I could run this country
It doesn’t seem too hard
You make a lot of promises
And rake the muck real hard
And once you get elected
You hire all your friends
Get lot of contributions
And gifts everyone sends
You fly around in Air Force One
And visit many lands
Meet with kings and diplomats
To smile and shake their hands
And when you’re feeling randy
A phone call will send down
An intern or a movie star, if
The First Lady’s out of town
And when all your promises
Just fail to appear
You blame the other party
Or anyone that’s near
(I guess I should be thankful that I don't have to run this country!)
Nice write Eric, I like your on this matter.
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Add the word `View` to my last comment Lol. ;0)
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome Eric! So true and said with true finesse! Some may not agree, but it is wonderful we can speak our oppinion through words, and poems. And yes, no one truly wants that job....too much responsibility, and no one can keep everyone happy all of the time...but it would be nice for politicions to quit blaming each other or the other party...love your wonderful raw honesty Eric! :-)
ReplyDelete*giggle*
ReplyDeletevery cheeky....and truthful (that disqualifies you to run the country,btw)
:)
Enjoyed this. Ah, the choices of leaders.
ReplyDeleteVery Clever...and the blaming part...is that not the truth...for any politician....bkm
ReplyDeleteCertainly not a job I would want! Great poem.
ReplyDeleteYou also get to show up at the world eco-conference in a gas guzzling super tank that looks like a limo sending a message to the world that we really don't care what they think and that we want them to do as we say....not....
ReplyDeleteLol! Everyone would blame you for everything. Otherwise, it would be nice to have all the perks. Loved it.
ReplyDeletesounds about right...this was fun :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed this, Eric. I definitely wouldn't want to run any country - it's hard enough running my house :)
ReplyDeleteit's the worst position on earth! ugh. I could, but I won't.
ReplyDeleteVery cute
Only thing is, it turns your hair gray overnight.
ReplyDeleteClever poem, Eric. I once read that anyone who wants to be President should be immediately disqualified just because they want it. The very desire shows they can't think straight.
:) yes, the job really looks promising :)
ReplyDeletedarn that sounds such fun!!!! it does make you wonder though what makes these people so different to us....its a rare commodity these days that finds a politician that is there for the people and to make things happen..to most its a career and a job....sad indeed...thanks for linking in with OSW Pete
ReplyDeletePete, I believe the phrase 'honest politician' is an oxymoron. Honest folks can't get elected, and even if they could they wouldn't get far swimming against the flow of the secrective, dishonest, self-serving majority.
ReplyDelete(Is it apparent that I dislike politics/politicians?)
Ah! Political Satire!
ReplyDeleteSo much truth packed in that one!
Agreed - I like your take on politics.
ReplyDeleteLBJ said "Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. You just have to stand there and take it." I can't wait til we have President Palin dancing with the sta...er world leaders...;)
ReplyDeleteHahaaa that was a funny one and quite right
ReplyDeleteLOL I see you lost the hat in your porfile pic. Does that mean you're planning a run for office? lol Regardless, excellent flow to your poem—skillful and with humor. Cheers, Eric
ReplyDeleteyou know i could think of a few that could...smiles. nice write eric
ReplyDeleteGrin. Good one. I've long believed that IF you could actually make a difference and live by your convictions, you could never be elected. To win, you have to sell your soul.
ReplyDeleteSo, you want to run the country... I agree be grateful that you couldn't. You and Brian Miller would be good!
ReplyDeleteyes great flow and humor
ReplyDeletethe sad thing is anyone could do the job that officials are doing today
Thanks for the One Shot
moon smiles
Well,said!Bravo!But if ever you decide to run,I'm all for it.We need someone with a great sense of humor.Not only that a man who have a knack to put words together.
ReplyDeleteBut real sorry I can't vote for you!We live in a different country.haha!!
If wishes could be as solid as pebbles kept as talismans...and it were yours, I'd vote for you! But like June, I can't! Thanks for this nice shot!
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ReplyDeleteWonderful... I liked it.
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