History is made
enrolment has maxed
the masses repulsed and outraged
our country sold or given away
parties have lost the plot
arrogant politician’s
so churlish and self-aggrandising
voters arise to abolish idiocrasy
a backlash to sink the rot
constructive sanity must be restored!
dVerse, Merril – 44 words to include “rise”
I think you speak for me clearly here, Idiocracy indeed, but O how I yearn for positive change.
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I yearn and pray
every single day
that voters will wisen up
yet they let bs fill their cup …
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ABC vote compass is showing a percentage of broad awakening which is heartening.
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very good to hear, the NSW state election bombed me out with the sheeple still casting traditional party votes …
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Politicians mess up the whole scenario and destroy everything. Sadly the world has become an abyss. So well expressed.
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Do hope it’s not that bad … but it’s certainly not good either 🙂
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One word: Poop-litics!
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oh what a perfect adaption, well done Hammad, you are on a roll!
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The last line says it all! It’s sad when it comes to the point of insanity. Every country just wants the best for its people without the circus acts.
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I’m not allowed to vote. I was declared incompetent. I’ve assigned myself to the Green Party to dodge the firing squad. If I pick a democrat or a republican, I will pay by the other side in some horrific and unusual way with me standing alone. I kid you not. I’ve only liked one politician in my life and that was Putin. He needs to go to school four then visit. THat’s a reference from “The Sparrow.”
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wow so they actually stop people from voting, can’t imagine that happening here … even those with full blown dementia vote, with a relatives help 😦
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That and the ability of compromise… there is nothing to be won by always winning.
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If everyone was as smart as you, they would vote properly. In my country, too, inadequate people come to power, although we choose ourselves.
Best wishes
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There is only a cycle of attachment and false hope methinks, as no one can really deliver what the current system allows for/caters for. The current for of economics is a destructive and myopic process that no politician has the stomach to end.
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This is just in time for our midterm elections come May Kate..and for the many times we’ve voted; we’ve been cheated as well. I don’t if my country would even have a clean and honest election…when a candidate wins simply because he wins but not because he paid his way in winning or he cheated during the election itself. Vote buying is rampant in my country…some voters take advantage of this as a means of generating income..but for the very few who understands and sees things clearly, we refuse to receive money from any candidate..
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but the majority of your people are poor and poor people are desperate … so now I understand how D got in 😦
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Nice line: “voters arise to abolish idiocrasy”
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I think this can be true of many countries….
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October can’t come fast enough here out in Canada.
Although at times there is hope I think. In the province of Prince Edward Island which goes to the polls today(i think), one of the candidates and his son died tragically in a canoe accident just a few days ago. The other party leaders decided to suspend any more campaigning up until the election out of respect for the fellow. In the riding where he was running, the other candidates went out and took down their election signage so only his would be visible. Another lovely touch of respect.
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wow nice to hear there is respect at that level Glen … wouldn’t happen here! In fact often they pull all their opponents signs down ..
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Yes, it was an outstanding act of respect for the man. Looks like the party he was representing ‘The Green Party” is poised to win. It would be the first provincially elected Green governemnt in Canada.
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every time we get a viable ‘alternative’ party they tear themselves apart … green party included 😦
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“The Green’s” have been around for a while and have elected people in most province;s and federally. It will be a huge victory if they get elected in PEI. I think people are tired of the two historic “Liberal” and “Conservative” parties in Canada. They are the two founding ideologies of confederation in 1867.
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exactly the same here Glen, we are over the pettiness of the two parties that have the monopoly for far too long. We need a viable option that’s why the disappointment when the democrats, greens, etc self-implode … oh for some ethical independents!
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We in India are also having elections and all parties want vote so keep on with their selfish shouts none is bothered how the country and its poor people are coping with the intensity of rising prices, water situation and many more. I loved your poem, Kate so apt with the govt.
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It must!!!
I hope that for your country and all of the countries in the world.
I am a VERY optimistic person, but I feel the past few years have been a sinking down instead of a rising up. 😦
Your poem is powerful!
((((HUGS))))
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you said it Carolyn, we need to arise above the pettiness and self-interest of the parties and pollies!
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Oh, there are a few “rise” words within this poem. Great work, dear Kate! 💙
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Wow, very strongly worded, Kate. Well done.
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You have said it very well!
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I hope your country does much much better than we did here in the USA. Good luck Kate!
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We are in midst of elections too Kate. I doubt our voters will show maturity. Wishing you all luck and hope that the largest enrollment would translate into mature choices.
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that’s what I’m praying for but if the recent state election is indicative they will continue to be sheeple 😦
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Sing it, Sister.
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I hope it happens. People need to wake and rise up.
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I’m in australia and we have a federal election in a few weeks … we have the largest enrollment than ever to vote, could this be the time when we show some maturity …
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Ahhh–thank you for explaining. Your words could apply to us in the US, too. We need to get rid of that orange menace and his enablers .
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Hear Hear! I’m all for constructive sanity!
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