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A New Candidate.... with apologies to Janis Joplin
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A New Candidate.... with apologies to Janis Joplin |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
I would like to recite a poem of great social and political import, and it goes something like this... Oh Lord, won't you send me, a new candidate, G.W.'s a loser, Al Gore ain't so great, I voted in Palm Beach, I'm no reprobate, So Lord, won't you send me, a new candidate. Oh Lord, won't you buy me, a ballot or three, Patrick Buchanan, is trying to find me, I'll wait down in Florida, by Nader's green palm tree, So, oh Lord, won't you buy me, a ballot or three... Oh Lord, won't you buy me, a new Senate seat, Hillary's a winner, and Bill think's that neat, 'Cause there's a young page, that he'd like to meet, Oh Lord, won't you buy me, a new Senate seat... Everybody!!! Oh Lord, won't you send me, a new candidate, G.W.'s a loser, Al Gore ain't so great, I voted in Palm Beach, I'm no reprobate, So Lord, won't you send me, a new candidate... That's it... hehehe [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 11-11-2000).] |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Ok now I see someone from Florida I can request please lets get this over with. I'd sell you a vote or maybe two but can you promise you'd know what to do. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
One of the funniest things I've read in a long time, Mike!!! Perfect! You should send this to Jay Leno!  |
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Rainydays Member
since 2000-10-21
Posts 324 |
I hear Big Brother and the Polling Company is touring again, too. (smile) This is classic poly~rock. Good stuff  Rainydays |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
To be honest I feel like we got short changed on the candidates...I felt like singing the song "Is that all their is". Time will tell if Bush or Gore rises to the occasion...James |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
THIS IS AN INSTANT CLASSIC!!!! Rofl..and Rofl! I'm going to be singing this one until Ascap comes after me! (with extra apologies to Janis--grin) Gotta love it, Mike. |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
mike this is hilarious i love janis joplin and you did the perfect spin on it psst i did one while back called oh Lord wont you by me a mercedez benz i promise to drive it to meet my poetic friends but this was way great yuh |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
Mike - my kind of song - I agree - send it to Jay Leno |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
ROFL  Oh, my! This is hilarious!Denise |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Yep...Mike for president!! Hey..this was great..thanks for the big smile. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
ROFL in a big way! This was great, I am humming it right now. You said it, Mike, what a classic this is. Yeah, send it to Jay Leno. Send it to everyone. It should be a big hit with all except the (aforementioned) politicians. Sandra |
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Mike Member Elite
since 1999-06-19
Posts 2462 |
They let a second grade class vote using Florida's butterfly ballot... the children were told to vote for Gore... the final tally was unanimous for Gore except for one Bush vote when a boy said his father wouldn't let him vote for Gore... the kids all said... they could see how a grown-up might be confused, but suggested they take the time to read the directions and look at the arrows... gotta love politics... glad you all enjoyed my little ditty... [This message has been edited by Mike (edited 11-12-2000).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Mike, this is great!!! Left me laughing... and singing! *G* |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Mike~ LOL ! Cracks me up ! And then did you hear the Quote Of The Day ? "You mean to tell me that those old ladies in Palm Beach can play 15 BINGO cards simultaneously - but can't punch a ballot ?" Irate New Jersey voter Lots of fresh material out there !  Love ya' ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
came back to add to my library! |
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