Gary Bateman Poet Political Verse

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Author's Notes: "The People from Those ****-Hole Countries," is a new political-verse poem that I just completed on January 13, 2018. The principal focus of this write, among many others, concerns the rhetoric and overall sad situation regarding the U.S. President's recent racially-tinged comment about the people from those ****-hole countries, which has been amply covered in the America press and worldwide as well. This very unfortunate remark has only added fuel to the fire already burning from other things this president has done to shame and degrade less fortunate people, whist denigrating the authority and respect of the very important office he holds. This political verse poem is a treatise, in fact, which speaks for itself. I recommend that interested readers can also obtain a further in-depth back-story relevant to the theme of this poem by reading the following poems I posted last year, in 2017, on Poetry Soup: "The Pied Piper from New York City, (Parts One and Two)," "Demagoguery," and "Racism." (Gary Bateman - January 13, 2018) (Political Verse)

 

Categories: allusion, america, betrayal, corruption, judgement, political, and racism.

The People From Those Xxxx-Hole Countries

The People from Those ****-Hole Countries

The people from “those” ****-Hole countries, eh??
Really?? Really?? You don’t say?? I didn’t know that!!
 
This is a recent stream of consciousness comment, which
constitutes a new low in the American political discourse,
courtesy of, none other than “America’s Infamous Circus-
Show Master” to whom I have referred to in a past poem
from 2017 as “The Pied Piper from New York City.”

Again, this individual refuses to conduct himself with the
highest standards of civility, decency, manners, comportment,
and intellectual curiosity expected from any person who holds
or would endeavor to hold the highest political office of the land.

The Pied Piper’s off-the-cuff comment in this instance about
“those people” certainly does not represent nor does it portray
“The Better Angels of Our Nature” as historically and originally
 posited by President Abraham Lincoln.

In effect and intent, the Pied Piper’s deplorable comment, shared
in a discussion with other political leaders who were there to hear
it and witness it, is one that speaks volumes to several words which
amply describe it, to wit: despicable, disgusting, racist, demagogic,
idiotic, evil, and just plain stupid! A very poor comment, indeed,
for the supposed “Leader of the Free World.”

The Pied Piper has again besmirched the dignity and honor of the
high office he holds, and has given America another unwanted and
unnecessary “Black Eye,” with his unfortunate comment, which
only further tarnishes America’s historically symbolic reputation as
the land of freedom and democracy as a traditional immigrant nation.

With his recent comment here about the “Those ****-Hole Countries,”
along with his incessant attacks on freedom of speech and press, libel
laws, federal courts, the U.S. Congress, and the Justice Department—
we are witnessing a very sad episode and saga of American democracy.
His childish actions continue to cheapen and weaken America’s essential relationships with its key allies and its strategically-important international alliances. And, they help to create a narrative among nations of the world that America is becoming a “rogue-state” that no longer wishes to be the indispensable leader of the free world. A very sad tragedy for sure!  

I recommend that the Pied Piper put on his current paltry reading list,
that is, if he has one, some important documents and books well-worth reading and understanding, to wit: The American Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,” Alexis de Tocqueville’s “Democracy in America,” Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” and "Declaration of the Rights of Man," and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, “I Have a Dream.” Maybe someday he will actually read at least one of these prized selections, and perhaps learn something. Although, I sincerely doubt that will be the case!

The people from “those” ****-Hole countries, eh??

A real intellectual and racially-unbiased comment from the Pied Piper!

Ha! Ha! I’m only kidding!

May God Bless and Help the United States of America!

Amen! Amen!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
January 13, 2018 (Political Verse)

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Darlene De Beaulieu January 30, 2018 at 8:43 PM Gary i think that everyone in life should get along no matter who we are. Have a ni ce evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu January 31, 2018 at 6:29 PM I do agree with you Gary. Gary Bateman January 31, 2018 at 3:57 PM Thanks Darlene!! I really appreciate your viewpoint here. I'm afraid though, given the constant contention in the political arena, this may not be entirely possible given the competing forces in society and internationally. I guess we can all hope for the best!! Cheers, Gary

Michael E. Harris January 23, 2018 at 1:15 PM We all see life differently. Some will agree and others disagree. Life is what we make it. There is no room for hatred animosity jelousy and anger in our life only if we choose. Life is Great Fantastic Incredible and at Times Unbelievable. Gary Bateman January 23, 2018 at 2:44 PM Thanks for your comment here!! Very aptly put. We do all see life differently. And that's a reality that makes the human dimension all the more interesting. Best Wishes, Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 17, 2018 at 4:02 PM Power to truth, brother Gary! Enough said in your stinging expose of Trump idiocy. LOVE it. Keep bringing the heat on fools and their tomfoolery.Best wishes for the new year, my dear friend. Love and more love always. Gary Bateman January 18, 2018 at 2:55 PM Hello Freddie My Good Friend!! Best New Year's Wishes to You!! Thanks very much for your read and comment here. I just hope all of this self-inflicted nonsense on the USA and its allies (so far) throughout the world by the individual in question in this poem (Think: "The Pied Piper"), eventually runs its idiotic course and hopefully he's "booted out" soon from this highest office in the land for all of the reasons I outlined in this write!! At least I hope this is the case!! Pray and Hope!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Carole Duet January 17, 2018 at 2:31 AM Hi Gary! A wonderful and needed write. You definitely "hit the nail on the head". Maybe that's what someone needs to do to Trump: "knock some sense into him". Wow! Thank you so much for the words of truth. I am so ashamed of Trump and his unfortunate lack of aplomb as well as his backward ideas. I'm sure everyone around the world who has a grain of good sense and honor is shaking their heads in amazement and disgust at his uncontrollable big mouth! All I can say on behalf of those educated and sensible Americans is, "We're sorry and hopefully, impeachment is right around the corner. A fav for sure and sharing. Gary Bateman January 17, 2018 at 9:56 AM Hello Carole, Thanks very much for your wonderful comments and thoughts here on my political verse poem on the "T-Man." And thanks also for the FAVE!! Yes, for sure, whatever ideas he has are most certainly backward, and this coupled with his incurious nature and his tempermental unfitness for this highest office doesn't augur well for good governance and the needed requisite stability that the USA has traditionally provided in our very competitive and troubled world!! I sincerely hope this individual's days are numbered in the White House. His constant lying and very questionable actions are inimical to our constitutional democracy and the very foundations of our government. I, too, hop impeachment or resignation comes sooner, rather than later. God Bless!! Best Wishes, Gary

Maria Williams January 14, 2018 at 8:19 PM Hallo Gary, I must confess that I do not follow politics or am politically minded. So I thank you for highlighting this dangerous situation to us uninformed. It goes without saying that his remark is deplorable, disparaging, unintelligent, inflammatory and segregational - definitely what the Australian people - a multi cultural nation find abhorrent. To wit, it goes against the grain of the global quest for non racism and peace. It's a remark - 'Faux pas' or otherwise that is not expected from the mouth of a Leader of a powerful nation - these words can cause wars - economic or real or at the very least be conditioning. Perhaps he needs a new script writer. This needs to be faved..Maria Gary Bateman January 16, 2018 at 6:24 AM Hello Dear Maria!! Thanks very much for your read of my political verse here, and for your most thorough comment as you've posted -- and for the FAVE TOO!! Yes, this whole situation is very sad and very tragic for all concerned. The T-Man's actions really don't speak for the greater America and the majority of Americans who did not vote for him and intensely oppose all of the hurtful actions he's taken over this last year since he entered the presidency. The USA, and the rest of the world, certainly deserve better since the T-Man's multiple negative actions have made the world a more dangerous place, and has unfortunately tarnished American's traditional image as the "indispensable beacon of democracy for the world." He doesn't need a new script writer; he needs to be replaced as president ASAP!! Best Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid January 14, 2018 at 4:19 PM a cartoon character of one man whom is not native american yet he chants his own praise as he brands with his upside down tongue showing everyone his true face excellent write pal i pray you both have a blessed week ahead Gary Bateman January 16, 2018 at 6:10 AM Ah Hello . . . and Best Greetings to you, my ole' Irish Mate!! A tragic and buffoon-like cartoon character indeed the T-Man is!! He speaketh always with his idiotic forked-tongue and false bravado which rings hollow with those of us who see through his contemptuous behavior and his proclivity for hateful, racist-laden speech!! Methinks me point has been made here Mate!! Thanks for your read, and best wishes always!! Cheers, Gary

Donna Loughman January 14, 2018 at 3:40 PM Excellent write Gary about a man I cannot stand, and I still cannot believe remains in office. I truly believe evil forces are at work as anyone else would have been thrown out of office by now. Thank you for posting a most accurate poem. Well done...:-) Gary Bateman January 16, 2018 at 5:56 AM Hi Donna, Thanks for your read and comment here!! I do think the T-Man's days are ultimately numbered, especially if the Democrats sweep the Congressional elections coming up in November. And, the Special Prosecutor could also pursue an indictment against the T-Man, which would be referred to a Grand Jury. The longer this guy remains in the White House does not augur well for the USA both domestically and internationally. Keep your fingers crossed!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Silent One January 14, 2018 at 7:49 AM He denied it, which shows what a liar and fool he is... You wrote a great poem from his foolish comment, in regards to that idiot he will only get worse, as he knows he can get away with it.. Gary Bateman January 15, 2018 at 5:14 PM Hello Silent!! You've have verbatim taken the very same words here right out my mouth. Mr. T has a long, verified record for dangerous pathological lying during his whole life. Hopefully, Congress and the Special Prosecutor can eventually stop him -- sooner better than later!! I know I will make my U.S. absentee ballot count for sure in the upcoming 2018 congressional election. His abuse of power and constant lying and deceptions are there for all to see!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Laura Leiser January 13, 2018 at 7:08 PM Yes, the T-man truly disrespects the office of President and just about everyone else except himself. He is the ***hole, such a tragedy for us Americans to have in office. ;( Gary Bateman January 15, 2018 at 5:06 PM Amen!! Here Laura. A national tragedy for the USA and the world. (I wish my absentee election ballot would've been worth 100 votes all together -- HA!! HA!!) America can, and should do better than this. Mr. T didn't think he would actually win the election, as several pundits have already pointed out, but he did, and then he walked in to a very rigorous and intellectually demanding job with no real idea of what in the hell he was going to do. We know now, it was "to reign havoc and confusion" all over the American body politic in his attempt to bring America back to the old days of the 1930s!! All I can say is for 2020 is to VOTE, VOTE, and VOTE against him and his crony followers!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Vijay Pandit January 13, 2018 at 1:55 PM Hope someone reads your poem to him..don't think he can read and understand all by himself--many here in US share your sentiments, Gary..an apt theme. Gary Bateman January 15, 2018 at 4:56 PM Hello Vijay, I can tell you that Mr. T's image is not good at all here on the European continent. (I'm an American Expat living over here in Germany, and I had a full career on active duty as a U.S. Army Officer with one of my principal specialties in "Soviet Affairs.") Mr. T is truly flying blind with his supposed "Big Buddy" friendship with Vladimir Putin. He's already done substantive damage to our international in pulling America away from our traditional European allies, and by rejecting the historic values of democratic liberalism that has kept the world safe since the end of World War II. Best Wishes!! Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen January 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM 1 : - No one forgets: Dr. Martin Luther King's famous speech, "I Have a Dream." - What is the dream for the "people" today for America and the whole world? - Racism, lies, power, walls, hate ... a "mighty man" who "forgets" what he has said and done ... - he has what we call "a floating personality" ... with psychopathic features Gary Bateman January 15, 2018 at 4:26 PM Hello Dear Anne-Lise, Yes -- the Pied Piper has mixed a really toxic brew of bigotry, intolerance, hatred, racism, prejudice with his pandering and lies!! No good will come of it. He's a "Floating Personality" for sure panoplied with all sorts of psychopathic features!! Your comments say it all!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen January 13, 2018 at 12:42 PM 2: - It is important to distinguish a psychopath from an "ordinary" asshole but many similarities - This is not just sad dear Gary ... it's a tragedy - Intiligens is totally lacking ... compassion lacks total ... I'm not sure if he has a heart - An excellent writing, Gary - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman January 15, 2018 at 4:38 PM Hello Again Dear Anne-Lise, He has no moral compass and lacks sufficient feeling and a true compassion for other people. (Although, he thinks he does!!) He also lacks, I think, any true intellectual capacity to meet the very onerous challenges posed by the demands office!! And, if he truly has a human soul, it's got to be very, very dark!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Alexis Y. January 13, 2018 at 9:33 AM Hi Gary, I'm with Jan, Bravo to you for writing such a write. It still mind boggles me that he got in office. Myself and other Americans did not vote him. I hope that his term is over fast. I am appalled at the racist things that comes out of his mouth. My ancestors are from one of countries that he talked about. I could go on and about how I feel about him but I won't. Once again Bravo to you for writing such a write:-) Alexis Gary Bateman January 15, 2018 at 4:19 PM Hello Alexis, Just now starting to catch up with everyone to reply. I didn't vote for him either, obviously. If the Democrats win control of Congress in the 2018 election, there's a very good chance that he'll be impeached. If Robert Mueller's investigation gets more substantive proof, Mr. T could be compelled to testify before a Grand Jury. My ancestors are both English and Irish, but the Irish in the 1830s - 1860s were treated just like the Chinese, the Black slaves, and the American Indians were. I hope Mr. T is gone later this year!! Thanks again for your wonderful comments Alexis!! Best Always, Gary

Jan Allison January 13, 2018 at 7:28 AM Bravo Gary I think your words mirror the feelings of many people across the world. I was appalled to learn what the Trumpster said - They should change the line from God bless America to God Help America (and the rest of the world too) :-) hugs jan xx Gary Bateman January 13, 2018 at 8:07 AM Hello Jan!! Yes, I had to weigh-in again on this subject. Mr. T is an appalling individual who has no moral code. He lacks the intellectual curiosity, seasoned judgment, appropriate manners, and the true basic honesty as a human being to hold such a very responsible position. And as Commander-in-Chief?? Give me a break. I'm a retired U.S. Army Officer, and with his lies, deceit, and treachery -- Mr. T wouldn't cut it on active or reserve duty today in the U.S. military. Whoever follows him as president will have their work cut out for them in restoring America's tarnished image in the world. The world has become an even more dangerous place in the year he's been in office. God Help America and the rest of the world for sure!! Best Always, Gary