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Life With Trump Xvii

The Donald supporters were pissed But Dorian Gray they have kissed! Measured in fathoms Their brains’ empty chasms All hail the chief narcissist Author's Note: Sunshine Smile's recent post, "Showtime," inspired me to write this. Her poem really speaks to me. "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a philosophical novel by Oscar Wilde, first published complete in the July 1890 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine as described in Wikipedia. I urge those who are unfamiliar with the story to check out the plot. I do understand people's anger. It's unfortunate the rest of us didn't do more to retrain and help the folks between the coasts--like the former coal miners. I really liked Bernie Sanders. Hillary was more a representation of the status quo. I think she lost the election when she called Donald supporters, "deplorables." She didn't get it. "Make America Great Again," is doublespeak for, "Take advantage of the downtrodden and poor." We all share the same planet and its resources. There will be blowback from what we are doing in this country. No wall or immigration ban will keep us safe from ourselves and what we represent. We have not yet embraced sustainability, and I sincerely doubt the richest cabinet in history will have an intent to help miners. Mine owners are the ones they want to help. Stay tuned world. It is "showtime."

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Date: 5/25/2017 12:49:00 AM
Well, I see your humor in this. And I do like your humor :) I think I've read most of your limerick. Glad you liked my Where Truth Lies :)
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Date: 3/22/2017 6:25:00 PM
gotta come back here again to applaud this one!!! clap clap clap!!!
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 3/23/2017 5:32:00 PM
It's true but god help us all! You are one great talent. We have some beautiful trees here. I have a copper beech tree in my back yard that is 100 years old. It hasn't opened yet.
Date: 2/17/2017 11:33:00 AM
Just finished your whole series Life With Trump; well done! A glutonous gorge, fiendish fun! Who knows, he just might, unite this whole world as one. ;) xomo!
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/20/2017 9:00:00 AM
There is something to be said for that if we can survive. He is such a shallow individual. He has no idea what he is doing, and is truly delusional. However, a lot of money can be made when one is willing to ignore destruction.
Date: 2/17/2017 5:52:00 AM
- I'm pissed me too .... how much lie can come from this man ... he have no idea what he is talking about ..... big waves for the whole world ... chaos and fear !!! - Great written, Duke - Best wishes for a peaceful weekend for you :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/17/2017 6:24:00 AM
My pleasure. "Showtime" is exactly what this is, and you inspired me. It is getting a bit worse, and it hasn't even been a month. Putting a brand on things should not be our goal. A camper is told to leave things the way you found them. I agree with that. So, we should enjoy ourselves and take pleasure in our ability to ridicule this rotten tomato--wait a rotten tomato has much more to offer.
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Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 2/17/2017 5:54:00 AM
Thank you mention my poem; - Showtime - :)
Date: 2/12/2017 6:20:00 PM
YOU"VE GOT IT, Duke, RIght on the money. I see you have lotsa poems on Trump. Wish I had the time to see them all. I just put mine up last night@
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/13/2017 6:39:00 PM
This is not the only time in history something like this has happened. If only we could learn from some of the misfortunes that have befallen our brothers and sisters. But, that seems impossible. You are a saint for checking all these. Thanks again.
Date: 2/11/2017 2:34:00 PM
A seven for the poem, and a thank you for the rest. A Wilde fan I should invest...
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/11/2017 6:26:00 PM
Maureen, my sincere pleasure is to share my displeasure with our state of affairs. It's really child's play that we don't seem to understand. I find it all so strange. It's as if we are in a nation of zombies--the emotionally blind Trump supporters. The sad thing is that it will cause so much pain and already has hurt so many innocent people. You are a very talented poet. Thank-you so much for visiting. I look forward to reading your work.

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