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The maverick
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The maverick |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams 
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The maverick He rented a small flat A place unlike home His speech was ready Just like his opponent’s Who had more money More powerful friends All the media Much, much more money But he was not as beautiful He was a “poor Republican” His foes said a lot Mostly about him Some were cruel and lies His worn body bared Love that ran deeper Than disabling scars That no one could see The results backed the system Money and beauty Red was beautiful So predictable His mission then changed Now to CALM the crowd And take the torture Just like Vietnam He’s not a young man And they called him Mac -Juju |
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Huan Yi Member Ascendant
since 2004-10-12
Posts 6688Waukegan |
. Christ Juju You're practically hammering the nails into your own hands. Try being a little less honest and more popular John . |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Juju, Blue is loads better. Bobby |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I am a life long Democrat but I too admire John McCain. I thought his speech last night was beautiful and he was fighting the odds because of the last eight years. I am sure we would have had change with either of these two worthy opponents. Joyce |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Lol I have nothing against Mr. Obama. He one the election fair and square. There are allot of good qualities about him too, however McCain is my hero. And I was just Admiring him one last time. There is something so graceful about him. I swear if he wasn't, there would be no poem. I have always been known to criticize society, and this poem was not a critique on Mr. Obama. I am not sore against the election either. This is just me admiring my hero, which for like the last six years here I have talked about. This poem was not a political thing, but admiration for McCain. Bobby, Your a capitalist????? I thought you were socialist or communist. -Juju -"So you found a girl Who thinks really deep thougts What's so amazing about really deep thoughts " Silent all these Years, Tori Amos |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I think you hit several nails on their heads, Juju....nice job. |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Juju, I love green folding stuff with pictures of old presidents. Bobby |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
LoL. Red in the poem is communist/ socialist reference. I donnot know what green is simbolising. I feel a bit dumb. Thanks for your response ballender -Juju |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Juju, The green folding stuff is money. I have a thing for money, and alway have. Here in Philadelphia the states that voted Republican were colored in red, while the states that voted Democratic were colored blue. Here in my neighborhood in Philadelphia, we burned the last Republican at the stake back in 2004. Love Bobby |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
LOl! I get it lol. Money. Well I hope the republican burned at the stake was because they did a poor job, and not because they were republican. -Juju |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Juju, Democrats have controlled Philadelphia since 1952 when the great Joe Clark was elected mayor. We're not about to give it up. Bobby |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
But that would be because they have made your community a better place since, not because they are Democrats right? -Juju |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
"And I was just Admiring him one last time." I think that was a very mature thing to say Juju...  M |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
You're a brave lady in the present atmosphere, Juju. The is a fine tribute to an old man who fought a great fight against overwhelming odds. There is no reason I can see to pretend that he ever had a chance but he gave it his best shot. I am an independent myself. Ida |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Well written, Juju - as were your responses. A |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Thank you every one -Juju -Juju |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
It's good that you respect him for his life and surviving his horrible 5 years in fear! ~I agree with you, but I like Obama!!! LOL   ARCTIC WIND |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Everyone has their own hero. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Thankyou -Juju |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
yupp, I really Agree!!, Thanks for this write, I really Enjoyed ARCTIC WIND |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
(: -Juju |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
(off topic) P.S. Juju, every time I see your picture, I have serious hair envy! xoxoxo Alison |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
LOl! Oh thank you. Actually that was of a few years ago, it is shorter And not as red. More brown. But anyway thank you for the compliment. Juju -Juju |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Before they even had a candidate, the Republicans had lost. Everyone knew it, and that's why they chose a warrior. Only a true warrior can fight a lost battle well. And maybe there was too much of this or not enough of that in the race, but the ending speech was very well done, as expected. Lots of people voted for McCain, lots of people voted for Obama, but in the end we all voted for a better America.Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
I am so glad you wrote this -- on a whole bunch of levels. There's been a lot of hatefulness in this election, even from the side that usually has next-to-none, and it's refreshing to see a political poem which doesn't have even a wisp of it on display. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Juju, your replies are as good as your poem. You are a class act...  |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Thank you so much!!! Juli -Juju |
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