Healthcare

When you take a pile of cow dung
And try to make it sweet
Then shove it down the people’s throat
Tell them they must eat
You’ve screwed up everything you’ve touched
So why should we trust you now
If we put our healthcare in your hands
You’ll screw that up too somehow.
You’ve stripped social security
You’ve destroyed the U.S. Mail
If you touch our freakin’ healthcare
I am sure that you will fail
To try and tell us it’s for our own good
There really is no need
Not coming from politicians
Drunken bums, full of s—t and greed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Haick Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Aah politicians! Who needs them? Great write, as usual, Vince. You've been away for a while? Peace, Audrey
Loving Iii Avatar
February 8, 2010 at 10:02 AM
i thought we were trying to GET health care the problem is he's failing in getting it. the evil have the facts there is not enough to go around. so they lie and twist and act like it's a crime and is not sound. God will be the Judge.
Chamma Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 12:47 PM
HaH! I just adore this write. Potent and very "Vincy". Always, Farah
Jordan Avatar
February 7, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Vince my friend as only you can. I just love your writes and have missed them. God bless, mj
Freeman Avatar
February 6, 2010 at 9:04 PM
Thanks for your comments today Vince, Sincerely, Moses
Mason Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 2:18 PM
You should send this to your Congressman, Senator, Obama and anywhere else you can think of ... smile ... as always, its a provocative, wonderful write. Thanks for being here, Vince !!
Sweetheart Avatar
February 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM
Thankxxx Vince for your wonderful blog comments today for my son leaving for the military... congrats on your vet status and prayers to your grandson in the Far East also.. I am printing all the comments out for my Eric to take with him as he prepares to leave..appreciate your input, support and encouragement ...luv.. Linda-Marie
Freeman Avatar
January 31, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Some people think it is better to be under an illusion that nothing is something, than to have the actual truth of understanding that naught is nothing, I tend to agree with you. Sincerely, Moses
Guzzi Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 4:38 PM
sigh..I'd rather have something "messed up" by politicans than the "nothing" I have now. Glad you're taken care of by some sort of plan friend very glad. Wish you were more worried I am not. Light & Love
Palli Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 12:08 PM
I have no faith in Politicians either.
Burton Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Love this read theres nothing like freedom of speech in America! You always seem to drop some serious poetry and straight to the point. Enjoyed this read and have a great weekend. :)
Chircop Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Interesting ,Its the same everywhere, i loved the way you wrote about this topic, made it enjoyable to read.. Politics are rarely enjoyable, so very well done, I can reread it again..Charma:)
Strand Avatar
January 28, 2010 at 12:19 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Vince.Rgds Brian They were until we followed your lead and allowed them to 'no win' 'no fee' and also too many of our politicians are...need I say more..
Kendrick Avatar
January 27, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Interesting ideas that you have penned in these few lines. Keep the creative pen filled til it overflows onto paper. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 8:30 PM
Vince, the system has been messed up for years. Too little too late. So unfortunate. It all began back when Nixon allowed the dirty rotten insurance companies to have such power as they do. I simply see no solutions since nobody can agree about a dang thing. thanks for reading my dieting poem, and the quip you made was funny. I have a sister who is very big. I feel bad for her; it's destroying her health. My best wishes for you to find a way to enjoy food and yet shed some pounds. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
January 26, 2010 at 7:32 PM
This is definitely a new favorite of mine tonight.. superb write Vince... right on point with your words... I have no intentions to watch more stupid comments come out of his mouth.. more empty promises too... thankxxx so much for your lovely Valentine story on my blog.. my youngest son was also born on V.D. so its my most memorable gift... the last of four sons.. enough to remember for this Mom football nut... luv.. Linda-Marie..
Hilliker Avatar
January 24, 2010 at 7:08 PM
lol. Excellent poem. I enjoyed reading your very true sentiments. Thanks for sharing.
Devonshire Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Vince, hope you don't mind if I share this with a friend, giving you full credit for the write of course. he'll love it too!
Devonshire Avatar
January 22, 2010 at 2:44 PM
I hear you, Vince! Well said and you reflect my sentiments exactly on the "cow dung" they are trying to serve us. I don't have health insurance and I'd prefer to have none rather than pay for what Congress is offering. Perhaps they'll rethink the bill now that the message has been sent loud and clear through Scott Brown's election victory. One for my favorites, Vince! Love, Carolyn
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