You can ban the word
But a felon
By any other name
Still smells of musk.
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Fact: the rumor of an actual presidential decree that the word ‘felon’ is banned is a LIE.
The ‘proof’ is a spoof from a satire account on TwitterX.
Fact: the realization that very few people questioned if the current president would do it is a sorrowful thing.
I still like my poem.
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Judey Kalchik
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In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin6 days ago in Humor
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Flipping heck. That is damning, isn't it? I like your poem too.
I like your poem too! I agree that it is telling that so few people questioned it. Great post!
Musk and Trump are capable of doing anything nowadays. Some may see it as humour, but it's kinda scary knowing what power and influence they hold at the moment.
Lol, people actually thought it was true? Loved your poem!
More obvious is the very fact that if he banned the word he'd have no way of talking about those he hates. I might add, "And not the good kind of musk but the rank & malodorous."
I felt like this poem took a jab at multiple boneheads in power!! Very clever and poignant, Judey!!
Love the poem Thank you for clarifying to everyone that the 'decree' was a spoof. IK I won't have to fact-check you <3
Great work...and it wouldn't surprise me if he did go this far.
😂😂😂
You do have a point here. I bet 'the felon' when on the outside looking at the commoners would still use that word. Good job.