Category Archives: political

The Words Of The Fool

Posted on December 6, 2016 by poemsandponderings

As well as scamps and scoundrels the most devious and despicable are often seated near the head of the table where they may ensure the most damage! Jake The Words Of The Fool To sit upon the golden … Continue reading →

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The Once And Future King

Posted on September 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

Inspiration struck me again this morning and this was the result. Now, whether YOU, the reader finds this inspirational or not is entirely a matter of opinion, preference or taste. But, I do hope that for whatever reason … Continue reading →

Posted in children, demise, Family, Father, fleeting time, history, honesty, in my opinion, joy and sorrow, king, Kingdom, old days, poet, Poetry, politicians, pride, Sports, tears, thoughts, tragedy, vote, warning, wealth and worth | Tagged Crusade, Government intrusion, Holiday, Jack Downing, Legalized thievery, Liberal politics, Poetry, relationships, Thought, welfare system | 5 Comments

Haiku’s For The New Fourth

Posted on July 2, 2016 by poemsandponderings

I’m sorry if the following offends any of you in any way, but I’m saddened by what is happening to my beloved country and these haiku’s are not in the least “politically correct” but they are my honest … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas I Say

Posted on December 13, 2015 by poemsandponderings

I was going to save this for Christmas week, but I think it may be more appropriate now. Speak-up don’t be intimidated by political correctness. Merry Christmas to all!! Jake. MERRY CHRISTMAS I SAY Where have gone, those … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Christmas, God, history, Israel, old days, peace, Poetry, political, Seasons, spiritual, wishing | Tagged CHRISTMAS, God, Holiday, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, spirituality | 8 Comments

A National Prayer

Posted on July 14, 2015 by poemsandponderings

With all that has happened around this nation during recent times I think that the following may just be the last hope for our country as we know it. Please pray the following prayer at least once a … Continue reading →

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A Non-partisan Political Thought

Posted on January 22, 2015 by poemsandponderings

Okay, no poetry today, just a thought that I was “pondering” as I awoke this morning. Yes, it is political in nature, but without any partisan intent, as it is fitting(in my opinion) for all elected and/or appointed … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign Promises, history, honesty, in my opinion, Liberty, passion, pledge, political, politicians, ponderings, truth, vote | Tagged community, Jack Downing, Political ambition, Political oversight, politics, Recycle, Stagnation, Thought | 3 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Happy New Year to you all.. Dream On May the year of fifteen bring to you, a dream that has thus far been elusive to you. Whether it be for good health, for romance or wealth, or from the White House, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Christ In Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Here in the United States, it has become increasingly popular to homogenize the “Christmas Season” and it seems we have forgotten the true meaning of it. Over recent years we have allowed some, in our society, to dictate … Continue reading →

Posted in God, history, journey, king, old days, peace, political, salvation, spiritual, stars above, wealth and worth, wishing, Words on Wanderings | Tagged Christianity, CHRISTMAS, God, Holidays, Jack Downing, Jake, Lord, Religion and Spirituality, United States | 5 Comments

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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Senate Calls For Moratorium On Additional Postal Service Cuts.

Posted on August 23, 2014 by poemsandponderings

Please tell your Congressperson that you are opposed to any more cuts to and by the U.S. Postal Service. No more facility closings that effect our communities and families, across the nation! No more job cuts that effect … Continue reading →

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