Spinaganda

A bad state of affairs with no easy answers

Propaganda's such an ugly word

So now they call it spin

Whatever side you may be on 

The other side is sin 

Running traps can't shut their yaps

Where did it all begin 

Once they called it propaganda 

Now they call it spin 

Take in the wing nut job parade 

You see it on FOX news 

With Hannity or cranky Bill 

With bullshit to confuse

Spook old folks and simple dopes

with facts wildly askew

and outrageous accusations 

from stories misconstrued

Purchase politics like products

We only have two brands 

Strangely vague or bat s**t crazy

A steamer for each hand 

They're often swayed to pave the way 

for lobbyist demands 

The huckster that you voted in 

was bought by oil and land 

Right wing Suzy Left wing Lucy 

It's all the bloody same 

We vote them into chamber seats 

and then they play their games 

A corporate teat will take that seat

They buy them without shame 

and turned us into comic foils

for their election game 

Propaganda's such an ugly word

So now they call it spin 

Pick a side it doesn't matter

The people never win 

We scrape on by until we die

While fat cats eat our skin 

Once they called it propaganda

Now they call it spin 

Author's Note

Politics are a multifaceted, complex monster that can't be explained away by a few talking points on a talk show. It's obvious (at least to me) that the democrats have drifted somewhere towards the center without a clear message and the republicans have taken a rubber train to crazy town. Obama is a political centrist which is why he's disappointed the liberal wing of the democratic party. (Those who call him a socialist wouldn't know a socialist if one shoved a Vietnamese flag up their ass) Obama care isn't true socialized health care, we're still in Afghanistan, Guantanamo bay is still open, the war on drugs is still an epic failure and the economy is still in the crapper. Hope and change turned out to be worth about a buck and a quarter. Republicans on the other hand are off the fucking reservation, but at least their message is clear. (at least to me) Hand the country over to the rich, role back Roe VS Wade, (attack on women's rights) Destroy Obama care, spend a shitload of money on defense,(to wage wars for profit) cut federal funding for every domestic program their is that helps out the poor because it makes them "dependent" (war on the poor) Give out tax breaks to corporations and tax the middle and working class into the poor house. We need a third, viable party but with the way elections are rigged now without the support of big business that's not going to happen. With the citizens united ruling (Another huge political problem. The judiciary branch of government taking control over the legislative branch) Corporations can "donate" IE buy any political seat they want. Someone give's you a shitload of money so you can land a job when they want a favor you're going to listen. That's basic human nature.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

One of the reasons I like your writes among others is the truth you share with us. Not just the propaganda we hear every day on the news. No one talks facts but political trash...Their propaganda does not do any good for the American people and so forth. They need to offer solutions that will help every one...This was wonderful...:).....

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly...:)......................

[writing mojo]

Excellent rhythm that excels your message with rapid fire wisdom. .for the obvious. .great piece

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you mojo

[Pryde Foltz]

Propaganda's such an ugly word
So now they call it spin
Pick a side it doesn't matter
The people never win
We scrape on by until we die
While fat cats eat our skin
Once they called it propaganda
Now they call it spin

We are all just going to have to get smarter so we can see through the lying. Excellent write, Baby.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Pryde

[Coyote Poetry]

The photo told the real story. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I do my best to stay from the discussion of Politicians. Last year a radio show told the wealth of the House and Senate. Average wealth is 40 million dollars. Led by rich men and woman. Are they going to tax big business and the rich? I like the old thoughts. Less government and controlled spending.
Coyote

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for your input Coyote. I appreciate it

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A prose that swells in the minds of us all, politicians by nature are horrid beasts endlessly yearning the approval of others and stealing power and then showing it off, well done, good read.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Thomas

[Tate Morgan]

this is the most comprehensive Analise i have read yet of the sad state of our truth. Damn this is one great piece. Bravo clapping you did yourself proud and you get it You really get it . You are not a worker bee You are the enlightened.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Tate.

[Annabelle Lee]

I have two classes under one of the most conservative women I'm ever gonna meet and can plan on at least three lectures on politics daily. She tells it like it is and I get to see about five sides to every story.

[Baby Ricochet]

That can be a good thing if it's interesting to you. If not it's torture

[Annabelle Lee]

Never, she's one of my favorites

[WILDERNESS]

You have hit the nail in the head.............. awsome poem, full marks............. its the bankers and the corporations that own us all ........ the govts the people, the nations.............

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you wilderness

[WILDERNESS]

welcome............

[Raymond Federle]

Knocked that one outta the park BR! Well done! :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Raymond

[MsJewel]

Sad but true my friend.
:) Julie

[Baby Ricochet]

Yes it is. Thank you

[Rita L. Sev]

Spook old folks and simple dopes
with facts wildly askew...

Yep. They count on the ignorance of the masses... Mark, you are one of the sharpest knives in the drawer when it comes to political insights!

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you rita