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Simple Solutions

The Governors complain about the POTUS The President complains about them Chicago's Mayor screams: "Stay at home!" Meanwhile, more and more folks are dying Too busy complaining, pols aren't even trying Simple solutions to some of our problems Like dedicating more factories to produce PPE Which'll also open up jobs for laid-off employees Like offering a prize for a good, cheap ventilator That'll surely bring a response from sharp innovators Like creating temporary internships for health-care students Overworked nurses and doctors might find this quite prudent Where's the vision and leadership so desperately needed More complaining and screaming's not going to be heeded

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/4/2020 6:39:00 AM

It is getting crazier and crazier; I keep saying "it cannot...." and yet it does.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/3/2020 8:04:00 PM

G'day Gershon … you have hit the nail on the head Gershon. It's a time when inventors must be encouraged, and product produced while lab scientists search for a vaccine - Well written Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 11:07:00 PM

Gee, thanks for the ringing endorsement, Lindsay! Best wishes, Gershon

Robertina B.

Date: 5/3/2020 10:33:00 AM

So true dear Gershon.. Perfectly stated in your write! Really enjoyed your fantastic rhyme.. Blessings and stay safe, my friend..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 3:59:00 PM

Thank you so much, my friend. Hope and trust that you are well! :) gw

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/3/2020 8:32:00 AM

I like how you think and I wish your President didn’t stink. ;0)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 3:58:00 PM

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Me too -- I can smell him in Chicago when the wind is coming from the east. lol. Thanks, gw

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 5/3/2020 8:28:00 AM

HEAR HEAR! x

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 3:54:00 PM

Yes, HERE, HERE! OVER HERE. Come help us... lol. :) gw

Jan Allison

Date: 5/3/2020 8:08:00 AM

I couldn't have put it better myself GW:-) well penned:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 3:53:00 PM

Hey, thanks for the endorsement, Jan. We'll get through this with or without the government's 'help.' ~ gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/3/2020 3:58:00 AM

Well said Gershon, the same here, been a farce since day one, we were supposed to take it on the chin, they soon changed their minds when told of the possible outcome, I knew what was coming after researching the Spanish flu, my kids thought I was mad, told them to stock up weeks before it all kicked off. Hope alls well Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/3/2020 5:53:00 PM

They didn't at first Jan but when things got more serious they did.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 3:52:00 PM

Ha, ha. People in Chicago were nearly coming to blows over rolls of toilet paper a few weeks ago. Had to laugh... Used to used leaves in Israel at times in 1972. The country was much poorer then. I survived somehow. Cheers, Gershon

Jan Allison
Date: 5/3/2020 8:10:00 AM

hope they heeded your advice - son told us to stock up but I didn't heed his advice just got a few tins is lol and wish i'd got pasta when he suggested lol - he is a spag bol monster so I need lots now he is home... thankfully the stock piling has ceased and the shelves are back to normal apart from the queuing which I dont mind:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/2/2020 11:27:00 PM

Right on Gherson.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 5/3/2020 3:50:00 PM

Sam, appreciate the support! :) gw