Democracy

Democracy is supposed to be active and vital, but it’s coughing and wheezing.
Democracy is supposed to be smart, but it flunked 7th grade Civics.
Democracy is supposed to be for everyone, but it sucks up to the big bucks.
Congress is supposed to protect democracy, but it’s too busy in bed with the lobbyists hoping for an orgasm.
Democracy is supposed to be watchful, but it’s busy binge watching on Netflix.
Democracy is supposed to care about it’s self-image, but it’s lucky to vote at 25%.
Democracy is supposed to be vigilant, but it’s sitting on the couch eating nachos.
Democracy is supposed to be a model of government, but the rest of the world can’t figure out what’s going on.
Democracy talks a game, but it’s time to put up.