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Unlimited money in politics guarantees that the rich will run US, and assure that one person, one vote is contorted to the point of knot democracy.<\/p>\n

Lucky 13 \u2013 Owed to Being Played<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Trump regime
\nA poisonous glut punch
\nOf 13 billionaires
\nAnd countless confederates
\nWhat are the chances
\nOf a bettor America
\nGambling on oligarchs
\nSelf-fulfilling profits
\nRun!
\nThe government
\nThe effluent
\nOf corruption
\nLiving up to its repetition
\nOf awe white men
\nBorn of others\u2019 labor
\nFat cats with un-exorcised possessions
\nAnd endless means
\nToo own capitol
\nOn top of capital<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Unlimited money in politics guarantees that the rich will run US, and assure that one person, one vote is contorted to the point of knot democracy. 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