Kathmandu— A provocative poem titled “A Genocidal Jackass Sonata: 6 By 6” offers a harsh condemnation of American history, accusing the nation of ceaseless violence from its origins to contemporary conflicts. Published on August 14, 2026, the work employs stark imagery and inflammatory language to critique themes of racism, sexism, and unchecked power within the United States. The poem alleges a pattern of oppression targeting marginalized groups, portraying America as a “nationalized Mafia” and a “mad-insane-asylum.”

Brutal Imagery and Historical Accusations

The poem begins by directly linking present-day American actions to historical events like the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It asserts that murder is intrinsic to the nation’s identity, symbolized by a “good guy’s lily white Stetson.” The author contends that this violent tendency will not change, characterizing the U.S. as perpetually “deranged murderers.”

Dehumanizing Language and Systemic Oppression

The poem utilizes deeply offensive language to describe marginalized groups, employing racial slurs and derogatory terms for women. It depicts a system where people of color are systematically incarcerated and dehumanized, with the author stating, “you can lock all the darky mo-fuckers in jail.” Women are similarly objectified and reduced to sexual commodities, described with explicitly vulgar language.

Justification of Violence and Lack of Accountability

The poem asserts a complete disregard for concepts like consent and accountability. It claims that there is “no such thing as rape” because all women are supposedly willing participants in sexual acts. This justification of violence is coupled with the refrain “Drill Baby drill!”—a slogan seemingly linked to exploitation and domination. The author declares that any desired action is considered “not a sin,” highlighting a perceived lack of moral boundaries.

The poem concludes with the assertion that the entire nation functions as a “big looney-bin,” leaving a bleak outlook on American society.

(With inputs from CounterPunch)

Originally published on abcnews.com.np.