Category Archives: Senate

Unstack The Deck

Posted on November 2, 2014 by poemsandponderings

On Tuesday November 4th 2014 we, the American voters, have the opportunity to regain our nation and our Constitutional rights that were originally implemented, by men of great wisdom, to protect us from any and all abuse of … Continue reading →

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The Day Is Fast Upon Us

Posted on August 22, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Though my muse has been on an extended hiatus, I have been able to occasionally scratch one out on my own. This is one that will require some interpretation on your part. I do hope it will give … Continue reading →

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No Need For Directions

Posted on August 4, 2014 by poemsandponderings

This is dedicated to the lawyer, the attorney and the barrister. Especially those in some of the Congressional delegations. Have a superb week everybody, in spite of the mess we owe to our current government. Jake. No … Continue reading →

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Politics In Haiku

Posted on November 7, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Politics! It’s all here.. In Haiku. Enjoy, Jake. Politics In Haiku Election Day gone My candidate did not win The end is now near …………………………………………… Lawyers or liars All candidates seem to be Just one and the same ……………………………………………. … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Mister Gore?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by poemsandponderings

As you will be able to tell, I wrote this about three years ago, when it had a bit more relevance than it does at the present. Today, with the heatwaves throughout the U.S., its significance, (the poem’s) may seem little bit … Continue reading →

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Did You Miss Me?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Just so you know that I’m still here and I have not forgotten you, here are a few, very random, thoughts from the Reflections/Interjections files. Vacations are for resting and relaxing, so not much effort went into this … Continue reading →

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Practical Reality

Posted on June 4, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Short and sweet this morning… This should be the mantra, motto and the credo for all politicians and lawyers! Practical Reality Neither confirm nor deny if “I don’t remember” will fly, but never, give a yes or a no. * … Continue reading →

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Reflections/Interjections

Posted on May 10, 2012 by poemsandponderings

Oh, oh. I just realized that I have nothing prepared for Thursday’s post. What to do? What to do? Hmm, I’ve got it, the old standbys, the tried and true, the always popular, “Reflections/Interjections. Yup, that’s the ticket. I hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Parties

Posted on February 27, 2012 by poemsandponderings

With election year upon us, here in the United States, we must prepare ourselves for an abundance of ‘BS‘, ( I don’t have to spell it out for you)that is about to follow. Time after time we are asked to … Continue reading →

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Understand Your Freedom

Posted on September 17, 2011 by poemsandponderings

This is another of those that I wrote as a song lyric, I could hear Johnny Cash (God rest his soul) in that baritone (or more likely bass) voice of his. Think about that as you read it. Thanks. Have … Continue reading →

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