You’re not alone! Consider this!
https://www.reddit.com/r/expat..._an_expat/?rdt=40635

I think that poem is applicable to Trumpism. That's because it's about corruption, politics, trickery, lies and disaster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...f_Rogues_in_a_Nation

Such a Parcel of Rogues in a Nation

(excerpt)

The main venture undertaken was the disastrous Darien Scheme

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_scheme

The Darien scheme was an unsuccessful attempt, backed largely by investors of the Kingdom of Scotland, to gain wealth and influence by establishing New Caledonia, a colony in the Darién Gap on the Isthmus of Panama, in the late 1690s. The plan was for the colony, located on the Gulf of Darién, to establish and manage an overland route to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The backers knew that the first sighting of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Núñez de Balboa was after crossing the isthmus through Darién.

The attempt at settling the area did not go well; more than 80 percent of participants died within a year, and the settlement was abandoned twice.[3][4]

There are many explanations for the disaster.

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Originally posted by Magine Enigam:
I think that poem is applicable to Trumpism. That's because it's about corruption, politics, trickery, lies and disaster.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...f_Rogues_in_a_Nation

Such a Parcel of Rogues in a Nation

(excerpt)

The main venture undertaken was the disastrous Darien Scheme

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darien_scheme

The Darien scheme was an unsuccessful attempt, backed largely by investors of the Kingdom of Scotland, to gain wealth and influence by establishing New Caledonia, a colony in the Darién Gap on the Isthmus of Panama, in the late 1690s. The plan was for the colony, located on the Gulf of Darién, to establish and manage an overland route to connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The backers knew that the first sighting of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Núñez de Balboa was after crossing the isthmus through Darién.

The attempt at settling the area did not go well; more than 80 percent of participants died within a year, and the settlement was abandoned twice.[3][4]

There are many explanations for the disaster.

You really do see him everywhere, don't you? I sincerely hope you get the help you rightfully deserve. How dare he do what he's done to you!

when the shoe fits.

BTW, I'm getting help from the truth-sayers.


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...fdd2511aa69354&ei=95

Is this Trump's biggest corruption yet? | Opinion
Opinion by Robert Reich • 1d • 3 min read

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...e8f5ea2ff994a0&ei=22

Trump Says the Corrupt Part Out Loud
Opinion by Jonathan Chait • 19h • 4 min read

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...e8f5ea2ff994a0&ei=18

Trump keeps floating the idea of serving a third term
Story by Clarissa-Jan Lim • 17h • 2 min read

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Originally posted by Magine Enigam:
when the shoe fits.

BTW, I'm getting help from the truth-sayers.


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...fdd2511aa69354&ei=95

Is this Trump's biggest corruption yet? | Opinion
Opinion by Robert Reich • 1d • 3 min read

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...e8f5ea2ff994a0&ei=22

Trump Says the Corrupt Part Out Loud
Opinion by Jonathan Chait • 19h • 4 min read

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news...e8f5ea2ff994a0&ei=18

Trump keeps floating the idea of serving a third term
Story by Clarissa-Jan Lim • 17h • 2 min read

LOL

Where the truth sayers live?
Are they legal residents or illegals?
Do they provide their services for free or for fee and do they come with happy ending?
Website, email address, phone numbers would be appreciated
Can’t wait…

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Where the truth sayers live?

They are all over the place.

You just have to look in the right places.

And BTW, I'm one of them.

Any accountant who quotes Robert Reich probably did have a hard time making a living as an accountant.

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Any accountant who quotes Robert Reich probably did have a hard time making a living as an accountant.

At times, in a repug rich environment, difficulties were encountered.

Just like life in general.

Georgia and the south in general is a repug rich environment. Not as bad as Texas though.

I'm used to it. That's why I participate herein. I get to say what I think without jeopardy, so far.

I did see a black helicopter yesterday, though.

You probably would be proud of me. I lease some land to a fundamentalist wannabee preacher for deer hunting. I've had to listen to his BS several times, but he pays timely and abides my rules. He has no idea that I think he's full of shit politically, morally, spiritually and rationally. He keeps his word, so I don't give a shit that he is a true Trump supporter and believes in fiction.

Also, I sold my Alaska property to a bunch of far right Texans who wanted it for their children and grandchildren. They know that I detest their political views, but it makes no difference. They paid timely and I'm invited to visit any time.

The only rule is we don't talk politics or religion. IOW, it's not okay to discuss their beliefs in fiction.

I'm free to talk politics and religion here, so far.

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Originally posted by ledvm:
Any accountant who quotes Robert Reich probably did have a hard time making a living as an accountant.

"retired" -- and driving the short bus, in a jack ruby-esque kinda way

A short bus is easier to manage than a long bus, and less expensive to run.

And BTW, it's the passengers who are the brunt of the joke, not the driver.

One main reason I have a bus is because I have several large dogs, all democrats. The bus has lots of room for them so they can be with me and be comfortable.

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Robert Reich

Robert is a truthsayer.