Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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.

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Gershon Wolf July 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM Here's a reaction for you: What's "The Late Show?" I honestly have no idea. ~ Man without a TV Ilene Bauer July 20, 2025 at 9:56 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.

Eileen Manassian July 19, 2025 at 8:46 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. Ilene Bauer July 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM That is for sure, Eileen! Thanks for commenting…