Once Upon a Democracy

Once upon a democracy When freedom was a legacy Built upon a foundation Of church and state separation Before the leader of the free world His dictatorship was unfurled Remember when your pride Knew that God was on your side And bless your holy patriarch Your ever powerful oligarch ***

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Mohamed Omar

Date: 2/15/2025 10:40:00 AM

politics in graceful words ....

David Kavanagh

Date: 2/12/2025 11:39:00 AM

A throwback to the days when popes ruled the world Mo, and more recently bishops, the good old days are here again, I getcha in a sardonic way lol! Cheers David

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/13/2025 7:44:00 AM

Funny enough even the Pope has weighed in, chastising Big Orange for his internment camps. “Never again” turns out makes a great playbook. Canada sighs… ;), xomo

Lin Lane

Date: 2/12/2025 8:52:00 AM

Once upon a time I was proud to call America my home. Now, it's run by a power-hungry dictator and a narcissistic gnome. Your writes are always to the point and hit the target, Mo.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/13/2025 7:46:00 AM

Thank you Lin. Canada hasn’t been this united in a helluva long time, so that’s something. I fear for us all, especially all those whose lives are being impacted, rights being lost. Canuck hugs! xomo