The Sad State of the Union, November 2024

The country's in a mess today,
And things are getting worse, not better.
Our leadership has lost its grip
And has given common sense the slip,
When the White House will again have as resident
An egocentric president
Who makes his lack of judgment evident
By spending too little time
Addressing healthcare and crime
And spending far too much time
Being bratty on Twitter.

Author's note: There are three subjects I don't usually like to discuss or write about...sex, religion, and politics...but sometimes you just gotta say something.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 11/16/2024 11:13:00 AM
I think the calibre of presidents is at a all time low, same in the UK, our best prime minister was Margaret Thatcher, since then it's been downhill all the way.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 11/17/2024 10:11:00 AM
Thanks, John. Yes, I don't think I have ever heard anything negative about PM MT.
Date: 11/6/2024 2:25:00 PM
We are now in a prolonged period of national humiliation. It is almost beyond belief that such an election result could occur in the U.S.A., especially since his character, lack of ability, and mental and physical shortcomings are so blatantly apparent.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 11/7/2024 10:53:00 AM
If I could answer that, Leo, maybe I'd run for President. Not!!! Thank you.
Date: 11/6/2024 1:59:00 PM
so glad you did, jim! i am sad and angry in equal measure and just feel like i am living in a country i no longer recognize...
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 11/6/2024 2:03:00 PM
Me, too, Ilene. This is the second time I have truly been ashamed of my country.
Date: 11/6/2024 11:26:00 AM
Your 'something' is echoed by many.
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Lin Lane
Date: 11/6/2024 2:59:00 PM
But you and I are sane
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 11/6/2024 1:51:00 PM
Apparently not enough. Thanks, Lin.
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