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On Armchair Politicians

Armchair politicians always provoke a laugh Spouting what they would do if they could, I’m supposing they’d never make a bad gaffe The world would go as they think it should. They have the answer to every bad situation Many years of practicing amateur diplomacy, Interestingly, they have little valid information Yet, are sure they could make better history. I tend to leave affairs in the hands of experts Who have the real scoop and lots of advising, Day by day handling things, not in little spurts Not on questionable rumors plans devising. This isn’t to say I believe they’re never wrong But admitting they know far better than me, I hum tunes, but they know lyrics to the song So, as best as I can, I avoid criticizing, you see. written April 6, 2022

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 4/8/2022 5:49:00 PM

Dare I reply, Milt's in case it's all about me, though I would like to think I have researched my history . . .

Indiana Shaw
Date: 4/8/2022 6:37:00 PM

Ah, that's one thing I don't have, is the answers, Milt's, only God has them . . . : (

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2022 6:19:00 PM

No, Indiana, I had no one specific in mind when I wrote this, period. I have merely observed the number of people who have all the answers and little pertinent information.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 4/8/2022 4:51:00 AM

This describes the most adamant radical armchair politicians "Interestingly, they have little valid information" - YES!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/8/2022 8:55:00 AM

Yes. That's pretty much what I set out to say.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/7/2022 8:29:00 PM

-- In their ivory towers, full of affectation and unearned power, into the arena, never having ventured for an hour... Sweet write, Milt. ~ gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2022 8:33:00 PM

Ah, so true, gw. Thanks for your thoughts. I always appreciate hearing from you.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/7/2022 1:04:00 AM

Give them real power and they wouldn't have a clue. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/7/2022 7:11:00 AM

Tom, I think you are so right about that. So, I mostly listen and shake my head.

Marco Chies

Date: 4/6/2022 6:25:00 PM

As well as politicians, there are the social media warriors armchairs, always able to judge and condemn as soon as facts or ideals do not match their thoughts.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2022 7:16:00 PM

Ah, that is so, as well. I'm not really into social media, so I have little idea what is going on there. I've been told never to believe anything I read on Facebook, etc.

David Mchattie

Date: 4/6/2022 6:17:00 PM

You're a better man than me. Stay well my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2022 7:17:00 PM

Oh, I wouldn't say that! Thanks for the read and for your thoughtful comment, David.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/6/2022 5:22:00 PM

You did a fine job of getting your message across in this engrossing poem, with traces of humor, Milton. I love your rhyming, too. Blessings

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2022 6:04:00 PM

Thanks so very much, Evelyn. I really appreciate your thoughts and your comment.

Bill Baker

Date: 4/6/2022 4:38:00 PM

Wise advice thinks me. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through poetry, Milt. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2022 6:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, Bill. Occasionally I respond to the political posturing.

Jenna Logan

Date: 4/6/2022 3:54:00 PM

I comprehend the impetus for your thoughts. Criticizing ignorance is a waste of time, but sometimes it just blows on its own.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2022 4:21:00 PM

That's one way to put it, Jenna. Thanks for the insightful comment.

David Kavanagh

Date: 4/6/2022 3:43:00 PM

Good one Milton, armchair politicians have all the answers, but don’t understand diplomacy, talking tough and bluff is so easy in the comfort of one’s home, cheers David

L Milton Hankins
Date: 4/6/2022 4:22:00 PM

That's certainly true, David. I appreciate your read and your comment.