He descended the escalator.
Announced his Candidacy.
He had no political experience.
No Public Service, No Military.
He was a Businessman, and a Reality TV Celebrity.
He lobbied the Powerful, the Corporations, the Rich.
He hooked the Supremacists, Alt-Right, Nationalists,
The Conservatives, Jews, Christians and Evangelists.
He had resources, he was resourceful.
He went through with his plan.
He even used his status as a White and Privileged Man.
He was able to see people’s vulnerabilities,
Strike their concerns,
Flame their fears.
So he dove in and dug deep.
Then he would show as if he cared.
He didn’t follow the norms.
He abused the rules.
Of sexual improprieties – He was accused.
Conflicts of Interests – He dismissed.
Release of Taxes – He refused.
He was brass, he was rude
He was coarse, he was crude.
Not what you would expect
When you choose a President.
But none of that mattered
As he continued to flatter
His crowds with his simple terms.
They felt listened to and he was excused
As they held to his every word.
There were many Red Flags from the very start
But that didn’t stop him progressing.
To some, it was surreal, even eerie
Like a Jim Jones in the making.
He disparaged Mexicans
And called for a Muslim Ban.
Disrespected a War Hero
And a War Hero’s family.
No matter what he did, no matter what he said,
He was on his way to win
Not just as the Republican Candidate, but also as the President.
He attacked and incited hate for the Media
Anyone in the Public, Private Citizens would do.
Corporations didn’t escape his wrath
Once anyone opposed him
They became his target too.
His Opponents were Enemies
He called them derogatory names.
He showed no morality
He could not be shamed into decent behaviors.
To Him, everything and everyone was fair game.
He said America needed a Wall
To protect itself and its borders.
Uniting America was never his call.
Division and war was in order.
He was able to build a Wall within.
Making sides “For or Against Him”.
He would tell so many lies
It was hard to keep the pace.
To fact-check as he talked.
It really has been a disgrace.
At times what he says
Would bring an outrage.
His staff would turn and bend
To make us believe that what was said
Was not what he meant.
Scandals, Mishandles,
Staff turnovers, Tantrums.
These have been the Mantras
Of this Administration.
He’s been like a chameleon
He tends to change his stance
To fit the circumstance.
And he knows how to shift
Get out of the way
When he becomes the target.
Over the last four years
There has been overwhelming evidence
Of incompetency and lack of real solutions.
It’s more about saving face,
To keep his Base engaged.
And to improve his personal situations.
During Civil unrest, a health crisis and economic woes
He decided to speak to the Nation.
The Address he delivered was not of Unity and Hope
Nor to offer any solutions.
It was a Speech for a Campaign Bid
And a move toward his Re-Election.
So even in the midst of a Pandemic
He launched his re-election campaign
Without regard for his People.
Sowing the same gripes, airing the same complaints
And stroking his Big Ego.
So he still speaks of Problems
Not the Solutions.
He still addresses the Fears and gives the Blame.
But did he forget his previous claim?
That he alone can fix it,
That he has the biggest brain?
He even went out to boast
And let his People see
He was skilled to drink a glass of water
With only one hand –If you please!
OMG!
Is this the Great America of which you proudly speak?
Does this President reflect who you are, or who you aspire to be?
In any case, as President
He represents you and the Country.
OMG!
America, is this the Greatness that you seek?
You no longer require a President of Morality?
Not Him, nor your Political Representatives need uphold the Constitution?
Nor for your Country to engage in humane Domestic and Foreign
Solutions?
You’re now a Country of Corruption, not one of Law and Order.
You’ve been willing to support Him
And fight his fight.
Not because he stands for what is Right.
But because his Cause has been for
The Privileged and White.
Furthermore, I would suspect,
For you to accept all of that
This kind of President
Could never be a Woman, Hispanic or Black.
This is the United States of America.
This is what we’ve become – This is US.
Are you ready to pave a path so all citizens can get a ride on the “Bus”?
Or will you continue to drown in the division, divisiveness and the chaos?
Maya Angelou once said “When you know better, you do better”
It’s been four years America. Now you know.
So what outcomes, what directions would you choose at this historical crossroad?
You won’t be able to hide America –
Because what you promote,
Will be reflected in if, when, why, how, and for who you choose to vote.