If You Believe

If you believe in Santa Claus
And fairies taking teeth
Or leprechauns or other tales 
That parents do bequeath…

If you’re convinced vaccines are bad
And immigrants must go 
And that our country’s doing fine,
Then naturally, you’ll know

“The Late Show “ cancellation was
A money-based decision. 
The rest of us, though, view it
With both horror and derision.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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Date: 7/19/2025 8:57:00 PM
Here's a reaction for you: What's "The Late Show?" I honestly have no idea. ~ Man without a TV
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/20/2025 9:56:00 AM
It’s a show hosted by Stephen Colbert (you might not know him either) who is an outspoken critic of our so-called leader. It was cancelled for purely vindictive reasons, which is what happens in an authoritarian regime.
Date: 7/19/2025 8:46:00 PM
So well written!!! I was sad to hear of the cancellation and... you're right! It's a cover up. That's not the real reason. Oh well. Freedom of speech has taken a big hit in the good old US of A.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 7/20/2025 9:57:00 AM
That is for sure, Eileen! Thanks for commenting…
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