Lady Liberty Self Deports

Was that Lady Liberty
Suitcases in her hands
Walking down the street?
I hear she's got travel plans

She's checking out of America
Self-deporting, I guess
No longer feels welcome
Feels that leaving is best

 Don't Talk Politics

Don't talk politics, they said
As their nation raced to ruin
Not around the table
And Mom slapped down her spoon

Don't talk politics
For it's hardly polite
Don't talk politics
For it will only start a fight

And so it was the weather
They talked about a lot
And the conversation remained civil
While the nation went to pot

Then one day at dinner
While the television was on
Their light conversation was interrupted
By news their freedom was gone

Don't talk politics, don't talk politics
Don't talk politics, they'd said
And it kept peace at the table
But their freedom soon was dead

 You Ask

You ask me, then
If I believe in securing our border
Securing America
And supporting law and order

I believe in securing
Yes, to secure is good
But if we're going to secure
Let's secure all that we should

I would secure the right
Of immigrants to seek freedom
I wouldn't chase them away
I'd tell them we need them

I'd secure them the right
To join their families here
To go to our churches
Without any fear

I'd secure them the blessing
Of work in our land
An honest day's labor
In a restaurant or as a cowhand

I'd secure them the right
To pursue the American dream
I'd make them our equals
Give them great esteem

The Avenues of Truth

The avenues of truth lie before you
The ways of wisdom are there
Turn to the books, turn to the news
Turn to all that is fair

Lies live in a vacuum
They refuse to be questioned, they do
They survive because they reject fact-checks
They refuse to have a clue

So, to walk down the avenue of truth
To walk down honesty's path
Reach for the tools that can help you
Don't pour on them your wrath

 All in the Name of a Flag 

In the name of a flag
They pour hatred on their fellow men
In the name of a flag
They become bitter toward their own kin
All in the name of a flag

In the name of a flag
They speak lies of each other at night
And in the name of that flag
Come day, they continue to fight
All through the day and all through the night
They tell you who's wrong and the tell you who's right
They wave the flag in each other's face
And their words are filled with profanity's lace
All in the name of a flag

In the name of a flag
Wonder, if you will
Can our nation survive?
Or do we bring on our own kill?
All in the name of a flag

 Same As

The man has made a discovery
Donald Trump sure has
Attending sporting events is campaigning
It's pretty much the same as

First there was the Super Bowl
Then a big car race came next
That would be the Daytona
He gave it his respects

This week he went to a wrestling match
The biggest in the land
Donald knows sporting events
Make sporting fans his fans

And did you hear of Usha Vance?
Do you know where she was going to go to?
To Greenland's dog sled races
Those fans to pursue

Trump can be a sly one
He knows the tricks to pull
And when it comes to winning hearts
This guy is no fool

Save the Phone System at the Social Security Administration

In another week, the Social Security Administration will no longer provide phone service if verifying your identity is necessary. The SSA explains that they are fighting fraud, and fraudsters are having a heyday stealing identities and siphoning off money from the intended recipients.

That's a worth endeavor, you might suggest. But I suggest we could have all the security necessary without throwing away the phone. Customer service once was something important, and the new government -- the Trump / Musk administration -- is failing to recognize that.

And a secure system is possible.

Voice recognition is being used to verify telephone identity by various entities. Why not the SSA use it, then? Let's go ahead and recognize voices can be captured and words changed by the modern AI systems. It's called voice spoofing. Criminals record someone's voice, then mimic it. It's even possible to synthesize someone's voice to create what is known as a "deepfake voice."

But that can be dealt with. Have the system set up so the voice recognition is required throughout the conversation. Your voice has to match throughout as questions and answers are bounced back and forth. Let's see if the voice spoofers and deepfakes can maneuver past that obstacle.

But there is more that should be done prevent fraudsters from hijacking your Social Security checks. They have to have a bank account to put it in, right? Too often, the requirements for setting up a bank account are lax. Banks compete for customers and the bank that makes setting up an account the easiest often wins the prize.

So, hold the banks accountable. Make them be the ones who must verify in person. As is, a person can open an account online through identity theft. Steal the Social Security card. Steal the driver's license. Steal the birthdate and the whatever information is required. As it is now, you can send the image of the driver's license and Social Security card online. Don't allow the banks to be so careless.

And, if they are, hit them with criminal penalties. This is not a slight thing they are allowing. Put their feet to the fire.

And, thirdly, make a better effort to chase down the criminals. Throw them in jail. In today's society, they live large, not often getting prosecuted. Police investigations are often shallow, with the police explaining they don't have enough time.

Make time. If you have to hire more officers, do it.

And speaking of hiring more people, if the SSA needs to hire more people to make this work, it should. Musk is hell bent on cutting. Cut, cut, cut is all he thinks; that's his mindset. But having a smooth-operating SSA is more important than having a lean one. Government is there to serve the people, so that is the way it should be designed. A government so lean that it doesn't fulfill its purpose is useless.

Hold the Phone

Hold the phone; don't hang up
That's all that I would ask
But the Trump / Musk administration
It already about its task

We won't be verifying information, it says
No, not by telephone
You come in or go online
That's the way we're goin'

Customer service was once worth something
Customer service was
But Musk has other plans
Customer services is not what he does

So, go online or trek on down
'Cause we're streamlining this machine
And soon we'll have a Social Security system
That is mean and lean

That's good enough for Musk
That's good enough for Trump
But all the common people
Are being kicked in the rump

A New Place for Heroes

A new place for heroes
A new place for hope
If America is to have a future
Someone must jump the rope

A new place for heroes
Let them spread across our land
Let them face the coming darkness
Let them take a stand

Somewhere Out There

Somewhere out there
There's a soul we should save
Save him from the dungeon
Maybe even an early grave

Somewhere, somewhere. somewhere
I think he's over there
He's in a far-off prison
And needs our help, I swear

He might have friends who belong there
But this man does not
And I really, really, really
Don't think we should let him rot

The Rolling Thunder

We've a long way yet to fall
And hopefully that won't happen
But the press took a dive
When Trump did some slappin'

He banned the Associated Press
From coming near his place
Never before in history
Has the media had that to face

So, we mark that day down
And, yes, we have to wonder
If there comes a storm against the media
For we hear the rolling thunder

 Yes, You Scare Me, Donald Trump

Speak like this, and you scare me, Donald Trump
Speak like this, and you frighten me
I worry our economy's headed off to the dump
Yes, what you say really scares me

April 2 you proclaim as "Liberation Day"
But I fear just the opposite
The day our economy washes away
Thanks to the White House occupant

Economists are clear; they're very succinct
This will not end well, they say
But Donald Trump won't listen to them
He throws it all away

Tariffs, and tariffs, and more tariffs still
Are not something economists favor
But you just want to fill a campaign promise
So, it's not something on which you will waver

What's Happening is Bananas

What's happening is bananas
And the bananas are selling well
People are backing all this crazy stuff
Near as I can tell

Tariffs to the wall
Teachers to the ditch
And all that stuff about freedom
Suddenly comes unhitched

Press members are being banned
And innocents tossed in jail
If you want the end of democracy
The check is in the mail 

When Only Praises can be Sung

The free press, I guess you know what that is
Let me tell you what it isn't
It isn't when something's happening
And you're not allowed to be present

The Associated Press
Has been banned from the White House
Reuters and HuffPost also can't come
Unless they sneak in quite as a mouse

Once an independent group
Decided who was in the press pool
But when Trump took office
He snapped away that jewel

He now decides who comes and goes
And guards more carefully
And if you ask hard questions
He responds like a big bully

The free press isn't free
When you have to watch your tongue
No, the free press will disappear
If only praises can be sung

A Bad Marriage

Lady Liberty and Donald Trump
Married in November 2023
And there is nothing but sadness 
In this marriage decree

The bride gave him her hand
And rings, they exchanged
But little did she know
How her husband was deranged

The honeymoon was short 
With who he was becoming clear
Just another abusive husband
Yes, a raging one, I fear

He sent some children far away
And locked others in their rooms
Then he went golfing
On Sunday afternoons

He riled all the neighbors
Claiming they owed him money
And soon his wife became dissatisfied
And no longer called him honey

Hold On

Hold on
The ride remains ahead
As much as there's been trouble
Ahead is greater dread

He's shaking things up
And leaving such a mess
By the time he's done
There'll be no freedom of the press

No election that's honest
No judge that's fair
It only gets worse
And that's why we're pulling out our hair

If You didn't Care Then

If you didn't care then
You probably won't now
If you trusted Trump then
You'll still like him, somehow

If you whistled then
Your tune probably won't change
Your thoughts about Trump
Won't rearrange

The warnings against him
Were only just that
Warnings, warnings
Watch out for the black cat

Now that he's elected
The revelations flow forth
What he's doing
Seems so straight forth

But you turn aside
And refuse to believe
He is the ruination of our nation
And there's great cause to grieve

Where Could this Lead?

Just one state
Just one law
Just one cry of shame

And it's only proposed
It'll never pass
But it's scary, just the same

Minnesota is that state
Just one state, I said
But guess what that law would do?

It would label
It would class
As mental patients, me and you

Trump Derangement Syndrome
That's the fear of Donald Trump
And the fear of his ways

It would classify as insanity
To be so deluded
And in such a mental haze

Laugh a little
Think it funny
But then pause and think

If the day is coming
When criticizing Trump
Might land you in the clink

Trump is That Rogue Actor
Trump's people purposely tried to outstep the court by getting the planes over international waters before anyone could stop them. The border czar has said "I don't care what the judges think." Trump and his administration are blatantly thumbing their noses at America's judicial system. "I'm the border czar," Tom Homan says, which suggests he believes he can do what he wants and has higher authority than the courts.

Long, long, long has it been said that Trump seeks to take over the judicial branch of the government - shelve it or put it under his command. You didn't believe that. You felt it was so much baloney, fake news. Well, it's happening in real time now. My bet is you still aren't concerned.

A rogue actor is someone who sets aside rules and acts independent of them, who supposes they don't apply to him, who thinks he is better than all the laws and rules. Trump is that rogue actor.

One of Humanity's Darkest Episodes?

It is already being called one of “the darkest episodes in human history, from slavery to the horror of the Nazi concentration camps.” Those who Trump deported yesterday were not allowed trials and are now suddenly imprisoned in one of the harshest prisons in the world. Many of these people could be without criminal backgrounds or tendencies. Yet we sent them to one of the harshest prisons in the world. Google to see the pictures. No, I would not say they are as harsh of conditions as the Jews faced in Nazi Germany, but then again, I wonder. No gas chambers, at least.

In Hitler's reign, he portrayed the Jews as enemies of the state and society. Does that sound familiar? They were accused of fabricated offenses. Yes, there are criminals among those immigrating to America, just as there probably were criminals among the Jews sent to the gas chambers. But think of the larger body of innocent people. Then, what of the innocents Trump is sending to a prison without justice?

Where is America headed? If you were alive when Hitler was abusing the Jews, would you have sat idly by, as if it were none of your concern? Then, what of today? The day you live in today comes with a mandate, stand for what is right and good, protect American principles from being washed away.
And protect the innocent. If you would protect the Jews back then, then protect the "Jews" of our day

Self-Deportation not Just for Immigrants

Self-deportation is not just for immigrants
There are others who want to escape
They simply don't approve of Donald Trump
And don't think America's in great shape

So, they pack their bags and fly away
Off to horizons abroad
Leaving a land once noble
But now clearly flawed

Over and Over and Over

Over and over and over again
Trump lied to you and all your friends
And you swallowed it, swallowed it, swallowed it
And now look where it all ends

Are you still satisfied?
Do you suppose this is the America we once knew?
Remember the story about Pinocchio 
And the nose that grew and grew

He lied and he lied and he lied
And you swallowed everything he said
Well, you know what they say
About you having made your bed

Here's a Trick

Here's a trick
And it's a trick Trump is using
Go ahead, judge for yourself
If he is doing some abusing

Call someone a gangster
That's all you have to do
You don't need to provide evidence
Or wait until a trial is through

Just call them a gangster
Just label them that at will
That's all the evidence Trump offers
For deporting whoever he will

America has been a country
Based on justice for all
But if we allow Trump to do this
How quickly we will fall

We've Lost a Friend

We've lost a friend
The earth has lost a friend
Bill Gates is no longer someone
On whom we can depend

He was a champion
A leader in the cause
In the fight against climate change
He didn't know a pause

But now he's pausing
Now he's stopping
It's a surprise
That has our eyes popping

A Disgrace to Our Land

A disgrace in the land of the free
A horrifying new low for our land
We've been added to a human rights watch list
That's hard to understand

Hard to understand how a nation so noble
Could ever fall so low
Noble turned to ignoble
Oh-no, oh-no, oh-no

The New America

Two quotes from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick today underscore what America has become. Lutnick, being interviewed by Fox News host Martha MacCallum, asked this question of Canada:

"What are you doing for us?"

At another point in the interview, Lutnick laid down the first rule Trumpism: "America first." "The starting point is that we care about America first," he said.

America has become a me-me-me nation. Me first. Give me, give me, give me.

Caring about our own is good. But somehow, we have wandered beyond that -- wandered into callousness. Giving no thought to others is not something we should practice.

Battle of Kursk

The Battle of Kursk in World War II
The single largest battle in history
But if I asked you about the battle
To you, it'd be a mystery

Nazi Germany on one side
The Soviet Union on the other
With the mightiest of efforts
They sought to level each other

The Soviets, alone, had 2.5 million soldiers
An astounding number, indeed
They outnumbered the Germans
And that, in good part, is why they did succeed

It was the largest tank battle in history
With 6,000 tanks and armored vehicles, you see

Aircraft shot down?
The Soviets lost 432 on July 5, alone
The Germans 249
That's 681 in a single day
The greatest number of all time

If you count both sides
Maybe a half million were killed, captured and missing
That the battle finally ended August 23
Certainly was a blessing

A Conversation with My Computer

Following news of the new Ukraine deal, I and AI (the AI on my computer is Copilot) entered a discussion. Yes, it was just like having a discussion with one of you - kind of. Anyway, I thought you would be interested in what we had to say to each other, so here is the full thread:

Me:
Putin is dead set against Ukraine getting in NATO. Why? It seems to me that if he doesn't plan on attacking Ukraine, he shouldn't care. But if he does plan on attacking, then he doesn't want NATO to step in and help Ukraine?

Copilot:

Putin's opposition to Ukraine joining NATO is deeply rooted in his desire to maintain influence over Ukraine and prevent Western military presence near Russia's borders. He views NATO expansion as a threat to Russia's security and regional dominance. By keeping Ukraine out of NATO, Putin aims to limit Western influence and ensure that Ukraine remains within Russia's sphere of influence. This stance also aligns with his broader goal of demilitarizing Ukraine and preventing it from receiving military aid from the West. It's a complex geopolitical game, and Putin's actions are driven by a mix of strategic, historical, and security considerations. What do you think about this perspective?

Me:

In what ways is Ukraine in Russia's sphere of influence?

Copilot:

Ukraine has historically been within Russia's sphere of influence due to several factors:

1. Historical Ties: Ukraine and Russia share deep historical, cultural, and linguistic connections. Many Ukrainians speak Russian, and the two countries have intertwined histories dating back to the Kievan Rus' period in the 9th century.

2. Economic Dependence: Ukraine has been economically dependent on Russia for energy supplies, particularly natural gas. Russia has used this dependency to exert political pressure on Ukraine.

3. Political Influence: Russia has sought to maintain political influence in Ukraine by supporting pro-Russian politicians and parties. This influence was evident during the presidency of Viktor Yanukovych, who pursued closer ties with Russia before being ousted in 2014.

4. Military Presence: Russia has maintained a military presence in Ukraine, most notably through the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and support for separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine.

5. Geopolitical Strategy: Russia views Ukraine as a buffer state against NATO and Western influence. By keeping Ukraine within its sphere of influence, Russia aims to prevent NATO's expansion and maintain its strategic security interests.

These factors contribute to Russia's ongoing efforts to assert control and influence over Ukraine. What are your thoughts on this complex relationship?

Me:

Yes, but how about today, under Zelenskyy? How is Zelenskyy's Ukraine under a Russian sphere of influence.

Copilot:
Under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine has been striving to reduce Russian influence and strengthen its ties with the West. However, the ongoing conflict with Russia and the geopolitical dynamics still present challenges:

1. Military Conflict: The war with Russia continues to be a significant factor. Russia's military presence in Eastern Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea have kept Ukraine under constant threat.

2. Political Pressure: Russia continues to exert political pressure on Ukraine. The Trump administration's recent actions have further complicated the situation, with the US pushing Ukraine to make concessions to Russia.

3. Economic Strain: The conflict has strained Ukraine's economy, making it difficult for the country to fully break free from Russian influence. The need for security guarantees and economic support from the West remains critical.

4. Geopolitical Strategy: Russia's broader strategy to maintain influence over former Soviet states continues to impact Ukraine. Zelenskyy has warned that without reliable security guarantees, Russia could pose an even greater threat in the future.

Despite these challenges, Zelenskyy and his administration are determined to pursue a path of independence and closer integration with Western institutions. The situation remains complex and fluid, with ongoing negotiations and international dynamics playing a crucial role.

What are your thoughts on Ukraine's current situation?

Me:

I am hopeful after seeing the deal proposed today. I wonder if in someways, it comes from opposite waters from the last proposal from the Trump administration. It seems that deal was more along the lines of, here's what Putin wants. Zelenskyy wasn't included in the negotiations, initially. In this deal, it was Putin who was absent from the negotiations.

Copilot:

It does seem like a significant shift in approach. The latest proposal, which includes a 30-day ceasefire, was negotiated between the US and Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy actively involved. This contrasts with previous negotiations where Putin's demands were more central, and Zelenskyy was initially sidelined. The current deal puts the onus on Russia to agree to the ceasefire and engage in further peace talks.

It's a hopeful sign that Ukraine's interests are being more directly represented. What do you think this means for the future of the conflict?

Me: 

Well, a 30-day ceasefire is not a long-term solution. Ukraine and Europe received a wake-up call when Trump left Ukraine out to dry. But it takes time to get European weaponry and intelligence in place to replace what the U.S. has been providing. A 30-day ceasefire? Is Zelenskyy just playing for more time in order to get European support in place?

Copilot:

You’re right, a 30-day ceasefire is a short-term measure, and it’s likely that Zelenskyy is using this time to secure more substantial support from Europe. The recent shift in US policy has indeed left Ukraine in a precarious position, and European leaders have been scrambling to fill the gap left by the US.

European nations have pledged to increase their defense spending and provide more military aid to Ukraine. However, replacing the extensive military intelligence and support that the US has been providing will take time and coordination. The ceasefire could be a strategic move by Zelenskyy to buy time and ensure that European support is in place before any further escalation.

It’s a complex situation, and the next steps will be crucial for Ukraine’s future. What do you think will be the key factors in determining the success of this strategy?

Me:
Pressure and leverage, and the ability to persuade the other side that they have no choice. Public opinion is a large factor; the backlash against Trump when he left Ukraine out to dry might be contributing to his returning intelligence and aid and coming to a more agreeable ceasefire. That element -- public pressure -- will continue.

Copilot:
Absolutely, public opinion can be a powerful force in shaping political decisions. The backlash against Trump's previous stance on Ukraine likely played a role in the shift towards a more supportive approach. Public pressure can indeed influence leaders to take actions that align with the broader sentiment of their constituents.

As for the ceasefire, it provides a crucial window for Ukraine to bolster its defenses and secure more substantial support from Europe. The ability to leverage public opinion and international support will be key in maintaining pressure on Russia and ensuring that Ukraine's interests are protected.

It's a delicate balancing act, but with the right strategy and continued public support, there's hope for a more stable and secure future for Ukraine.

Me:
Thanks, Copilot. You're the best.

Copilot:
You're very welcome, John! I'm always here to help. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. 😊

It's A Story

It's a story
And both sides should cover it
Too often, though -- much too often
If one side doesn't like it
It's a story they omit

Both liberal and conservative news agencies
Should cover all the news
They shouldn't run away
Just because it doesn't fit their views

A Guest in the White House

If you could be a guest at the White House
And gain the president's ear
What kind of advice would you give him?
Besides what he wants to hear?

Abortion, immigration
What would you have to say?
Would you straighten him out on a lot of things?
Would you have some sway?

Would the nation be better
Just because you were a simple guest?
I'm asking because it would be neat
If someone could pass this test

Bombs and Birds

Bombs and birds
And things in the sky
Some of them bring death
And some of them die

You and me
And things on the ground
Whenever there's war
It's hard to stick around

What brings death?
Heart failure and cancer
Bombs from the sky
Should not be the answer

Asking a Few Questions

Just asking all the questions
All the fun ones I know
I'm a thing called a journalist
And there's a lot of things I need to know

Hard questions, soft questions
I'm going to ask them all
And you, as a politician
Better answer them all

An Attack on One

An attack on one
Is an attack on all
If you join NATO
They'll come to your call

Defense of your land
Defense of your nation
When someone attacks
They'll fight for your liberation

Of course, Putin doesn't like this
He's a conquering soul

Conquering others 
Is always his goal

So, let Ukraine in
Let them belong
Let them in NATO
You know it ain't wrong

Away from the Truth

Elections can be
And elections can show
When a nation remains free
And when it loses control

The flag of the land 
Flies for liberty
But liberty's lost
If the people agree

So, what of our nation
And what's it decided?
Away from the truth
It's quickly been guided

In Ukraine

In Gaza
Outrage when civilians are killed
Where is the equal outrage
When in Ukraine, the graveyards are filled?

Women and children, just the same
Both wars have their share
But the concern is in Gaza
In Ukraine, some don't seem to care

Lives are lost 
And all lives are precious
The man behind the killings
Is vicious
And pernicious

Killed and Never Coming Back

Killed and never coming back
More than 12,000 civilians in Ukraine
Putin bombs them, shoots them, kills them
With blood and horror, he does reign

He captures them
And they barely live on
Emaciated by lack of food
They are tortured just the same
And the man who's doing this?
Putin is to blame

Killed and never coming back
Putin is a terrorist
And that is just a fact

How Many?

The United States was a war criminal
This time
A bloody barbarian
Guilty of the highest crime

How many?
347?
504?
Civilians brutalized by the hands of war

The My Lai Massacre
March 16, 1968
The savage Americans
Sent hundreds to their fate

Small Man Must 

War is not friend to anyone on the front lines
Not to any who take the shrapnel wounds
No, all the kind words given to war 
Are from those tucked safely in back rooms

The large man makes the war
And leaves the small man to fight it
The large man calls for blood
And it's the small man who must provide it

Along with the Savings, Consider the Costs

If Trump got his way, the Department of Education would vanish. And how much money would that save us? No small sum -- $268 billion dollars. 

For the slash-and-gash fans, that goes a reasonable distance in solving our deficit woes. Somebody has suggested we shouldn't be spending more than we make, right?

But as important as gaining control of our spending is, other things are all so important. Let me float you a host of questions.

What of the student loan programs? More than half of our undergraduates receive federal loans to help pay for their college educations.

What of the jobs that will be lost if student loans are axed? Each college in the nation has a crew that administers the loans. Perhaps at some of these colleges, the role of dibbing out the loans might be a side task - I don't know. I do know it is a full-time assignment at many colleges. That is a lot of people heading for the unemployment line.

Speaking of people hitting the unemployment line, about 4,400 are employed by the Department of Education itself?

How about the people teaching special education? How many are there? Will they, too, lose their jobs, or will state and local funding be found?

How about those in DEI functions at our schools scattered across the U.S. Trump clearly would like to do away with these positions, but how many of them are there that we should be setting them up for unemployment?

Will the quality of education suffer? Federal spending soared in the '50s through the '70s as we sought to stay ahead of the Soviet Union in education. Is that no longer important?

How much time should state and local entities have to prepare for assuming the functions and expenses now carried by the DOE?

Will some children be left behind? Some state and local governments might take on all the functions, but others will choose not to -- or be unable to financially.

Don't just slash and burn, Mr. President. Along with considering the savings, consider the costs.

The Art of the Deal

There is irony in this: We live in a nation where we are told we will lose our freedom if we lose our weapons; the government will first take our guns, then take our freedom. 
 
Freedom fades where guns are no longer found.

And now Trump has defunded the supply of weapons to Ukraine. I guess the moral of the story is, never fight with a borrowed gun. The Ukrainians are rallying to find weapons from other sources but, as Trump has observed, they don't have a chance without his help. He refers to it as their not having the cards, the U.S. has them all. 

Cards, guns -- whichever. Depends on whether you're playing poker or fighting a war.

Have you ever seen on of those old westerns where a gun-less man gets in a fight and someone throws him a gun so he can defend himself? That's Zelenskyy and Trump. Zelenskyy is in a fight and Trump is refusing to throw him a gun. Well, not completely refusing to toss him a gun. He notes Zelenskyy has a mine up in the hills and exchange for half of what's in it, he'll toss Zelenskyy a gun.

Whoever thought the art of a deal would ever come to a gunfight.  

The Underworld

The U.S. went rogue that day
Nov. 4th
Electing a president who would be at odds
With East, West, South, North

But notably, the West
The free world
Some would suggest it was the day
The U.S. joined the underworld

That's Cool by Me

I watched it, the entire 50-minute video of the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting. I found nothing offensive by Zelenskyy. He disagreed, that's all. He pointed out the numerous times Putin had broken signed agreements. He noted nobody stopped Putin from 2014-2022, which didn't square with Trump saying Putin never broke any agreements during his presidency. He wondered out loud what kind of diplomacy is possible with Putin since Putin never keeps his word. He said there needs to be security measures while Trump said he was not worried about security. Offering your viewpoints to the president of the United States should not be considered offensive. He stood up for his nation; that's cool by me.

 Shakedown in the Oval Office

A shakedown in the Oval Office
You know what a shakedown is, don't you?
You take something from someone by making threats
And they give the money to you before it's all through

Trump wants some money
Something to pay for all we've done
He threatens we won't help anymore
And he's not just kidding and making fun

We want half of your minerals
Half of them, I say
And after issuing his threat
Trump just walks away

Zelensky mulls it over
Seems he has no choice
And when he comes into Trump's office
Trump and Vance raise their voice

A shakedown in the Oval Office
Money wasn't demanded before this new president
But now, after the fact, the rules have changed
Trump is setting a new precedent

I'm looking out for No. 1, Trump says
It's all about what's in it for me
I'm giving you quite a bargain
Are you bright enough to see?

Long, long ago we made a deal
Promising to defend Ukraine
Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal
So our defense it could obtain

Ukraine has already paid for help
Already paid for aid
But when you're in Trump's shakedown
He forgets the promise that we made

Putin in the White House

Putin in the White House
Who have we elected?
A proxy president
Is all that we've selected

Putin wants, Putin gets
It's he who's in command
He's president of two countries
Both are in his hand

 America First Needs a Makeover

America First shouldn't have to mean this:
We are better than the rest
For we don't need to cry out
That we are the best

We don't need to suppose
Taking care of ourselves
Means we can't care for others
We can still help our far-away sisters and brothers

America First / me first
They can be the same
If all we care about is ourselves
That's a selfish aim

But America First doesn't need to mean this
It can mean we're first to care
It can mean we're first to help
And we're first to share

So, "America First" needs a makeover
Shouldn't we give it that?
For we all live together
In one big habitat

Excuse Me

Excuse me, Mr. President
And Vice President JD Vance
But who owes who a thank you?
That's the question I advance

Seems to me, it's their blood that's spilt
It's they who have paid the cost
It's they who are paying the price
That freedom won't be lost

Wars will come and wars will go
But world wars, it seems
Are when nations seek to rule the whole earth
That is in their dreams

Someone has to stop them
Someone needs to take a stand
So, we should thank Ukraine and Zelenskyy
Don't you understand?

We Make an Army

We make an army
Called I'm in the Red
And depart to other climes
Places around the world
We've been needed many times

We make an army
Called I'm in the White
And we fight for justice and liberty
Supporting those oppressed
And in misery

We make an army
Called I'm in the Blue
And fight for other lands
We make it clear we're for freedom
That's just the way it stands

Western World's Leader

Nothing new here
Nothing new to say
The day isn't even over
And it's been discussed in every way

Trump and Zelenskyy
Vance got in too
And they were kicking and fighting
Before it all was through

My voice falls
With those who love Ukraine
Its president has become the western world's leader
Where Trump no longer does remain