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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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Yes We Can, Stand For Change We Can Believe In! Are we finally coming of age Are the answers within reach Can we take our Country back Fight what the corporations preach? Will it be for,"We the People"? The way, it was meant to be Can we stop the loss of our rights Return to, "The Land of the Free"? One man cannot change it all He can't take it all apart But with our help it can be done And at the top, is where we start. The status quo, has got to go We all know, it's got to change We can't wait, till it's too late Now, is the time to rearrange. It all started out with NAFTA Bill Clinton could have stopped it cold Now, the China Trade Agreement Has them make most all that's sold. The Congress and the Senate Let it all snowball and grow We borrow from the Communists They'll bankrupt us, don't you know? They give King Bush a free hand To do most anything he likes Like torture and wiretapping And so-called preemptive strikes. We must hold them all accountable If they won't do the People's will We merely have to kick them out And vote for someone who will. We can bring our Troops home From Bushes ill begotten war Give them the care they all deserve Before we lose too many more. On the other hand we can vote To stay a hundred years in Iraq Where we should have never gone So sad, we can't take it all back. All that we've been wasting We can start to spend on us If it's not too late already If our treasury's not gone bust. People caught in our disasters Could get aid instead of rhetoric And told they will not be forgotten While they live in trailers and get sick. We could develop other energies And get away from foreign oil Like cheap, renewable sources Grown here onAmerican soil. We can take tax cuts from the rich And give the middle class a break Bring jobs back to our People That corporations want to take. Maybe, fix some roads and bridges Have health care for everyone Fix schools and pay the teachers Just some things, that can be done. As far as the “super delegates” They best listen to, what voters say Not just put in, who they want With some arrogant power play. It surely is a time for change It's time for the People to rule Instead of the corporate politicians Headed up, by some other fool. Maybe we'll restore our image And be what, we once stood for A beacon that the World will see Once more, leads to Freedom's door. But, we can't show them anything Unless, we first, see the light And guide our Nation to the place Where we the People, have the Right. Some may not get past the color That's sad, in this day and age It's time for them to get over it So, we can turn another page. Let's hope he'll do what he says That we won't get the shaft again And when he wins the election It will be all of us, who'll win. We may not get another chance At the least, not one like this It's a once in a lifetime choice That, would be a shame, to miss. 2.14.2008 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Abe Babe, You said it all in this thoughtful poem. It reflects my thinking. Very good writing. Go head Obama. Bobby |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
Abe I am from the other side of the pond, but I can identify & relate to this, a damn fine write Sir...well done John |
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TomMark Member Elite
since 2007-07-27
Posts 2133LA,CA |
very very good poem from a politically intelligent brain!! good. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I do believe that Barack Obama would love to read this beauty of a poetic political endorsement!!!  EA |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
we definitely need change~~ M |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
I nearly cried when I read this. Go Abe, GO OBAMA!!!! I want this country back for my grandchildren. |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! |
Thanks People. Expected to get a bunch of flak for this one! 'Course it ain't over yet;~) Abe |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I respect everyone's opinion....and though I think he's probably a smart man....and I'd much rather see him than Hillary, I wouldn't vote for anyone that in any way "is", has been, or had any association with the Muslims....Yep, anyone can change, anyone can deceive, (as we've all experienced the long time association the terrorists that flew into the twin towers spent in this country befriending Americans and their communities until they murdered us).....He may be what he protrays..but, I'm kind of a "rather be safe than sorry" kinda guy.....and, as far as "King Bush" is concerned?....I really wonder if any other president has been faced with the trials and tribulations this guy has while they were in office? Sure, there's been many-a-wars and acts of terror...but none can compare (with the exception of Pearl Harbor) to what was inflicted on us. Everyone can "imagine" what other Presidents "may" have done, how they would have handled things....Ronald Reagan would probably have leveled Iraq and Iran....Bill Clinton would probably handled things with talk not action, Jimmy Carter would probably just pray about it?...Harry Truman would have killed them all....If Bush hadn't done what he's done, he still would have been chastized in one way or another...things may have been better, but, probably worse. When it comes down to it....there's not alot to choose from this time around, but don't believe we need this guy for sure. |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! |
Toerag, You need to read this http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_barack_obama_muslim.htm and do a bit of checking before you do the "muslim" bit! www.snopes.com also has the same info. He is not and never has been muslim!! more at http://www.google.com/search?q=was+barack+obama+muslim&sour ceid=navclient-ff&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-34,GGGL:en This, about Bush is interesting, too. http://cantkeepquiet.com/index.php/2008/02/01/olbermanns-special-comment-on-fisa/ 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 (02-16-2008 03:06 PM).] |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing Abe...I agree that we need change...everytime we vote for a new President or Senator we are embracing change. Change by itself is not the issue...making the right changes is...and what is right for some may be wrong in others opinion...Being a conservative it is hard for me consider candidates such as Obama and Hillary who lean heavily towards socialism...some love Hillary because she promised health care for everyone, some love Obama because they want someone that is the opposite of Bush. McCain is more of a moderate than a conservative...and I want a conservative candidate...than again we can only vote for the candidates that are available...so at this moment in time I can only hope for a palatable Vice-Presidential candidate. Other than that...lots of people that didn't vote for Bush had to endure 8 years of him, and perhaps its my turn to endure 8 years of Obama, or Clinton, or McCain...like the Rolling Stones sang "You can't always get what you want."...and that certainly played true with President Bush who claimed he was a conservative but proved to be more of a moderate...James |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Toerag, Obama is a good Christian boy. Read your newspaper. Bobby |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
From an Australian's point of view I think it is a very thought provoking write and I do think it is time for a change, so long as it is a change for the better. I abhor the very thought of war but I often wonder what the world would be like today if Saddam Hussein and his two homicidal sons were still at the helm in Irak, wreaking murder and mayhem, not only on fellow Irakis and Kurds but every other nationality that stood in his way. Someone has to stand up to be counted when tyrants like Hussein try to take over. Remember Adolf Hitler. Would we be better off today if Bush had of turned the other cheek, It's doubtful. But it was a great poem written with a lot of thought, well done. Lindsay |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Is it 'King Bush'...or 'Emperor Shrubbery?!' I'll repost a reply I made to a recent Robert E. Jordan 'write' (because it is equally applicable here): As I have previously stated, I am most assuredly glad that at least a few authors are tackling the 'important' social, political, and environmental issues with their posts in "P.I.P-land!"... (even though that might likely offend those who hide behind 'rose-colored' glasses and view the world through said)...and, again, I am not capable of such 'direct realism' styles of writing; however, I admire those who are! Much applause for this 'penning!' |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Abe, I am enjoying reading the passionately expressed opinions that your politically poetic post is engendering! Politics isn't as near as exciting up here, north of the 49th! lol Linda |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Well done, honest Abe. We need a major overhaul in this country, and a change of guard is past due. Toe! How many more times do we have to go down this Muslim road issue? Obama is not Muslim (though I don't care what any candidate's PERSONAL religious or non-religious leanings may be) |
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Angel4aKing Senior Member
since 2006-09-27
Posts 1372USA |
I am left absorbed in thought after reading this. I like the phrase stay the course, not left nor right shall I waiver but stay the course. ~~~kingsangel~~~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
I like Winston Churchill's "Keep buggering on" even better! I am again also remembering that grand German painting ("The Krahe") which features a v. weather-worn crow (wearing boots) steadfastly trudging across seemingly endless cornfields. |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
Great write Abe...thanks for posting the snopes link, I was going to post it too. |
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