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The Joke's on U.S.
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion 
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The Joke’s On U.S. Is God a standup comic, does he write his own jokes? His humor must lean toward dry poking fun at us American folks. We sure stand out these days a cliché of the proverbial thumb for such a powerful nation we’ve set the standards for dumb. Maybe it’s just that old adage ‘bout being overconfident that’s set the stage for slapstick impossible to circumvent. As other nations shake their heads reading of our latest escapades we still don’t have a president even as the cigar toting one fades. Maybe we’re the ones to blame lost control of the company store, we’ve let our archaic systems bring our faults to the fore. Can’t run a country by standing by leaving decisions to politicians with nothing but hidden agendas in their thinly veiled ambitions. © 2000 Corinne Bailey |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
~Corinne~ BRAVO!!! I agree...  -SEA |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
applying for Visa now.... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Celeste Senior Member
since 2000-11-11
Posts 597 |
really nice job conveying your thoughts. I agree completely. Extremely sad, what we've come to. To capture and live a moment is truly living |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Democracy - a poor system at best. Yet, it is the best on this earth ... thank God ... and many have died to make it so. While they "laugh" at U.S. out loud, inside they wish they could live here and enjoy our living joke. Isn't it nice we can laugh at ourselves and our country? While not all like other citizens laughing at our country, we all have the constitutional right to do so. And I have and will risk my life for your right to do so. |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
Don't come to Britain, we've all moved to Spain (lol). Great insight into America's err.. recent difficulties (applying for my visa soon, got to be diplomatic).Wonderful poem Corinne, Thanks for sharing. Regards Olias. |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
While all you say about the politicos is true and regrettable - I must say - I don't think a republic such as ours could be formed without much of the negative aspects we suffer along with the good. Could I achieve change - everyone would vote on voting machines - and ballots would become history - The electoral college system modified to more accurately reflect the popular vote - and last but not least we'd have more than two parties getting a signoficant portion of the vote. A wonderful witty write Corinne - take a bow ~S~ |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
Very well done (hehe) still sitting here chuckling, though the truth of it this is far from funny. Some very good points in this. With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Maybe we’re the ones to blame lost control of the company store, we’ve let our archaic systems bring our faults to the fore. Can’t run a country by standing by leaving decisions to politicians with nothing but hidden agendas in their thinly veiled ambitions. ================= thank you for making me smile about the absurd... your so right ...very cool poem C, isnt it amazing how each city can always find the money to build new football stadiums and buy big name teams and atheletes but the same cant ever find the funds to feed the homeless, pay the police, firemen, or teachers better....or get our election process updated to this century..(or even last century)  makes ya wonder dont it... great satirical wrote C, jm |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Thank you, SEA, Interloper, Sunshine, Dreamkeeper, Olias, Wilfred, Dragon Poe and JM! Corinne |
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