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 The game [of poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism 
that have made our country so great.  
 The game [of poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism 
that have made our country so great. 
 With spots quadrangular of diamond form,
 Ensanguined hearts, clubs typical of strife,
  And spades, the emblems of read more 
 With spots quadrangular of diamond form,
 Ensanguined hearts, clubs typical of strife,
  And spades, the emblems of untimely graves. 
A clear fire, a clean hearth, and the rigour of the game.
A clear fire, a clean hearth, and the rigour of the game.
 Patience and shuffle the cards.
 [Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]  
 Patience and shuffle the cards.
 [Sp., Paciencia y barajar.] 
 Cards were at first for benefits designed,
 Sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind.  
 Cards were at first for benefits designed,
 Sent to amuse, not to enslave the mind. 
 The pictures placed for ornament and use,
 The twelve good rules, the royal game of goose.  
 The pictures placed for ornament and use,
 The twelve good rules, the royal game of goose.