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Much like Sarah Palin’s historically recited, bitter fight
To end the funding for that pork barrel project in her home state, Countless transportation earmarks scale the imaginary wall Of legislative irony, engaging the heroes of democratic fortitude To utter their resounding pleas, saying – “Why is this so?!” But this showcase of greed and manipulative self-interest Highlights an essential ingredient in the lives Of productive, worthwhile citizens who constructively envision Immense, life-changing gains; For lacking this greed and self-interest is a curse, Despite the charitable, self-deprecating efforts of the many And the lasting impact of these courageous heroes On our beneficial, hard-working lives…
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