Humor Times 2025

Frak You, Left and Right
Frak the men and women who backed the Trump fight,
Frak you, Biden, for your endless delay—
The Equal Rights Amendment was just a pen stroke away.

Frak you, "leaders," who sold out the game,
While gorging on profits and dodging the blame.
The Senators with big R who let Trump walk free—
Frak their silence, their lies, and their false empathy.

Frak the AG who stumbled and bumbled,
Justice delayed as democracy crumbled.
Frak those who stayed home, chanting "They're all the same,"
You earned the chaos, the ruin, the shame.

And frak me too, for losing the thread,
So much time wasted on words I once said.
I wasted energy on my pronoun, ignoring the great fall—
Frak me for not keeping my eye on the ball.

Photo by Shane Rounce on Unsplash

Medium.com/September 2023

If President Biden would open up and (re) reveal a more authentic version of himself, shedding the constraints that some of his advisors have put on him, we might get an interview like the one below. President Biden could allow himself to delve into the depths of his decades-long service to the nation, exploring the accomplishments and challenges that have shaped his journey. So, join us as we engage in a candid conversation with President Biden, gaining insight into the man behind the office.

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

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