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Selling/Buying Snake Oil
Watch as Republican members of Congress
Hammer out the specifications
For tax cuts favoring the rich, along with
Giant cuts for corporations.
Though economic inequality
Reaches scary, outlandish extremes,
A system rigged against the majority
Shapes the politicians' dreams.
Bogus studies, lobbyists,
And lavish campaign contributions
Sway our politicians' efforts
To come up with taxation solutions.
Tax havens, loopholes, and dodges
Are great for you if you are rich.
When you can avoid paying taxes
On profits abroad, you've found your niche.
If our taxation system doesn't
Force people to pay their fair share,
Education and social security
Will suffer, along with Medicare
And Medicaid. If that happens,
It's not difficult to foretell
Who will benefit most and who
Hasn't got a chance in hell.
Do members of Congress care about us?
I have to say that it makes my blood boil
To watch them sell what some people call
"Supply-side snake oil."
Buy the snake oil if you choose to.
Unless you're rich, you'll regret it.
The system can screw us royally,
But ONLY if the voters let it.
(8-27-17) By Bob B
Hammer out the specifications
For tax cuts favoring the rich, along with
Giant cuts for corporations.
Though economic inequality
Reaches scary, outlandish extremes,
A system rigged against the majority
Shapes the politicians' dreams.
Bogus studies, lobbyists,
And lavish campaign contributions
Sway our politicians' efforts
To come up with taxation solutions.
Tax havens, loopholes, and dodges
Are great for you if you are rich.
When you can avoid paying taxes
On profits abroad, you've found your niche.
If our taxation system doesn't
Force people to pay their fair share,
Education and social security
Will suffer, along with Medicare
And Medicaid. If that happens,
It's not difficult to foretell
Who will benefit most and who
Hasn't got a chance in hell.
Do members of Congress care about us?
I have to say that it makes my blood boil
To watch them sell what some people call
"Supply-side snake oil."
Buy the snake oil if you choose to.
Unless you're rich, you'll regret it.
The system can screw us royally,
But ONLY if the voters let it.
(8-27-17) By Bob B
