Rushin' Intelligence

Rushin' Intelligence

I watch the TV every day
and listen as the pundits say
“We have to trust the rule of law!”
but this is what I heard and saw.

Those whom we trust to legislate
have chosen to investigate
the man who lives just up the street
and governs by a nightly tweet.

“It’s all fake news,” he does insist
and facts are things we should resist.
His head he keeps deep in the sand
ignoring protests ‘cross the land.

“The Russian’s really aren’t so bad.
They say nice things, so I am glad
to heal America’s trauma
by placing blame on Obama.

I’ve ordered those who can’t be swayed
to find out what role Russia played
in messing with our liberty.
I’m President – you can trust me!

I just found out there are some guys
who love finding and chasing spies.
They’re smart … and no, it’s not Mike Pence,
they call themselves Intelligence.

I've threatened and cajoled each one -
except the Democrats, they're dumb,
to rush to judgement for my side
(ignoring things I want to hide).

“Order, order!” Nunes said,
“Let’s put these rumors all to bed;
there’s no foreign conspiracy
(with blinders on) that I can see!”

“The witness will address us now.
Paul Manafort, please tell us how
you came to work for Donald Trump
while he campaigned out on the stump.”

“Mr. Chairman, thank you much.
It seems the Russian’s were in touch …”
“Stop right there! There are no grounds
to speak of such. It’s out of bounds.”

“Speak of the millions that you made.
Some claim your “work” was a charade,
a sham to make your bankbook fat.
I think it’s safe to speak of that.”

“Uhhh, here I think I’ll take the fifth.
I’d gladly say more but, not with
out complete immunity
or a pardon guarantee.”

“I think both can be arranged.
We own the White House. Things have changed.”
“In that case I deny it all …
Excuse me while I take this call.”

”Don’t worry boss, you’re in the clear.
Nothing will be discovered here.
The Chairman will back up my lie.
Dos Vadanya .. err, bye-bye.”

“We thank you for your openness.
This was enlightening, I confess.
So, let the record now reflect
that all the boxes have been checked.

It’s clear there’s nothing here to see …
Our findings: No Conspiracy!”
From the White House, up the street:
“I told you so!” – a final tweet ...

a day before the vote commenced
but that was just coincidence.

An entry for "Rebel Poetry Contest" 
Prompt: 1. Write a poem about an aspect in society that you find appalling.
Line limit: None
Line count: 66
Form: Quatrain   using a AABB rhyme.