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Category Archives: Political Action
POEM: A Lowly Sign of the Times
Street protests matter, as the winds of change, even if they don’t bring immediate wins or alone bring utopia. A Lowly Sign of the Times Rumor has it On social media A bout my street protest In my vains A … Continue reading
POEM: Know Spyin’ — Owed to Spineless Democrats
We return now to the regular shutdown of our government. This poem is in anticipation of today’s expected (sic) collapse of Democrats in Congress to offer any courageous opposition to Republicans’ hostage-taking in government shutdown showdowns. Know Spyin’ I spy … Continue reading
POEM: Bent Knee Walking
I see conflict as an unavoidable aspect of life. Even with my best intentions I end up harming others in various ways. Certainly, I can greatly limit this through effort and attention on my part. Still, there is a chasm … Continue reading
Elon MUSK – The Stench of Wealth – Not Just, For Men
Elon Musk does not pass the smell test. Here is won a bout dullards and scents: “Elon MUSK – The Stench of Wealth – Not Just, For Men”
POEM: O Pose, Such Ruling Class
There will be peasant days to come. O Pose, Such Ruling Class I have been tolled That resistance is feudal Yet By the pauper authorities Vested in me I resist Measured up Bye rulers of all stripes How ever be … Continue reading
POEM: Fool Time Job
Resistance is a vocation. Fool Time Job Keeping my humanity Is a fool time job As the wise guise Run with the mob And the boss is always right Far right Preternatural pros and cons If you get the grift … Continue reading
POEM: Meet Grinder
When the resistance meets the meat grinder… Meet Grinder What is a free man Too due In efface of injustice As the unstoppable Metes an immovable farce Beating that conundrum Surpassing awe That we ever new Every faux vanquished As … Continue reading
POEM: Courting Civil Disobedience
One of the things that I would like to do in this new year is organize my life in such as way that I can commit civil disobedience and risk jail time while minimizing the destructive effect on other parts … Continue reading
PROTEST –NO DEFENSE OF GENOCIDE — Ohio Air National Guard base
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Veterans for Peace and the Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition held a protest against U.S. support and complicity in the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza. We stopped entrance to the gate of the 180th Fighter Wing … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-War, News, Peace, Political Action
Tagged Defense, Genocide, National, Protests, Veterans
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POEM: Knows Helled
Yesterday I was able to protest the U.S.-Israeli genocide in Gaza outside the DNC in Chicago for four hours with thousands of other. Here is a poem to the “conventional” compromised political take that genocide is a necessary evil for … Continue reading
Posted in About Top Pun, Anti-War, News, Peace, Poems, Political Action
Tagged Evil, Genocide, Hell, Mourning, Necessary Evil, Political, Present
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POEM: Down With Shutting Up
Getting ready to protest the U.S.-Israeli genocide at the Chicago Democratic National Convention this week. Never be silent about genocide! Down With Shutting Up Are you down With genocide in Gaza Only Abel to ax What’s up In The hell … Continue reading
Posted in About Top Pun, Anti-War, Peace, Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Genocide, Hell, National
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POEM: If Only a Poem
I see art as an important part of resistance to evil which can be so unpoetic. Of course, a poem is mirrorly a representation of a struggle for a better world; more is required. May our resistance and struggle be … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Art, Beauty, Evil, Resistance
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POEM: The Raze for Leadership
Is aiding and betting on genocide too reap a political win disqualifying for hire office, when the whole accost is pain by those being ethnically cleansed? What prophet is there in this? The Raze for Leadership They were axed To … Continue reading
Posted in News, Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged America, Genocide, leadership, Political, Prison, Prophet, Unity
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POEM: Wanting to Say My Peace
Today, at a Kamala Harris rally, her speech was interrupted by protesters chanting, “Kamala, Kamala you can’t hide! We won’t vote for genocide.” As they persisted, and would not be silenced, candidate Harris said: “You know what? If you want … Continue reading
Posted in About Top Pun, Anti-War, Peace, Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Donald Trump, Fear, Genocide, Partisan, Protesters, Silence
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POEM: A Wake Sleepy Aheads
This poem goes out to all nonviolent activists, particularly those who struggle with whether they make a difference or not. This poem is also a tip of the hat to this great quote: “If you think you are too small … Continue reading
Posted in About Top Pun, Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Awe, God, Life, Nonviolent, Prophet, Sleep, Truth
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POEM: Audience Participation
Saving the planet and the life that inhabits it is not a spectator sport. What is your personal action plan to help save Mother Earth and her children? Audience Participation Now For our next death deifying act Matched only buy … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Children, Death, Life, Mother Earth
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POEM: The World’s Youth on Fire
This poem goes out the young climate activists demanding a livable world who made a federal case out of their constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happy nest dismissed by a federal appellate court. The World’s Youth … Continue reading
Posted in News, Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Children, Life
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POEM: People of Consequence
Our actions have consequences. We are people of consequence. The ends are determined by the means. Unfortunately, the inanity in our culture, which may, much of the time, seem harmless in it meaninglessness, meets up with epic crimes against humanity. … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-War, Peace, Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Culture, Death, Genocide, Heart, Humanity, Inane, Time
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POEM: Love is Never Having to Say “Thank You”
Community organizing can be difficult and thankless. I am grateful for those who do such work. Thanks! Still, at times, won’s work can become a bearin’ place, yielding cynicism and skepticism, even of those who appreciate you. Tossing aside potential … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Political Action, Political and Philosophical Musings
Tagged Cautionary Tale, Community, Cynicism, Generosity, Gratitude, Love, Quotes, Skepticism, Work
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