A Bill of Goods

In recent years the economy has improved,

But we're still not out of the woods.

Nonetheless, Republican leaders

Are selling a bill of goods.

 

To finance tax cuts for billionaires,

They keep demanding more cuts

To Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.

What? Are they nuts?

 

Who can't see that behind their scheme--

This not-so-subtle stricture

Against the well-being of the American people--

Something's wrong with this picture?

 

While Fortune 500 and country-club

Republicans call the shots,

They're masterfully driving a wedge

Between the haves and have-nots.

 

Desperation makes strange bedfellows--

Like being in league with the devil.

Catering to Tea Party thugs gives them

No reason to revel.

 

What does it take to wake people up?

People must open their eyes

And see behind the manipulation;

They must see through the guise.

 

(11-6-15)