When to become patriotic

Before his rise,he was a patriot. His love for the land seemed to soar. But once in power,his patriotism no more. A mad man wandering lost and wild Is more patriotic than him. Yet,when his reign comes to an end The cycle spins Once more a patriot he will become Round and round the wheel turns.

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/5/2025 4:35:00 AM

Something to think about when you are a leader.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/19/2025 9:55:00 PM

Interesting angle here, Akham. What IS IT about power that turns ordinary people into madmen?

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh
Date: 1/19/2025 10:48:00 PM

Politics regarded as means of power and earning....

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/19/2025 2:14:00 AM

- Well said: "But once in power, his patriotism no more" ... great written, Akham - hugs

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 1/18/2025 8:51:00 PM

As the angage gives ~ Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/18/2025 7:35:00 PM

I would not want to be that person.. Because you were automatically hated. They hate you because you’re successful. And they want to see you out of power as soon as possible. But people don’t realize they are the ones who put that person in office. We’re facing World War III so I hope you get this. He doesn’t need the job at all and I wouldn’t do it.. people spit on any politician. As if they are better.. no, they are not. They are drunk on their own nothingness.. but think they are gods

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/18/2025 11:54:00 AM

Hmmm anyone in particular?

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh
Date: 1/18/2025 8:08:00 PM

A trend.Thanks