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Tom, John and Ben
by John A Carlson → (All Poetry by John A Carlson)
Thursday, October 27, 2016    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Vote

 Tom, John and Ben...
three great men
who said stuff way back then
when this country was brand new.

If only we listened to what they had to say,
things would be quite different today.
But with a new election on the way
there is still time to change our view.

'twas Thomas Jefferson who said...
"The democracy will cease to exist when
you take away from those who are willing
to work and give it to those who would not."

"twas John Adams who said...
"In my many years I have come 
to the conclusion that one useless man 
is a shame, two is a law firm
and three or more is a congress."

"twas Ben Franklin who said...
"When the people find they can
vote themselves money,
that will herald the end of the republic."

Might I suggest we all listen to these three.
Decide on a candidate... exercise our responsibility
turn up at the polls on election  day and
assumme our civivic duty and vote early and often.



 


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 Reviews of "Tom, John and Ben"
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on October 29, 2016
I voted early but not often. Multiple votes were only granted to aristocrats who held others enslaved in their employ. One citizen, one vote, says I.

Thanks for not taking political sides with this poem, although I can see where your great quotes are leading…

Ron

Reviewed by Michael Schafer
Reviewed on October 28, 2016
VOTE, and I already did.

Reviewed by Jon Dahlborg
Reviewed on October 27, 2016
John...time for you to run for a political office!
Loved the tome!
Keep well my friend!j

Reviewed on October 27, 2016
You're right. We must "exercise our responsibility" to let our voices be heard. Enjoyed!!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton
Reviewed on October 27, 2016
I voted today. Early voting in Thibodaux, LA!


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