When I reach, on the ballot, “Congressman”,
I’ve determined to vote for neither one–
For of all sad words (when we dissect ’em),
The saddest are these, “I helped elect ‘im!”
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For of all sad words of pen or tongue–
The saddes are these, “Gad, I’ve been stung!”
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by Ray Romine Friday, October 16, 1942