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Ideology

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It's not just black and white, Not simply he or she — It all comes down to one thing: A ruling ideology. Who cares about reality, When truth is kept at bay? No right or wrong, no higher ground, Just what the leaders say. Politicians send our sons to war, To die on distant, foreign shores. And why? What is it for? To guard their grand ideology — nothing more. They come back home, try to find a place, But council flats have left no trace. Sold to fat cats with a grin — That’s ideology once again. Is my moral compass broke? We pay through the nose for gas and light, Water bills that drain us tight — All part of corporate appetite, Fueled by ideology cloaked. Let’s take a vote — in or out — And fifty-two percent shout “leave!” But MPs twist and weave and doubt, They’ve got their own beliefs to grieve — That’s ideology, no reprieve. Now let’s get real, and make it quick, No more playing politics. This world turns not on thoughts alone, But actions — roots, and sticks, and stone. Ideology might light the spark, But it won’t guide us through the dark. So let’s wake up, and truly see — This world needs more than ideology.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 10/29/2017 9:39:00 AM
I'm glad you directed us to this one. I can see why it's a personal favorite of yours.
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Date: 10/28/2017 6:04:00 PM
Stephen ... Read your comment on Becca's blog which lead me here. Great write! Funny how you say eleccie :) I wouldn't know what that is if it weren't combined with water and gas! Enjoyed this very much!!! Looking forward to reading more. ~ Judy
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Stephen Pennell
Date: 10/29/2017 3:19:00 AM
Are me northern roots showing lol Know the ad elecci and gaz thanks for stopping by , stephen
Date: 10/28/2017 5:16:00 AM
You speak words of truth my friend, agree about the sentiments on war... Govt's promote their own ideology and force it upon the masses, some get brainwashed and those who try to rebel are regarded as crazy.. Excellent write..
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Date: 10/28/2017 11:05:00 AM
great to hear from you silent one a mentor from day 1 on the soup , praise indeed , poems always best when they mean something to you. I think Stephen
Date: 10/28/2017 12:01:00 AM
"No right or wrong or moral ground, its all about our leaders ideology" This does seem to the be the problem. Very thought provoking write, Stephen
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Stephen Pennell
Date: 10/29/2017 3:20:00 AM
many thanks becca was a good blog you wrote
Date: 10/12/2017 4:59:00 PM
Great poem Stephen, ideology and self importance does seem to get in the way of common sense, well written. :))
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Date: 10/12/2017 9:51:00 AM
Sharp pen!
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