THE FIRED- UP BRIGADE

spoilers, protests

C'mon hunks

Let's zoom into town

razzle up combat with the crowd

hop in our pick-ups

git the uzies

stick the flag

let's scram before them crowds be gone

time we git there

Step up the engines

screech them tires

razz right into the crowd

don't shoot, just point

we got us some paint balls

to harass em

rough em up a bit

Awe shucks, don't be scared now

them police, they like us

on our side whole hog

we'll bully those wimpy liberals

prove we're power, cause we're cool

lits git fired up and play ball

Reviews

[alanwgraham]

I'm worried about you Betty! It sounds like you didn't even have to think about that lingo. Seriously now - it's scary. I guess you need to dig into American history to understand. It is hard to see how you can unpick that scab.
Practice hard on the paintball gun.
Cheers,
Alan

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Alan...thank so much for the review...the lingo was easy...fondly, Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

Don't forget I live in Appalachia, among the hillbillies!!! xo

[Dave Brown]

interesting I came across this
I wonder if the whole mess is going to resurface
it is difficult to understand how he can still be the Republican front runner
hang on for the next round

[Ladysue]

Oh yes Betty, we sure do live in crazy times. I like how you got your point across. It is biting. nicely done. :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks for your review, terrifying times!

[Ladysue]

your welcome. It is Betty and seems to be getting worse.

[Paul Bell]

There appears to be a lot of countries bringing in the national guard to do their bidding now.
I must admit, when I saw that 17-year-old kid walking up to the police like a long-lost brother I began to worry. I worried more the next day when Trumpy said he was justified in his actions. Bad days ahead for America if change isn't forthcoming.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Paul; Actually what's been going on in some U.S.cities is peaceful protestors being harassed by hoodlums (flamed by Trump) to cause bedlam and chaos..some people were hurt and killed. So this is a spoof on the "bad guys".. so to speak
Fondly, Betty

[Paul Bell]

Who's going to win this election.

[Samuel Dickens]

You've done a good job, as I see it, in expressing the kinds of words and thoughts that might come from those people. Seriously, I tell you that my thoughts this morning were and are on things good and bad about the south. Hospitality, honesty, kindness, generosity, trust, a handshake as good as a contract--that's the south I like to remember. I say "remember" because a lot has changed over the years, and now there's a horrible division eroding away, turning love into hate. Some are strong enough to resist, and I think I'm one of those. I've said before that I am a southerner, but the gentle, accepting kind, not prone to solving problems with sledgehammers. Tis a great poem for these times, Betty.

[Betty Hermelee]

HI Samuel: Thanks for your kind comment; I live in Appalachia, so I'm familiar with the lingo....I think there is a great divide in the entire country, not just in the South....as witnessed in Portland, OR.
Fondly, Betty
PS did you read part 3 of COOL JOE? I think you'll like it!

[Samuel Dickens]

I will right now.

[barleygirl]

I love & hate this poem. I love your sarcasm & I hate thinking about the use of military force to solve domestic problems. Even tho you use a "dumbfuck" lingo, there's still that pounding insistent way that your mind works, driving a point home, which is so different than these sputtering dumbfucks. On one hand, I love how that contrast sparks a weird synapse fire in my brain, but I hate that this just doesn't sound quite DUMB enuf for me. You are too smart to write authentically like a dumbfuck. Maybe if you took some swigs or puffs to dumb yourself down!?!?! Really, tho. The overall effect works perfectly for how you mean this spoof to come off (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Betty Hermelee]

Dearest Margie:
I love the comment!!! PERIOD! But I must say that I live in Appalachia so I know the twang and the lingo pretty well...I didn't want to go too far with profanity... and that's why maybe you didn't think I was strong enough with the lingo....but I'm glad you liked it anyway and as always, thank you, thanks you, thank you; hugs, me xo

[jacob erin-cilberto]

not just great lingo, but great protest in painted words...
but paint is only for defense says the one at the top...Oh Come On, Ya all...
what's worse? kneeling for the anthem or using the flag for that kind of invasion of a city...?

love this poem.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi there...well you know I live in Appalachia and know the hillbilly lingo pretty well; I even find myself saying "hey"! Thank as always for being a good coach and a giving me a brilliant comment!
Thanks, B

[emmajoy]

Seemingly playful thought behind those words, but clever cues to juggle with, Betty! Seems you can mix the pastry in any way you choose, if you have a mind to.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank Emma; I live among the hillbilly's in NC Mountains...so I know the lingo; and a lovely comment from you...Best always, Betty

[emmajoy]

Betty, you took me on a wonderful mystery tour,
loved it. :)