by BAR poet in residence Raymond Nat Turner
From cops good and bad to drone rangers, from wicked witches to lecherous buffoons, candidates and messages in this year's presidential race are scarcely distinguishable from some bad old movies.
Oscars?
by BAR poet in residence Raymond Nat Turner
ââŚItâs a Barnum and Bailey world,
Just as phony as it can beâŚâ
âE.Y. âYipâ Harburg
Best Picture?
âOlympics of Lyingâ
âMike & Ike; Good Cop, Bad Copâ
â$campaigns and $electionsâ
âPSYOP 24 Monthsâ
âDrone Ranger Rides 8 Years Past The Hagueâ
âAll The AboveâŚâ
âŚAnd the winner is: âAll The Above!â
Best Supporting Actor?
Best Bogeyman since McCain?
Hooray for Hollywoodâ
For The Rich Tourettes Hood:
Lewd Buffoon!
Perfect foil for
Best Actor:
Wicked Witch of War
Warmongering leadâ
Paired perfectly with
Lewd Buffoon!
Best Director?
Wall Street
The 1%
The Capitalist Class
The Bourgeoisie
The Bosses
The Corporatocracy
The Police State
The Warfare State
All The Above
âŚAnd the winner is: All The Above!
Raymond Nat Turner Š 2016 All Rights Reserved
Besides being BAR's poet in residence, Raymond Nat Turner is an acclaimed poet, educator and performance artist. You can find more of his work at http://upsurgejazz.com
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