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Good People

I may be pilloried, tarred, and feathered Let me say how America has weathered The onslaught of divisive ne’er-do-wells [Many of whom are now in prison cells], The good people in this country stand up Refusing to drink from a fomenting cup Choosing to stand with those of integrity Not with a disgruntled, angry minority, Who would tear down our Democracy And attempt to replace it with autocracy, While setting up one pointy-headed fool To take over our government and rule, While lying and stealing from good people Who loathe him, unlike his poor sheeple. Patriotic Americans stand tall and proud Avoid fools like this for cryin’ out loud! Written October 5, 2022

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 10/6/2022 12:23:00 PM

Since 1865, when Abe Lincoln said we should, "Bear malice toward none, with charity for all", politicians have doubled their efforts to divide this nation over one cause or another. It illegally acquired the Hawaiian islands in 1893, yet people of different races, religions, and politics continue to live there in harmony, proving peace and prosperity are possible where people respect individuality! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2022 1:30:00 PM

Ah, that is a lesson I saw and learned while I lived in Hawaii in the sixties!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/5/2022 11:25:00 PM

My daughter says "terrorists - foreign or domestic" and that is what the rabble rousers of the insurrection were, and we SAW them do it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2022 8:30:00 AM

And your daughter is absolutely correct in her assessment of the situation.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/5/2022 8:29:00 PM

I agree wholeheartedly, Milt I could not make a comment more spot on than Michael Tor.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 9:00:00 PM

Thank you, Shirley. Yes, Michael is really spot on!

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/5/2022 6:28:00 PM

Hear! Hear! Milt

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 6:46:00 PM

Thank you so much, Anaya.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/5/2022 5:58:00 PM

Your Patriotic duty is heard my friend. Your passion for your Country speaks volumes. It would be nice if all Americans had the Passion and fervor you have flowing through your veins. God bless America and those that love her... Be blessed my friend...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 6:46:00 PM

Amen and amen, Michael. "It would be nice if all Americans had the Passion and fervor" is a very, very nice compliment. I do my best to speak out for I believe, whenever I can.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/5/2022 5:57:00 PM

'pointy headed fool" You call it like you see it, Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2022 6:44:00 PM

Pretty much, Jenna. Pretty much! Thanks for the read and the comment.