And to think in the nine years since this poem was posted, it's only gotten worse. My mother said that the internet would eventually destroy us, and I laughed at her. Now I wonder if she wasn't right. Excellent write Ronald. MM

I just love those uncaring letters not even signed by a real person. Nicely done. The day politicians truly listen to us, well, they wouldn't be politicians anymore.

Though we're on opposite sides of the political spectrum, I feel honored to call you a distant friend. But I do think that Obama and his foreign and domestic policies and especially his disputable Health Care act will --- well, didn't Obama say that he was fundamentally going to change this country -- yes, Obama is in the process of changing our America to a third rate, failed socialist country.

Ditto- Politics I hate and we all know, We the people have the upper hand when it is time to vote again.

Always,

Deborah

Ronald, I liked "Got My Goat." It especially reminded me of Illinois governor Pat Quinn, who "magically" gets things done---now that his job's on the line. Anyway, you hit the target on this one. Bull's eye!

Well said, Ron. I have a co-worker who keeps telling me that health care is not a "right." I keep telling him that it should be. I don't see the affordable health care act as a perfect solution, but I also don't see the other side offering any alternatives for to a system that is most certainly broken in many ways.

I'm obviously not au fait with the details of the administrative process you speak of, but this well-executed piece conveys your message loud and clear! Goat is a good metaphor for a kick up the ass. Only by tracking back the money trail can you keep the main thing the main thing; all else is getting bogged down in the detail. Same over here. We've somehow got to fracture the iron grip the handful of elite Big Business has got on the politics of the world - however and wherever it surfaces. xx

Wicked world is all I know now. Nice poem though !

Sick of being goaded..I work with over 3000 insurance's Ron.

Obama's Momma would be very upset with him today if she were still alive. Senior care and people on disabilities are at a disadvantage with his fix all campaign to make a difference. It made a difference alright and we the people are paying the price.

Our doctors had the advantage of helping others by writing off some of their bills with their choice to do so. Now they have split billing issues and do not know if Medicare will pay certain things so they cannot give this much needed help to anyone because they have to cover their overhead.

All I can say, is God help our nation with someone else in office that can change what Obama made look good, to "make a difference" with a new leader that does not listen to the old leaders and trusts his heart no matter what the cost!

It difinitely got my goat!
Teresa

just hope your health insurance isn't cancelled or ineffective ....

One of your best, young man. Now get those goats out of my front yard. They're eating my plastic flamingos.

Good stuff !

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budd

Ro this is good and it is a shame that sometimes in congress and house hypocrisy ri

we all know it isn't true ,
it's all a pack of lies.
To keep the kingdom of power,
controlling all in disguise

So sadly true, for most of our so called 'leaders' today who all live in their own fantasy world, oblivious to what's really happening in this sad old nation of ours.

Everybody's got an angle. In "flatland" you only touch the edges and try to figure out what angle or degree another is. All the goats have been gotten so I'll wait for one to be born.

Love ya!

Jane

Well, I finally agree (with Jerry) that Obamacare is despicable, because I just found out that it is definitely not AFFORDABLE. A crap policy would cost me $406.00, more than half my SS check. But guess what, in most states Medicaid would have helped me. Not good old Texas with the rich cronies running the place, because they chose not to expand Medicaid for people like me who worked hard all their lives before getting laid off for good. Cruz is an aggressive loud mouth, only out for attention, and in this state he will probably get elected. Sad. Got my goat long ago.
L

vote - Some actions do speak louder than words. May your words stir many to action. M.True

You tell 'em Ron. Say it like it is, brother. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Dennis

I see that you are afflicted with the same politician viruses as we are here in Canada. A most meaningful rant well-expressed, Ron. Thanks for sharing. Love and peace,

Regis

AMEN RON ... AMEN !!!

Gets all four of my goats!
In England, the only man to enter Parliament with honest intentions, was Guy Fawkes!

I read what you sent and Obamacare is still despicable.

That would get my goat too.