Equal Opportunity Thief

You might say that Uncle Sam is equally greedy
High taxes for middle class,the rich,the needy
Doesn't matter partisan lines,there's no reprieve
Situation will get worse,I do believe
Taxes on our basic needs,forget the fluff!
As a U.S. citizen I've had enough
Still,it seems complaining doesn't do much good
He would tax us making whoopee if he could!




* for "Taxing Times" contest
sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
April 4, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Yeah!! It isn't getting any better in the Obamanation. He's spent enough to put our great grandchildren in debt.
Brown Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Congratulations on your win Deb in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Taxing Times". Love, Carol
Calhoun Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Hi Deb - Congratulations on your WIN in Carolyn's contest! Best wishes, KC
Fraser Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Many congratulations Deb on your win in Carolyn's contest....:)
Mehta Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 6:27 PM
Congratulations on the well deserved win in the con test, Deb
Freeman Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Congratulations Deb on your 6th place winning honor. Agape, Moses
Pettit Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 6:49 PM
Another excellent poem that deserved to be among the winners in Carolyn's contest.
Johnson Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 5:13 PM
Congratulations on your win Deb. Joyce
Dufresne Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 3:51 PM
sshhhh ....not so loud Deb! ....congrats on your win
Taylor Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Deb. Nice going. xxxRalph
Devonshire Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Just let Uncle Sam try and tax us for making whoopee, Deb. Grrrr! Congratulations on your win. The competition was very strong, so take pride in your accomplishment! Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM
how true, congrats on your win in the contest with this great entry
Sweetheart Avatar
February 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM
Very well written Deb and much truth to every line.. agree with u on this Limerick ... good luck in the contest my friend with luv..
Locksley Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 5:16 PM
Hey Deb, Uncle Sam better not charge me for making whoopee. Funny poem. Good luck in the contest, Diane
Devonshire Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 11:46 AM
:) Thanks for supporting the contest, Deb! Love, Carolyn
Nutter Avatar
January 31, 2011 at 10:20 AM
He already does in Vegas. Excellent write excellent entry for the contest
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