There is tax on our underwear ...and clothes. Middle class has floundered. It shows! Mister Obama! Tax the rich man. Mister Obama! Please tax the Rich man! It's time For No More Drama! Tax the rich man Please... Mister Obama. deborah burch© 4/30/2012 Book: "Marvin K. Mooney will you please go now!" by Dr. Seuss

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Date: 4/22/2013 4:58:00 PM
Congrats on being honored in Andrea's favs..Sara
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Date: 4/22/2013 2:05:00 PM
I can see you had fun writing this one. You certainly had enough material to work with! Congratulations, RAY
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Date: 4/22/2013 11:35:00 AM
Alright Dianna!...I totally agree and can easily see why this is on Annabelle's fave list...Congratulations! - Tonto (Kemo Sabe)
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Date: 4/21/2013 7:09:00 PM
A Wonderful winner....Congratulations...on a well deserved win......
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Date: 4/21/2013 10:00:00 AM
Hehe...I heard that, Deb. Heck, I can't even afford to go duck hunting anymore.....legally. ;).....joking? Congrats on your number one win!
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Date: 4/21/2013 7:01:00 AM
Congrats on your win!
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Date: 4/20/2013 11:06:00 PM
Well done! I love Dr Seus and this is in proud tradition. Congratulatory cheers! :-)
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Date: 4/20/2013 11:41:00 AM
This was very interesting to read... and naturally I agree... Congratulations on the win.
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Date: 4/20/2013 11:02:00 AM
What a provocative write my dear Deb... By your pen, there exist inequality then in the State... Or is still on? Congrats on your win~ A.O
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Date: 4/20/2013 7:04:00 AM
Great twist on a favorite. Congrats.
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Date: 4/20/2013 6:45:00 AM
Oh Deborah...so cute...congratulations on top honors....
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Date: 4/20/2013 6:08:00 AM
congrats on a great win Deborah
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Date: 4/19/2013 9:35:00 PM
Hello Deb, congratulations IN HONOR OF Andrea's favorite POEMS. Always & Forever' @->- LINDA -<-@
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Date: 4/19/2013 8:29:00 PM
Deborah, a sweet win~*~SKAT
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Date: 4/19/2013 7:47:00 PM
Many congrats my dear friend Deborah! This is indeed great and amazing! I love it & so enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing & the smiles here! Have a grace-filled day! Love and hugs, Leonora
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Date: 4/19/2013 6:39:00 PM
I love your rant with every single word on the knob. Great stuff. I had to read it through twice for the sheer enjoyment of it. Congratulations with your first placement in Andrea's "fave poems" contest. Well done, my friend. :)
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Date: 5/7/2012 11:29:00 AM
This is a hit with my 2 sons (28 and 25). We all sat around and laughed out loud. Have you written any poems for children?
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 11:55:00 AM
LOL!! Joann I am enthralled!! So glad it was a hit...LOL..no, not yet, but it is a goal of mine :) This was my first political attempt as well...Thank you and thank your sons! :) big hugs, love ya , deb
Date: 5/5/2012 8:53:00 AM
Applause!! Applause!! That's all I can do...With this Seussical Win, I'm soooo proud of you! Hip hip HoRAYY! Great job, Debs! Love, Gwendolen
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 11:58:00 AM
lol...thank you Gwendolen!! lol it was a fun parody!
Date: 5/4/2012 11:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "Dr. Seuss" contest Deborah. Love, Carol
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 11:59:00 AM
Oh thank you dear Carol so much for all your kindness and encouragement ...you keep me going girl :) big hugs, love ya deb
Date: 5/4/2012 8:31:00 AM
congrats Deb
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 11:57:00 AM
thank you Joseph :)
Date: 5/4/2012 8:25:00 AM
Congratulations. I love this, but the kids did not get it.
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/7/2012 11:56:00 AM
thank you Joann :)
Date: 5/2/2012 8:59:00 PM
Allrighty then.... ye can come aboard if'n ye bring all yer Seuss and ye'll get an extra ration o'grog... SeaWolf
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/3/2012 5:56:00 AM
Aye! Cap'n! Might I be abligin' ye fer a taste o'grog...as me be fightful par'chd...adrift fer so long...
Date: 5/2/2012 7:20:00 PM
good luck... the best one yet... wow..i wish i could pull this contest off... again.. good night...pd
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Date: 5/2/2012 7:19:00 PM
oh! My... i super love this.. gees! Can you picture me reading this.. I read this 3 times.. and the second time i had to stop and laugh.. I like the book, and now you made me want to go look for it in my daughters room.. America can do without the drama.. ha ha... smokey and a hot blazing entry.. it's sticking in my head... Tax the rich man!!! Please... mister Obama, your a classy one.. xox. .. have yourself a very wonderful day ;-) LINDA
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/3/2012 5:58:00 AM
LOL!! :) thank you so much sweetie!! I hope you find the book...I still cant find mine! lol but I'm looking...lol I used to read it to my son...animated of course ;) lol love ya...deb
Date: 5/1/2012 9:05:00 AM
wonderful wonderful, love this Deborah, harry
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Deborah Burch
Date: 5/3/2012 6:02:00 AM
lol thank you harry!! :) big hug,love deb
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