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What An Upside-Down World It's Become Premiere Contest Winner

(written to be sung to the tune of “What a Wonderful World it Would Be” as sung by Sam Cooke, but I first heard it in the 60's by Herman's Hermits) Don’t know much about politics. Only know there are lots of di#ks. Hardly know why these kinds of guys cause division and lead with lies. But I do know the things I see. One and one don’t add up to three. What an upside-down world it’s become. Not for certain about anything. Whistle blowers are afraid to sing! Trust no CDC or FBI. Do they really protect us? (sigh) But I do know the things I see. One and one don’t add up to three. What an upside-down world it’s become. Well, I saw many prices rising fast. But what did Biden say? Blamed it all on Russia and smiled with big teeth. I’m shocked by now we’ve not collapsed! I do know about history. Never long lives prosperity. Loony speeches leave me with no doubt, and I’m hoping that all truth will out! For I do know the things I see. One and one cannot add up to three. What an upside-down world it’s become. Dum dum dum dum dum dum dum (politics) dum dee dum dee dum dee dum dee dum dee (lying guys) Hmm Hmmmm – all those di#ks. Have a burger with some fries . . . And enjoy it while you can. Reset’s coming. Will you have a dime? What an upside-down world it’s become.

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Date: 11/2/2023 4:54:00 PM
Very cool poem(song) that won! I like how you pointed out some of the psychological plays that the 'powers that shouldn't be' use.
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Date: 11/1/2023 12:24:00 PM
Very Clever, enjoyed ! Congrats
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Date: 12/21/2022 1:13:00 PM
Great result on 1st Andrea,' I just pulled my Blanket a but tighter, theres a bad chill out there For sure' I only just found the contest results Didn't pull them up last week though I tried'
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Date: 12/20/2022 1:26:00 PM
Great one Andrea ! Congratulations :)
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Date: 12/19/2022 12:35:00 AM
A fun and worthy winner, congratulations Andrea!
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Date: 12/18/2022 10:55:00 PM
Congratulations on a clever write, and win, Andrea:)
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Date: 12/18/2022 9:44:00 PM
Clever satiric and ironic. True critics of politics. My nation too is never the less. Lies mount like his. Unfulfilled promises turn into divide-and-rule... Very beautiful writing. Congratulations!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/18/2022 10:41:00 PM
Thanks, my friend.
Date: 12/18/2022 9:40:00 PM
Hi Andrea, Great entry with a melodic bend. You somehow managed to be sincere and funny without being mean spirited. Well done. Anthony
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/18/2022 10:38:00 PM
Thanks, Anthony. Much appreciated
Date: 12/14/2022 8:50:00 AM
I've reached the point where the thought of politics makes me cringe! Andrea, this is VERY well done! Janice
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Date: 12/12/2022 7:02:00 PM
A view on the rude awakening taking place on a global level...Damian Marley did a song name “Its mind control“, yours has a similar flow, Reggae notwithstanding. Nicely done.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2022 12:09:00 AM
thanks, I may have heard that song you refer to and if it's the one I am thinking, he really knows his stuff.
Date: 12/12/2022 6:06:00 PM
Most interesting, upside down indeed and I don’t see it righting itself anytime soon. You’ve raised some interesting thoughts. And by the way, using an old Herman’s Hermits tune for your lyrics was a nice touch. John
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2022 12:09:00 AM
thanks, Herman was my "first crush" on a pop star.
Date: 12/12/2022 4:27:00 PM
I hope you win high on this one.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/13/2022 12:09:00 AM
thanks so much, Miranda
Date: 12/12/2022 10:03:00 AM
I don't comment much on politics. They are all corrupt.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/12/2022 10:24:00 AM
So true

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