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Like a Hot Potato, They Pass the Buck

The old ‘Pass-Punt-Kick’ contest misappropriated by politicos You’re familiar with the stereotype the kind who check which way the wind blows Like a hot potato they pass the buck If asked a tough question, they punt And when a financial decision looms, they kick the can years down the road So, fans, it seems we have a winner 535 Congressmen, each and every one a sinner

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Date: 3/27/2025 5:47:00 AM
ohhh, good one ! clever as usual ~
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Date: 3/23/2025 10:42:00 PM
Truth be told by you and me and everyone that reads. Love it Mr G...
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Date: 3/23/2025 9:05:00 PM
That's the first time I've heard reference to that pass-punt-kick contest in a long time. I was in one of those in about 1965. For a little guy, I wasn't bad at punting. Maybe, I coulda had a future in politics.
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Date: 3/23/2025 1:31:00 PM
Yep. Then they collect fat paychecks and tell us how much they did for us at the next election. Sad part is most folks continue to vote the same ones in.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/23/2025 8:09:00 PM
What can go possibly go wrong?
Date: 3/23/2025 6:34:00 AM
It does seem a game to them, both playing defense, the fans don't get their monies worth! By the way I appreciate the backup vs the TDS patients!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/23/2025 8:06:00 PM
Hey, Mark. Thanks for the encouragement. Drop by anytime. ~ Gershon
Date: 3/23/2025 5:49:00 AM
Just about sums up a politician.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/23/2025 8:02:00 PM
98.6% anyway...
Date: 3/23/2025 5:45:00 AM
that's why the "poor box" is always empty
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/23/2025 8:01:00 PM
Heh-heh. Always.
Date: 3/23/2025 12:48:00 AM
They are horrible. Great metaphors.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/23/2025 7:55:00 PM
Indeed, Horrible. Couldn't agree more, Andrea. thanks, gw

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