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Politics as Entertainment is the Devil [1]

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Date: 2024-07-05  



YA literature loves a dystopian future

And now the GOP is getting in on the act

From snake oil to poison, proud public displays on

Agenda 47 and Project 2015, are fact.



Reality TV has a fascination

With “The Real Housewives of Fill in the Blanks”

Now SCOTUS insurrectionist spouses wave flags over houses

And remind wealthy benefactors where to send their thanks.



Boxing, Pro Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts

Are known to be box office gold.

Now the huckster-in-chief’s plans beggar belief,

To throw immigrants into cruel gladiatorial fold.



“A Second American Revolution” may sound inspiring

But then, so did the call to a third German Reich

When lies, fear and mistrust, fuel a movement’s thrust

What’s remains after the smoke clears few will like.

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