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Super Duper Tuesday
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Super Duper Tuesday |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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Super Duper Tuesday (or maybe, "Next to the Last Chance!") We get our chance at the polls If you don't vote, don't complain This time, to choose who we'll pick When November comes again. Let's hope the machines are fixed That the ballots are counted true That, there's no "fix" with our votes Or old paper might replace the new. Some say, “It's the status quo!” It's just the same old voices But, if you really think about it We might clearly have, new choices. Both sides of the aisle May work with one another Both will work with new ideas That may come from the other. They say, they will change things They will try to end the War Or there will be other new fights Or last, one hundred years or more. The war on terror might be fought Against the real terrorists Instead of going to war someplace Because it's on, somebody's list. Our Heroes might be treated right When they come home, from over there Promises made, promises kept And all will get, the best of care. Torture's not been addressed too much Waterboarding's a catch word An Attorney General won't discuss And that's pretty damned absurd. Maybe, they'll secure our borders With some amnesty, or paying fines Prosecute those who hire them From all those, day labor, lines. Children who are left behind Can all live, with good health Or everyone could be insured With the costs, born by our wealth. The people could be protected From HMOs, drug companies Who pick and choose who to treat And charge as much as they please. Retirement funds could be safe SSI might just last awhile Not put in some private fund That makes stockbrokers smile. Could it be, we'll have more jobs Bring back some from overseas Cause it's the economy, stupid That will bring us to our knees. The Fed and the IRS Would be a part of our past End the raping of our Nation By the corporate/banker caste. Laws could be made to punish Those who do white collar crimes Who lose, waste or spend our money And make us all fall on hard times. Lobbyists might be reined in The People, once more, will rule. Unless we vote the wrong way And we elect another fool. We could quit borrowing money Just to spend it all overseas On products that make us sick From the Communist Chinese. Our broken FEMA could be fixed To end our Country's disgrace That leaves people unprotected Like those left in Katrina's place. The FDA might do its job Or at least give it a try To make our foods and medicines Something, that won't make us die. Maybe the homeless could be housed Where they could have a bed And we'd take care of our own So, our hungry might be fed. They might fight the corporations (Those few that don't belong) And the Military complex Will make us think we're strong. Alternative fuels for power Would be good, to get away From our fix of fossil fuels But what to do, while Arabs pay. Global warming taken seriously Some say, it's no great concern As the ice melts and temps rise Might be too late when we burn. Our Rights might be given back Our Constitution, once more strong Those great words not twisted 'round Until what they mean, are wrong! Will we realize all these promises Will any of them come true We'll never know, unless we vote For, it's all up to me and you! EXXON/MOBIL JUST POSTED NEARLY 41 BILLION IN PROFITS 02.01.08 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. [This message has been edited by Abe (02-02-2008 07:18 AM).] |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
wow...and I thought I was the 'dreamer!' I couldn't likely have expressed even a small portion of these thoughts and points as effectively as this author has! Sadly, it is rather unlikely, that the masses of Americana and especially its 'powers that be' (even future tense) will truly listen and act accordingly... [As I have expressed previously, I am very, VERY glad a few folks have the courage and stamina to pen these timely 'social impact/conscience' writes!] it might also prove interesting to peruse: "W.W.'s" Poverty: /pip/Forum105/HTML/000140.html serious and sustained applause for these 'pennings!' |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Definately a call to vote...as individual candidates will have their own visions and priorities...James [This message has been edited by JamesMichael (02-01-2008 11:42 PM).] |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Abe, This is all you, at your best, and yes we voted..."late" |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
"SUPER" Tuesday!!! [I hope most everyone will choose to act such as to take America back from the 'special interests' and corporate/economic royalty!] |
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Bobby Jordan Member
since 2007-08-13
Posts 491Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Abe, Right on Babe. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I ditto secondhanddreampoet's response! I am a Canadian, but I closely follow American politics. I watch the debates and listen/read the news. My eyes will be glued to the boob tube today! ~ Thatsa fer sure! Great write, Abe! Lincoln would be proud of you! I sure wish I could vote! You have very fine candidates running for the highest office! ~ However, I have one whom I feel would be the best person for the job.   EA |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Good one, Abe Ida |
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