What Must the World Be Thinking?
Politics of fear and hate97 total reviews
Comment from humpwhistle
Funny thing about America, people are free to be buffoons on any stage they can attain. I think the world ought to take note of that and admire us. I don't like Trump's spew, but he doesn't embarrass me. Should the American people elect him, then I'll be embarrassed. But I don't see that happening. Americans are more pragmatic than that. In the meantime, let other snicker--but how many of them boast a Democracy strong enough to weather a Trump?
Peace, Lee
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Funny thing about America, people are free to be buffoons on any stage they can attain. I think the world ought to take note of that and admire us. I don't like Trump's spew, but he doesn't embarrass me. Should the American people elect him, then I'll be embarrassed. But I don't see that happening. Americans are more pragmatic than that. In the meantime, let other snicker--but how many of them boast a Democracy strong enough to weather a Trump?
Peace, Lee
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thanks, Hump, true, I guess I never thought about it like that, and I think (and hope) you're right about him not winning, at least I hope there's enough sane people left in America who still deal in reason not emotion. But you'd be hard pressed to tell by the cable news stations!
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Trump makes good Theater of the Absurd.
We ought to be grateful Trump is so clumsy.
If he were smoother, less of a loose cannon,
he'd scare me. L
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Yeah, I know I should be glad, but it scares me he has the support of so many. Are there REALLY that many ignorant people out there? Apparently so!
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Mike: we need to be one nation under God praying on our knees. Trump says he is a Presbyterian... but Brooke was an elder and I'm a deacon. We try to reach out and help others in love...not the attitude that I'm better than you. Maybe, he knows trade people and is a star in his eyes. But, God sees our hearts. What would Putin do if Trump insulted him on air? The missles can go overseas. Our three ring circus is a raising up a bully. The end times are here, we need to seek truth and love. Great poem and congrats on awards! May Jesus raise up the leader who trust in Him and Christ finished works. flylikeaneagle
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Mike: we need to be one nation under God praying on our knees. Trump says he is a Presbyterian... but Brooke was an elder and I'm a deacon. We try to reach out and help others in love...not the attitude that I'm better than you. Maybe, he knows trade people and is a star in his eyes. But, God sees our hearts. What would Putin do if Trump insulted him on air? The missles can go overseas. Our three ring circus is a raising up a bully. The end times are here, we need to seek truth and love. Great poem and congrats on awards! May Jesus raise up the leader who trust in Him and Christ finished works. flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thanks, FLAE, and that's what worries me, I just can't see an egotistical jerk like him being president, he represents the absolute worst of what America can be, and I hope we have more sense than electing him president!
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Mike: you can watch the debates tonight or the Voice music show. I will be at the high school serving food. Let's pray! flylikeaneagle
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Mike: take two.... my daughters and guy friends drove 3 hours each way to Waterloo, Iowa from Southern Minnesota. They went to see the Democratic candidate and his policies ideas. He wants to give the college students a break with free school. They will be voting in the next election. Why can't this extra PR money be used to help people? Good poem and brings us to think. flylikeaneagle
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Thank you much, again, FLAE!
Comment from ellie6
A chilling summing up of all the dangers that mindless following will result in. We want a leader, not a personality cult motivated by power and greed.
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A chilling summing up of all the dangers that mindless following will result in. We want a leader, not a personality cult motivated by power and greed.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
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Thanks, Ellie, and that's exactly what he is, a cult of personality, never mind that his personality is that of an egomaniac opportunist!
Comment from Reedblitzerman
Thank you Mike Stevens. I couldn't have said it better myself. I am so ashamed that that individual is an American and represents even a fraction of the electorate. Those are not American values. We are better. And I'll bet our neighbors do ask. The poor misguided Americans.
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Thank you Mike Stevens. I couldn't have said it better myself. I am so ashamed that that individual is an American and represents even a fraction of the electorate. Those are not American values. We are better. And I'll bet our neighbors do ask. The poor misguided Americans.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thank you, Reed-Man, and I'm glad to know there ARE smart, intelligent people out there. If you believe the cable news channels, you'd never guess that, and thank you for the six rating, much appreciated!
Comment from MacMhuirich
As a Scotsman I cannot comment on the leadership of your country. But since you've mentioned the Trump card I hope the UK government do ban him from landing on our shores again. The man caused mayhem in Scotland with his posh golf course and his manipulation. It is still a very interesting read.
Bless you
John
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As a Scotsman I cannot comment on the leadership of your country. But since you've mentioned the Trump card I hope the UK government do ban him from landing on our shores again. The man caused mayhem in Scotland with his posh golf course and his manipulation. It is still a very interesting read.
Bless you
John
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
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Thank you, and the man represents THE worst part of being an American--I wish we could ban him from OUR shores, but I suppose that's too much to hope for!
Comment from misscookie
Oh how I can relate to your write.
It's to the point my computer is my friend
because for more years than I can remember TV is to me dead.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie
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Oh how I can relate to your write.
It's to the point my computer is my friend
because for more years than I can remember TV is to me dead.
Thank you for sharing.
Cookie
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thank you, and believe me, the dead have arisen in the form of cable news channels, and now the zombie walks the Earth, terrorizing small children, big children, and adult children/viewers!
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It is so true there is more hate, lies mistrust pain and death then on earth instead of TV.
Cookie
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Too true!
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Until next time.
Cookie
Comment from Delahay
Some of the ignorant crap that comes out of the mouths of the politicians in this country is just unbelievable. Then their poll ratings go up when they say it! What is wrong with this picture?
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Some of the ignorant crap that comes out of the mouths of the politicians in this country is just unbelievable. Then their poll ratings go up when they say it! What is wrong with this picture?
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thanks, Delahay, and isn't it unbelievable to watch?
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Sometimes it's sickening to watch.
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Totally agree!
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Ah excellently spoken and with the bravery and determination of a person wild on the stupidity of morons.
I wish I could have your permission to have this put in the paper along with the laughing stock articles that Hillery and Doofis has mad of it all.
Very good
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Ah excellently spoken and with the bravery and determination of a person wild on the stupidity of morons.
I wish I could have your permission to have this put in the paper along with the laughing stock articles that Hillery and Doofis has mad of it all.
Very good
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thanks, Barb, and the three-ring clown show keeps getting worse. Thanks for the 6 rating, much appreciated!
Comment from omerta16
A very necessary piece of poetry, a kind of counter to that vehement voice of the man you're referring to. The ugly politics of this country seem to only have one good offspring; the clamorous outcry against it's ugliness, in the form of art. I couldn't find anything particularly wrong with this piece, maybe it could have had a little more poetic imagery or other subtleties, but none the less it was perfectly what it was meant to be. Thank you for sharing you work with all of us.
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A very necessary piece of poetry, a kind of counter to that vehement voice of the man you're referring to. The ugly politics of this country seem to only have one good offspring; the clamorous outcry against it's ugliness, in the form of art. I couldn't find anything particularly wrong with this piece, maybe it could have had a little more poetic imagery or other subtleties, but none the less it was perfectly what it was meant to be. Thank you for sharing you work with all of us.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
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Thank you, and that's just my writing style, I guess. I don't do 'subtle' or 'poetic imagery' very well,. No, it's straight to the point!
Comment from rhymelord
Dear Mike,
The metre is off here and there, but the rhymes are strong and the message unequivocal. As a non-American, I shy from commenting on the mores and morals that pervade the land, but I will say that the person of whom you write is certainly not my choice for any form of leadership. I have faith, though, that come November of next year, he will get his comeuppance at the hands of the voters (should he even get that far).
Regards
Reg
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Dear Mike,
The metre is off here and there, but the rhymes are strong and the message unequivocal. As a non-American, I shy from commenting on the mores and morals that pervade the land, but I will say that the person of whom you write is certainly not my choice for any form of leadership. I have faith, though, that come November of next year, he will get his comeuppance at the hands of the voters (should he even get that far).
Regards
Reg
Comment Written 15-Dec-2015
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2015
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Thanks, Rhymelord, and I guess I'm not a true poet, I just voice my opinion, sometimes in the guise of a poem, and sometimes in story form and I hope that last bit is true--I believe you're correct, but I can't believe he's made it this far, so anything might happen!