A Change You Can't Believe In

A change you might believe in

Was slowly compromised,

And nothing was accomplished

To better people's lives.



No bold decisive action--

Just posturing on the floor

Of the House and the Senate

And talks behind the door.



The public was left out

From hearings and debates,

Save for some town hall shouts

About the fascist state.



And so a monstrosity

Came to the light of day--

Two thousand plus pages

Of corporate giveaways.



So you can thank Obama

For this historic leap

Into politics as usual,

Where promises are cheap.





              December 21, 2009           

          

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