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Blithering idiots abound
Where intellects don't make a sound
You must speak your mind
Or else you will find
There really is no common ground
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Hawkins Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 3:47 PM
I couldn't agree more, Rico.
Wolf Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 7:08 PM
Lot of truth in this limerick, Rico. Astute observation, methinks. ~ Gershon
Allison Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 12:59 PM
well said Rico xx
Canerdy Avatar
February 3, 2022 at 9:20 PM
But--if you speak your mind, won't you be a blithering idiot ?? Janice
Leffanta Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:15 AM
As seen on Soup, any comment well be weighed and judged! Aloha!
Horsman Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 10:53 PM
It seems to be all about tyrant individuals today, Rico, A hand full only on earth, surely there is enough common sense in the world to put a stop to it. Brilliant Limerick one for today to be sure..Harry
Leffanta Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:17 AM
One would think that people would have learnt from Hitler how easy it is to overthrow a government but, as you mention, the rise if tyrants proves we have not learnt anything at all!
George Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 7:45 PM
Some people have a bloated sense of self esteem and they take others as mere idiots.... A thought, sagacious and sensible Rico
Leffanta Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:18 AM
Yes, Trump convinced many people he was a genius simply by repeating that he was; they listened to his words and ignored his deeds. Aloha!
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 1:12 PM
Everyone thinks the other ones are the idiots!! Fun limerick, Rico.
Leffanta Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:19 AM
As a teacher, you would get daily reminders of that! Aloha!
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 12:09 PM
It is best to keep the balance by opening up when needed, I agree. A clever Limerick Rico. Kung Hei Fat Choy! Blessings and Aloha, Connie xxoo
Leffanta Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:20 AM
Always a challenge, e.g., in Hawai'i, people have tried for decades to legally buy a lottery ticket, but their voices will never be heard . . . .
Bauer Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 11:57 AM
ha! i agree with tom's comment, rico...
Leffanta Avatar
February 4, 2022 at 10:22 AM
because there are people all over this world eager to buy Brooklyn Bridge?
Cunningham Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 10:56 AM
Sadly Rico we're in danger of being overun by the idiots. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
February 2, 2022 at 1:54 PM
Trump is still following HItler's playbook by inciting dissidents to attack Trump opponents with the promise that he will pardon them after he becomes Führer. That is a clear and present danger, but intelligent Americans won't speak up because they have seen how easily Trump was able to dispose of NY Governor Cuomo and curtail NY investigations and legal proceedings against the Trumps and their activities.
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