I want a poem about what you do if you were the President of the United States. I don't want you to act as if you are running against President Bush or John Kerry, just what YOU would say, personally, no bashing PLEASE, if you were running. I want you to write about your views on abortion, gay marriage, and the environment. Don't write what you think I want to hear, write EXACTLY how you feel. I don't want you to write mushy stuff that you think will make me feel sorry for you or anybody else. I want straight up, hard core business poems. If you don't mean what you say or don't know what you mean, don't enter this because I don't want to be reading bull crap. Write me a speech that you would use if you only had ONE speech to give before an election. What would you say? They don't talk about their ex-boyfriends or how they cut themselves, so you can't either. I will look at the categories and if it's entered in love or angst, I won't even read it and you will have wasted your time. I know it's tough, but the American people are tough critics too. Now for some more rules.
1.No sticky caps or net speak. If I see that, I will disqualify you, no matter how good your poem might be. President Bush gets made fun of for his grammar, so you will too.
2.No rewrites. I want this to be a poem written specifically for this contest.
3.I don't want personal accounts on why you're for gay marriage or abortion or why you're against it. That's all good and dandy, but not for this contest.
4.You can only enter once. If you enter twice, I will know that you weren't sincere about your views and I find people who can't make up their minds a waste of time on that subject. Don't waste my time.
5.In the author's comments, don't say anything at all. If I see anything, I will assume it's because you didn't work it into your poem. Presidential Candidates don't get another speech session five minutes later because they "forgot" something. And I don't want to see which Candidate you would vote for because I don't want any chances of swaying my decision for the contest.
6.Use spell check. I hate misspelled words and people who can't spell, there IS a way to make it seem like you can.
Well, that's about it. I'm sorry if I seem demanding, but the American populace isn't that nice either.
1.No sticky caps or net speak. If I see that, I will disqualify you, no matter how good your poem might be. President Bush gets made fun of for his grammar, so you will too.
2.No rewrites. I want this to be a poem written specifically for this contest.
3.I don't want personal accounts on why you're for gay marriage or abortion or why you're against it. That's all good and dandy, but not for this contest.
4.You can only enter once. If you enter twice, I will know that you weren't sincere about your views and I find people who can't make up their minds a waste of time on that subject. Don't waste my time.
5.In the author's comments, don't say anything at all. If I see anything, I will assume it's because you didn't work it into your poem. Presidential Candidates don't get another speech session five minutes later because they "forgot" something. And I don't want to see which Candidate you would vote for because I don't want any chances of swaying my decision for the contest.
6.Use spell check. I hate misspelled words and people who can't spell, there IS a way to make it seem like you can.
Well, that's about it. I'm sorry if I seem demanding, but the American populace isn't that nice either.
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on October 14, 2004
- Rewards: Gold: 400
- Final notes: If you didn't write poetry, I didn't judge your work. If you wrote me a speech in prose, I disqualified you. If I had wanted paragraphs, I would have asked for them, not poetry. For those of you who did write paragraphs, well, I'm sorry.
That's all I have to say.
~Aislinn
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Pay attention, what I'm sayin'.
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Somewhere along the line, we lost track of America. Of course, President Bush is trying to bring her back, but appealing to the middle will always mean he appea• Commented on by judge.
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If I Were Mr. Washington
If I were Mr. Washington,by The Chameleon 37 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 9 8:53 AM 2004. In Personal• Commented on by judge. -
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If you're fed up with politics as usual, its time for politics as unusual when voting for me in this election along with political guru Swami Beyondananda as myby cosmicrose 48 lines, 3 comments, on Oct 11 2:48 PM 2004. In Other, Humor, Contemporary
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My felllow humans, listen to me
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It's the American Dream
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OK, I dont like politics and the boring bits but I think if I were president we'd have fun! Lol, Im into making love not war so there'd be a lot of that... justby daddys girl 1 lines, 5 comments, on Oct 13 10:18 AM 2004. In Hope• Commented on by judge.
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In the United States today,
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Thank you for being here to support me at this time. I believe I would be the ideal choice as a president because I strive to follow biblical principles and bel• Commented on by judge.
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just fyi, it's "populace".
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Thanks...wow. I used spellcheck and it didn't work. I need to learn to spell...lol.
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They are both words. Populous means "thickly peopled" while populace means "the people of".
Frogs were populous at Gracie's Pond.
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Why didn't you put a name down on four like you did on two
Lol 
(I can't stand people who can't make up their mind either)
I may have a go at this, do we have to write about what you wanted us to write about and only about that or can we write about other issues as well?
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I don't understand your first sentence...I'm slow today. Lol. You can write about anything you want, just make it an issue that is pretty well known and include, or try to include, those topics. And you should definitely enter!!!
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It's ok, I thought you were a Democrat avoiding naming Kerry
I just thought that 'I find people who can't make up their minds a waste of time' could somehow mention Kerry Lol, it's ok though- I know your politics from your author's page so whatever reasons they obviously weren't those
I've just entered your contest
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I've written an article rather than a poem, is that ok? I want to keep it here anyway, if you don't want to judge it you don't have to
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This is a great idea for a contest! I thought this was a poem when it was in the featured box. Anyway, I hope you get what you are looking for. Good luck with your contest. Have fun judging!
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What? You want us to be politicians and actually use straight-forward language that everyone can understand? This is impossible and an outrage! Just kidding, but seriously, no-loop-holes language and politicians just don't mix. Even Bush, whom I'll be voting for, has his moments where he talks pure shit, and that's him being a politician.
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This is pretty interesting. I actually think I may put myself up to this challenge. Mainly because I've got a lot to say, and I'm sick of nobody doing anything for the lower-class!!!!!!
Abby Eyeball
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I want you to write your poetry like a dream politician...maybe I should edit that...lol.
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I'd be happy to read anything you submit, because you seem passionate about the subject and it's good to read opposing views sometimes. Please enter, because I don't have that many entries!
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I will most likely have to delete this contest, as I am not getting enough entries.
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I should have made it clearer. I don't want you to act as if you are running against President Bush, as I do not want a liberal-poetry contest, no offense. I will fix that in the outline of the contest and thanks for pointing that out!
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Jesus was a Democrat???
Isaiah 32:5-8
5. The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl(rude son of a gun) said to be bountiful. 6. For the vile person will speak villainy, and his heart will work iniquity, to practice hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail 7. The instruments also of the churl (rude son of a gun) are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. 8. But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.
Stand... like in...One Nation Under God perhaps? Naa... couldn't be. I figure if people are going to use God (religion) in their political arguements... they might as well know their scripture eh? STUDY TO SHEW THYSELF APROVED!!!!
“A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine.” Thomas Jefferson
That is why the US was created a Republic...as in "and to the Republic for which it stands".... and here is some more enlightenment... The original definition of a liberal was someone who advocated change, new philosophies, and new ideas. A conservative was someone who avoided change, instead preferring to stick to the tried and true. In modern times, these definitions have expanded to include a wide set of political beliefs. To be Leftist or agree with the Left political point of view is synonymous with being liberal. To be Rightist or agree with the Right political point of view is synonymous with being conservative. The Left and Right terms were created because political ideology is viewed on a continuum; most people generally hold views somewhere in the middle. For example, if you agree more with liberal ideas, you're considered more Leftist in your thinking.
I personally support the separation of Chruch and State. However liberal in my thinking in some areas or conservative in my thinking elsewhere... I am neither a Democrat or Republican... but rather... a Libertarian which is a mixture of both to some degree. Libertarians support a great deal of liberty and freedom of choice in both personal and economic matters. They believe government's only purpose is to protect people from coercion and violence. They value individual responsibility, and they tolerate economic and social diversity.
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When I say Liberal I am going with the common language word for Democrat. There is Conservative for Republicans and Liberal for Democrats. And I'm sorry that you felt the need to remove your poem, as you should have kept it in. I wouldn't have disqualified you for "breaking" the rules when that rule didn't exist when you entered. I rather liked the other poem...
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You can be a Liberal without bein a Democrat, and a Republican without being a Conservative, and everything. Can't you? Cause I sure as hell am not a Democrat, but am definatly a Liberal.
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Where did I say Jesus was a Democrat?
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Where did I say that you said Jesus was a Democrat? You said Liberals were Democrats. Jesus was extremely liberal. He hung out with crooks... dregs... prostitutes and didn't even wash his hands before eating. He said to love thy neighbor... to judge not lest ye be judged... to turn the other cheek and to forgive 70 times 7 those who wrong you. To feed the hungry... house the homeless and care for the widowed. According to your statement above Jesus would thus have to be a Democrat because you can't get any more liberal. (well... I guess you could if you tried hard enough)
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I was going with the common names for both of the parties in the United States. I'm sorry if that offended you.
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LOL...I'm not offended and I have to offer you kudos for choosing my poem first place after all that I have Put you through. However... THIS IS WHAT MAKES AMERICA SO SPECIAL!!! The ability for opposing perspectives to be expressed and acted upon. HEY... this is my first Gold trophy!!! The God's must have blessed my running mates noteriety at the least. Thanks!
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You've held a wonderful contest, and I'd hope no one was offended...regardless, we're all in this together, if we don't try to make a difference, nothing will change...we may not go about it the best way all the time, but...we still try...so what if a write wasn't chosen by you, you inspired it to be written, is that not enough...?...I think it is...and I thank you...my entry needs a lot of work...but, over all, I'm happy about what came out...so I say Smile
...no matter what...you Rock!...take care...God Bless...
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It was the best poem. I try not to hold "grudges" when it comes to judging contests. But thanks for the kudos. Those are the best candy bars ever. And congratulations, your poem was serioiusly awesome!!!!
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Yes, I do agree that the fact the poem was written is awesome in itself. Just because it doesn't "win" a contest doesn't mean it is not a wonderful poem. And thanks for your kind words! I'm glad you liked my contests!!!
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SplendidlyMarvelous!!!
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Just keep it up,
An' don't let anyone tell yas otherwise...
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And cosmicrose's poem Rocked Socks,
In all the patriotic colors,
I Love All Poetry...
If only we could just step right into it...
anyways...
Angelsnot...
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Did I mention my new edict to combat the carrying of concealed weapons will consist of a total ban on clothing?
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Wow, that's nice. But then all the clothing stores will go out of business and that would completely fuck over the economy even MORE.
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Geez, now I got a opposition.
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Yeah, I pretty much oppose anything that makes me cold and wearing nothing would not be the warmest thing ever.
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I am also an advocate of global warming.
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I am too, as I have an SUV.
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Gee, I just have a smelly old Jeep Cherokee.
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Cherokees are cool cars, if I'm thinking of the right ones...
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