(Somewhere in a semi-dark courtroom or a military tribunal) The stage was set With the actors But the accused and his lawyers Were hesitant The government’s bullying Was showing But the judge was Blind and distant Denying most of The defense’s motions But for the prosecution He was obedient Exculpatory[Read More…]
(Somewhere in the Federal Court House) -We’ll deny him bail And stick him in jail – Yes, in the most restrictive environment Restrict his visitations, Phone calls and mail – Oppose speedy trial, Play with discovery Delay court proceedings And derail – Put him in solitary Until he becomes Weak[Read More…]
(Somewhere in the FBI Interrogation room) Your charge is T-E-R-R-O-R-I-S-M We have you on tape Speaking, lecturing And talking to the press We have you on the phone Organizing, mobilizing And lobbying congress We’ve got you holding Conferences, seminars And round tables Claiming to advance debates And progress We have[Read More…]
(A pre-dawn FBI raid at an accused person’s home) (Deafening knocks) Open up…Open up We’re the FBI N’ the local Sheriff in town Open up or we will Knock your door down (Dozens entering) Chaotic motions Noisy commotions Terror in the air A scary nightmare Agents running Shouting Yelling Pushing[Read More…]
(Published in late 2001 in the Federal Register) The President has announced, And Congress so said, Though the Judiciary has not ruled or denounced The prognosis is: “brain dead.” At the tender age of 214 In the world’s history We issue the following obituary: “Constitutional Freedoms Whether optional Or obligatory,[Read More…]
(Somewhere in the Department of Justice) If we want you We will get you It doesn’t matter In what formation If you spit on the sidewalk That’s grounds for indictment Not just a citation The General has issued His new policies And announced The following proclamation: The presumption of innocence[Read More…]
(Somewhere in the halls of Congress) It’s the greatest secret in town Which the powerful Are able to suppress It’s been occupied for a while That’s why the country Is in a big mess Everyone is looking the other way The executive, the judiciary And the press Though some brave[Read More…]
(Somewhere in the religious right circles and neo-con think tanks) It’s as white and black We are right, And they are wrong We are pure, They are dirty Always weak, While we’re strong Armageddon is coming We don’t have to wait Very long Their God is evil Our God is[Read More…]
(Somewhere on different university campuses) For every spring, Summer and fall Academic freedom But not for all Our eyes are always Fixed on the ball To keep money flowing As sponsors call Avoiding controversy Is a prudent policy Get the professors who invoke Envy or jealousy Suspend or fire but[Read More…]
(In the newsroom of the neo-media) Here are the new rules To be put in place: – Telling truth and checking facts Are secondary in a race – Sensationalize and scandalize Because we don’t have A lot of space – Generate as much heat Even if there is no light[Read More…]
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