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Just because we can’t concur Doesn’t mean we can’t confer Yes, the world is in a mess But that don’t make me Rudolph Hess They state that soon in every street There’ll be the stomp of booted feet And yet the misinformed will tweet “It’s our new world so don’t you bleat.” It’s, “If you don’t agree with me, You’ll get such bad publicity No radio and no TV We’ll cancel you Immediately.” Fresh from school their mind is made Opinions held shall not be swayed New rules on a whim and prayer And we must all be there… or square Has the world gone truly mad? Half of it is Leningrad A fellow with a hasselblad Takes candid shots of next doors dad He bought a shiny new Suzuki Seemingly that makes him kooky He, perhaps I should remind ya… Should have bought that car from China In Britain, Lefties won the day To many people’s great dismay Still the left are in a lather Each, a budding Che Guevara Lenin’s in my sitting room, And Stalin’s got a brand new broom While right outside is Kim Jong Un And Mao Zedong will be here soon It’s, “I don’t like your point of view I’ve got a slug of lead for you,” We’ll tell the paparazzi too That you’re a nazi in plain view It’s, “I am neither he nor she… So don’t you try to label me Leave that oil beneath the sea Just bring some from the UAE.” They preach about reducing bills With all those very still windmills “And from the Sun,” they shout out loud While disregarding thick black cloud The gullible will state their case, “We’re gonna save the human race, Our climate’s gonna make us fry You must not fly or we will die.” Some spread the wealth by looting stores Then drive home in their four by fours But then some respite; sadly, brief It’s summer… They’re in Tenerife

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Date: 7/24/2024 12:36:00 PM
terry - yes, "the world has gone truly mad!" you've touched on so many of the absurdities going on today quite brilliantly, but there is a lot to fear beneath the humor (or humour!). i don't see things getting any better, either...
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Date: 7/24/2024 8:10:00 AM
Hello Terry, I truly liked how you strategically used satirical and ironic language throughout. Your words express our frustration with the loss of open dialogue and the rise of authoritarian tendencies on both sides of the political spectrum. Absurdities are becoming the norm. Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Date: 7/23/2024 8:13:00 PM
Well come to the Land of the Scam and the Home of the Sham!
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Date: 7/23/2024 7:31:00 PM
You covered so many bases with great points of view, Terry. There'd be less hassle among people if everyone respected another's opinion. Point in case: I disrespect Trump, but that doesn't mean I disrespect those who see something credible in him... whatever that might be. ;-)
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Date: 7/23/2024 4:35:00 PM
If you let Lenin in I'd say you're ok since he's been, um, neutralized. But don't dare let in the Kimster. Unless, of course, he brings Rodman with him, then you know it's party time! Btw, where's Tenerife?
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Terry Flood
Date: 7/23/2024 4:59:00 PM
;-)
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2024 4:49:00 PM
Do they sell liquor? Heh
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Terry Flood
Date: 7/23/2024 4:41:00 PM
Tenerife = popular holiday destination (Spain) for Brits. Apparently it’s good for Booze, Sun, Booze, Sea, Booze and Sand… and Booze!

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