The Death of an Altruistic Nation

Once upon a time long ago...there was a wonderful country where people cared about and for each other. The ruler of this land was elected by the people every four years. The ruler usually loved his country even more than the people did, and he would do anything he could to maintain peace and prosperity for all. One frigid winter day the frozen ground cracked and released a vile imp from the Netherworld. In the bowels of the Netherworld only two things mattered. They were money and power. The Imp saw the joy and happiness of the people and he vowed to destroy it. He quickly set out to corrupt the leaders of the political powers that governed the land. He soon found that only the leaders of one of the parties would really listen to his siren song of greed and power. His first confused confidant was a b-actor with a pleasant speaking style. This man actually headed a union at one time. The Imp was so successful with his indoctrination that soon the aged thespian was firing union members and cotting taxes for rich people. This was only the start. The Imp blasted his message of greed and power over the radio and television air waves. Soon bloated gas bags smoking cigars and spewing hate were the norm. Now to get rid of old people.

Some Wonderful Things Republicans Have Given Us

Step back a moment and look at a few of the wonderful things Republicans have done and are doing for America. Reagan started the whole tax cuts for the rich ideology. He said a rising tide lifts all boats. Sort of like the tsunami that hit Japan. So for 30 years, Republicans have cut taxes for the wealthy. Look at the results this brilliant idea has wrought. Republicans want the market place to rule the economy. How's your health care costs doing? How does it feel when you put gas in your car? Now when Democrats want to take back the billions from the obscenely rich oil and gas industry, the Republicans call it a tax increase. All Republicans in Congress have taken the Norquist pledge never to raise taxes. This means Medicare, Social Security, and anything beneficial to those making under $250K has to go. Remember when Republicans screamed jobs, jobs, jobs!? The only jobs Republicans create are for their relatives and the Chinese. So if your guns and prejudices mean more to you than having a job and feeding your family, vote Republican.

Doctor Heckle and Mr. Hyde

This age we live in is inexplicable. We have gone from landing on the moon to trying to discredit an American president by challenging his birth place. If something doesn't fit our world view then we just ignore reality and replace it with our own perception of how things exist. Facts no longer matter. Shout down the truth. Ideology is everything. Look at the recent death of Osama Bin Laden. President Obama made it one of his priorities and followed through. Republicans immediately started the stupid machine up with claims that torture and ex-president Bush were responsible for Bin Ladens death. The same president Bush that repeatedly said he wasn't concerned about the where-a-bouts of Bin Laden. He's on tape saying it multiple times. Doesn't matter. Facts don't matter. Spin matters. We have entered an age of de-evolution. Intelligent people are scorned while populist windbags with red neck values are elevated. If you repeat a lie enough times people with IQs that match the number of teeth they have will believe it. This is how rich Fat Cat Republicans stay in power.

The Master Plan Isn't Working!

The Fat Cat's were in a panic. They had bared their very souls in public. First their governors passed anti-union legislation. Then their congressmen voted almost unanimously to kill Medicare and cut tax rates for the rich another 10%. The people, who were lulled into apathy by right wing television and radio, were waking up. Even 70% of Tea Party members wanted Medicare left alone. Their congressmen were being dissed at town hall meetings. The birther lie, even after finding a new champion, was being discredited in the national media. Were their mindless sheep starting to leave the flock? What to do?

They finally settled down and regrouped. The oil and gas industry was still in their pocket. After all, didn't they give them billions in subsidies and call for billions more to be given to them? Fat Cats are nothing if not sly. Let gas prices go to $5.00 a gallon. This alone will kill any recovery. Then find a way to blame Obama for it. Perfect. Wall Street speculators are on board. Time to get the Stupid Machine cranked up and spread the lie.

Here Comes the End of Medicare

"Here Comes the End of Medicare"

(Sung to the tune of Here Comes Peter Cottontail)

Here comes the end of Medicare

Hoppin' down the congressional halls.

Hippity Hoppity

The Republicans are on their way.

Bringing every Tea Party member,

A chance to turn Medicare into a burnt out ember.

Legislation to make their Easter bright and gay.

There are massive cuts for everything,

Misery for the poor is what they bring.

The end of the social contract

Is only weeks away

They plan to drive the country into a ditch,

Ruin the nation except for the rich.

Lying and exaggeration is the only way they play,

Because money is king they must have their way.

Hippity Hoppity the Republicans are on their way.

Its's time to Soak the Rich Again

It's Time to Soak the Rich Again
(Sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb)

It's time to soak the rich again

rich again, rich again,

It's time to soak the rich again

and make them pay their share.

They've had it made for far too long

far too long, far too long,

They've had it made for far too long

and the time has come to be fair.

We've bailed them out time and again,

time and again, time and again,

We've bailed them out time and again,

and they've bid their money we don't know where.

They've used the money to buy congressmen

congressmen, congressmen,

They've used the money to buy congressmen

and laid the country bare.

The rich hate the poor and middle class

middle class, middle class,

The rich hate the poor and middle class

all in the name of class warfare.

Their greed and sins know no bounds,

know no bounds, know no bounds,

Their greed and sins know no bounds

and now they plan to destroy medicare.

The Ignorant Sheep Soldiers of Class Warfare

The class war the rich fat cat has successfully waged against America could not be won without the mindless foot soldiers. There are not enough rich people in America to vote to maintain power by themselves. They need the ignorant to vote against their own self interests and vote for the interests of the wealthy. Wealthy Republicans know how to divide and conquer the ignorant and gullible. First decide what prejudice you want to exploit. Gays want to destroy the sanctity of marriage. The Democrats want to take away your guns. Teachers and unions are the reason we are going broke. Obama wasn't born here. Now these divisive tactics appeal to the older and middle-aged mindless. How do you get the younger crowd to swing your way? No need to worry, the self centered young are too worried about a good place in line for the next cell phone incarnation to vote or pay attention. Let the music of popular culture pied piper them into oblivion. If you bring up an issue of relevance to their daily lives, they say they don't like to think about that stuff, it's too depressing. Too depressing? If that is your reality then just sit back and wait for the next form of electronic addition to soothe you.