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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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One Reason, Or The Other They don’t care about Women’s Rights Or even, a Woman’s, “health” Seems all they want to talk about Is, “Obama wants to spread the wealth!” All honor has been displaced By the fear, that they might lose Cheap shots, lies, and innuendo To try to sway, the way, we choose. It’s been the same old rhetoric Repeated, time and time again The same stories and the “Mavericks” And, “Joe, the plumber”, wearing thin. Not the same as George Bush? Well, maybe that could be true But, there is the real potential For it to be worse, with those two! Palin is just an embarrassment What was he thinking about? To think she could be President Places his judgment, in doubt. And where are his health records? Don’t we have the right to know? If there is nothing to hide from us Let us see what those records show. There’s no doubt he means well And, maybe, thinks he is the best But, I’m afraid he’s gone off course With the old, “Straight Talk Express”. I know some folks won’t vote Barack For one reason or for the other And sadly, too many won’t admit It’s just because, of his color. Well, I’ve already voted early And I’ll just let you take a guess As to who I think, will bring change And straighten out our Country’s mess. 11.01.2008 Yes We Can, Stand For Change We Can Believe In! (penned and posted last February) 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. 2.14.08 No matter who you support, VOTE! Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. copyright 1984 |
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Janette
since 2001-07-20
Posts 2843Chicagoland for now |
Intersting ... a political poem ... each to his own. And yes by all means ... vote. But... "Palin is just an embarrassment" I beg to differ. Janette always seeking joy, adventure and romance and wishing you find the same |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Abe, You have it right. Go head Obama. Nice work on this. Bobby |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I live in Canada, however, I am fascinated by American politics ~ especially the current presidential race. I enjoyed reading your take on it. May the best man win!   EA |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Ahhhhhhhh... Now this is serendipity--I was just telling a dear friend that with media scrutiny, and the tv politico factor, we'd never see an "Abe Lincoln" again. Looks like I was wrong.  Bravo to you--can't say I agree with every verse, but I applaud you for speaking your mind. And like you, I see a lot of troubles ahead...no matter who quotes the oath, I do pray that we can remember unity once again. smiling-- and we heard it from "Abe"!  |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I still want Mitt Romney...James |
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Dreamflight Junior Member
since 2008-10-22
Posts 15USA |
"And where are his health records? Don’t we have the right to know?" Where is Obama's birth certificate? Don't we have a right to know that, too? Still, interesting poem - not every day you see a political one. |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! |
Dreamflight, You may not see this but if interested in truth go to http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2008/jun/27/obamas-birth-certificate-part-ii/ Del "Abe" Jones |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I believe that Obama should win this, there's something about John Mcain that annoys me LOL  ~ Obama seems like he has the right stuff to be a president! Sarah Palin in a sweet girl too, but Obama I think should win lol Enjoyed your thoughts on this VERY interesting topic...  ARCTIC WIND |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I agree with Artic Wind, there is something about John McCain, that bugs the bejillies out of me. I won't even get started about Sarah Palin. Well, whomever wins I hope they do your country a service that is needed and quick! If Obama pulls through on his promises, its a start. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Thank you Mysteria! ~ I am glad that someone agrees! huggies! ARCTIC WIND |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Abe - fascinating write. Who ever wins this thing has a big job ahead. Not sure if either can turn it around. The way they are printing $$$$ they may be wall paper one day... BC |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
and now we know I think Obama will do a great job.. good luck to him and his family.. I really enjoyed the read here Abe.. thank you .. love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
There are usually no good winners, only wah-wah losers, this time I was right .... ~ But ... that's my story ... and I'm stuck to it~~~ I colored in my candidates spot ... and it doesn't feel so bad~ And yeah ... we'll see down the road to hopefully a healthy economy and an economy that is healthy for us all~ We'll see~ No matter who you supportsd, IF YOU VOTED YOU WON !! ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
 <--not my fault he's blue!Great to see you all (Marge gets extra hugs) |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Enjoyed your poem and I like the way that you have put forth your ideas. How about that Obama--another president out of Illinois--I hope that his presidency is as successful in reshaping the ideals of our country. I will be checking out more of your poems. These are the first that I have read. Thanks for sharing your work. Bridget |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Jefferson wrote of the possible need for a 'revolution' every few generations to preserve true 'democracy' (perhaps this is one of those times) I'm sure my ancestor John and my son John would both approve of grand-potential change! I'm not sure that (since the time of Andrew Johnson at least) America had ever headed down the wrong road as far as with the (lost-in-the)Bush administration! serious applause for this timely 'write'! |
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