The Peoples Choice

Who would our forefathers vote for?
   Personally I don’t think there is a candidate who would meet their par.
We need a new direction alright but bringing the country down was not what I had in mind.
   And of all the millions of people in this country this is the best candidates we can find?
Have we become nothing more than sheep that have to be lead?
   End the bickering between the two parties, enough said?
Trying to divide the nation is what you are doing,
   Become a team and stop all the he said, she said and focus on the country and it’s   
   improving.
One party, one nation, one God with one goal,
   The betterment of mankind and the peaceful existence of all should be a major role.
America is struggling and all because the rich want more and more is greed,
   There is enough to go around but we must learn to not take more than we really need.
In the sixty years my Lord has granted me I have seen much change,
   But the things I see of late to me are very strange.
Like just basically overnight the sudden shortage of crude and the enormous profits these
oil companies make,
   I think we’ve been had and I believe most of our leaders are on the take.
Those that are caught with their hands in the cookie jar should have to pay,
   Make an example of them is what I say.
End it now and come down hard so others will know,
   They represent us and with integrity and honor they must show.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 10/11/2008 8:03:00 AM
Right on Ron, very valid points. Now if only we can mobilise the nation and get rid of the apathy. One wonders what it is going to take to get people to get pro-active. Good one. Love Heidie
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Date: 10/10/2008 4:46:00 PM
So much truth in your words. This sure is a timely piece with an interesting perspective. Love the last line. It's time that we the people take our country back and hold those that are supposed to be serving us responsible. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Karen
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Date: 10/10/2008 11:30:00 AM
I hate to admit this, noot being a liberal, but after checking much more intensely, the healthcare plan and the perception of the economy seems to be favoring the liberal. Somewhere our veteran lost connection with reality. It's panic time so the finger pointing come out. Seen better leadership in the cub scouts (and more intelligence than we have in there now). Vince
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Date: 10/9/2008 3:38:00 AM
Yes, too often they are just out for themselves. I personally think Mrs. Sarah Palin should be running for pres - she'd be awesome. Love Kristin
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Date: 10/8/2008 12:51:00 PM
Hey, Hey, Ron...bout time we all started expressing how we feel, I for one, think, enough is enough....and if we don't voice how we feel, they will think it is ok to do it again....we are the victims in this mess...and we have to pay for it too, how messed up is this....EARTH TO WASHINGTON, COME IN.....always, Christy....wake me up when we reach the moon....
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