The American Dilemma

THE AMERICAN DILEMMA by JOHN M. ARRIBAS There was a time when the town crier spread the news Terse, straight, unfiltered, unbiased with no personal views Alas, those times have disappeared into days of yore We now have more news thrown at us than ever before From sources sworn to be reliable, accurate and true Usually from an illiterate maybe living next door to you News now is reported in order to solidify a position Repeated over and over to reduce valid opposition These fools are not limited only to those in the streets It’s for anyone and everyone that regurgitates tweets It’s one moron to another stating his unproven facts Certifying his allegations in spite of the proof he lacks Most have many opinions stating incontrovertible truths Gleaned from incompetent nobodies acting as sleuths Honesty has vanished, repeated dribble is now the norm Pick out a topic support it, rally, protest: create a storm Those that oppose the demands are forced into submission They will be named racists, bigots, etc: and did I mention? They will be barred from expressing any opposing vision They will be subject to physical and mental attrition They will be silenced in fear of violence and intimidation With no opposition the fools are more demanding n brazen Masked attackers will roam streets seeking any opponent Their continued demands increasing moment by moment Opposition is muted, only few dare to parry their claims Silent majority, silent, few dare challenge their aims The silent majority complains in utter frustration While sitting in the front row to the death of a nation