So Simple - Kids Comprehend

      cops come in
       crime goes down

      it comes right back
       when cops leave town

      a simple equation
       all kids comprehend

      but not elites ~
       sheepskins in hand
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
elites and some politicians just don't get it, do they. Makes me wonder what they learned in school...
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
They learned to get away with murder, I think.
Maverick Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Crime the lifeblood of empires.' O h well much To be said for a morsel and a restfull life and reliable Folk either familiy or friends to be with.' G W Just a question from an un-orthadox christian To an orthadox Jew..Do you beleive that Moshe Still speaks.? And if so? In what manner.? Or Manners? How is he revelant in the current time?
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
See soup mail, please Joe.
Poet Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I found this poetry to be so interesting. The notion of acting differently when police are around demonstrates how much values are actually despised.
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Great point, Sotto. Morality = 'Whether I get caught or not."
DiMino Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:27 AM
But not Democrats.
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Es correcto, Senor!
Lawless Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 5:51 AM
it used to be called shoplifting...now it is called Progressive accumulation...
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
More air-brushing of reality.
Jones Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hmmm not so convinced crime goes down. I think it only slivers into the shadows where it is not as easily seen. A thought provoking write!
Wolf Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Perhaps so. You make a good point -- that I forgot all about. Thanks, Karen. ~ gw
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