The Mantra of the Government

The mantra of the government
(though I'm sure it's nothing new) is:
Take heed to
   what I'm saying
instead of
   what I actually do.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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November 2, 2014 at 6:35 PM
HA! I love your messages and the way you deliver them. It's like a sneaky way of defiance while looking innocent.
Hicks Avatar
November 3, 2014 at 3:23 PM
I love your description... sneaky way of defiance while looking innocence. Never would have looked at it like that before!
Delaney Avatar
October 17, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Gave me a great chuckle this morning. So well said in a few words of wisdom. SuZ
Hicks Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 11:26 PM
Thanks Suzanne!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 17, 2014 at 8:01 AM
Reminds me of my father, perhaps he should have gone into politics.
Hicks Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 11:24 PM
Always best to lead by example.
Dietrich Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 11:23 PM
Yep, you got it, my friend. WHERE the heck have you been, Tim???
Hicks Avatar
October 17, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Thanks Andrea! I will send you Soup Mail shortly :)
Mcdaid Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 5:26 PM
beautifully penned piece timothy
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October 16, 2014 at 11:59 PM
Thanks for stopping by Liam... much appreciated!
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October 14, 2014 at 8:28 AM
I firs thought this would be a long evolved piece...I see you got the crux of the matter with these few lines. Good one, Timothy! :)
Hicks Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 3:32 PM
No super-long political spiel this time... just a simple observation. Thanks for reading!
Vaso Avatar
October 13, 2014 at 9:21 PM
Loved this, is mine too, do as as I say, not as I do!!!
Hicks Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 8:25 AM
You got it, my friend. Too many people looking at the politician's mouth instead of his feet. Thanks again for checking me out.
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