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Politics As Usual

They promise the sun, moon and stars Kiss all the babies and pass out cigars Wild campaign vows are spoken When elected they're broken We should send them all packing to Mars Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 1 in John Freeman's "Political Woes" Contest - July 2010

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/16/2010 11:00:00 AM

Congratulations Robert on your win in John Freeman's contest "Political Woes" (Wisdom's Words of Truth). Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 7/16/2010 8:14:00 AM

Many congratulations Robert with your joint win in John's fine contest, with this awesome Limerick >> James

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/15/2010 7:33:00 PM

congrats on your number 1, excellent limerick. Harry

Timothy Brumley

Date: 7/15/2010 7:07:00 PM

Glad you got 1st Bob! Hey I'm an Air Force Vet as well and I'm also retired. Thanks, we guys should stick together.

Virginia Mitchell

Date: 7/15/2010 4:59:00 PM

The ticket to Mars would likely be much cheaper than our present circumstance! : )....Congratulations on your win!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/15/2010 4:10:00 PM

Congrats Bob on your first place win in John's contest .. with this beauty.. and happy to be sharing first place with u and The Highlander.. enjoy my friend.. with luv..

Ralph Taylor

Date: 7/15/2010 3:54:00 PM

Congrats, Sarge. Great job. Ralphie

John Freeman

Date: 7/15/2010 3:34:00 PM

Robert, awesome writing My Man. Congratulations Ace, Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/15/2010 3:04:00 PM

Congrats on taking first place, Bob! I knew this would be a winner. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/15/2010 6:18:00 AM

Let them explore the universe for us and see if anyone out there believes their political campaign lies...First senator or congressman in space..LOL..Ha!!...Thanks for the visits to my works and the encouraging words...Sara

James Marshall Goff

Date: 7/14/2010 7:23:00 PM

I like this one a lot! chief! jimbo

Larry Belt

Date: 7/14/2010 6:42:00 PM

Good one my friend well said.....Good Luck in the contest......Larry

Timothy Brumley

Date: 7/14/2010 6:25:00 PM

Amen brother! How about Tritan the moon of Pluto, I hear the ice skating is great up there this time of year, since they all know how to skate soooo well. Thanks for the heads-up. I had written the poem for fun until you alerted me to the contest, thanks again. I sent S-mail back, but it will sound redundant.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/14/2010 6:00:00 PM

Yes, you got that right, Bob! Let the countdown begin as we go to the polls and cast out incumbents. We need some new independent voices who listen to the people! Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor

Date: 7/14/2010 5:44:00 PM

Amen. Nail on the proverbial head. Say it all. Good luck. All the best, Ralph

Charles Henderson

Date: 7/14/2010 5:04:00 PM

Dad gum Bob, I think I'll pack up my skinney little ditty and head to the barn. I don't stand a chance against that. Chas

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/14/2010 4:01:00 PM

BRAVO and I agree.. good luck in the contest.. I just entered.. Defiance.. Defeat .. Dilemma.. a Limerick also.. with luv..