What Must the World Be Thinking?
Politics of fear and hate97 total reviews
Comment from judester
These are troubling times Mike and I just don't see it getting better. There seems to be a detachment with what we once held dear. Hearing Trump spout his xenophobic rant, reminded me of Rwanda, not too long ago, when the people went zombie and killed their neighbors and friends brutally, while the radio voices droned on,convincing them to kill the "cockroaches."
Doesn't Trump realize what he is doing? We have a generation now, of kids growing up without compassion and human connection, brains influenced by cold video games. It makes me weep. Missed you, cheers judester
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These are troubling times Mike and I just don't see it getting better. There seems to be a detachment with what we once held dear. Hearing Trump spout his xenophobic rant, reminded me of Rwanda, not too long ago, when the people went zombie and killed their neighbors and friends brutally, while the radio voices droned on,convincing them to kill the "cockroaches."
Doesn't Trump realize what he is doing? We have a generation now, of kids growing up without compassion and human connection, brains influenced by cold video games. It makes me weep. Missed you, cheers judester
Comment Written 14-Dec-2015
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Thanks, judester, and it IS disheartening--I think he knows, but all he cares about is The Donald!
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Have faith little one. My vote would be for Bernie, to bring back some good old fashioned common sense...Vermont style, cheers j
Comment from Bryana
Hi Mike,
This was very clever of you! But I
caught it in the second stanza. This man
sometimes amuses me others makes me
angry. How can a man like him become a
president? I hope it never happens.
Your poem is excellent!
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Hi Mike,
This was very clever of you! But I
caught it in the second stanza. This man
sometimes amuses me others makes me
angry. How can a man like him become a
president? I hope it never happens.
Your poem is excellent!
Comment Written 14-Dec-2015
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Thank you much, Bryana, and you and I are in complete agreement, I hope it never happens either!
Comment from Gypsymooncat
As we fear Australia's future! Leaders are buffoons; no other word for it.
I enjoyed this! It was written with flair, depth and a tone that I felt was quizzical as well as like "COME ON!!" What will it take for idiots to no longer rule? More idiots mefinks ... sigh.
Nah, this was one cool write, and deserves every one of the five stars winkin' your way :)
Cheers
Chris
xoxoxoxoox
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As we fear Australia's future! Leaders are buffoons; no other word for it.
I enjoyed this! It was written with flair, depth and a tone that I felt was quizzical as well as like "COME ON!!" What will it take for idiots to no longer rule? More idiots mefinks ... sigh.
Nah, this was one cool write, and deserves every one of the five stars winkin' your way :)
Cheers
Chris
xoxoxoxoox
Comment Written 14-Dec-2015
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Thanks much, Chris, and you caught the 'Come On!' tone, huh?
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Sure did!
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Hello Mike :)
I'm with you, I assume you are refering to Donald Trump-he is such an idiot. He opens his mouth and the most stupid ideas come out. He thinks he can do anything he pleases becouse he is ritch. I also know that people in Europe think we are a bunch of inmature people used to getting our own way, and also that we all have the cowboy mentality. Of course, I don't agree and when I go to Spain, I get offended if I hear stuff like that about us. But I must admit part of it is true.
Excellent rhyme and meter. Good job!
Gypsy
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Hello Mike :)
I'm with you, I assume you are refering to Donald Trump-he is such an idiot. He opens his mouth and the most stupid ideas come out. He thinks he can do anything he pleases becouse he is ritch. I also know that people in Europe think we are a bunch of inmature people used to getting our own way, and also that we all have the cowboy mentality. Of course, I don't agree and when I go to Spain, I get offended if I hear stuff like that about us. But I must admit part of it is true.
Excellent rhyme and meter. Good job!
Gypsy
Comment Written 14-Dec-2015
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Thanks, GBR, I understand what you're saying. My Mom and I watch a lot of public television, and have noticed how much the British T.V. shows cast the U.S. as the bad guy, and I guess if the shows were from the era of the last administration, I can sort of understand a little, but they're still making us the bad guy, and it pisses me off. Yeah, I'm talking about The Donald!
Comment from c_lucas
Never argue with ignorance, you just might be outgunned. Politics It the boil on the citizen's ass. This is very well written with an interesting point of view.
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Never argue with ignorance, you just might be outgunned. Politics It the boil on the citizen's ass. This is very well written with an interesting point of view.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2015
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Thank you much, c-lucas!
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Mike
= Excellent write, my friend.
= We have become a laughing stock.
= Slowly self-destructing from our politicians own greed for power and wealth.
= Such a very sad time we live it.
******** FYI NOTIFICATION ********
_ Many people are having trouble accessing my work on the CLASSIC SITE.
_ As per inquiry = per Tom = you must access MY WORK through the NEW SITE.
_ He is NOT maintaining Classic. Sorry for the inconvenience.
_ It has NOT been clarified why other peoples work can be accessed, but not MINE.
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* Merry Christmas to you and yours *
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie / Jax (*>*)
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Hi, Mike
= Excellent write, my friend.
= We have become a laughing stock.
= Slowly self-destructing from our politicians own greed for power and wealth.
= Such a very sad time we live it.
******** FYI NOTIFICATION ********
_ Many people are having trouble accessing my work on the CLASSIC SITE.
_ As per inquiry = per Tom = you must access MY WORK through the NEW SITE.
_ He is NOT maintaining Classic. Sorry for the inconvenience.
_ It has NOT been clarified why other peoples work can be accessed, but not MINE.
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* Merry Christmas to you and yours *
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'... Jackie / Jax (*>*)
Comment Written 13-Dec-2015
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Thanks for the six, Jax--it's late, so I'm pulling my usual dip-shit after 7 trick, I'm not sure I'm following about your work!
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- A lot of people have been sending me emails that they cannot access my work on/from the Classic site.
- Not a favorable response from Tom.
- Basically, too bad. He could care less about us.
- If he is NOT going to maintain the Classic site, but he's not bothering to send out an announcement that our work is getting screwed over.
_ If he isn't going to maintain it, then shut it down instead of screwing us all over.
- I forced myself to start using the new site, because I figured down the road it was coming.
- I'm getting used to its--still don't like it--it sucks, but I'm adjusting.
- His customer service is in the crap-chute!
- Not smilin'.....
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I haven't dealt with the old setup, I guess, but it's too bad old Tom doesn't at least send out an e-mail, pretty crappy!
Comment from CEO2020
Very political statement you are making in the form of a poem. Trump seems to be very popular to mock. Your poem hit on a host of realities. Good message!
Happy Holidays
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Very political statement you are making in the form of a poem. Trump seems to be very popular to mock. Your poem hit on a host of realities. Good message!
Happy Holidays
Comment Written 13-Dec-2015
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Thank you much, CEO!
Comment from chasennov
Politics of fear and hate "What Must the World Be Thinking?"
This is a very striking revelation you have created here. But you are absolutely correct. I have always been against personalities, Hollywood 'Royalty,' so-called celebrities, activists or any other idiot, using their mass popularity to head any public forum. Very well done.
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2015
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Politics of fear and hate "What Must the World Be Thinking?"
This is a very striking revelation you have created here. But you are absolutely correct. I have always been against personalities, Hollywood 'Royalty,' so-called celebrities, activists or any other idiot, using their mass popularity to head any public forum. Very well done.
Comment Written 13-Dec-2015
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Thank you much--it's like we're watching the 'WPBTWD'--World Political Big Time Wrestling Deal!
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You're not wrong there.
Comment from Gloria ....
Excellent poem Mike. It must've cost you a fortune to promote to $1.83. I don't think I've even seen a post promoted that high. Yowza, this must be an important subject for you.
Being a Canadian I'm also privy to the actions of Uncle Donald. I see him as one of the most dishonest people on the planet and yet his supporters keep touting as honest. I guess swearing, spouting baseless opinions and calling people names is honesty in many people's minds. sigh. It's just another stupid opinion in my view.
Is there any hope for this planet at all?
You covered a lot of ground, so all the power to you.
Gloria
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Excellent poem Mike. It must've cost you a fortune to promote to $1.83. I don't think I've even seen a post promoted that high. Yowza, this must be an important subject for you.
Being a Canadian I'm also privy to the actions of Uncle Donald. I see him as one of the most dishonest people on the planet and yet his supporters keep touting as honest. I guess swearing, spouting baseless opinions and calling people names is honesty in many people's minds. sigh. It's just another stupid opinion in my view.
Is there any hope for this planet at all?
You covered a lot of ground, so all the power to you.
Gloria
Comment Written 13-Dec-2015
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Thanks, Gloria, and can I be perfectly honest with you? I didn't know WHAT I was doing. I just wanted to have it seen, but I guess I overdid. It's listed at number one on the front page. I just started pushing "pump', and obviously I 'pumped' too much! As for The Donald, I cannot believe that anyone likes his rude, egotistical bravado, and I don't think HE can believe what he can say, either!
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LOL, I figured it might've been something like that regarding the promotion. Oh well, appreciate your generosity. :))
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Sure, but I THINK I was using Member Dollars. If it's real cash, I'm skipping the country!
Comment from June Estep Fiorelli
A strong statement which hits the nail on its head for me. It has more of the rhythm of a rap song, which I discovered when I read it aloud to my daughter. Ordinarily I'd be making suggestions about improving the scan, but in this case I'm making an exception because it works as it is.
I hope you'll get responses from many writers who confirm you feelings. That would be encouraging. Great job. June
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A strong statement which hits the nail on its head for me. It has more of the rhythm of a rap song, which I discovered when I read it aloud to my daughter. Ordinarily I'd be making suggestions about improving the scan, but in this case I'm making an exception because it works as it is.
I hope you'll get responses from many writers who confirm you feelings. That would be encouraging. Great job. June
Comment Written 13-Dec-2015
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Thanks for the six rating, June. I have to be honest, I'm usually a comedic writer, and I don't know a lot of the rules for writing real poetry, but am so flabbergasted by what's going on in politics, I just had to try a dramatic poem.
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I, too, am in shock. Who knows where this will lead? While others fear the terrorists, I fear the politicians. June
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Yeah, they're a scary bunch!