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Presidential Campaign Platform #1
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Presidential Campaign Platform #1 |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Bankruptcy laws that we have now are nothing but a joke. It used to be - if you were bankrupt, that meant you were broke! Now rich folks keep their cars and houses, stash their loot somewhere Then screw the small guys that they owe - well, I don't think that's fair!! In my administration there will be no news reporters. I'm sick and tired of reading those reality distorters! They could care less about the truth as they so humbly claim. Shock value is their strategy - embellishment their game. Their object is to write of things that they can fill with zest And, if they can cause controversy, that is always best. Mis-quote, chop off, delete the facts are all tools of their game And when they're caught, if there's no malice, they're not held to blame. They have a favorite phrase, "The public has the right to know". With indignation in their voice they try to make it so. Mule muffins!!! They don't care about us. It's all just a game To get a little glory and a byline with their name. Now we have folks who protest - folks who set themselves in flame - Folks who commit horrific crimes for their small spot of fame Because they know, thanks to reporters, they just cannot lose. They're gonna get their face and story on the evening news! Well, guess what?!?! When I'm President, I'm throwing them a curve! I'll take away the infamy that they do not deserve. There'll be no coverage of their deeds, no shot at 15 minutes And when they read the paper they will find that they're not in it!!! Well, those are just a couple things that stick into my craw And when I win there's gonna be some changes in the law! LongJohn and I are set to go and ready to begin And, with the help of Passion's poets, I think we can win!!!! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
And with a full line-up of Passionate poets in the administration, we'll have a kinder, gentler press corps. Loved the poem Liz |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Mr. President (to be)... Mr. Vice President (to be)... Loved your campaign promises, and we will all hold you to them!!!! We're behind you 100%!!!! I have but one goal in life......... To make you smile! ~~ Sunny ~~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
how many votes do i get? geez.... you got me, hands down... |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'll raise a few cow patties to your mule muffins, just the place to throw the rehashing, retorting reporters! Karilea When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer & LongJohn~ Uhhhhh ! Exactly WHERE IS LONGJOHN ? I'm behind you all the way I think this you know ... but if LongJohn doesn't show up ... will we go with the TOE ? I like what I'm hearing so far !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Great poem Balladeer ... now there's some campain promises I LIKE! If I don't live in the U.S., can I still vote you into Canada??? Plllleeeease?  Much enjoyed this one! Best wishes, /Kit |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I would vote for you both in a heartbeat! May I be in your cabinet? Could I be Secretary of The Fence?  |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Can I be Poet Lauriate, even though it rhymes? Liz |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Finally, a candidate with a platform! I love it! Denise |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Mule Muffins? I'll forgive you for sounding like Ross Perot---LOL---and I'd love to contribute to the campaign, but I've been told I'm a little CHEAP....ah ha ha ha ha But what the heck, votes are free...and I'm in complete agreement about the media, too.. |
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Salooma Senior Member
since 2000-01-28
Posts 781 |
heheh very nice i must say...as a person interested in politics i must say your title grabed my attention and the poem just gave me a hoot! i would have voted for ross perot if he was running by the way!! better than what we got...great poem! salooma |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Reminds me of Don Henely's song Dirty Laundry wonderful campaign platform... the people need the people and that's what I see here... no sensationalizers making mountains out of mole hills.....ie. young Cuban boy's dilemma. truth and honesty is the bond we need with some heart thrown in to bless our best... where's those ballot boxes located I'm still looking..... |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Ah, the country can look forward to a ballad instead of a fireside chat, a poem instead of a speech, romance instead of torrid news, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. not since Camelot have I felt such hope. This is coming from a true Irish red blooded American woman. You should not only be inaugarated, you should be crowned King of America!!!! You have my vote. Kathleen |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
F.B.I. here .... checking for fingerprints ... WHERE IS THAT LONGJOHN ??? ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
HEY, YOU GOT MY VOTE |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Ol' Long John here, with an addendum to your point of view, We must be careful to preserve the 15 minutes WE are due! And as for declaring bankruptcy, we must add a rider on, Because when our campaign is done, all our money will be gone! *urk* |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
So I say in conclusion....oh I just started LOL...ya got my vote...and does this mean we can have readings in Lincolns bedroom? never say never |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Paula,I believe there is an admission charge for that. Liz |
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Gemini Senior Member
since 1999-12-15
Posts 1203Wisconsin, USA |
Balladeer- If we could only deal with the issue of health care reform. Then I think we could easily take the country by storm. It seems we only cater to the rich and healthy. Ignoring the poor and unhealthy. I liked, nice piece. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Well... you DID have my vote... I was even ready to campaign for you until I got to the part where you named your running mate. *G* Now, I'm afraid I must reconsider... although the VP does tend to be fairly useless and LJA's awfully good at that. *EG* (But Toe as VP???? LOL No way would he ever be second fiddle... he's the tops!!!) |
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LngJhnAg Member Elite
since 1999-07-23
Posts 3508Boot+Kitty=Poetry in motion |
Our next Secretary of Labor will be our Suthern Belle, Because she be-Labors Toerag's "qualities" so very well. And she can write our speeches and dream up quick replies, Because she is so good at telling all those lies. Everybody knows that Toerag could never run, For an office of the state, he's too pure to be much fun. He's pure of soul, and pure of everything else I guess, Oh. And did I also mention, he's full of pure BS? Ooops. I shouldn't have written those words of offense, Cuz now lil Belle wants to be Secretary of Defense. I suspect if I look outside, somewhat to the south, I can watch the missiles coming for my mouth. But I have a good excuse that I can use for luck, After all, I'm not the destination for the buck. Balladeer will have to spin my foolish words to make them sweet, (And in eight years I'll take his place, and he'll be on the street). |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mr. Veep wannabee... And what, pray tell, makes you believe You'll live for eight more years? *G* With all your efforts to deceive, Are your knees trembling in fear? A secretary, this belle is not (I cannot take dictation) *G* But abundant loyalty I've got... Toe's the best in this whole nation!!!! And Balladeer will surely learn That you are an impediment... The sailor he must quickly spurn If he wishes to be President! Smooches, gentlemen... I sure have missed you!! |
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