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A war of choice does not help digestion. Why when talking about Iran do US politicians only go back to the Islamic Revolution around 1979? They never mention that the US and UK overthrew the democratic government of Iran in 1953 and installed the Shah. We're experiencing the blowback decades later for our greedy and selfish behavior.

tough has a downside

What tool will freak out Iran’s folk?
Big bombs to regime change invoke!
Since soft will not do
Seems Lindsey can’t chew
Graham Crackers on which he did choke

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Ink Empress

July 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM

You always touch current subjects so passionately dear Duke! Alot is going on right now! And Middle East is struggling! I pray for better times ~ I cant say who is wrong, I have a lot of Iranian poets I keep in my thoughts on instagram, and I wish there is no such thing as violence in this world! Keep being real always dear Duke! i hope you have been doing well! I definitely missed reading you! Sending you light always ~ ✨🌙🕊️✨⭐

Duke Beaufort

August 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM

IE, you are most kind as always! I'm with you completely. Settling our differences with talk instead of violence makes much more sense. Considering that we have means of global communications at our disposal, it just makes sense solving differences with discussion, compromise, and sacrifice. I hope you are well and sending smiles!!

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

July 21, 2026 at 7:55 AM

Well said and a powerful hardhitting political poem! The U.S govts choke on their own mercenary evil policies and wars yes. Kudos. >>>>>>>><<<<<<<^--_Plz plz also read and comment on my newest poem

Duke Beaufort

July 27, 2026 at 1:25 PM

Hight Zaynab. I read your latest poem. It was a real pleasure and funny to boot. Yes, the policies the U.S. government pursues now will make many of us sick and also endorses fascism. Really leaves a bitter taste. Much worse than even the worst cheese!! Sending smiles!!!

I Am Anaya

July 15, 2026 at 6:44 AM

Applauding, you said it best, Duke. Operation Ajax & Operation Boot, installed the Shaw to absolute power. Not satisfying our President's demands means bigger bangs! Lindsey's sister taking over? Temporary solution? Two wrongs don't make a right. Let's hope for better times. Blessings

I Am Anaya

July 28, 2026 at 11:46 AM

Yes, he liked war! Some say he never saw a war he didn't like.

Duke Beaufort

July 27, 2026 at 12:33 PM

Hi there! Yes, we have more and more crazy stuff to deal with. Apparently, he was having a film crew follow him into all sorts of meetings and events. The results will not flatter. He was one heck of a war hawk and definitely wanted to be at the center of power rather than stand for things that would enhance the wellbeing of our planet. Hope you are well and sending smiles!!

Tania Kitchin

July 14, 2026 at 6:43 PM

Duke, a great limerick. I wonder who will replace Graham.

Duke Beaufort

July 27, 2026 at 12:23 PM

Hi Tania, we didn't have to wait long for the temporary replacement. Basically, his sister is a yes vote for D.T. A lot of information is coming out about Senator Graham that shows how egotistical he was. Really shameful. Apparently he had a film crew following him around recently so we'll all get to see it. Sending smiles!!!

Lin Lane

July 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Not that I wish death on anyone but there’s one less voice praising Republican idiocy. I’ve been missing your Limerick humor, Duke.

Lin Lane

July 14, 2026 at 7:27 AM

That is a serious problem that those who kneel before Trump all have. Got your smiles!

Duke Beaufort

July 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM

Hi Lin, no question that we feel sorrow when anyone dies. I didn't see Senator Graham expressing much remorse about the innocent people and civilians we killed while bombing Iran. I have a problem with his placing himself above honor as reflected by his changing view of our current leader and his views about wars of choice as the means to solve differences. Sending smiles!!!

Nette Onclaud

July 13, 2026 at 6:07 AM

wonderfully irreverent, duke...is lindsey still active, alive?

Duke Beaufort

July 14, 2026 at 7:14 AM

Hi Nette. It seems he died the other day. There are those who say we should be kind to the dead, but he was incredibly pro war, and I don't see war as viable in our modern world. I might excuse it in the past because communication was more difficult, but now that we have zoom and teams and the means to talk instantly, there's no reason to be killing each other except to try to ensure the wealth of the greediest among us. Smiles!!

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