With her 33 years of experience
in the CIA
Gina Haspel is a shining example
of a leader with experience
something so sorely needed
in the Trump administration
being a bad choice
for the country
namely due to her prior predilection
for "enhanced interrogation" techniques
which is right in line
with Trump's America
in which vague promises
to "probably do the right thing
yeah yeah sure"
before immediately retracting
any handshakes signifying a promise
will win you a spot
in the dear leader's circle
for as long as you are valuable
to his whims
which hopefully include
a passing glance
at something like "American values."
It is to be hoped
that if she is nominated
which now seems likely
she turns out to be a bozo
with a conscience
who can unequivocally denounce
past versions of herself
who would condone torture
instead.
This poem © 2018 Emily Cooper.
