Politicians

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    THis poem is not aimed at our new President. It is aimed at both aisles of Congress that care only for their individual ideologies and care little for the common good of the people of this great country. 

    Politicians

    Listen closely good citizens to the carefully crafted chatter

    More lies than truth but what does it matter

    A little fib here and a little fib there

    The politicians need the votes so why should they care

    The promises come easy one after another

    A landslide of rhetoric intended to smother

    “When I am elected” they say  “all will be well”

    “So trust me with your future” they fervently yell

    Once elected they turn from the smiling father figure

    To a smirking know it all whose position we can’t even measure

    They have their Cadillac healthcare plan and retirement assured

    So your cries for justice will likely never be heard

    Is it representation you seek from your elected official?

    How dare you expect that they listen to the voice of the people?

    Their position is clear and they will voice it out loud

    “You elected me to vote my conscience and to do so I’m proud”

    So be quiet little people don’t disturb their hard work

    They are busy promoting their next unearned perk 

    They have no time for your opinion that interrupts their busy day

    “You don’t understand politics” you will always hear them say

    So what choice do we have but to wait for them to seek re-election

    When once again they will throw promises in every direction

    But remember the United States Constitution is clear as is the Bill of Rights

    So send them packing good citizen and let’s take this great country to new heights.

     

               

     ©Copyright 2007 Charli

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    jyothi commented on Politicians

    11-30-2010

    Great write. Now people're aware of Politicians but hope to get good leader ,voting's necessary.There're few who've changed the world.
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    Hampton

    11/30/2010

    Thank you for reading and commenting.

    dahlusion commented on Politicians

    10-12-2010

    Today's politics is like a rank slice of cheese, nobody but sick rats will swallow it. An Enlightening write. Bravo!! Peace and Light, dah
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    Hampton

    10/12/2010

    Well said my friend, well said. Thank you for visiting.

    Kanicki commented on Politicians

    10-12-2010

    Hampton a well written docment of poetry that certainly resonates with 'We The People' Love it! In particular I enjoy the way you don't display bias for any party or against another...you shed the light/darkness on all politicians and are not stuck in the Brand A Brand B style of political of thinking...you Rock! 10 +
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    Hampton

    10/12/2010

    Thank you for visiting and commenting.

    Olan01 commented on Politicians

    10-12-2010

    Going back and checking my friends, wins. Congrats, friend. I see this is too a political rant, like mine, smile. This is the revolution that Jefferson make mention of in his speeches. This is one of the flaws of a republic; we elect Representatives/Senators and presents to represent the majority; they cannot represent all, only a majority so the minority feel cheated and complains but when election times comes; they reelect the same person more likely than not and then they are dissatisfied or the new person elected become their dislike. I have always been in favor of a single six year term; thereby they can do their thing and not worry about reelection; you have one chance and that's it and then you are out bring in the new.
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    Hampton

    10/12/2010

    Thank you for taking the time to sift back through the archives. It gave me great joy to see your poem win the weekly contest as more voices need to be raised to call attention to the plutocracy that has gripped our great country. It may seem at times that we are helpless in the battle but those that would serve themselves instead of the country as a whole need to realize that we are far from clueless.

    stellar commented on Politicians

    06-14-2010

    you really painted it so well Hamp...as usual I always love your wit...I never expect that politicians in your country is also similar to ours...but...because our country is very poor...politicians can afford to buy their votes here...in exchange for money that cost only 3 meals...and also they will not hire you if they identify that you are an opposition...there is no dignity in our country during election....Great poem Hamp...^_^ v
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    Hampton

    10/12/2010

    Sorry I am late in replying. I very much appreciate your comments.

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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