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And now that he’s in Florida, the nation’s karma pit,<\/p>\n

the word has spread, his followers must carry all his shit.<\/div>\n
Insults, hating, baiting, grating, all the way to killing.<\/div>\n
Of course, the orchestrator\u00a0finds the whole reaction thrilling.<\/div>\n
While poor Mel, in her own hell, has been told to take a rest.<\/div>\n
Four years of pretend caring passed the test. She did ‘be best.’<\/div>\n
And, as his sycophants get sick and pay huge hotel fees,<\/div>\n
his plans for twenty-four will bring the country to its knees.<\/div>\n
D.C. will once again be filled with armed militia boys,<\/div>\n
with bear spray and AR-15’s, by far their favorite toys.<\/div>\n
To vote, you’ll have to have a note signed by the Lord of Tallies.<\/div>\n
And large fines will be levied upon those who miss his rallies.<\/div>\n
No mail-in, write-in, wrong-side votes allowed in certain states.<\/div>\n
Q will return and endorse all the proper candidates.<\/div>\n
Of course, the first thing struck down will be limits on his terms.<\/div>\n
It’s rich, it’s kitsch, but he’s the big fish. We are just his worms.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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