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Status Quo

What we were fighting about centuries ago, seems that we’re still fighting about today. If we haven’t been able to get it right by now, perhaps it’s time we try a different way.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/26/2024 5:44:00 AM

Wise words, Jerry. If war has brought about a solution, then why maintain the insanity...unless it's less about war and more about seeking and maintaining power...then is there a solution for that? Another thought-provoking write, Jerry. Enjoyed it, Sara

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/26/2024 5:57:00 PM

I have a book that has all the answers we will need.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/25/2024 6:26:00 PM

That's why we have the atom bomb: So we can blow up the planet and start all over again. ~ Semi-tongue-in-cheek

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/26/2024 5:58:00 PM

If we hit restart enough times, maybe someday we'll get it right.

Bill Baker

Date: 3/25/2024 5:49:00 PM

Amen to that, Jerry. It's insane to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. We need to learn from our mistakes! Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your fine poetry, my friend. Bill

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/26/2024 6:03:00 PM

Thanks, Bill. Maybe one day someone will come up with the right answers. If only there was a book that tells us how to act. Maybe we could call it...a Bible.

David Fisher

Date: 3/25/2024 4:48:00 PM

Good one Jerry. Plus, if we taught our young the tricks of the trade(knowing propaganda, historical lies, etc.) maybe no one would should up to fight for the monied interests.

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/26/2024 6:04:00 PM

That's a good point, my friend. Thanks for dropping by, David.

Silent One

Date: 3/25/2024 12:55:00 PM

Very true my friend... land and power.. sad...

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 3/26/2024 6:04:00 PM

That's what it's all about for sure.