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Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)
53. Well it would be unseemly if she said something like this...
Thu Dec 4, 2014, 10:06 PM
Dec 2014

the whole damn system is rotten to its core
we need reform from shore to shore

brave souls crossed the sea to escape tyranny
but brought with them their bigotry

They created laws for the common w̶h̶i̶t̶e̶ man
making rank elites was the plan

They doled out freedom, the masses to allay
and proudly stand on feet of clay

They built in a Constitution of redress
it serves the needs of the noblesse

by custom, design, and with the law in place
they keep cover over their base

vile behavior to the victims is assigned
that keeps the eyes of justice blind

wars of aggression are launched with impunity
their station gives them immunity

They rob resources from the poor to feed the rich
wealth comes from hard work is the pitch

with silver spoons they feast on lies fed to them
those in their service they must condemn.

and for those that haven’t enough utility
they save the most hostility

their biggest fear is a level playing field
knowing that their power would yield

their hold on resources is with guns, germs, and steal
robbing from labor with much zeal

from a high horse they breath a rarefied air
it is but the stench of despair

And if the masses rise against oppression
they will stomp on any progression

with whips, hoses, and extrajudicial action
freedom has never gained traction

we all must be aware of the thin blue line
it hides the murderous incline

even when unarmed children lay dead in a street
we find justice wears a white sheet

just in case you haven't kept score
the whole damn system is rotten to its core

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kick Cali_Democrat Dec 2014 #1
I'm having a real hard time getting excited for Hillary Don Draper Dec 2014 #44
Not giving me the "Warm Fuzzy" either FreakinDJ Dec 2014 #49
Wow. Talk about hard hitting nichomachus Dec 2014 #2
wow. Talk about a predictable response wyldwolf Dec 2014 #4
Well it was a predictable statement -- carefully crafted and mealy mouthed nt nichomachus Dec 2014 #14
I found it to be calm and even tempered. wyldwolf Dec 2014 #19
I just *LOVE* Hillary Clinton, but unfortunately, Heather Kube Dec 2014 #39
Well it would be unseemly if she said something like this... Kalidurga Dec 2014 #53
Quite the insightful, well-thought and sourced analysis you've offered us... LanternWaste Dec 2014 #8
Well, for starters nichomachus Dec 2014 #13
Bingo! Scuba Dec 2014 #24
+1 daleanime Dec 2014 #35
Yup, you nailed it. Typical Third Way do nothin response. InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2014 #36
Exactly! Heather Kube Dec 2014 #41
+1 zeemike Dec 2014 #48
so true helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #26
This poor woman cannot win! yeoman6987 Dec 2014 #30
+1000 DeSwiss Dec 2014 #33
I agree with the idea of starting Union Scribe Dec 2014 #3
illuminate the course we must follow Heather Kube Dec 2014 #43
Lame. closeupready Dec 2014 #5
I thought this would be a joke PAProgressive28 Dec 2014 #6
A bit late to the game, but glad she at least said something... Blue_Tires Dec 2014 #7
Late in the game???? 24 hours???? yeoman6987 Dec 2014 #32
Exactly. And what did Bernie and Elizabeth say about Ferguson? SunSeeker Dec 2014 #42
There's no denying she *IS* late on Ferguson... Blue_Tires Dec 2014 #46
"out of balance"?! MindPilot Dec 2014 #9
LOL! Baitball Blogger Dec 2014 #16
Pffft! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #45
Good, this was or is a first step sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #10
And not a single corporate media toadie will demand more than that conveniently milquetoast reply. woo me with science Dec 2014 #11
Classic Clinton immediacy and decisiveness. RufusTFirefly Dec 2014 #12
Pony Express was faster n/t nichomachus Dec 2014 #15
Yeah, and there was an actual pony! MindPilot Dec 2014 #17
BTW, point us to Warren's response on Garner, will you? And Bernie's? brooklynite Dec 2014 #18
Sorry, but I think that you are too much hooked sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #21
Only responding to the theme already posted... brooklynite Dec 2014 #29
Okay, I understand, sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #31
Please use the correct term - triangulation Doctor_J Dec 2014 #38
Thanks. Sounds too technical. Guess I'll leave it to the experts RufusTFirefly Dec 2014 #47
I always enjoy her timely faxes. nt Dreamer Tatum Dec 2014 #20
Leading from behind Fearless Dec 2014 #22
Better late than never etherealtruth Dec 2014 #23
Glad she responded. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #25
Seems reasonable and responsible to me... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #27
It comes with the territory. hrmjustin Dec 2014 #28
Thank you for your remark. Hillary Clinton has asjr Dec 2014 #50
This is a reasonable statement n/t malaise Dec 2014 #34
*Too* reasonable IMO. But realistically, I wouldn't have expected anything stronger. n/t nomorenomore08 Dec 2014 #37
If there's such a thing as ''Damning with faint praise.....'' DeSwiss Dec 2014 #40
Well the best practices seems to be zeemike Dec 2014 #51
thank you ma'am spanone Dec 2014 #52
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