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evil empire irony

When 1953 began
Iran’s oil annexation plan
Meant seizing our stuff
But the CIA’s tough
And installed the Shah as he-man
 
Since Iran’s parliament was dead
And Muslims brutally bled
The people rebelled
But what came next spelled
By an ayatollah they’d be led 
 
When exiled the Shah became sick
The U.S. was his treatment pick
The prick of this deal
Our embassy did feel
Where the hostage taking was quick

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Robert Gorelick Date: 5/21/2024 11:36:00 AM Iran and the 1953 overthrow of MM, we must not overlook the complicity of not just the CIA but British Petroleum as well. You're right, 1979 Iranian revolution was a response to our meddling in Iran's affairs, we created the Ayatollah, just as we created Castro with our strangling economic policy in Cuba. I.E. The Platt Amendment. Great political limericks, Duke. What goes around comes around! All my best, Robert
Silent One Date: 5/21/2024 10:08:00 AM Your limericks touch upon a regime in Iran which is not favoured by many in the west, however, many in the country support it.. Not that I am saying that is right or wrong.. I also know many Iranians who are not happy with the regime... Makes me smile though when people see America as the heroes.. or the UK also.. all countries have blood on their hands my friend... its all how someone perceives a good and bad guy..
Vijay Pandit Date: 5/21/2024 4:58:00 AM It was a rather sad period--with devastating consequences. A masterful walk through history, my friend.
Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/21/2024 4:32:00 AM Hello Duke my friend, Your poem hit me hard. You captured such a complex and intense historical moment with sharp clarity and a touch of wit. It’s impressive how you managed to condense such a turbulent period into a few powerful stanzas. Your artistry made me reflect deeply on the lasting impact of those events. You displayed your incredible talent very well. - Blessings, Daniel
Hilda Greenhough Date: 5/20/2024 11:36:00 PM Every nation has greed, every green new deal has a money caveat, every government has a cluster of sell outs. America has more safeguards than any other nation. Still, we must beware of the forked tongue. God bless America. This poem has inspired me.

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