Political Poem: A Recipe for the American Dream, by Victoria Isbell

Ingredients:
• 2-3 tablespoons red, blue, and/or white
• 1 cup stars and stripes
• 2 bald eagles
• 270 votes
• 169 million frantic women

Instructions:
1. Preheat women to 350°, being careful to warm them incrementally so that they do not burn outright.
2. Carefully place the bald eagles in a debate—watch them peck at each other and finish plucking the one that ends up with fewer feathers.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine red, blue, and/or white with stars and stripes. Stir until festive, then soak the now-featherless eagle for 2-3 hours or overnight for best results.
4. In a separate bowl, take the votes and mix with quiet outrage until smooth.
5. Remove the eagle from the mixture and spoon a few tablespoons of leftover liquid into the votes.
6. Dip the eagle into the votes and let any excess drip off. Immediately dredge in the voices of those who dictate others’ bodies until completely coated. Let rest on a baking sheet while you heat up your women.
7. In a large cast iron pan, fry the eagle for 8-12 minutes until the internal temperature reads defeat.

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