Bubblegum and Suckers a short children's story for adults
      

Bubblegum and Suckers

 A Children's Book for Adults

 (Illustrations to come?)

 Copyright 2010, Anthony Horvath, All Rights Reserved

I originally wrote this almost a full year ago but it seems to remain relevant and even though the 'Father' alluded to in the last paragraphs is drawing closer (ie, the last election), it is my view that he has not yet quite arrived.

 

Bubblegum and suckers, fudge and cookies for all! This among other things was their rallying cry and no one can cry louder than seven and eight year olds deprived of supper and sleep. A sleepy populace heeded their call and thought that a little youthful vigor might be just what the country needed. A fresh wind to blow on stale and intractable issues was needed and every other sort had been tried: but not children. Not, that is, until now.
         

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