Selling/Buying Snake Oil

Watch as Republican members of Congress

Hammer out the specifications

For tax cuts favoring the rich, along with

Giant cuts for corporations.

 

Though economic inequality

Reaches scary, outlandish extremes,

A system rigged against the majority

Shapes the politicians' dreams.

 

Bogus studies, lobbyists,

And lavish campaign contributions

Sway our politicians' efforts

To come up with taxation solutions.

 

Tax havens, loopholes, and dodges

Are great for you if you are rich.

When you can avoid paying taxes

On profits abroad, you've found your niche.

 

If our taxation system doesn't

Force people to pay their fair share,

Education and social security

Will suffer, along with Medicare

 

And Medicaid. If that happens,

It's not difficult to foretell

Who will benefit most and who

Hasn't got a chance in hell.

 

Do members of Congress care about us?

I have to say that it makes my blood boil

To watch them sell what some people call

"Supply-side snake oil."

 

Buy the snake oil if you choose to.

Unless you're rich, you'll regret it.

The system can screw us royally,

But ONLY if the voters let it.

 

(8-27-17) By Bob B