Spinaganda

A bad state of affairs with no easy answers

Propaganda's such an ugly word

So now they call it spin

Whatever side you may be on 

The other side is sin 

Running traps can't shut their yaps

Where did it all begin 

Once they called it propaganda 

Now they call it spin 

Take in the wing nut job parade 

You see it on FOX news 

With Hannity or cranky Bill 

With bullshit to confuse

Spook old folks and simple dopes

with facts wildly askew

and outrageous accusations 

from stories misconstrued

Purchase politics like products

We only have two brands 

Strangely vague or bat s**t crazy

A steamer for each hand 

They're often swayed to pave the way 

for lobbyist demands 

The huckster that you voted in 

was bought by oil and land 

Right wing Suzy Left wing Lucy 

It's all the bloody same 

We vote them into chamber seats 

and then they play their games 

A corporate teat will take that seat

They buy them without shame 

and turned us into comic foils

for their election game 

Propaganda's such an ugly word

So now they call it spin 

Pick a side it doesn't matter

The people never win 

We scrape on by until we die

While fat cats eat our skin 

Once they called it propaganda

Now they call it spin 

Author's Note

Politics are a multifaceted, complex monster that can't be explained away by a few talking points on a talk show. It's obvious (at least to me) that the democrats have drifted somewhere towards the center without a clear message and the republicans have taken a rubber train to crazy town. Obama is a political centrist which is why he's disappointed the liberal wing of the democratic party. (Those who call him a socialist wouldn't know a socialist if one shoved a Vietnamese flag up their ass) Obama care isn't true socialized health care, we're still in Afghanistan, Guantanamo bay is still open, the war on drugs is still an epic failure and the economy is still in the crapper. Hope and change turned out to be worth about a buck and a quarter. Republicans on the other hand are off the fucking reservation, but at least their message is clear. (at least to me) Hand the country over to the rich, role back Roe VS Wade, (attack on women's rights) Destroy Obama care, spend a shitload of money on defense,(to wage wars for profit) cut federal funding for every domestic program their is that helps out the poor because it makes them "dependent" (war on the poor) Give out tax breaks to corporations and tax the middle and working class into the poor house. We need a third, viable party but with the way elections are rigged now without the support of big business that's not going to happen. With the citizens united ruling (Another huge political problem. The judiciary branch of government taking control over the legislative branch) Corporations can "donate" IE buy any political seat they want. Someone give's you a shitload of money so you can land a job when they want a favor you're going to listen. That's basic human nature.

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

One of the reasons I like your writes among others is the truth you share with us. Not just the propaganda we hear every day on the news. No one talks facts but political trash...Their propaganda does not do any good for the American people and so forth. They need to offer solutions that will help every one...This was wonderful...:).....

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome muchly...:)......................

[Marie]

I've known two excellent spin doctors in my life. Either of them could have been a politician and done at least as well as the current administration. I was for Obama in the beginning. He disappointed me greatly, but I don't think things will improve much once he's out of office.

If you start your campaign now, Baby R., I will vote for you in the next election.

[Baby Ricochet]

Obama disappointed a lot of us. Thanks for your support

[Mark]

All so true. I think more people are realizing it. It will take lot but it's starting.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by Mark

[Lydia Shutter]

"Right wing Suzy Left wing Lucy
It's all the bloody same " You are in focus, my friend. The "spin" we see on TV news is a farce. Of course, it is telling that the channels who used to put Obama on a pedestal are realizing he is not quite as perfect as they once believed. A very good piece of political commentary. Lydi**

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Lydia

[Beccy]

It'a the nature of the beast and I don't think it would matter a damn if there were a hundred political parties to choose from. Once the game is over and the snouts are in the trough, those promises fade away quicker than you can shake a stick.

Beccy.

[Baby Ricochet]

Sad but true. Thanks for stopping by.

[KAOlmsted]

You nailed it, Mark. Anyone who mistakenly believes you're just a crude shock poet out to push people's buttons for your own amusement would do well to remember (or discover) you have one of the sharpest, shrewdest political minds on this site and your ability to demonstrate your intelligence through entertainment is one of the myriad reasons I am honored to know you.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Kimmer. I'm genuinely flattered

[KAOlmsted]

Always my pleasure, Baby.

[Gleb Zavlanov]

Politics are very corrupt nowadays, and most of it is not so much for the people as their the money and wealth. That's not to say there are no good, honest politicians, but such politicians are very rare to find. The majority consists of lazy, corrupt, greedy, fat men who're only in for the money. This was a very great, lyrical poem with a nice, or at least straightforward message. Thank you for sharing.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thanks for stopping by Gleb

[Gleb Zavlanov]

It was my pleasure. :)

[Lyn Anderson]

This is so amazing, and brings together the apathy of both sides and the futility of it all. There is no solution, I hate to say it. Communism and Socialism have been dismal failures all over the world, democracy is only partially successful, what is the answer, who the hell knows. Here in Canada, we always have three parties and one peeking in from the outside, still the result is always the same. Great thoughtful write.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you KL

[Vidya Bacchus]

Interesting poem Baby .Government vs people.People always lose and Ironically its the people that vote in the governments.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you vidya

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome :)

[Frieda P]

So true it's laughable...love this one Baby.

'Strangely vague or bat s**t crazy yep, no happy medium in that crazy game.

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you frieda

[Frieda P]

Was my pleasure, I love when you release a kraken....