History In a Nutshell

The commies we fought--they were red
We searched for them under our bed
They lost the cold war
But we want to spend more
So we're fighting osamies instead
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Duncan Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
Oh, this is a good one Duke. , Yes it's good to have angels watching over us. And not having to feel weary " She Slept :)
Beaufort Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 8:24 PM
You are indeed one of the lucky ones to realize that there is magic to life. I wish people could realize that a sacrifice is needed in order to make peace. It can't be that hard. Any other way than through negotiation will only lead to more war.
Dietrich Avatar
November 17, 2012 at 2:08 PM
GOOD one. Great insight.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 9, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Oh so true Duke..so very true.. a great write and such great word usage too..luv... "Sweetheart"
Clark Avatar
January 30, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Am I correct here? Fascinating! J
Harman Avatar
December 27, 2009 at 5:47 PM
Libertarian, fox news watcher, i guess. I am a socialist, that idealizes communism. OOHH i am the one the propaganda told you is evil right?,,,,lol... Forgive my animosity, I am just annoyed that you write such simpleminded and short poems wasting our time reading propaganda...
Beaufort Avatar
April 17, 2017 at 8:20 PM
Thanks Michael. Limericks are short by nature, but there is an element of truth to this. I am neither a libertarian or watcher of Fox. The point is that there is money to be made from conflict. Something interesting I just learned. Costa Rica abolished its military because they have good relations with their neighbors. That is a model I would emulate since war is pointless in the long run.
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