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Who's In Charge?
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Who's In Charge? |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA 
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Who’s In Charge? If I had a dime for all the hurt I’ve been given I tell ya somethin’ honey I’d be comfortably livin’ Driving a Mercedes and living in a fancy hi-rise (Big Condo in the sky) But down here in the streets it’s a whole different story Living through the day is your source of pride and glory Taking all the handouts but avoiding all the corporate lies (so someone tell me why?) We’re holding up the world for $5.15 an hour Yet the people who do nothing are the ones that are in power The country’s in recession and they’re livin’ it large I think it’s time they put somebody else in charge Yeah, it’s about time they put us in charge! We’re sending arms to Israel We’re beating up Iraq We’re too busy making weapons thinkin’ “who we gonna attack?” We’re killin’ people elsewhere while over here, so many more die (Better open up your eyes) AIDS, rape and homicide Our kids are selling crack And when we reach with open arms you always turn your back Our country’s goin’ down the toilet so bend over and kiss you’re a$s goodbye (And don’t look so surprised) |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
You have said it all. I hope that soon they will start taking care of those here at home. |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
BRAVO!!!BRAVO!!!This is fantastic and so filled with truth. I hope someone listens. Much love to you from me. http://www.geocities.com/karenltorbiak/index.html |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
great one rascalx. . . says exactly what needs to be heard. . .just have to be more of us to say it. . . good job! ------------------------------------------------------ That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Wow oh WOW you sure hit the nail on the head...they need to put someone else in charge...and I nominate YOU!!!! This is one powerful write...applause applause applause |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
inot2B, It amazes me sometimes that we live in a country that can do so many wonderful things for people who need help in other nations, yet we can't seem to correct our own problems. Startime, Thank You! Although I have no intention of getting up on my soapbox on a regular basis to rail at the world, I hope that people start to listen too. Sven, Thanks for the compliment. I wish there were more people standing up for what needs to be changed. Paula, ME in charge?! lmao. I am flattered darlin', but I am definitely not the politician type. I'm the rabble rousing picket line sign holding type  ) - Jeff |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
jeff..i'll be a picket line sign holder with you! great write.. i can definately see you in the music business..i could hear this one rock!  hugs, g "people who need people are the luckiest people..." barbra s. |
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rascalx Senior Member
since 1999-08-25
Posts 590Florence, SC, USA |
g, Funny you should say that because when writing this poem, I figured that if I were to turn it into a song that it would be an uptempo rock number. ) Great minds think alike, hmmm? |
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