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Masking the Problem

boris broke the rules
attending garden parties
whilst WE stayed at home

He covers his back
rules are now to be relaxed
voters are not fools!

I am cynical
of politicians actions
If the truth be told

01/20/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Maverick Avatar
April 1, 2022 at 12:29 AM
Cynicism looks better every day 'reluctantly I Must now say' Jan yes what happened to boris Who along with Holland had a plan to let the UK catch the flu..? I don't think his advisor was A Mr whitty ' or maybe it was before 'the injections of cash' or maybe the 1st one is Doing more menial tasks now? what am I im-putin.? LOL ))) how many villans are there?Shootin up and deciving I'm real mad your'e Dern-toot'n.'
Watt Avatar
January 26, 2022 at 11:26 AM
Good one Jan. Mark Twain said politicians and diapers should both be changed frequently... and for the same reason.
Rodgers Avatar
January 24, 2022 at 7:29 AM
Good fun politicians are much the same on either side of the pond. Thanks for visiting my scrawl.
Wolf Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 8:34 PM
Same thing on this side of the pond, Jan. Very disappointing. :) gw
Faulkner Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 8:25 PM
Too often there seems to be a double standard, no wonder people are so skeptical of politicians~
Hankins Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 9:52 AM
Me too, Jan! I'm cynical about most things these days. Liked this!
Koplin Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 8:49 AM
Nice ink Jan!
Lawrence Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 7:56 AM
Jan , I don’t trust any of them . They have a different face for every situation and always hold the liars card in their back pocket! Very well expressed !! Hugs, Susan :)
Messina Avatar
January 22, 2022 at 2:36 AM
Jan, the only "truth" to be told- of politicians, is that they ALL lie, and most of them are crooks. Nuff said... Hugs Charlie xx
Leffanta Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Bojo was NOT partying, he just linvited some friends over to help him look for his hair brush . . . .! Enjoyed, Jan!
Gentile Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 6:18 AM
Indeed, I am with you Jan! Tell it like it is xxoo Happy Friday !
Bowden Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 5:44 AM
Boris is a buffoon and won’t last the winter. Like most political elites he is clueless about the struggles and lives of real people. They live in a bubble.
Kendrick Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 5:04 AM
Most are in the political arena only for the money and prestige not for the people. I am sure that everyone has disobeyed the rules during this time of pandemic so we can't really point anyone out and say we are perfect, and they are not. It made for a good senryu and told the truth. I enjoyed reading it. The homemade imitation of Boris is good. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
Buhagiar Avatar
January 21, 2022 at 2:56 AM
Most politicians are corrupt. We have the king of them. Hugs.
La France Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 7:09 PM
Jan, I gather you don't like the man, we have politicians like that here in Canada, double standards are not right, great writing ~
Cunningham Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Now now Jan don't jump the gun, wait for Sue Grays report lol. That man is spineless, having to apologise to the Queen while she was mourning the loss of Prince Phillip, Those that opposed him threatened with money being withdrawn for their constituencies. The worry though is some believe him. Trying to portray himself as the man who got us out of covid grrrrrrrr. Tom
Calasibetta Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 4:31 PM
This drama is being played out not just in the U.K. but here, in the U.S.A. Politicians talk with a 'forked tongue". But I will say, your Senyru perfectly expresses the angst. :)Paulette
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January 20, 2022 at 3:20 PM
How anybody can take Boris serious is amazing Jan, he’s a consummate liar like most politicians, fine senryus with real salt of the earth honesty, cheers David
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 3:39 PM
Absolutely Jan, it will not just disappear overnight, and your protecting your family, Boris is playing games with peoples lives to save his own skin, stay safe
Allison Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 3:33 PM
Thanks David, call me cynical but its amazing how the rules are now being relaxed so quickly after he got called out for his actions, I will still wear a mask when I'm out especially in social settings, I can't risk carrying it into mum's care home
Ball Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 3:08 PM
They used to be just crooks, Then they were called gangsters, Then they became known as The Mob, Then they were called The Syndicate, Next we called them The Mafia, Now We Call It Politics. Good write Jan. God B less, JB
Allison Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 3:31 PM
thanks Judy:-) hugs Jan xx
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