Welcome to the New America

Welcome to the new America.

Two hundred forty-some years, and wow!:

A few years of Donald Trump,

And look at what we have here now:

 

Republicans who once held

American values in high esteem

Parrot Kremlin propaganda,

Giving shape to Putin’s dream.

 

The president, boldly abusing

The power of pardon multiple times,

Pardons servicemen who

Have been convicted of war crimes.

 

Though bribery’s a crime by law,

Believe it or not, Republicans say

That when the president commits it,

Breaking the law is--yikes!--okay.

 

By frequently abusing his power,

The president, who acts like a king,

Plots White House cover-ups

And lies about almost everything.

 

An adversary becomes our ally;

Former allies become estranged.

The nation is more vulnerable

As priorities are rearranged.

 

Be a part of the “Me Too” movement,

But be aware of the current dictum:

Accuse someone of sexual assault,

And the perpetrator will be the victim.

 

Taking advantage of his position,

The president is free to loot

The country for his own enrichment,

And many people don’t give a hoot.

 

If you are seeking asylum, forget it.

The country now will let you in

If you pass a major requirement:

It all depends on the color of your skin.

 

Climate change is called a hoax

And regulations are rolled back.

Criticize the president

And find yourself under attack.

 

White nationalists who are close

To the president help him make

Intolerant policies

That put our rights and freedom at stake.

 

Now congressional oversight

Is called a witch hunt, a lynching, a coup.

To understand the president's motives,

Just ask, "What would Putin do?"

 

So welcome…I mean…welcome maybe.

America seems to have a new face--

One to be changed mainly by thoughtful

Attention at the polling place.

 

-by Bob B (11-19-19)