Democracy

Inspired by Graham's earlier post.

Democracy, hypocrisy,
The "lesser of all evils."
"It works to protect the people,
Provide choice,
be equal."
And yet we're stuck in indecision,
between party A, centre right,
and party B, in the centre wing.
And what's the difference?
The two cover up the same policies with different words,
Pretending to debate but agreeing all the same,
And though you might hear that the "budget has changed!
Government spending cuts, tax has been raised!"
No one will stand up and accept the blame.
They'll continue to claim,
Cause outrageous "shame",
And then do it all again under
Another banner, another name,
It keeps the people tame,
To think they have free will,
When in reality they're working at the til,
For minimum wage,
Unable to pay their way,
In a system of inherent disgrace.

So I don't know an alternative,
I can't pave a path to perfection,
Or suggest a different system.
But something needs to change,
For we're stuck in this perpetual phase,
Of indecision, lack of effective legislation,
And a concept so badly abused.

-Chris Sargeantson