Barack Obama

[randolph]

OK since we are into poetry today, here is one of my favorites.

Bob Dylan
Masters of War

Come you masters of war
You that build all the guns
You that build the death planes
You that build all the bombs
You that hide behind walls
You that hide behind desks
I just want you to know
I can see through your masks.

You that never done nothin'
But build to destroy
You play with my world
Like it's your little toy
You put a gun in my hand
And you hide from my eyes
And you turn and run farther
When the fast bullets fly.

Like Judas of old
You lie and deceive
A world war can be won
You want me to believe
But I see through your eyes
And I see through your brain
Like I see through the water
That runs down my drain.

You fasten all the triggers
For the others to fire
Then you set back and watch
When the death count gets higher
You hide in your mansion'
As young people's blood
Flows out of their bodies
And is buried in the mud.

You've thrown the worst fear
That can ever be hurled
Fear to bring children
Into the world
For threatening my baby
Unborn and unnamed
You ain't worth the blood
That runs in your veins.

How much do I know
To talk out of turn
You might say that I'm young
You might say I'm unlearned
But there's one thing I know
Though I'm younger than you
That even Jesus would never
Forgive what you do.

Let me ask you one question
Is your money that good
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul.

And I hope that you die
And your death'll come soon
I will follow your casket
In the pale afternoon
And I'll watch while you're lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I'll stand over your grave
'Til I'm sure that you're dead.

[CreativeMind]

Originally Posted by randolph

OK since we are into poetry today, here is one of my favorites...

Ohhh! Well, if we're doing poetry, I've got one to share, too!
>cough cough< (clearing throat)

There once was a man from Nantucket...

Oh, wait. Wrong one.
Let me check my notes again...

[JenniferParisFan]

I never can understand why everybody is so obsessed with politics. We're only on this world for a short period of time and no matter what we do, good or bad, the world keeps spinning and the human race survives. For me the only way I would ever get seriously involved in politics is if there was a real need for revolution.

That being said I still enjoy reading everyone's opinions and often hope that I could feel so strongly about politics as you do. So thanks and keep up the good work.

Oh and I voted for Obama and I'm from one of the most "racist" states in the US, Indiana, so if he does end up destroying this country, as most of the conservatives i know seem to think he's going to do, then you can blame me for it if you want to. And one final thing, I absolutely hate it when people already start to judge Obama and his policies before they even go into affect. They aren't changing anything and to me it seems like they just want to be able to say, "I told you so" just incase his plans dont work as well as he thought they would.

But everyone is entitled to their own opinion, so don't let mine or anyone else's by themselves change yours. First get all of the facts and then decide for yourself.

[transjen]

These same people were yelling the same thing when Clinton beat the first Bush back in 92, Just replace there fears of Clinton with Obama and it the same claims differnt name that's all Jennifer

[TracyCoxx]

No, actually I was neutral on that one.

[randolph]

Creative Mind got me thinking about the GOP,s standing.
Some people say its so bad that it has become a "cult". I am concerned, we need a strong counter to the Democrats proclivity to spend, spend,spend. I am a populist but it needs to be regulated just like the capitalists need to be regulated. So what can be done to rehabilitate the GOP? They need a candidate that can defuse the big social issues (i.e. gay marriage, abortion). They need a candidate that would appeal to the independent crowd.
A gay candidate is unlikely to go very far. A lesbian is also unlikely to gain much support. So how about a transsexual? A strong intelligent transsexual would appeal to the secret desires of many men, women, conservatives and liberals alike. So who would be a likely candidate? She should be intelligent, witty, willing to kick ass and of course, good looking. Humm, I am thinking of a feisty redhead that doesn't hesitant to flame when necessary. Not only that, she likes guns and trucks! Of course, our darling Fran would fit the bill nicely. Sarah Palin you are toast.

[The Conquistador]

I second that nomination!

[randolph]

Originally Posted by CreativeMind

Ohhh! Well, if we're doing poetry, I've got one to share, too!
>cough cough< (clearing throat)

There once was a man from Nantucket...

Oh, wait. Wrong one.
Let me check my notes again...

OK I'll bite (cough)
There once was a man from Nantucket
who found a golden bucket
Madoff by name he gained lots of fame
when people filled his bucket
he managed to tucket
where nobody knew his game
he was their pappy
keeping everyone happy
until the market turned crappy
the bucket went dry
and people began to cry
Oh pappy oh pappy where did you tucket

(I hope Fran doesn't read this!)