Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

Ha!

Strong word/theme harmony in this poem. The flow and rhymes were pleasing to the ear and the logic to the end has a how the world works kind of cynisim with an underlying human nature. No one wants to feel silly in an argument, and if they don't understand they may shy away from jumping in and claiming what they aren't sure of is proposterous.... even if the claims are proposturous.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2018

I'm sure there are people who are masters at turning what they say around, so they are saying the exact opposite when their original ramblings aren't well received. I just can't think of any examples right at the moment. Thanks once again :)

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

YIKES!!! What a horrible picture, Craig. This one could actually induce nightmares. LOL. Your poem, on the other hand, is wonderful. Sorry I am so late reviewing. This time of year my excuse is simple -- I don't want to be home alone,so I socialize. :) I still have a few friends who haven't quite given up on 'the recluse'. LOL.

 Comment Written 20-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Socialize? I'm not familiar with that term, let me get my dictionary...

Hope you are having a fun festive season, and continue to do so!

Thanks for the wonderful comments and shiny stars, Dawn :)

Cheers,
Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

That is a scary image. Good rhyming in this political post. I agree that the more an issue is smokescreened the harder it is to figure out what the heck is going on. Marilyn

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 20-Dec-2018

Thanks, Marilyn, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

I think all politicians must have to pass the test of how to bamblusterate before being sworn in.Great poem Craig, and excellent use of this word.
The count down is on till the end of the year,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 19-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018

Yep, it's pretty much universal for them, isn't it? Almost at the end! Thanks very much, Valda.

Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Lol!

You wouldn't be speaking of my least favorite person, would you?

I have gone back to my ostrich approach, and I rarely check in on the news, but it is rumored the tide is turning.

My Christmas wish may come true...

Patty

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018

We can always hope, Patty. I'm a vegetarian, and so I wouldn't normally say this, but there is one turkey I wouldn't mind seeing basted :) It wasn't my intention to limit the thought to a single individual, but of course if the shoe fits...

Many thanks,
Craig

reply by Mustang Patty on 18-Dec-2018

Lol

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This poem covers your new word very well. The situation in politics now is essentially, "in confusion there's profit". Bamblusterate is a perfect word for this phenomena.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018

Thanks very much, Bill. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

Oh, yes, many people DO speak with a forked tongue--or from
two faces. And some of them are experts at dancing around the
issue, doing whatever it takes to avoid saying, "I was wrong. I'm
sorry" or "I lied. I'm sorry"! GOOD JOB with this poem!

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018

Thanks very much for the insightful comments and kind remarks. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Exceptional

Hahaha ... "bamblusterate" ... what a great word! And that picture -- OMG! -- forked tongue and a horn starting to poke through his head. :) I think everyone of us has heard politicians "bamblusterate". They can talk and talk and talk without really saying anything.

Perfect pairing of picture and poem, and your poem is clever. It really conveys "bamblusterate" well. I especially like "Ensure your statements don't make any sense; without a clue it's hard to take offense." ... so true!

Great job, Craig!

Cheers,
Connie

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018

Thanks so much for the wonderful comments and glowing rating, Connie. I'm glad you enjoyed, and I was chuffed when I found that picture as well :) Most grateful, have a wonderful day! Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Bamblustrate- I am going to try that one out at a holiday party.hahah. Thanks Craig for keeping us entertained with your book.... I sometimes think you just make them up as you go. LOL. Great job, as always.

Melissa

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018

If I was making them up, they wouldn't be so weird, Melissa :)

Many thanks,
Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I love that photo, Craig. I bet that guy is good at double-talk. That forked tongue should enable him to talk out of both sides of his mouth at once. I bet he is full of gibberish and gobbledygook. Don't you just love those words for the result of bamblusteration? I bet that man could invent new words like covfefe twice as fast as your average president. If you can't keep it short and in plain English, then bamblusterate. That's what I have always said.

 Comment Written 18-Dec-2018

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reply by the author on 18-Dec-2018

LOL Debbie. Thanks for a most fun review :)

I've always said, if people seem to be not taking your message well, then it's time for the chickens to head for the hills ;-)

Cheers,
Craig

reply by Debbie Pope on 19-Dec-2018

Not to put extra pressure on you, but your replies are always so delightful