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Thoughts I'Ve Been Pondering

Several things I've been pondering for a while, None of them have given me reason to smile. but I'll only reference two of them for now... Those I've included leave me with furrowed brow. * * * * I tried not think about Trump, but his following confounds me beyond belief. He's like a whale, floundering ashore, beached. He ruined America when its democracy he breached. How can people believe the big lie that he preached? The only sad conclusion that I have finally reached is to lock up the moron who was twice impeached. He vowed to "Make America Great Again," but the only greatness he sought was power and glut. Anger displayed by a red tie flapping over his gut. This foul-mouthed dissembler keeps belching smut. Not President material. He should stick to putt-putt. * * * * What in the heck is a "Premium Choice" Contest, and what makes it different from all of the rest? These two questions I've not yet seen addressed, and although I tried to keep my inquiry suppressed, I ask with all seriousness as a request and behest. Is there some reason unbeknownst to some of us why the term 'Premium Choice' is used. Is it nonplus? To me it seems to be rather vain and superfluous to place such importance on a contest, and thus, is it so hush, hush that no one wants to discuss? * * * * As pondering things go, I have a whole lot more, but I don't want to be considered a suffering bore. Perhaps another time I will open my mind's door to invite you in to learn my thoughts with candor. Now, I'll say 'Adieu." and drop the mic on the floor.

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Date: 7/26/2022 11:49:00 AM
Jenna, you go girl! "Foul mouth dissembler belching smut" is most apt description of that pile of ___ I've seen. As far as contests go, not my thing, but they hold much value for others who shouldn't be submitted to such unqualified and/or unfair judging.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 7/26/2022 12:20:00 PM
He's a real nightmare, still creating havoc in a country that desperately needs healing. He's not the panacea we need, for he'll continue to make the country bleed every chance he gets if it brings him more power. Contests are a whole new topic, just not so important as getting America back on track. Thank you for your interest and fine comments, Steven.
Date: 7/25/2022 8:25:00 PM
A good trump dump!! That’s how you do the mike drop!!
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Date: 7/26/2022 12:17:00 PM
He makes it so easy to dump on him for the many wrongdoings he's committed. Biggest problem is he's still around, leading the blind by their noses. Thanks for commenting, Mark.
Date: 7/25/2022 1:44:00 PM
As to "Premium Choice," I have already pointed out somewhere that this man is totally unqualified to judge poetry, and I've never read anything he has written that is coherent, cogent, or cognizant as poetry (damn, that was good!) Jenna, I have no idea what he thinks he is or how he achieved his "place" here on Soup, but I really don't care. He's the biggest joke on the site! Thanks, Jenna! You are right to speak out, and I am proud of you that you do!
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Date: 7/25/2022 2:17:00 PM
I'll give you points for the alliteration, Milt. lol I can think of only one other who might vie with him for the title of 'joke of a sponsor.' It's too bad that a couple who hold contests are so unworthy. Yet, most of those who take time and trouble to create them, and judge fairly are welcomed members of PS who offer a fine service to all of us.
Date: 7/25/2022 1:42:00 PM
Jenna - Whoopee!!! You've done a good service to yourself and to all of us. I've screamed about Trump until I'm having to have throat procedures. Trump is a pompous, pretentious, unprincipled piece of shat! I can't understand how anyone would support him, period. I thought folks were better than that. Obviously, more than I ever dreamed are not!
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Date: 7/25/2022 2:13:00 PM
I hold out hope that with all the evidence heard in the last few weeks, and what is yet to come, that he will be branded as unfit to hold office again, and that's based on the assumption that he'll not be found guilty of any of the many crimes he's committed.
Date: 7/25/2022 1:00:00 PM
I’ll briefly pick up the mic Jenna, Trump’s really not worth the effort, I try figure out why he still has support, probably because he done such a great job at dividing America, premium contests definitely need to be addressed and defined by Admin, how come Strand always had a daily non-premium contest show, now it’s morphed into a premium contest, with his own unchanging bespoke self aggrandising rules for each contest
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Date: 7/25/2022 1:30:00 PM
David, you're welcome to take the mic at any time. I think the ones who should be awakened are those who are blind to the truth about how despicable Trump is and what he's done to alienate a country that is more divided now than ever. About the contests... It sounds like he's judging the quality of meat... US Select, Choice, Prime, and now there's Premium Choice. I'm not sure what qualifies for that standard. Perhaps the more adjectives the contest name is given, the higher his pedestal .
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Date: 7/25/2022 1:00:00 PM
Continued - perhaps each sponsor should be allowed 2 premiums a year, with specified criteria, A brilliant topical poem, mic’s down, cheers David
Date: 7/25/2022 12:32:00 PM
That's a great write.. You penned it pretty well... Blessings
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Jenna Logan
Date: 7/25/2022 1:25:00 PM
Thank you very much, Paghunda.
Date: 7/25/2022 12:21:00 PM
hey jenna! you've done a great job here, especially in the trump part! i agree with you 100% and it boggles my mind how he continues to get such support. it doesn't bode well for the future of this country. ~ i don't know anything about the "premium choice contests," but i like the way you've gotten your frustration out in such a poetic way. good for you!
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Date: 7/25/2022 1:24:00 PM
Thank you for having the courage to comment, Ilene. Most people who read me will just think I'm griping about something again. Well, in fact I am. As an American, I have to right to have an opinion about who governs my country, and how I'd like it to be someone who doesn't have a villainous mind or an arrogant ego. As a poet on site, I'd like to know what premium choice means. I Guess I'll never know. Maybe that's best since I don't enter his contests anyway.
Date: 7/25/2022 11:09:00 AM
If its bugging you, Jenna, shout it from the rooftops , never bottle it up because if you don't it festers and grows, get it off your chest and you'll feel a damn sight better for doing it. Tom
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Date: 7/25/2022 11:19:00 AM
I did, Tom, and writing it somewhat eased my frustration. lol Sometimes I write with a sandpaper tipped nib, and if it rubs someone raw... so be it. Thank you for giving me the 'ok' to unburden myself.
Date: 7/25/2022 10:08:00 AM
A lady who speaks her mind!! Everyone should! Happy Monday Jenna xxoo
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Date: 7/25/2022 10:26:00 AM
Hi, Mike. I had been really restrained by not writing anything political lately, but something posted yesterday touched me off, so while I was rebutting the marvelous moronic deeds of the ex-president, I thought I just as soon touch upon another irksome item to add to my agenda. I doubt I'll get much in the way of a response to THAT one's maneuver. Thanks for the support. Feel free to sing backup for me at any time, and then I'll do the same for you. lol xoxo

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