I’m reminded of
A question some years ago
Someone had the bright idea
If we held an election and no one showed
Two political candidates
Of equal opposing intellect
But falling somewhat short
Were someone to inspect
So, what if
Upon arrival of election day
The ballet boxes remained empty
All the ballet boxes everywhere
Not even a single entry
There’d be no winner
Just two political losers
Of which we already knew
Two American public abusers
They run for presidency
An office of international affairs
But when domestic opinions decline
That’s bound to cause some shady stares
What a message it would send
To have an election
Where no one showed up to vote
No confidence in the public’s reflection
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I'm voting for The Old Trout Party. KP's the leader of it! lol.
Great Orchi, I'm sure she'll add you as her running mate. šš
Oh dear, I do not envy any honest American right now, the future looks a bit bleak but there will come a time where all the goof balls will be far to old for the political scene. It's no better in Europe really, however trump is certainly not getting any votes from the Americans I know. I have already said too much. I am a far of current affairs but just not what I read and see online . š¹
No need to fear of offending me Teddy. No way Trump will get my vote. I\'m not all that happy with Biden either, but a vote for Biden is a vote against Trump. Problem with the younger politicians is that the system trains them all to think they can get away with murder. Thanks for reading and commenting Teddy. šš
Love the concept of voting via pink jewellery boxes..... š
pink jewellery boxes? š¤
Sorry, mate - look up ballet boxes as opposed to ballot boxes - meant as a jokey correction.
ok, š
I note, AP no attempt to correct, and I can only now appreciate the comic genius which guided your decision.
With on your own admission the lack of choice, your election results sometimes in dispute, by all means throw in pink ballet boxes to reveal the farcical nature of the whole process... Great work there, AP.
Thanks so much Dave for the explanation. I find it rather difficult to believe that both parties can't come up with a more professional candidate. Might as well be Mickey Mouse against Daffy Duck. š
Such true words AP, even hear in the UK none of the politicians can be trusted.
"How do you know when a politician is lying?"
"Their lips move!"
Andy
hahahaha, yes Andy. And just yesterday on YouTube I saw a video of Trump giving a speech saying that he has never had a beer or any drink in his entire life. Proof he lied, his lips moved. š
Great work. Poignant.
Thanks Thomas, our elections have become a 3 ring circus. š
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