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Ode To Occupy Wall Street

The middle class here can't be saved When 0.001% act so depraved Their wealth without end These royals* still pretend Did not come from us—their enslaved** *The Royals: CEOs, Banksters, Revolving Door Regulators, The FED, Congressmen for sale, Lobbyists, Board Members of Big Corporations, Major Shareholders who vote for these Board Members, Corrupt Managers, Dishonest Used Car Salesmen, Presidential Candidates with more than two Residences, Elected Presidents (and their lackeys who pretend to regulate but look the other way) **The Enslaved: Workers, Career Regulators who are trying to protect the public, Honest Hard Working Citizens, Students--some with oppressive loans, Immigrants, Soldiers, Police, Firemen and Firewomen, Parents, Children, Orphans, Disabled, The Sick, Small Business Owners (who don’t hire lobbyists), Volunteers, Health Care Workers, Welfare Recipients, Inventors, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Actors, Artists, Journalists who do in-depth investigation (not like those with FOX News, ABC Radio or many other of the outlets where they mouth the status quo), Non Profit Corporations, Charities, Teachers, Transportation Workers, Waiters and Waitresses, Dishwashers, Servants, Farmers, Managers, Ship Hands, Cooks, Unemployed Author' s Note: Have been at Occupy Wall Street 8 days in the past two months--which is why I haven't been here--plus I have to work. Miss you all, but it's for a good cause. I am very briefly seen on Conan's feature: Triumph the Insult Comic Dog at Occupy Wall Street if you are looking for some humor with a little umph.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 2/9/2016 10:27:00 AM
This is one of your best Duke! I must fave this one!#7
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/14/2016 7:51:00 AM
It's funny. Some of us see what is occurring so easily. I have a friend who was a mechanic for AA for a long time. He saw his pension diminished and his job evaporate. Then, he saw the executives walk away with gigantic bonuses. They will never take our dignity.
Date: 12/17/2012 6:11:00 PM
Great write you got here Duke,,,,, and "TRUE" I will have to look for you up with Conan. Have a blessed Christmas Season ;}
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/14/2016 7:47:00 AM
Just happen to be on this page. Have a happy valentine's day. I hope you are well and happy!!!
Date: 11/17/2012 7:13:00 PM
Sensational verse, that I did notice before! I really enjoyed reading. Hope to read more of your work soon. Always, Laura
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Duke Beaufort
Date: 2/14/2016 7:47:00 AM
I just commented (and also to your brother). This poem was written in my more selfish days of not responding although it feels like I wrote this yesterday. I know you are busy. You have much to take care of. My impression was always that school takes up a heck of a lot of time in our lives. Have no regrets!

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