Politalk

Politalk

It would come as no surprise to anyone I guess
That our federal government is really in a mess
Whenever there's an issue, as quickly as they can
Instead of a solution, they focus on the man

They retreat into their separate camps and erect a wall
And if not for the vitriol, there'd be no talks at all
I don't care what side they're on, Republican or Dem
The positions that they always take are strictly about them

Gone are negotiations and the art of compromise
The rhetoric now is riddled with half truths and with lies
And since civility has died, and all conversations mock
I have coined a new word, I call it "politalk"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kendrick Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Great political write..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Very well put! I really like this---Lori
Quigley Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Thanks for stopping by Lori. Much appreciated.
Cooke Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:22 AM
a fiery poem, us british are in the same boat, we have all been robbed, but finding the thief is proving difficult. good poem though
Quigley Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Just shows that neither side of the pond has a lock on ignorance. Thanks for the comments Steven.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:19 AM
the news is quite depressing on the debt debate disaster ..but your words are quite impressive Bob with truth and factuality... now they cut defense for our troops ..why not the limo and private jets for the bigwigs... either way..someone will be unhappy ..but your words make me very happy today..luv..
Quigley Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Depressing isn't it Linda-Marie. If only everyone was as smart as you and I:) Thanks for reading my stuff.
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