Rant Against the Left and Rant Against the Right

I listen to the Leftists
I listen to the Rightists
  They are not among the brightest.

The Leftists want a $15 minimum wage, a guaranteed job
For every wage-earner in the US, be he gentleman or slob.
They want free health insurance, free college tuition
They haven't the slightest economic intuition.

   With all that guaranteed government stuff
   Mr. and Mrs. Taxpayer will have it exceedingly rough.

   Though the federal tax form itself will be razor-thin:
   How much do you make? -- Send it all in!  

Of course, those on the Right are not a whit better
When it comes to the President's outrages, they're aides and abettors
His insults, his outright lies, they dismiss as 'inconsequential'--
   As long as stock and bond market gains remain monumental

After much consideration and not inconsiderable thought
I've reached a conclusion, one that's dearly bought:
    A Pox on the Left and a Pox on the Right --
    I'll not purchase a house; I'll not be a renter
    I'll just pitch my tent smack dab in the Center
 

                         May 03 2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 5/4/2018 7:29:00 AM
Though the federal tax form itself will be razor-thin: How much do you make? - it'll ask - Send it all in! This stanza I love; made me laugh. His insults and lies they dismiss cavalierly as 'inconsequential'-- As long as stock and bond market gains remain monumental OH YESSSSSS!!!!!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/4/2018 10:31:00 AM
Your comments are delightful, my dear. I could read them all day. Oh, my! How narcissistic of me! 50% of your comments are quotes from my rant. Hmmm. Well, I ASSURE YOU that the other 50% of your comments are, indeed, delightful. Thank you!! :) gw
Date: 5/4/2018 12:21:00 AM
:) A rant I can relate too... Well done done.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/4/2018 10:34:00 AM
I love the word "too" in your comment! It works so well in two different ways. (Pun intended). Thank you for this visit and all of your visits, Susan!...btw: my only (living) sister's name is Susan too. Somehow there's a connection, I feel. Have a great day! Cheers! :) gw
Date: 5/4/2018 12:12:00 AM
A fun read, Gershon. Well done.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/4/2018 10:35:00 AM
Thank you, Line. If a 'rant' is fun, I think that's a great sign myself. :) gw
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