The only Americans who are not “immigrants” are the Indigenous and those displaced, forced to be slaves, brought here to build US.
Yet White America and others who have joined in cheer.
Claiming to own and for control, what never was theirs.
A trend it seems.
Dominating and manipulating the “enemy”, seizing their possessions.
The less powerful positioned to make concessions.
While those holding the power and purse secure to their own rise.
Luring others to act against their own and the Country’s best interest.
Putting “ordinary folk” on each other’s hit list.
Those who were so irate and obsessed when a Black man knelt before the American flag to protest racial injustice and inequality are now supporters of Party over Country.
An insurrection.
Disregarding the Constitution.
Damaging American Institutions.
Minimizing the brutality against law enforcement on January 6th.
Even using the flag they were so respectful of to beat them with.
More reverence to the flag than their fellowmen.
Lowering the worth of Black, Brown and poor citizens.
Shown, as another GOP strips the disguise of lies.
Racial profiling – linking Blacks to crime.
Senator Tuberville making an insinuation that descendants of slaves are criminals.
And are out of line to seek reparations.
Not seen as humans – It’s “them” pegged against US.
They are the ones doing US wrong.
Pulling US down.
And “immigrants” are taking jobs.
But if “illegals” are working, someone must be hiring.
How many who complain are participating?
Wanting to evade taxes and not pay out benefits.
Bottom line to maximizing profits.
It must be ”them” and “immigrants” who fraternize with corporations and conglomerates.
Less likely to regulate for the protection of consumers.
“Them” and “immigrants” who are users and abusers of services, mishandling funds.
Allowing criminals to run and engage in political stunts.
It’s “them” and “immigrants” fueling violence, even war.
Justifying force.
Insisting that Trump must be re-installed.
“Them” and “immigrants” who are becoming numb to violence and other horrors in our society.
Complacent to the lack of honesty and the absence of integrity.
Allowing intimidation in our politics.
Even at school board meetings.
To make it all commonplace.
True and open discussions are being erased.
From hollow words to insincere actions.
It’s “them” and “immigrants” reinforcing to their Rights, freedom and satisfaction.
Empowered to be rude, crude, intrude and misuse.
Though when others do it’s an abomination, a threat to the Nation.
It’s “them” and “immigrants” set to be blamed.
Even when they don’t hold the key to the locks and chains.
It’s only “them” and “immigrants” who don’t follow the rules and can claim only they can change America to great.
It’s “them” and “immigrants” personalizing politics and public service positions.
Making mutiny their mission.
Showing preferences, seeking those of similar minds to justify.
Taking suggestions, propaganda and disinformation from right wing views.
Allowing public office to be used for personal gain.
Scamming supporters to contribute to and allowing dark money in political campaigns.
Echoing and reflecting from the chambers of White Supremacy.
It’s “them” and “immigrants” who are destroying America’s democracy, enticing autocracy.
“Them” and “immigrants” running on the promise of revenge.
Fueling the Party of red to bully and tread.
Emulating Trump, no accountability or responsibility.
But how is it that those who fled corruption, violence and authoritarian are not appalled by the assaults on America’s democracy?
The lies, inconsistencies and overreach.
Not just by politicians but also the elites.
Why aren’t people shuddering in their boots when they see injustice and cruelty against their fellowmen?
Absolutely no care for them.
As if policies, decisions and laws put in place will only affect those of a particular class and race.
So as “them” and “immigrants” continue to be framed.
It shades US from blame and shame.
The problem is – as ”them” and “immigrants” are being set up to fail and fall.
Those making the call are not mindful of what affects US all.
Going for the burn when flammable.
For few, it may be a calculated risk.
But for many, they’re ignorant or oblivious to traps and tricks.
Or fooled to the limits set by the greed of their own politics.
It may be “them” and “immigrants” who are targets of right-wing’s wrath.
But no one controls, or has the ability to contain the effects of the aftermath.
As “them” and “immigrants” are being contained and smeared, those of means and privilege are building themselves new tiers.
Space travel has brought them new toys, entertainment and recreation.
While the rest of the Nation juggle to keep fed, stay sheltered and manage their health.
Struggle with debt.
As oligarchs guide decisions that would make their assets, resources and investments grow.
Astutely keeping their incomes low and ensuring for power increase and hold.
Yet, those “ordinary folk” foolishly buy into what the oligarchs sell.
Even as the oligarchs continue to dry the well.
As the focus stays on keeping “them” and “immigrants” in check.
We expose ourselves to threats.
Talks of violence and nooses around necks.
The rich and powerful openly and continuously grasp and grab.
With the rest of America paying the tab.
Sadly it’s not just the powerful and the elites out to oppress and suppress.
Middle and lower class are adding to “them” and “immigrant” distress.
What intimidators are being allowed to do and boast about too.
Apparently forgetting – Do unto others – a simple rule.
What you contribute to the Universe will be there to affect you.
Willing what happened to “them” and “immigrants” to repeat.
But when fueling the fire, the accomplices expose themselves and others to the same heat.
Without protections in place.
There is so much that most in US will be forced to face.
Many are vulnerable and are at risk of being displaced.
In time, there will be no line between “them”, “immigrants” and the rest of the Nation.
All will be at the mercy of the dictators and their damnations.