If I Were The President
my personal views on Pres. Trump41 total reviews
Comment from LaRosa
How apropos!
Anger uncontrolled accomplishes nothing valuable..it only destroys...both sides.
The drawing, hmmm, do I see a bit of 'devilry' there?
I do think someone has fallen down on the job. Used to blame parents. Now we can blame the teachers. Something's really wrong here.
Perhaps he'll only "fire teachers (who) help breed (such) intolerance???
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
How apropos!
Anger uncontrolled accomplishes nothing valuable..it only destroys...both sides.
The drawing, hmmm, do I see a bit of 'devilry' there?
I do think someone has fallen down on the job. Used to blame parents. Now we can blame the teachers. Something's really wrong here.
Perhaps he'll only "fire teachers (who) help breed (such) intolerance???
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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That's what I mean really, I am not a citizen of America, I am from the Philippines but I love your country. But the Universities in your country are turning to be encampments of radical lefties, violent agitators who cannot tolerate other's opinion except theirs,. and the radical, liberal professors tolerate, breed and encourage them. I love your president and my daughter who is a nurse in Nevada and is already an American citizen of your country voted for Trump.
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Wow. To tell the truth, many here have believed the Universities have been 'encampments of radical lefties' ever since the 1960's!
Makes it hard to speak your opinion when you figure you'll only get shouted down, not reasoned with. Perhaps that's why he got elected? All those who didn't want to argue, just voted!
Nice to hear of someone who does love our country, Sir. God bless!
Comment from RGstar
This one baffles me, for it is not stated. The ask could be of two meanings.
''If I were the President''
1) if If one is themself President
or
2) if one was Trump,as president
Cant be sure...perhaps can ask the organizer of the prompt.
''I will fire teachers
that help breed intolerant
aggressive Lefties''
''If I ''were'' President, must be used with ''I would'' '' I will'' does not go.
It has to be ''I would''
''I would fire teachers
that help breed intolerant
aggressive Lefties''
Hope that helped a bit.
I think the direction in ask should be more clear for they are two different tasks altogether.
Best wishes.
RGstar
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
This one baffles me, for it is not stated. The ask could be of two meanings.
''If I were the President''
1) if If one is themself President
or
2) if one was Trump,as president
Cant be sure...perhaps can ask the organizer of the prompt.
''I will fire teachers
that help breed intolerant
aggressive Lefties''
''If I ''were'' President, must be used with ''I would'' '' I will'' does not go.
It has to be ''I would''
''I would fire teachers
that help breed intolerant
aggressive Lefties''
Hope that helped a bit.
I think the direction in ask should be more clear for they are two different tasks altogether.
Best wishes.
RGstar
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thanks for pointing out this slip, I appreciate it a lot. God bless.
Comment from kathleenspalding
I'm sure he will. So who's intolerant then? LOL. Good five seven five gets the point across using very few words and is good for the prompt. Excellent use of artwork.
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2017
I'm sure he will. So who's intolerant then? LOL. Good five seven five gets the point across using very few words and is good for the prompt. Excellent use of artwork.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2017
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I am on the side of your President even if I am not a citizen of your country. He will make America safe, not the regressive Leftist professors in your universities that turn their students into intolerant Commies who shut up anyone whose views are against theirs. They burn, break windows and pepper spray anyone who don't fit their narrative. that's real intolerance.
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Am I correct to assume that you do not live in the US? Have you lived here, or studied in our universities? I understand many college professors can be egotistical pains. And if a university president is like that, well, like attracts like. But the teachers and professors I know (mostly small community colleges) are just interested in helping their students learn and pass the grade. If you had a bad experience here, I'm sorry. Calling people commies sounds like Fox alt.news garbage. And communists are few here since persecution under McCarthy in the 1950s. Police pepper spray protesters, and I'll guarantee you the majority of them voted for Trump, as did every racist in the country. But, we are always in God's hands. So I will trust him and not my own understandings. All the best.
Comment from pome lover
bravo!!!!!!!! and good for you. well said. I hope you win this contest!
I bet you've gotten a lot of flack. But whoever you are I'm proud of you.
right to the point - bravely spoken!
pome lover
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
bravo!!!!!!!! and good for you. well said. I hope you win this contest!
I bet you've gotten a lot of flack. But whoever you are I'm proud of you.
right to the point - bravely spoken!
pome lover
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2017
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Thanks a lot for the six stars and for resonating with the message of the poem. I am deeply humbled. Thank you very much. I love your President though I am from the Philippines and not an American citizen.
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Well, I still applaud you, and you're most welcome.
Comment from lyenochka
Oh my! Did you have a bad experience with teachers? As a Christian and a teacher, I do pray for my students (not in class). But I do understand that children can be easily influenced. I do think the general culture and media have been more of the influence.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
Oh my! Did you have a bad experience with teachers? As a Christian and a teacher, I do pray for my students (not in class). But I do understand that children can be easily influenced. I do think the general culture and media have been more of the influence.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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Oh I don't have a bad experience in your country, but professors in your universities have the agenda of indoctrinating your youth with the Marxist/Socialist/Communist agenda. Thanks for the very warm stars. Susan
Comment from Alex Biasin
An interesting take on the current situation.
The poem works quite well, however just one small change would I think have made it a bit more logical - instead of "help breed" perhaps educate would work better, or help teach.
Just my feeling on reading that line.
But hey - all in all, I thought it was really good.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
An interesting take on the current situation.
The poem works quite well, however just one small change would I think have made it a bit more logical - instead of "help breed" perhaps educate would work better, or help teach.
Just my feeling on reading that line.
But hey - all in all, I thought it was really good.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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Thanks for intelligent review and thanks too for the five stars. God bless. Susan
Comment from Jesse James Doty
Very forthcoming in your views. I am not aware of teachers who breed intolerant, aggressive Lefties or Righties. Values come from the home environment much more than from outside influences. You stated your view well within the confines of the contest. I hope your opinion is not a popular one.
Jesse
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
Very forthcoming in your views. I am not aware of teachers who breed intolerant, aggressive Lefties or Righties. Values come from the home environment much more than from outside influences. You stated your view well within the confines of the contest. I hope your opinion is not a popular one.
Jesse
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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Thanks for the warm review and for the generous stars. Susan
Comment from Dom G Robles
The drawing picture of the President (Pres. Trump) caught me pretty well. The characterization of President Trump strong views is reflected. The short 10-word poem accomplishes the requirement of the poem.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
The drawing picture of the President (Pres. Trump) caught me pretty well. The characterization of President Trump strong views is reflected. The short 10-word poem accomplishes the requirement of the poem.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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Thanks a lot for the generous review and the five stars. God bless. Susan
Comment from Bill Schott
This 5-7-5 on the theme of being the president has the proper syllable count for this poem and a good grip on the reality of life under the Trump abomination -er- Administration. "Schools are a disaster!"
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
This 5-7-5 on the theme of being the president has the proper syllable count for this poem and a good grip on the reality of life under the Trump abomination -er- Administration. "Schools are a disaster!"
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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Thanks a lot for the warm and generous stars. susan
Comment from LIJ Red
No, no, we cannot let a rowdy old hoss run amok without dragging a truck tire or two behind him to keep him from jumping fences and raising cane. Looks like a prompt-inspired 5/7/5 to me.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
No, no, we cannot let a rowdy old hoss run amok without dragging a truck tire or two behind him to keep him from jumping fences and raising cane. Looks like a prompt-inspired 5/7/5 to me.
Comment Written 05-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2017
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Thanks a lot for the warm review and the generous stars. Susan