Wednesday, July 10, 2024

an existential threat to democracy

you hear
this phrase a lot lately from
politicians
on both sides of the aisle.

it's a handy
catchphrase
when a microphone
is stuck into
their faces by
persistent newsmen
bemoaning
the rise or fall of the next
anointed presidential
king.

if he or she is elected,
they scream,
it represents
an existential threat to democracy.
whatever that means.
but they are certain that
the world as we know it
will end.

you have to love the craziness
of it all.
the hyperventilating
hyperboles.
it takes your mind
off this heat
wave we're having.
i think it's due time
for another pina colada
and to jump into the pool
again.

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