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American Idle
Vote now for your favorite performer!
Or else your ballot will go up in smoke
Because the latter unlike the former
Is a serious offense and not a joke
Some like to stoke flames of hate
Then pretend and look the other way
But all this useless idling just creates
More mayhem to everyone’s dismay
Still many strive to move forward
With growth, progress, and common goals
While other’s stagger with vile words
Delusional and completely out of control
Many of us can sense a wind of change
We feel hope and have that hunch
But now the pyros and the deranged
Have gotten their panties up in a bunch
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Re. American Idle
29th Oct 2024 8:26pm
Democracy has been hijacked by the rich and powerful.Its a worldwide trend not just in western democracies.
I ask you....is there one politician anywhere in the world that cares more about us than they do about themselves?
The two party system has failed.
I ask you....is there one politician anywhere in the world that cares more about us than they do about themselves?
The two party system has failed.
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Re: Re. American Idle
2nd Nov 2024 7:31pm
You are correct, the two party system in the US doesn't work. The country is very diverse with a wide variety of issues. The alternate reality that has spawned in the last few years is unbelievable. It's difficult to rely on the media when many of them are owned by the very people who have influence and have their own interests in politics. Now more than ever, critical thinking is a must have.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Re. American Idle
29th Oct 2024 10:27pm
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2nd Nov 2024 7:37pm
Re. American Idle
29th Oct 2024 10:34pm
Good read, Wally. It applies to the people today. We live in this certain time 👍
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Re: Re. American Idle
2nd Nov 2024 7:39pm
Thank you for reading and commenting Grace.
I thought that with the advancements in technology and what not, society would have it a little more together. My pessimism and optimism are usually at odds against each other.
I thought that with the advancements in technology and what not, society would have it a little more together. My pessimism and optimism are usually at odds against each other.
Re. American Idle
30th Oct 2024 00:55am
The "patriots" are out for war. Evil, sick bunch. I'm terrified of Trump winning, but also scared for the acts of violence that will occur if he doesn't,
Great write. You sum up the polarization well.
Great write. You sum up the polarization well.
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Re: Re. American Idle
2nd Nov 2024 7:44pm
It feels like more nefarious plans are underway, like something sinister is brewing.
Maybe, must maybe one day, 10 or 15 years from now, when all the dark secrets are out, we'll hear a lot of forehead slapping. Then again as they say, ignorance is bliss.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Maybe, must maybe one day, 10 or 15 years from now, when all the dark secrets are out, we'll hear a lot of forehead slapping. Then again as they say, ignorance is bliss.
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Re. American Idle
30th Oct 2024 11:46am
I look for people who contribute ideas that make life work in sync. Politicians might start off with grand ideas but their political parties corrupt them fast. "Don't rock the boat Billy or Milly they are told. The cookie jar is open. Learn how to steal and don't get caught" they are told. But theft begets more theft and the we the people pay the downfall ....
Quality write Wally
Watch out for low flying helicopters ...
BIG
Quality write Wally
Watch out for low flying helicopters ...
BIG
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Re: Re. American Idle
2nd Nov 2024 7:57pm
Thank you so much Poet.
Castro had good ideas at the start and once he took over he lost his mind. Absolute power corrupts. It's the reason why we have system of checks balances but even that seems to be at risk.
We'll see what happens in the next few days.
Castro had good ideas at the start and once he took over he lost his mind. Absolute power corrupts. It's the reason why we have system of checks balances but even that seems to be at risk.
We'll see what happens in the next few days.
Re. American Idle
30th Oct 2024 6:28pm
Maybe one day we'll get it right. It's time to try a woman commander in chief. Democracy is definitely worth fighting for against its opposite.
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Re: Re. American Idle
2nd Nov 2024 7:59pm
There have been many women who have led their nations, through tough times too, in history.
It's time. We're overdue. Just a few more days.
Thank you for the RL
It's time. We're overdue. Just a few more days.
Thank you for the RL
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2nd Nov 2024 11:19pm
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2nd Nov 2024 11:20pm
Re. American Idle
1st Nov 2024 3:39am
Brilliantly written, Wally. Into the list it belongs. Appreciate you.
DL
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Re: Re. American Idle
2nd Nov 2024 8:00pm
Thank you so much Damian and thank you for the RL.
Here's to hoping that changes are coming soon.
Here's to hoping that changes are coming soon.
Re. American Idle
9th Nov 2024 00:21am
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10th Nov 2024 6:19am