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An Alternative Pledge

January 29, 2017 by At Large

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By Barry Johnson

since we are getting Alternative Truths, why not alternatives to other sacred cows

I pledge allegiance
to defy Donald Trump
and all the hurtful policies that he stands for
One nation, under duress,
indivisible in fighting for
liberty and justice,
truly, for all

Barry Johnson is a counselor and author who lives in Imperial Beach.

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  1. thoughtfulbear says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:30 pm

    He swore an oath he never intended to obey;
    so, roll out articles of impeachment –
    and make him rue that day…

  2. michael-leonard says

    February 5, 2017 at 9:54 am

    In light of the revelations of rampant spying, both domestic and foreign, by NSA and other agencies of our government, I proposed this re-write of our nation’s Pledge on Jul4 4,2013:

    I pledge allegiance under duress to the Surveillance State of America, and to the security agencies that increasingly control our Nation, under fear, divided by economics, with liberty and justice for those who can afford to buy it.

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