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When we have a shortage of money, what happens? In the past, high tariffs led to a depression. This happens when tariffs concentrate wealth in the hands of the rich and increase cost of living for everyone else. If Tick-Tock the crocodile represents tariffs, he was Captain Hook's nemesis and also could be ours.

Not the sort to default or beg
You halt lunch to earn a nest egg
Yet Trump’s tariff plan
Needs a Peter Pan
To stop the croc crunch on your leg

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Maria Williams

Date: 10/20/2024 12:13:00 AM

Not into politics Duke, and particularly as I am in Australia and it's hard enough understand our politics let alone the US. All the same I liked your humorous post. One thing I must say though, he's a trier and doesn't give up. I guess the whole world needs a 'Peter Pan' to get off the 'Hook' - I mean Captain Hook and the Crock. Maria

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/20/2024 9:34:00 AM

Hi Maria. Yes, were it only so simple as having help from Peter Pan! I think one key to understanding all of this is to follow and analyze the flow of money into advertising and election campaigns. When we see a billionaire like Elan Musk funneling 10s of millions to Trump, one wonders what he is paying for. Possibly less regulation of his company by government so he can make much more. It will never be enough for these people.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/18/2024 12:17:00 PM

We’ve been having some crazy changes and plans too here implemented by our govt so I understand dear duke: i guess we see what the future is like for many and all we can do is manifest better. Always a pleasure reading you and i love the rhymes! Keep sharing your personal views and thoughts. Sending you and your family always light

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/20/2024 9:30:00 AM

IE, thanks for reading this one. I think it gets a little strange in bringing together fantasy and reality, but we are in very strange times indeed. We will keep doing what we do as long as possible since we only would like to see the world a better place for all of us and nature in general.

Silent One

Date: 10/18/2024 12:10:00 PM

Lol... At first from the title, I thought it was about the tik tok app... I guess you are not happy with the tariff plan..

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/20/2024 9:06:00 AM

SO, yes kind of a pun there in the title. The tariff plan could cause a lot of unnecessary disruption for people globally. It will also tend to increase the disparity of wealth in the USA and funnel more money to the people who don't really need it. We have a culture of money=happiness, which just doesn't reflect the reality of human existence.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/18/2024 12:02:00 PM

with this top grosser of a lim, DT might steal and sell it! lol, a keeper it is, Duke!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/20/2024 8:52:00 AM

Nette, too funny. I don't think there's a future income in this kind of work. I did see Colbert once in a men's room (he had just puked after a plane ride). His staff was outside and I asked if they would be interested in any of my material. They won't accept anything from anyone since they have copyright concerns. So it would have to be an on staff full-time job and I'm not up for that.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/17/2024 11:13:00 PM

Very well said!

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/19/2024 5:07:00 PM

Thanks Arthur. It seems so surreal to me. I am amazed that people seem attracted to the wannabe dictator. It's a sign of education gone awry and some people wanting to destroy everything we stand for here. In the story of Peter Pan, I tend to think as Captain Hook as a Trump-like character. Unfortunately, this captain's destructive tendencies could affect all of us in a very negative way.

Lin Lane

Date: 10/17/2024 4:25:00 PM

We'd need to confiscate all of Tinkerbelle's fairy dust to help us. Keep em comin' Duke

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/19/2024 3:17:00 PM

Hi Lin, I'm for whatever will work. It seems very hard to move the needle, so we'll keep on talking up what we're thinking. Hope you are well...smiles!!!

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/17/2024 4:09:00 PM

Laughing, but seriously twitter now X lol, changes features and rules as often as Elon changes his ___ should it please DT. He has given billions to DT, I'm slumped over. Sad for everyone getting by. Good to see you posting, Duke! Ah Robin Williams as Peter

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/19/2024 10:45:00 AM

Anaya, glad to have you back. You are a breath of fresh air!!! You make this a much better place!!! Smiles!

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