The Peter Principle Ii
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I published this 2/9/2015 in anticipation of the last presidential election. I now have edited it and am re-posting for the next one. If you like it and agree, please share to make it go viral. Copy and paste on any muti-media you may be using. You have my permission. The United State of America cannot continue as it is now. Help me make this reality go viral. I'm not that tech savy by myself.
The Peter Principle II
By Franklin Price
2/9/2015 (Edited 2/9/2019
The Peter Principle, alive and well
Look at the government and you can tell
A glance, once taken, at the House and Senate
Leaves no doubt, the incompetence in it
The administration fares the same
With Congress will not play the game
It takes the two to get things done
So Congress not the only one
Now throw in we voters too
That's right I'm talking me and you
Would only take a change of votes
To out incompetence, rid us of goats
Vote some in, if some are there,
Who admit to fault, and in it share,
Are not consumed by re-election
Care for the nation, not their reflection
We need to ask from our own face,
“What can I do to help this place?”
Stand up be counted, do what's right
Into the darkness shed your light
Two thousand-twenty will soon be here
Our votes can change who will appear
Don't need Peter Principles in again
That will only continue the present sin
I'm so mad, I want to shout
Throw the hangers on, right out
It's not too late to begin again
Let's put some functionaries in
I'll now get off my box of soap
Your vote can get results from hope
Your vote can change this sad refrain
If you don't vote, then don't complain
2020 will be upon us before we know it
Googled defintion of Peter Principle
the principle that members of a heirarchy are promoted until they reach the level at which they are no longer competent
( author's note – you may substitute promoted with promoted/elected)
Copyright © Franklin Price | Year Posted 2019
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