It’s Germany in ’33.
I’m voting for simplicity
For promises I understand: a future sunny uplit land.
It’s optimism that I choose!
Of course, I’ve heard about the Jews
They live here but they’re not like us, they’re foreigners we just can’t trust.
Complex problems, simply blamed – exciting rallies, crowds enflamed.
I’m voting for the loudest voice.
But, really, there is no good choice.
Dull warnings I will just ignore – distracted by a culture war
While bolstering my nation pride – our history is purified.
I’m voting for prosperity; jobs for all the family.
I’m voting same as all my friends.
I see the now, not where this ends.
I’m a patriot, it’s plain.
I’ll make my nation great again.
Ali 
I have been reading some of your work. Thanks for this. It gave expression to how I feel about things at the moment. This piece about ‘33 resonated as we could easily go down that road if we are not vigilant.
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That is such a lovely encouraging comment. Thank you. 🙂
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I have said similar things but you said it way better than I could have. I also have a politics blog if you want to have a look. I have largely taken myself far too seriously when I write feeling all outraged. It doesn’t make for great writing. https://24thofjune.wordpress.com/2021/07/02/mini-trump-and-the-big-v/ I relaxed a bit today.
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