The Piece De Resistance
One lives and learns5 total reviews
Comment from Wendy G
Although Aussie as well, I did not have to live under his rule. I think fear made people react in all sorts of differing ways, not all of which were either wise or pleasant. You have written an excellent piece - best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Although Aussie as well, I did not have to live under his rule. I think fear made people react in all sorts of differing ways, not all of which were either wise or pleasant. You have written an excellent piece - best wishes for the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 29-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 29-Sep-2024
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Thank you, Wendy. His successor is another egotist. Ho hum, I am so glad I'm perfect (yeah, right!)
Comment from Julie Helms
This is a well-written piece. I understand totally the frustration of a politician who seems one way when they campaign, but when the rubber meets the road, a whole different picture emerges.
One typo fix:
Marilyn Munro
(Monroe)
The nickname Dipstick Dan made me laugh....kind of says it all.
An excellent article for the prompt!
Julie
:-)
(Edited...I did just notice the contest calls for fiction. I'm assuming yours is nonfiction, not sure if that will be a 'compliance' issue)
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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This is a well-written piece. I understand totally the frustration of a politician who seems one way when they campaign, but when the rubber meets the road, a whole different picture emerges.
One typo fix:
Marilyn Munro
(Monroe)
The nickname Dipstick Dan made me laugh....kind of says it all.
An excellent article for the prompt!
Julie
:-)
(Edited...I did just notice the contest calls for fiction. I'm assuming yours is nonfiction, not sure if that will be a 'compliance' issue)
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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You are right. It probably will be Methinks a daft contest, given the time of year. Thanks for the warning.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I thoght it was interesting to read your thoughts on leadership and the quirks of politics. You do so in such a friendly style that is enjoyable to read. Your clever comparisons (like "Dipstick Dan") was so fun to read. This is well written and so clever. I really enjoyed it!
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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I thoght it was interesting to read your thoughts on leadership and the quirks of politics. You do so in such a friendly style that is enjoyable to read. Your clever comparisons (like "Dipstick Dan") was so fun to read. This is well written and so clever. I really enjoyed it!
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thank you Michael It will probably fail to meet the grade given it is supposed to be fiction.
Comment from Begin Again
That sounds like a resounding NO to me, and that's what everyone should hear. I don't know anything about Australia's politics, but you write a good explanation of why I should agree with you! Good luck!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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That sounds like a resounding NO to me, and that's what everyone should hear. I don't know anything about Australia's politics, but you write a good explanation of why I should agree with you! Good luck!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 28-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 28-Sep-2024
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Thanks, Carol. It will probably be a failure. Its supposed to be fiction but what are we all thinking, however fractionally, about?
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, interesting and missing some things. I would recommend removing the bits about America, as it has nothing to do who your nameless character voted for in his country. Then replace that will details or examples of Dan's misdeeds and their impact.
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Hmm, interesting and missing some things. I would recommend removing the bits about America, as it has nothing to do who your nameless character voted for in his country. Then replace that will details or examples of Dan's misdeeds and their impact.
Comment Written 27-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 27-Sep-2024
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Thank you for your review and the suggestion. I have deleted the comparison you mentioned.