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By: Cedric McClester Has history taught us nothing? That's what I’ve found There are those still clamoring For boots on the ground Which may satisfy us emotionally Just by the sound But how lone are we prepared to stick around Some suggest ISIS Can be taken out By boots on the ground And American clout But other than bravado What’s that about It’s a  confounding quagmire Without a doubt Certain things are Easier said then done Some act as if We’re the Omnipotent One Cuz we have the manpower And also the gun But history has shown us Nation building ain't fun Fighting them over there Rather than here Might not be as simple As it may first appear If our strategy is not working Which to some is clear An effective alternative I'd like to hear Cedric McClester, Copyright © 2015.  All rights reserved.
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Nov 17, 2015
Nov 17, 2015 at 6:49 AM UTC
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
By: Cedric McClester Has history taught us nothing? That's what I’ve found There are those still clamoring For boots on the ground Which may satisfy us emotionally Just by the sound But how lone are we prepared to stick around Some suggest ISIS Can be taken out By boots on the ground And American clout But other than bravado What’s that about It’s a  confounding quagmire Without a doubt Certain things are Easier said then done Some act as if We’re the Omnipotent One Cuz we have the manpower And also the gun But history has shown us Nation building ain't fun Fighting them over there Rather than here Might not be as simple As it may first appear If our strategy is not working Which to some is clear An effective alternative I'd like to hear Cedric McClester, Copyright © 2015.  All rights reserved.
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Nov 17, 2015 at 6:49 AM UTC
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