Alan S. Austin
Arizona Playwright • Writer • Poet
  

Brave New World (8/23)

How long will the madness last? Is the damage repairable? Who knows? Another medical disaster like Covid, a recession brought on by tariffs and the failure of crypto currencies, a few wars to distract the population from the pain, social disruptions from mob violence, the sacking of the Smithsonian, the take over of the press, the army moving in to control the streets will surely rid us of any illusions and about the promise of a new Golden Age. And the wrecking ball is hard at work on the past. Instead of just listening to lies we're now going to be living them. Fox News will be the new arbiter of truth. Anyone who protests or suggests disagreement will have their houses searched and be questioned. Anyone who protests will be deemed unpatriotic. All minorities will be registered by ICE. A data bank based on SS files will discriminate between loyal Americans and those deemed antisocial and dangerous to the state. American history will be reviewed and rewritten. The Minister of the Economy will be appointed by the President to determine all matters relating to the health of the economy. Oh my America, my new found land, where is this brave new world going?