The new New Colossus
With apologies to Emma Lazarus and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
President Trump said he is planning to introduce a new visa to attract rich foreigners to America — something he is calling a “gold card.”
For $5 million, people will be able to apply to become lawful permanent residents. Trump said the program would be rolled out in two weeks, would bring in “very high-level people,” and said the proceeds from the program could help pay down the deficit.
REPORTER: Would a Russian oligarch be eligible for a gold card?
TRUMP: Yeah, possibly. Hey. I know some Russian oligarchs that are very nice people.
The new New Colossus
Not unlike Ozymandias, ancient wreck,
With rheumy eyes and cheek of third-rate bronze,
And grand illusions of a thousand cons
In which some fawning sap picks up the check,
This mob-connected grifter, faux exec,
Who’s tweeted through ten thousand sleepless dawns,
Now conjures up some gilded echelons
And spies more treasure he can turn to dreck.
“Cough up the cash!” taunts he
Through puckered lips. “Give me your liars, your whores,
Your preening fraudsters yearning to run free,
The wretched excess of your shameless shores.
Send these, your bloated billionaires, to me:
Just five mil gets you through my golden doors.”
The originals:
“Ozymandias” (1818)
“The New Colossus” (1883)
Ah yes, or as we Canadians like to call him now: the premier of our 11th province.
Inspired by a Parnasshole?