i'm thinking it would be better if it all were to fall than be bailed out! enjoyed your piece

DAN - WELL SAID!

What comes to my mind is an old Clint Eastwood "Spaghetti Western" title -

"HANG 'EM HIGH" !!!

I'm now thinking maybe a CASTE society?

RICH - 10 Carat Diamond - 'Crazy-Glued" to Forehead -

POOR - Ditto, but using a - Chunk of COAL -

MIDDLE - Ditto, but a - Real, Genuine, Faux, Quasi, Imitation - ZIRCON !!!

Then, no need for a scorecard to tell the PLAYERS!

Peace - Tom.

the middle-class of America -- whipping boys for everyone seeking to find a scape goat, a reason to detest -- according to mega businesses, we are the root of the financial woes in America -- according to some of the politicos in Washington and around the world we are the root-cause for hate -- what we are, is the symbol of the soon to be oppressed for not standing up for our rights as the foundation of America, what we truly are, freedom in the world, financial care for most of the world -- a peaceful and compassionate lot -- peace to you Dan -- JMW

As always, you ROCK Dan :-)

"may their golden parachutes
float through the abyss"

Darned right!!!

Ted

Excellent writing sweet man...be well and always safe..Hugsss,much love too you

well said Dan, but it will never happen,for there are always too many greedy ones waiting to take their place!Excellent poem!

Love,
Eileen

Middle class is becoming extinct like the dinosaurs who once ruled the known world. Remember all it took to do them in was one small climate shift. Metaphorically speaking, the climate is shifting once again. Well done Dan.

Walt

Much like money "slipping through our fingers." If things keep going the way they are, there won't be anyone left but the very rich and the poor. Well written!

George

The rich are bailed out by the poor...what's wrong with that picture?

Georg

The way things are going there may not be a Middle Class very much longer. I think we're very sadly heading for 'the Rich and the Poor,' and very few souls inbetween.

I have always paid off my credit card on time. I don't understand why big companies need a break. We sure don't get any. Love and peace,

Regis

Yes, living on the credit card and keeping up with the Joneses has been the downfall of our me society of people unable to except personal responsibility.

Wouldn't it be great if we could get a bailout like that? Don't get me started on this...LOL LOL

Smiles,
SPP

Something like the rich keep getting richer because we are on the paying end. Thank you Dan for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Let's revolt.

Looks like the beginnings of an uproar! I'm with you!
But...tomorrow...I must focus on "thankfulness" today, and I do have alot to be thankful for!
...even though my husband hasn't worked since October and November's mortgage is still due, my dog was hit by a car and the surgery to bolt his hip back in the socket cost us $3,000.00!
BUT...HEY He's ALIVE and we are healthy, we have each other, we help each other, and we try to keep all our spirits up! I DO believe the middle class needs some sort a Bail Out!
I love the last line here...
"...may their golden parachutes float through the abyss"...it leaves one to imagine...ya know, there's alot to be said about the "follies of wealth"!
Great job!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

I know exactly how you feel, the middle class has carried the burden until our backs are broken and no one is helping bale us out!