Democrats?

They violate their own standards,

Hypocrites every one.

They say they are for freedom

but censor critics: cowards.

Democrats, they proclaim themselves 

but stifle most dissent.

When loyal members berate them

their democracy dissolves.

It isn't pretty and not nice

what they do to members

who say what they're really thinking;

blocked and censored from advice.

It isn't bad to criticize

it is more loyal than

those who never speak up when wronged.

Why's critique politicized?

 

How sad

How sad is it that my beliefs have died?

At least the beliefs about my country.

I used to think we were a good folk

but now all I see is stubborn pride.

How sad is it that politics are evil?

that there is a great divide among us

I used to think  we had common sense

but now all seem to be uncivil. 

How sad is it that politicians buy

their way into elected positions?

I used to think there was honesty

but now all seems to have gone awry.

How sad is it that all law makers

don't care about the People in the least?

I used to think I could believe one

but now ALL seem to be major fakers.

How sad is it that my heart seems fractured?

I wanted to still believe in my nation

I used to believe in the government

but now all of it seems  manufactured. 

How sad is it that they all seem acquired

for a price by major corporations?

I used to believe the People mattered 

but now all I see makes me sick and tired.

What is Reality?

What is Reality
and how do we know;
that we can hold it
or that we let go?
Can something be defined
by its' contrary?
And can we be sure?
Ought we be wary?
Do we know by effect
that something is real;
how it interacts
not what we can feel?
Does asking the question
make me seem crazy?
Sometimes it is hard -
Truth can seem hazy.
Illusion seems truer;
media relates
whats false as Gospel;
outrightly misstates.
Don't trust what's on TV
just because it's there;
even what you read
can be truth impaired.
Reality needs checked
using all our means;
Don't take for granted
news is what it seems.
To complicate matters,
too many reporters
aren't press but opine:
business supporters.
Truth is tricky it seems
and requires attention
from all citizens;
prevents invention.