Complicit Why do we keep having culture wars?Why do bullies keep getting away with it,and why do patriots remain neutral? So why do we keep accommodating extremism,haven’t we already learned—to not be defending cowards and traitors?They’re going to betray democracy, … Continue reading America’s Cold Civil War
This is not what I imagined my life to be,for someone to rule over me—because all I ever wanted, was to be free. I can’t force someone to be a part of we,if you don’t want to be, you are … Continue reading America In Jeopardy
To: Friends and Family “I can’t loose sleep worrying about how and when doomsday will come. All I can do is spend my waking hours worrying about how and when I can love you.” “No puedo perder el sueño preocupándome … Continue reading Acts In Futility (Bilingual)
What is normal;Is it you,Or is it me;Am I who you hoped,Your brother would be? If I’m lacking,And you have plenty;Don’t talk down on me,‘Cause I could’ve been you,And you would’ve been me. So, if you imagine me,To be the … Continue reading Meritocracy
I am a watchman at the gate,I see who’s comingand I see who’s going.I listen to the messengers,and I read the writings on the wall.I’m looking for the sign of the times,because I need to warn the people,before our city … Continue reading Watchman
Values voters are afraid of immigrants, minorities, addicts, deviants and convicts and as a result are willing to tolerate a low level of police brutality and high level of incarceration rates in order to feel safe in their gated communities. … Continue reading A False Sense Of Security
Sometimes you let me,Spin,Swing,And Soar. Other times,You grasp me,In your Fist,So that I can’t breath! Who am I kidding?You never let me,Have any Freedom,Anymore! Maybe when you wereA young Liberal Lover?Now all you want to do,Is be the Boss of … Continue reading Yoyo Liberty
Don’t be pretending you’re “holier than thou”,By throwing that #conservative hashtag around.You’re not worthy of that lofty title—Just call yourself nationalist christians,Protectionist of your white supremacist status quo. The “golden rule” doesn’t mean:Do unto others, what you don’t want done … Continue reading evangelicals
What can an old man do?He has already lived his life.He cannot take another path.He cannot make a new plan.He can only hope,His children will prevail—While he watches at the gate,For the enemy to arrive. “But, I will not waitFor … Continue reading Saving Democracy
Framing the narrative:A. The Republican legislature commissioned an Arizona vote audit, even though there was minimal suspicion of errors.B. Use the rhetoric that “if there wasn’t voter fraud, an audit wouldn’t be necessary”.C: Republicans now have a license to contest … Continue reading Voter Fraud
Too much drama in the performance arts;Too many celebrities chasing controversies. Too much drama in conservative talk radio;Trolls and echo chambers repeating the noise. Too much drama in right-wing social feeds;Clickbait headlines and the fake news they breed. Too much … Continue reading Theater
There’s a battle raging in my mind,For my brain has chosen guilty pleasure,Instead of being kind.My flesh wants to live,And it will sin,To not be left behind.Because my heart’s wounded,And my spirit’s in a bind. Who can help me,Or is … Continue reading Prideful
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