Do Republicans ever take the medicine they prescribe?
They often find reasons for them to step aside.
The freedoms they demand for themselves
Don’t seem to apply to everyone else.
For norms, rules and regulations, it’s up to their discretion.
Highlighted if they choose to follow.
Otherwise downplayed as frivolous and shallow.
But the expectation is that others will.
If they don’t, Republicans give an earful.
Accessibility and opportunity should come
Only when you align yourself with Republican.
Which is still being defined by Trump.
And those who show loyalty by kissing Trump’s rump.
Republican Governors often criticize the Federal Government
For becoming too involved with the matters of States.
Especially when there is a Democratic President.
But when Trump’s interference was relentless – They stayed silent.
And despite Biden’s aim to implement and coordinate
For best practices and help.
Like trying to control the pandemic –
Requesting for restrictions and mask wearing.
Such appeals are seen as over-stepping.
States know best,
To streamline for their people’s interest.
So a few States refused and went for open.
But then took it a step further.
Fighting cities with fervor.
When cities try to do best for themselves –
The State pushes back if it is in line with what Biden says.
Like when local municipalities and mayors place mandates
Because what the State indicates doesn’t meet their needs.
State leaders don’t concede.
They deny and don’t allow for flexible.
You must take the State’s lead, not what you deem as sensible.
Texas State Attorney General suing Austin’s mayor.
Who was calling for a mask mandate to give cover to business owners.
But the State didn’t see it fit for the city to decide.
They want them to abide by the rules the State makes.
Which they now seem to think has the right to dictate.
Isn’t that government over-reach?
Something Republicans always preach against.
But it doesn’t seem to matter – their intent.
You’re supposed to agree with them.
Else they play the victim.
And they will do whatever it takes to make that case –
Slander, maim or kill.
Use the ways of mobsters and terrorists.
People seem to forget that they are government.
Not a movement like Trump said.
Republicans have a lot to say.
Readily outlining the path to take.
But when it comes for them to walk through –
What do they do?
Well, it depends on the events
And how they will get what they want in the end.
When Democrats lead, Republicans reply with disagree.
But if Republicans are to gain – their rules, their game.
Whatever works for their profit, to that they change.
At times Republicans vote against
What they contributed to or was involved with.
Other times they claim as good and of benefit.
Even when they refused to promote and vote for it.
Like touting the relief people will get with the Covid Relief bill.
And trying to take credit – after they voted against it.
Not a single Republican vote.
Yet, no hesitation to gloat.
Do as I say, not as I do.
The law and rules only apply to you.
I can do as I wish.
If I’m Republican, powerful, white or rich.
This seems to be the pitch from Republicans and their leadership.
Do as I say, not as I do.
What I’m allowed to do – You shouldn’t be allowed to.
The rules don’t apply to me –
Only to those who are seen as my enemies.
If this is where you’re stuck, you must be a Republican.