Political Nightmare

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"There is no more dangerous menace to civilization 
than a government of incompetent, corrupt, or vile men."
                                                    ~ Ludwig von Mises


Presidential candidates are men of the same unfit kiN
Only one thing they are after ~ the votes of you and I
Left wing or the right; it's a catastrophe in the makinG
Its leadership offered, but it's just their word of moutH
They've made promises that neither of them has kepT
I make no distinction between a donkey or pachyderM
Curmudgeons are they, past prime. One with dementiA
And the other a felon with insufferable moral behavioR
Lordy, what dismal choices when America goes to votE

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 7/13/2024 9:44:00 AM
Yes, Lin, us Americans are in a quagmire. Neither party truly cares. Not looking forward to the Presidential election, what a mess. I hope you're having a lovely July weekend. Blessings ~
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Date: 7/14/2024 4:28:00 AM
It gets messier and more hopeless each day. Thanks, Gina.
Date: 7/6/2024 9:17:00 AM
It doesn't matter which of those old men win, the country loses. Good Acrost, Lin.
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Date: 7/14/2024 4:27:00 AM
Agreed, Mark. Thanks.
Date: 7/5/2024 9:51:00 AM
Hi Lin, Your words are so true. My thoughts are that both men should not be our only choices in this country given their age. I personally will choose the one who passed decent environmental laws in his term and does have integrity, although both Presidents have been influenced by those with extreme views in their party.
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Date: 7/14/2024 4:27:00 AM
So sorry I'm late with my thanks, Nancy. I appreciate your thoughts and agree with your political assessments. I guess Trump will get 20 million votes for having his ear wounded.
Date: 7/5/2024 5:48:00 AM
Dear Lin, I hope you are doing well and had a great 4th. I loved your acrostic ending to these very true aspects of our political system. It is a nightmare! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Date: 7/5/2024 7:59:00 AM
Hi Daniel and thanks ever so much for your comments. I've never celebrated the 4th by doing anything special. Hope you're well.
Date: 7/4/2024 7:01:00 AM
It could be worse. Actually, it couldn't. Today in Britain, I will be voting for the mad party. Sanest decision I've ever made.
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Date: 7/4/2024 7:44:00 AM
Sorry you have the same Mad Hatters in Britain. Might as well turn it into a Tea Party. Thanks, Paul.
Date: 7/4/2024 6:29:00 AM
Everything you've penned is so true!
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Date: 7/4/2024 7:44:00 AM
Some see it, and others don't. Thanks, Karen for agreeing with my opinion. I'll tolerate anyone commenting who doesn't agree, as long as they do it respectfully.
Date: 7/4/2024 6:24:00 AM
Very creative Lin, not an easy thing to do. Talking of politics, we have our general election today,Rishi, Boris (Trump clone) and his shower of ner' do Wells will hopefully be history tomorrow. Tom
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Date: 7/4/2024 7:42:00 AM
You have a Trump clone in Boris. How do people like those two get into the position of being taken seriously as leaders? Boggles the mind. Thanks, Tom.
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Jan Allison
Date: 7/4/2024 6:45:00 AM
they will be history today if the exist polls and predictions are correct - not exactly been a good time for the conservatives with 3 prime minsters in a very short space of time! hugs jan xx
Date: 7/4/2024 5:34:00 AM
Bravo Lin - you hit the nail on the head, personally I think they should both be forced to step down - Joe is too frail and old now and trumpety is a convicted felon with many more crimes brushed under the carpet - makes me SO glad i am not a US citizen and have to choose - God Help America:-( hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/4/2024 6:44:00 AM
Lol Lin , not sure our own government are much to write about here but you would be welcome any time! I read about those who count the votes in the UK have , in the past, had lots of images of willies spoiling the vote papers - think it speaks volumes that they think the candidates are pricks lol now you know what would to draw on your paper lol lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 7/4/2024 5:58:00 AM
It's a no-win situation and disparaging that those two are the best choices out of millions of Americans. I want to write in my candidate... only no sane person would want the job unless they, too are power hungry and self-serving. You know the kind... narcissistic and greedy. Thanks, Jan. Any good apartments for rent near you?
Date: 7/4/2024 5:32:00 AM
You never mince words dear poet, I appreciate and am at awe with your creativity. +Fav, Cheers from a fanfriend.
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Date: 7/4/2024 5:55:00 AM
Thanks, my newest fanfriend. I'm happy that you've commented on this one. I tried to be as apolitical as I could, but there's no other way to give my opinion than to tell it like I see it.
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