America has been on a journey.
Who we are showing ourselves to be is not who we claimed to be previously.
Regardless, it seems that many are pleased.
It’s said, that’s not the majority.
But over the years America has been taking bends away from democracy.
So it’s not surprising if the will of the people is no longer a guiding light.
For the right, their politics has been the motive for their fight.
A revelation that hasn’t scared people away.
Holding to money and wanting tax breaks.
Still afraid of others moving up.
These are what’s driving their decisions.
Meanwhile the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Alex Jones and Fox News paved the way for (White) grievance to take center stage.
Once Trump entered their ship, the first instinct was to resist.
But then Trump did not fall.
And they recognized they no longer needed to crawl.
They saw green to increase their speed.
Thus, many Americans then revealed more of their character –
Either to be easily deceived or show similarity to the GOP’s lead.
Now it’s apparent that many concede to today’s version of the GOP.
Those who pump propaganda into mainstream.
No need to cite truth.
Hell, let the untruths do the dirty work for you.
Social unrest, mental and physical distress are a fix.
To be used and manipulated by strategists.
Religion can play a part to advance and get scores.
No need for just, fair or neutral.
Justice, social and political can be partisan and partial.
Moving toward authoritarian and martial.
It’s to their taste and distinction of great.
Their denial of any mistakes.
Belief that they have the authority to change rules and criteria to their kind of mystery and to create their case as reality.
That’s to who people are placing their trust.
Their stations at the top are a continued must.
Their statements are the Commandments.
As many are encouraging their advancements.
If anyone strays from their side.
There is no care for that life.
They’re a punitive bunch.
And will not hesitate to lash out or crush.
The psychological games that Republicans play.
If it wasn’t a game, we could truly be impressed and amazed.
But with real life there is evil and harm.
It’s not the time or moment to be charmed.
So many get easily trapped.
Once they’ve taken that hard right there seems to be no turning back.
They find any and every excuse for continuing.
Just like gambling.
Intermittent gains lead to strengthening.
The cure is to break not bend.
A clear message needs to be sent.
Their addiction is real, the power they see.
And it seems enough of the masses are in that groove.
Helping them make their moves.
It’s said – the “House” always wins.
Now they do, because they are corrupted.
For some cult-like is to their pace.
Joining comes with an automatic erase.
Coupled with affirmations and assurances too.
Usually beyond what any ordinary man can do.
But there is no show of humility.
So instead they choose to believe that they are direct with God.
Else they would have to face that they’ve been swindled or are the fraud.
Now all Republicans need to do is preach doom and gloom.
Which Americans readily consume.
Speak to peoples’ fear and distress.
Downplay the opposition’s gains and success.
The GOP need not show any plans to do.
Just focus on what they are opposed to.
How can we say we are our brothers’ keeper when we stand by and allow so much injustice to thrive?
Allow some to connive and deprive.
We’re not a show of hope or faith, when we use evil as means to have our way.
Who are we when war, violence and division are sanctioned in our pursuit of salvation?
Americans wouldn’t keep voting for this GOP if they didn’t like what they see.
There is so much dis-ingenuity and dishonesty.
If only they could grow a few, and be true.
Be legitimate, don’t desecrate or hide behind the cross.
Stand proud.
When you like who and what is in the GOP and can do so openly –
With rational, reasonable and real.
Instead many are into using their minds to sanctify and purify.
So they can justify even who is worthy of life or death.
Who is the real threat?
Once they get to defend where they are led, any path can be tread.
Are you one of those showing grace?
Wiping the dying one’s face?
Or are you with those who betray and help drive the nails?
Instead of doing the hard work, it’s with short cuts and ease that people want to go.
Back and forth, to and fro.
If good and evil are not of the same.
It’s time for Americans to choose a lane and stick with it.
Until there is a functioning GOP.
Until they drop their lies and conspiracies.
Until they show themselves to be real.
Yes, we are all sinners.
We shouldn’t try to escape that.
But we should also acknowledge the fact that some are on evil and devilish tracks.
That used to be the case mostly of extremists.
Now so-called Conservatives and others are in.
We can no longer say we’re just for the ride.
With every word, tweet and like, we’re strengthening a side.
We can deceive ourselves but God won’t be fooled.
He can see clear through attempts at deception.
Do we think we can swindle our way to salvation?
When Peter tried to keep his hands in both pots.
Jesus called him out and asked for honesty.
He pushed Peter to be real.
Peter couldn’t hide.
Jesus didn’t give him a bye.
So if we’re made to Jesus’ image and it’s him we should be following –
What in his name are we doing?
We’re beyond the point of when the rooster crowed.
Many bad seeds have been sown.
They’ve lied and deceived countless times.
They’ve showed no remorse and are not contrite.
If we continue the force of those who are not who they say they are or what they claim to be –
Who are we?