I sometimes choose to read the news.
Although I seldom share the views.
Which the so called experts express,
those gentlemen who use the press

to try to gain my sympathy
for some outlandish theory.
To which they give their full support
but very little serious thought.

I may be wrong but I suspect
these pundits really do expect
That I should believe their every word.
However patently absurd

But I am not fooled so easily
as they seem to think I’ll be.
I’m wise enough to disagree.
With their brand of idiocy.

I gather facts which I cross check
from other sources that find.
A pinch of salt, I need a peck
They do not think I have a mind.

I’m not incapable of thought
I draw my own conclusions
A little trick that life has taught
me.I have no illusions.

They’re only men the same as me.
Entitled to their point of view
however stupid it may be.
I am quite sure you know this too.

14-Jun-07

ivor or ivor.e hogg

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