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“Owning the Libs”, an American Allegory

September 24, 2023October 1, 2023 ElRoyPoet

In the land of the free, where patriarchy reigns,A stubborn authoritarian holds on tightly, to the reins.For everybody believes that:“Father knows best”,Even when he doesn’t, how dare you protest. He leads the white house down an erroneous path,And as they … Continue reading “Owning the Libs”, an American Allegory

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The Social Justice Cause: White Fragility

July 23, 2023March 27, 2026 ElRoyPoet

There’s a reason why conflicts rise,If not for the evil in men’s eyes.There’s a cause for the protests we see,If not for racism’s tyranny. The fight for women’s equal rights,Springs from the fathers, brothers’ fights—From chauvinists who saw women as … Continue reading The Social Justice Cause: White Fragility

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Why We Gravitate To Authoritarianism

July 15, 2023September 23, 2024 ElRoyPoet

Our liberal democracy we revere,with rules from the majority.All the citizens are sovereign,with rights and authority. In contrast to an autocracy,elites in power, hiding their flawsand oppressing the minorities,with unfair and unequal laws. The nationalists follow him around,in blind obedience,believing … Continue reading Why We Gravitate To Authoritarianism

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This Land Is Your Land

July 9, 2023August 22, 2023 ElRoyPoet

This land is your land and this land is my landFrom California to the New York islandFrom the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream watersThis land was made for you and me As I went walking that ribbon of highwayI … Continue reading This Land Is Your Land

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Class Hierarchy

June 17, 2023August 11, 2023 ElRoyPoet

If first place wins the gold—why does second place receive a silver medal?Is it a consolation price,because everybody knows,that second place is the first loser? If it’s government, by the people,for the people,are the citizens in charge;because the governmentis the … Continue reading Class Hierarchy

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Be a good girl (and do as you’re told)

June 1, 2023August 22, 2025 ElRoyPoet

The truth of the matter is thatnew life always supersedes old life. But if the old life doesn’t breath lifeinto the new life, it won’t survive. So the new life’s authoritarianshould force the old life to embrace it. Even if … Continue reading Be a good girl (and do as you’re told)

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Liberty Needs Morality

May 14, 2023July 9, 2023 ElRoyPoet

The liberal’s mantra is: to defend the defenseless. The problem is how do we identify—who the defenseless are? In the Bible it reads: “Defend the defenseless, the fatherless and the forgotten, the disenfranchised and the destitute. Your duty is to … Continue reading Liberty Needs Morality

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Fear Mongering

May 2, 2023June 3, 2023 ElRoyPoet

What is happening in America today? Is it counter-culture or the same old culture-wars, your prideful heart can’t seem to suppress? Don’t you know that when you take the low road, you end up paying the high toll. Just because … Continue reading Fear Mongering

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the victim-hood of the patriots

April 26, 2023August 19, 2024 ElRoyPoet

“Trump is the magnet, the patriots are the steel. The reason the MAGA Republicans are still attracted to him, is because they both share the same victim-hood mentality.” “Victim-hood is the addiction that Populist Trump gave to Republicans, and fascism … Continue reading the victim-hood of the patriots

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Civil War II (Worst Case Scenario)

April 18, 2023December 29, 2023 ElRoyPoet

It all started when the Patriots, a passionate group of citizens, found themselves caught up in a web of deception. Though they had enjoyed centuries of freedom, they were persuaded by the republican populist narrative that their precious liberties were … Continue reading Civil War II (Worst Case Scenario)

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Don’t Be A Sucker!

April 14, 2023April 22, 2023 ElRoyPoet

If you promote nationalism,It grows.If you accept nationalism,It grows.If you ignore nationalism,It grows;And ultra-nationalism wins. If you promote democracy,It grows.If you accept democracy,It grows.If you ignore democracy,It dies;And republican fear mongering wins, again! Do you want to try,One last time?If … Continue reading Don’t Be A Sucker!

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Man Up America

April 1, 2023August 17, 2023 ElRoyPoet

In order for the resistance to have a fighting chance, it has to be in place from the very beginning. That’s why freedom of the press is crucial to the survival of the republic and why it must be safeguarded … Continue reading Man Up America

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