Duke Beaufort Poet Limerick

Who Will Be Calling the Shots

It’s a swill no one interrupts— 
A pill that consumes and corrupts 
Our honor's been jailed
And truth’s will is impaled
As the blood PAC tempest erupts


Author's note: Many of the super-rich (who do not yet have it all) are determined to have more of the pie since their multiple residences and bank accounts are not enough and their yachts and jets are too small and range restricted (OMG).  There are about 600 people who have donated more than $1,000,000 to presidential political action committees (PACs).  The very rich, who also are trying to buy Congress, are in the process of remodeling our society.  They liked it when society was feudal--when the rest of us were consigned to serfdom or were slaves.  This weekend, the Koch brothers are interviewing candidates to see who they will spend almost a billion dollars to elect.  Are we to believe their propaganda (that they have our interest in mind)?  That is why I support the only candidate who does not have a super PAC who is running for President--Bernie Sanders.  Enough is enough and maybe, just maybe, we can prevail over the corruption of wealth.  The truth always matters and can never be denied over the long term.

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Andrea Dietrich September 10, 2015 at 12:06 AM Yes, the Koch brothers are the most immoral bastards to come along. The wealthy will get theirs in the next life. Too bad we all have to live with the crap they are doing to US. Duke Beaufort September 10, 2015 at 6:38 AM We have to try to end the special influence and corruption in this world of ours since the bad stuff it causes is actually much worse than most realize. If I were a neutral observer, I would say the fireworks display has only just begun.

Viv Wigley August 26, 2015 at 8:35 PM Bitter truth, exposed in five lines. Well put, Duke. Keep fighting. Regards, Viv Duke Beaufort September 10, 2015 at 6:35 AM Thanks Viv. We all live in the same space so to speak, so it is hard to understand the shortsighted motivation that drives the small group of super rich folks. Do they think they can get away from the mess they are making?

Debbie Duncan August 12, 2015 at 2:59 AM The mighty will fall when the ladder tumbles down. It already has wobbly legs. Have a fab day sir Duke,,,, from the movie Moulin Rouge, Duke Beaufort August 12, 2015 at 8:08 PM I just hope that we, who are holding the ladder can survive the tumble! I love it when you comment on my work. You make such great comments all the time!! My wish is for you to have a wonderful day and many many more. Remember to check out BS. You won't be sorry. He is truly amazing--the only one!

Skat A August 10, 2015 at 6:50 PM Duke, I see it happening, the super rich taking over. So, it must be true, "money talks"... i enjoyed the limerick.... LOVE *SKAT* Duke Beaufort August 12, 2015 at 8:05 PM It true, but it doesn't have to be like that. There are more have-nots and have-littles than have-plenties. The have-plenties try to convince the have-nots and have-littles to vote against their own self interest. So if we just wake up, WE can call the shots!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 6, 2015 at 3:47 AM - "Ordinary people" can not prevail over the corruption of wealth (powerless) - A limerick that informs an important topic - Well done, Duke !!!! - I wish you a wonderful day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Duke Beaufort August 7, 2015 at 7:47 AM We only hope that by exposing what we feel to be is a viable explanation for reality, that people will see it in their own lives and take some constructive action for positive change. You also--have a wonderful day, week and month. I am always impressed by your pleasant outlook!!

Laura Breidenthal August 6, 2015 at 2:58 AM Another insightful one here Duke...your political insight screams for the truth, and bashes the deceptive corruption prevalent in so many places in this world... by the way, SOUPMAIL SPAM, served on a platter, signed by Laura, special regards dear. ;) Always, Laura Duke Beaufort August 7, 2015 at 7:45 AM Oh my, the shadows! Some bad things will happen, but in the end the truth will always prevail. It can be hidden, but we can see in the dark! Thank-you for being here!

Eileen Manassian August 3, 2015 at 6:57 AM Very intriguing write. Corruption is present in every society, unfortunately. This is a clarion call to be swayed by nothing but the truth. Thanks for sharing Duke Beaufort August 3, 2015 at 5:14 PM Eileen, I couldn't say it any better. The problem is sorting out the truth when even the media is owned by large corporate interests. The truth is elusive. I personally try to focus on the "externals"--transaction items that accountants do not measure. Our accounting system is bogus, and that has lead us to a bad place.

Lindsay Laurie August 2, 2015 at 8:40 PM G'day Duke... our political system must be a little different down here. There's a close eye kept on political donations ... so we're told; mmm - Lindsay Duke Beaufort August 3, 2015 at 5:12 PM This is a free for all now. Some of us are very worried. It is very hard for the small fish to fight the killer whales. The large monied sector is wielding great influence in a multitude of ways, and some of them don't care about anything but their accounts.

Pam Deremer August 2, 2015 at 1:06 PM Thank you for the eye opener. Duke Beaufort August 2, 2015 at 1:28 PM Pam, I was looking at some of your poetry. I think you probably have a good idea what is going on. There is something in economics that the accountants call the externals--the things that they can't or don't put on their spreadsheets and statements. These items (in my view) represent enormous wealth that is being stolen.