Mind The Narrowing Of The Gap

In this new age where world leaders
define their authority by how they distance
themselves, using media by which to rule
by decree, and an armed police state, I notice
that worldwide government that once rested 
on ceremonial roles are finding such ceremonies
reduced, as 'strongmen' take all the roles they can
to use as mouthpieces to project their power with.

Processes that once seemed liberal, inclusive
where checks and balances led to accountability 
becomes bully pulpits for men who lack self control
to freely exercise their lack of self control with.