Whereas, In Rhymed Couplets, I Solve All Future Election Problems

~ My Fellow* Americans ~   
 (Regarding Presidential Elections)

Let us amend the Constitution
so we can find a fitting solution
for every election where the selection
  of any candidate means indigestion

Here is what I propose
knowing that many will oppose
whatever upsets the status quo
  'cos at heart most change is a no-go

Let us put a box on each and every ballot
for 'Neither of the Above,' and then shall it
poll a majority of electoral votes -- Hear, Hear:
  We'll leave the Oval Office empty for four years!

Now before my idea you diss and you ding
Consider carefully this very significant thing
Your house is white -- Do you need a boss?
  Well, neither does our nation ~ All is not lost


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*By the term 'fellow' I have no intention of offending
anyone undergoing gender reimagining, racial
composition detoxification and reincarnation, or sex-
ual preference alteration, so help me 'God,' The Force,' 
'Ms. God,' 'The No-God,' Zoroaster, Zeus, Jupiter, Jesus,
Mohammed, Allah, Buddha, Antifa, BLM, AOC, Jeff 
Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Karl Marx, 'The Current Oc-
cupant of the White House,' whoever ze, zi, za, zu, zo
may be. Whew! Thank you! :)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 2/4/2021 12:17:00 AM
Then we have re-election with new candidates
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Date: 2/2/2021 1:41:00 PM
hahaha. I agree. I wonder if everyone could all vote for Micky Mouse on the ballot. Even a cartoon character beats what we have these days in the White House.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:32:00 PM
I'm for Mickey Mouse myself for President. Maybe he'd build a better Mousetrap for cheesy politicians... Thanks, Andrea. :) gw
Date: 2/2/2021 1:26:00 PM
Too much power in anybody's hands is usually not a good thing. We used to call them crooks, then hoods, then we called them Mobsters, then The Mafia, Then Big Business, Now we call them Politicians. Great job here Gershon. Loved it. God Bless, JB
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:30:00 PM
I once worked in a prison. They used to say that the only difference between the prisoners and me was my uniform. ~ gw
Date: 2/2/2021 12:24:00 PM
very funny, gershon, especially your explanation at the end!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:24:00 PM
Thank you, ilene. Glad you enjoyed voting for 'None of the Above.' :) gw
Date: 2/2/2021 11:45:00 AM
In Australia, voting is mandatory to ensure ewe get the sheep vote. Aloha! Rico
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:21:00 PM
Rico, if you post this as a monoku, fans would love it... On the other hand, you'd break the 'Longest Uninterrupted Limerick Posting' record. Decisions, decisions! lol. Thanks for the laughter. Smiles, Gershon
Date: 2/2/2021 11:06:00 AM
LOL to tears gw. I had to laugh. The movie, Brewster's Millions, with Richard Pryor and John Candy - a must see. Not a terrific movie, but an entertaining watch. :) laf
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 2/9/2021 7:57:00 AM
In this case, none is better than some. ;) Linda
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:15:00 PM
Just checked out Richard Pryor's 'None of the Above' clips from Brewster's Millions. You're right, Linda. Between John Candy, Richard Pryor, and Brewster's Millions, tonight I'm selecting 'None of the Above!' lol. Thanks, gw
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:11:00 PM
Brewster's Millions, eh?! I'll take a gander at a preview clip in a minute or two. Thanks for the tip, Linda! :) gw
Date: 2/2/2021 3:44:00 AM
In India we do have that option. I really laughed aloud after reading your note section. Title superb! .Thanks for the laughter. Take care Rama
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 2/2/2021 3:07:00 PM
No kidding?! You can really select 'None of the Above?!' Interesting... What happens if over 50% of the ballots are marked for 'None of the Above?'... Please let me know. Thanks, gw
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