The Democratic Party is diverse to say the least
That’s moderates, conservatives, progressives full of gall
Progressives have been in the news: proposals they’ve released
The Green New Deal, a tax on wealth, and Medicare for all
I am a Democrat and moderation is my bent
I favor social safety nets as roles of government
As well as infrastructure, immigration and defense
But some of these proposals have disturbed my inner sense
Tonight on Rachel Maddow’s show a different point of view
By some well known historian, I can’t recall his name
He said that moderation was the worst thing we could do
The problems facing us and Earth need more than same-old same
Our actions must be more than simple fixes at the edge
They must be comprehensive, bold to solve the looming threats
Apocalyptic in their scope; time’s now that we must act
Those way-out Dem. proposals might be what we need, in fact
3/11/19
A far left democratic candidate will not beat Trump so go slow.
I agree, but the existential problem the progressives are pushing will still have to be addressed by whomever wins.
I am not sure I agree the throwing moderation out, but I really like the poetry of this one. Well done!
Thanks, look at Rich’s comment and my reply.