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IRAQ WAR
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IRAQ WAR |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! 
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THE PRICE WE PAY “We’re going to stay the course, of course!” That’s what our Pres has always said We’re three years into this crazy War With nearly twenty-four hundred Dead. Seventeen thousand wounded folks At least, that’s the official count With estimates of forty-some thousand By some who do an honest count. Thirty-eight thousand Iraqis A lot of women and children And really, probably many more That weren’t in that count, again. Two hundred fifty billion dollars Two hundred thirty million per day Think of all the good not done Because of the price we have to pay. He said, “My government……..” Well, he’s surely got that wrong Unless the Voice of the People Goes unheeded for too long. Our Nation doesn’t need a king Or some kind of dictator But if we don’t take our Country back It might happen, sooner than later. The military/industrial complex Will spend all our money that it can And now, it seems those in control Are ready to spend more on Iran. Our Homeland was not made safer By the topple of Saddam Hussein All we did was forge more terrorists And made more enemies, that’s plain. But at least we have our Troops Who always, stand proud and tall Who make us proud and bring tears When they fight and give their All. We were mislead into this War And it’s time we faced the truth And quit spending good on bad Especially, the lives of our Youth. If the Iraqi people will remain Free That will be a very good thing too But we can't force Freedom on them Unless it's what they want to do. When we have the chance this year To change the road we’re traveling down We’d better take advantage of our votes Before it’s too late to turn around. The “Party” doesn’t make a difference It’s the “Lobby”, who paves the way Who lead us on this path to ruin So, it’s time we all have our say. Let’s send them a clear message We’re tired of the corruption and war Remind them all, it’s, “We the People” Who they all are working for. 19 Mar 2006 Very interesting comparisons of what could be accomplished with the money spent on the War so far > http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=182 Del "Abe" Jones Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. [This message has been edited by Abe (03-20-2006 08:33 AM).] |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
The ultimate fate of those that squander the sanctity of human lives shall be decided by a force higher than any earthbound court...a timely reminder of the cost of war..enjoyed the words... Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
Abe, I'm becoming a big fan of yours! You hang in there buddy! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I'm a fan too Abe. Thanks for this. |
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Air Goddess Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 108Canada |
Me Three...a big fan.. Keep em coming..... |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
From Abe's source: quote: |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
thank you |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thank you, Abe. I so agree. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Ixtab Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 105MEXICAlpan de las tunas |
Thanks for your poem, it has dignity, truthfullness and force. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 *******STANDING APPLAUSE******* (big angel hugs) Oh Abe, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this, dearest friend, and I am most proud to boost this poem into the double-digits response-wise! As Lao Tzu once said, "Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself." (sad sigh) That's all this war feels to me; a matter of pride shared among older lobbyists and cynical leaders, and the blood and lives of the young men and women who fight from it! I pray that this occupation ends as soon as possible, and if we ever have to take back to the streets again, it'll only be for an anti-Iraq war rally re-enactment! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, si pacem, para pacem, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Abe, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" |
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