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Thanksgiving Election... |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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Well, here it is, Thanksgiving day That special time of year When we all gather once again To spread a little cheer. Let's eat some food and spend the day On this past year's reflection And see if we can do it With no thoughts of the election. The turkey is a beauty Flanked by salad, spuds and rolls If Palm beach ladies shot the bird It would have had 2 holes! There's nothing like a table filled with turkey and the fixin's to make a man's mouth water... We were better off with Nixon! That bird is such a big one It is plump and round and fat it lays there with feet in the air just like a Democrat. The left wing's rather dried out And the right wing's overdone. The other parts that have no taste Must be Republicans. We bow our heads in reverence give praise to thank the Lord and wonder why those Palm Beach gals can play 5 bingo cards....... and never miss a number no matter how fast they may call it but don't know how to punch a hole on the presidential ballot! Oh, Lord we thank you for this day and pray for many more please deliver us from evil and also Bush and Gore! |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Yanno, Deer... there aren't many people who can insult both major candidates and their supporters with the class you've just managed! *G* This country does seem to have an overabundance of turkeys... and most of them aren't on the lunch menu! *G* This is great! |
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Mattster Junior Member
since 2000-11-17
Posts 29 |
"Oh, Lord we thank you for this day and pray for many more please deliver us from evil and also Bush and Gore!" I know the entire election has mutated into something that is far from funny, but you made me chuckle, sir. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Who would have ever once thought we'd want to stick with the turkey that we've got and that this election would've stunk now who would've ever thunk? Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
LOL..!! Love the last stanza, especially... Happy Thanksgiving, Michael!  |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Absolutely delightful!!! Magically woven!!! May I make a copy and share at our Thanksgiving festivities today? I surely hope you get back here to read my request in time. You could e-mail me---poetlariat@oregontrail.net, I'd sure appreciate it. |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
This is wonderful! I, too, especially loved the end, but am impressed with how even-handed this is. You have certainly captured MY feelings on the election! To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
L.M.A.O.  Brilliant poem, sorry we Europians shouldn't laugh at your political problems, but its good to know you don't take it too seriously either. Regards, Olias. |
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inot2B Member Elite
since 2000-09-18
Posts 2205Arkansas |
Ok Mr Balladeer, now who do we get to carve the turkey this year, Bush or Gore. I don't trust either with a sharp object. Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Balladeer! Happy Thanksgiving!Denise |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
'Deer this is wonderful! The link between turkeys and elections is a given, but who else could have done it so well... Only you and your quirky sense of humor. Write on Kethry Why do yesterdays remain and todays pass by ...unnoticed? Rex E. Alford |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Now there's not too many Americans who wouldn't relate to this fantastic piece of work. Mf. 'Deer!!! Write on!!!  Follow your dream! |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Things could be worse I'm sure ya know, You could be eatin' turkey, With your old buddy Toe. Gore and Bush Ain't that a joke, Only down in Florida, With Balladeer type folks. But that's okay, Soon no more we'll hear, Bout Bush and Gore and dimpled cards, Vote Toerag/Balladeer |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Happy thanksgiving....we don't celebrate it overhere, but you describe it so well, wished that I could share such a beautiful day. Charisma |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toe and Deer sure get my vote! *G* Not only do they have wit and intelligence and integrity... I'd get to see Toe's picture on the news every night! LOL |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
quote: LOL at that...I just wish they would get on with the recounts and whatnot!  Elizabeth |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
ha ha ha oh yes just perfect!! I loved it all the way through.....better off with Nixon.. yep I know that and I'm Canadian..we've got Chretien up here with the long upturned crooked mouth...he's the only prime minister we've ever had that can whisper in his own ear.......happy thanksgiving Balladeer and thanks for the light hearted poem of merriment it made my day!! Loved all the truths interwoven throughout also....take care.....ethome......... |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
LOL!! Thank you all for joining in to chuckle at what is, unfortunately, no joke! Hope youall had a happy Thanksgiving!!! vas....I'm so sorry. I didn't get back until now! I hope you took it.....  |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Oh....Dear Deer....glad I didn't read this while I was sipping my morning coffee...would have choked for sure  0Your talent to weave this subject into poetry...now THIS is talent!!!! |
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