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Nations Mental State

Can a nation be mentally ill A thirst to kill At war throughout its history Dodge City the story A long time love affair with guns A Walter Mitty who's overcome A deep distrust for those not like me Its their blackness he can see Easily lead astray with promises of wealth No remorse for death by stealth Rabid drug use across the generation A plague across the nation A bombastic president tweeting everyday Causing chaos in human fray Politicians screaming at the TV Its my way why can't they see

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