Author: Sabba Rabba

We marched the Tucson Women’s March
It was a lovely day in Fall
All ages, sexes doing their part
To tell the world why Trump must fail

A lot of chants and clever signs
Some signs that even made me blush
The thousands of us, ‘twas our time
To stand, be counted, not be hushed

Important as all that may seem
To let the world know where we stand
On women’s rights, progressive themes
And, too, against Trump’s lawless hands

We will not win, November third
On policies, on brave new worlds
Pres. Trump plus all his cultish herd
Will make us fools for our brave words

We must instead, make no mistake,
At every chance, with every breath
Renounce Trump, a disastrous fake
Who’ll crush democracy to death

And all resources we can bring
We concentrate where need is dear
Those fifteen states or so in swing
Else we’ll have Trump for four more years

1/19/20

Lev Parnas has just blown wide open the trial
In Rachel M’s interview Lev spilled the beans
Since he was the hit man enacting Trump’s guile
His new revelations make likely, it seems

Trump’s trial will have witnesses to the chagrin
Of Senate Republicans, namely one Mitch
The impeachment trial of Trump did begin
Today with solemnity that it befit

We learned from Lev Parnas, presuming truth plain
That all of Trump’s top tier conspired with him
Since early last Spring to extort from Ukraine
A public announcement to do Biden in

Well, now Trump’s on trial where the Senate decides
To convict, yea or nay; it will likely be nay
But all that’s been learned, what the President tried
Will fuel his defeat next November we pray

1/16/20

Fancy Bear, Fancy Bear at it again
Just like they hacked us some three years back then
This time they phished an Ukrainian server
Fishing, on Biden, some dirt to discover

Clearly the same Russian Army’s key hackers
Who massively stole Emails from the Dem. Party
And dumped them through Wikileaks helping Trump backers
And skewing results against Clinton, for starters

The fact that they’re acting in clear, open daylight
No fear of U.S. retribution in sight
We didn’t the last time, we put up no fight
They feel free to hack us as though it’s their right

And if they can’t find any dirt on the Biden’s
Hacking the servers in distant Ukraine
They’ll plant their own Biden dirt there for the finding
At some later date causing chaos to reign

It’s up to the States and the Counties and precincts
To counter the Russian planned cyber warfare
In favor of Trump and which Trump needs, he thinks
To win 2020; he’ll welcome them there

1/13/20

One seven six souls, Trump’s blunder, now dead
Shot down accidentally; Iran’s air defenses
Expecting a U.S. response in sheer dread
On having launched missiles against U.S. bases

Trump’s blunder was voiding the nuclear deal
Agreed with Iran which Obama made fact
Trump sanctioned them too, backing them on their heels
Which led to this cycle of act, counter act

The nuclear deal, had Trump not ever dumped it
Those one seven six likely would still be living
Their blood’s on his hands, much as he would deny it
And, too, the war tension that we are all feeling

1/9/20

Bolton

A bolt from John Bolton like out of the blue
He stated he’d testify before the Senate
He changed his position on what he would do:
Refused for House hearings to bear witness in it

The question is why; what might be Bolton’s motive?
Although Trump’s big blunder may make war come true
It’s what Bolton wished for for many years over
But doubts Trump is able the war to pursue

John’s straight testimony could be a game changer
He says he’s got data Trump’s guilt to uncover
Trump as the Commander-in-Chief is a danger
It’s best to convict him and have Pence take over

We really know nothing, it’s all speculation
Bazar as it is, it is making the rounds
And then there’s John’s book deal, his new revelations
Which must pass inspection, no secrets be found

The admin could stall and could force much redaction
But if it’s made public because of Trump’s trial
They’ve no leg to stand on; they’re left with inaction
Plus, great John’s publicity; he’d be in style

It’s clear Trump hip-shot this as overreaction
By killing Soleimani he started a war
He threatens war crimes for Iran’s retribution
John’s data may be what we’ve all waited for

1/6/20

I’m glued to the TV watching WW III
What could be its very likely beginning
We just committed an act of war
Against Iran; we’re now in for
More escalation with no one winning
Reprisals back and forth we’ll see

Trump, to create a massive diversion,
Directed a strike in Baghdad, Iraq
To kill Soleimani, the head of Quds Force,
Iranian second in power, the source
In the area of terror attacks
Killing Americans throughout the region

Qasem Soleimani was highly revered
By Shiites throughout the local states
He’s been immune from assassination
Fearing reprisals against our nation
He’s not been a target, the risk was too great
‘Though opportunities there always were

But Trump in his wisdom in need of diversion
Decided to kill Soleimani out right
No notice to Congress, the key Gang of Eight
Nor did Congress authorize Soleimani’s fate
Trump has no idea what might be in sight
How, what, when and where will come retaliation

Force begets more force toward.war escalation
Death begets more death, each sides’ retribution
In over responses, increased provocations
The only solution is negotiation

1/2/20

The book by anonymous is worth the read
He/She’s staunch Republican, there is no doubt
Observing the President, this book’s about,
As viewed from within, Donald’s words, Donald’s deeds

The book’s anonymity off-puts some people
If one’s so dissatisfied one should resign
The fact one is hiding shows weakness of spine
Be all that as may, the book’s contents’ aren’t feeble

I’ll not, here, review the book; rather I’ll focus
On what he/she wrote about Trumpian addiction
By many Republicans voicing Trump’s fictions
While knowing they’re Trump’s typical hocus-pocus

As such, Trump Apologists come in two flavors:
The first are the Sycophants, Trump true believers
The second are labeled Trump’s Silent Abettors
Both publicly praise him and curry his favor

But what’s the attraction, what binding toxicity?
It’s Power, it’s Fear, and it’s Tribal group loyalty
Sycophants discount Trump’s constant inanities
Stature and access they gain by proximity

But worse are Abettors who know right from wrong
Ignoring their ethics for temporal gain
It’s in their self interest to not Trump disdain
For fear of reprisals; Trump’s venom is strong

At besting Republicans Trump has succeeded
This may be the start of the Party’s demise
Should Trump win it’s likely democracy dies
As such it’s imperative Trump be defeated

He/She ends the book with a plea to the Dems
To put forth a candidate for this election
That anti-Trump Reps could make as their selection
Not one that is viewed as too far to the left

12/28/19

The Horse Race

I like all the candidates; each could beat Trump
Some more so than others, but all would do well
But that’s insufficient
And ‘though I’m not prescient
The win must be massive, which outcome will tell
If Congress can pass laws or watch them be dumped

Which candidate would most the Party enhance
Causing more down-ballot Democrat wins
To regain the Senate
Near sixty votes in it
So now before Iowa’s caucus begins
I’ll share what I think on top candidate’s chance

Pete Buttigeig: qualities I like the most
He held well his own on stage in the debates
He’s youthful and brilliant
He’s sharp and resilient
So normally high would be how he would rate
But, since he is gay, he would lose many votes

E. Warren I’d choose for her “I’ve got a plan”
She’s strong, she’s exciting, her rallies are great
Her style is aggressive
Her outlook progressive
But turns off most middle American states
She’d win but the Senate might barely change hands

Bernie’s the Socialist he’s always been
His following’s loyal; they’ll always be there
His programs progressive
‘Bout which he’s obsessive
O’er Trump he could win but with few votes to spare
I’ll not vote for Bernie, I doubt if he’ll win

My vote is with Biden; his chances are best
To garner the largest majority win
He’s liked; he is peerless
He’s honest and fearless
Trump fears him, the source of the pickle Trump’s in
And Biden, I think, will defeat all the rest

12/25/2019

Brouhaha

A brouhaha is brewing over these weeks of vacation
It’s Hanukkah and Christmas followed by next year anew
Before I’m back to politics: to you and your relations
I wish you joy these holidays and heart-felt Love that’s true

The brew that I’m referring to is Nancy’s feud with Mitch
About impeachment articles, their disposition’s fate
It’s when and what the circumstances needed under which
Their transfer to the Senate for the trial will take place

Pelosi wants to know the rules; how will the trial be run?
Will documents and witnesses for both sides be allowed
Or will their be just presentations, chick-chock then it’s done?
It’s will the trial be genuine or fake and smelling foul

How long can Nancy still hold out; what does she gain or lose?
Republicans are claiming that she’s holding out of fear
But Nancy’s not afraid; she plays her politics quite close
There’s nothing stopping her from holding out for all next year

Since after all McConnell kept Judge Garland’s hearing’s then
To be a Justice of the Court Supreme throughout the land
From taking place a year or more against all precedent
Thus Nancy would be in her right if she took such a stand

The witnesses especially the Dems would want to bring
We’re in Trump’s inner circle, so the truth they could relate
I’m sure if any could thus say exculpatory things
The Reps would, in a heart beat, push them to participate

So fear is with Republicans, such truths they can’t permit
They want a trial that’s not a trial, a mocking exercise
Impartiality be damned; with fingers crossed to whit
They’ll take the oath of jurors, justice meeting its demise

Unless the Senate comes around and chooses to abide
It’s mandate Constitutional to hold a trial that’s real
There is no strong incentive; let the articles reside
With Nancy ‘till Republicans prepare in truth to deal

12/22/19

Impeached

Historic? Yes! Expected? Yes, our sense
Trump’s phone call, when revealed
About three months ago
Was obviously so
A crooked Donald deal
Left little in suspense

Just two impeachment articles were drawn

Both articles were ‘yea’ with margins wide
Votes cast on Party lines
Defections were quite few
Pres. power Trump abused
Obstructed oversight
Nor laws did he abide

Trump loudly claims that he did nothing wrong

The Senate next convicts him or acquits
McConnell wants a sham
A trial that is unfair
Of precedent no care
And witnesses be damned
A trial that won’t convict

But Nancy still wields power very strong

She can withhold the formal House results
From Senators until
McConnell guarantees
The trial will fairness be
With witnesses who will
Be under oath sans faults

A full-blown trial whose outcome’s not fore gone

12/18/19