Marx on the Hudson

They used to call it the Empire State. But the empire isn't doing too great. Democrats in power, big ideas they plan. Too bad for the middle class and the forgotten man. Low-income high rise in your village Middle class won't escape the general pillage. Congestion and crime, they'll surely bring, Practical doesn't matter, ideals are everything. Landlords, its coming, statewide rent control. They think you fat cats should be in a hole. Squatters' rights beat your rights, so you can't evict. Pols keep finding new ways, troubles to inflict. Borders wide open, worldwide crooks pour in MS-13, Venezuelan gangs, we lose, they win. Homeless camps appear, old diseases arise. Politicians let a killer loose, and Laken Riley dies. They say, "Just pack your bags, if you disagree We don't need you, go to Florida or Tennessee Idaho, Montana the stampede fills them in Locals priced out, waters rise, can you swim? Shoplifters know hundreds of items can go. No downside, they end up rolling in dough. For assault, arrests are made but holding is rare, If you're the next victim, guess who doesn't care. A store owner could ask, what am I working for, Just to watch my goods exit out the door? I know people who no longer walk at night. Hard to believe pols didn't do this from spite. They'll remove your oil and natural gas. You can't pay the AC, but more laws they'll pass. They'll remove merit from the medical schools. don't crash getting out, you'll be mended by fools. What they really believe they tactically hide Till you elect them, then the four horsemen ride No room for the little guy, the pols feel disdain. Look out the window, you're on a runaway train.