Elephant in the Ink Room – Page 2 – Elephant in the Ink Room

Mollie Strickland – Fading Echos

I’ve been waitin’ by the window, watchin’ time slip slow,
Countin’ every star that falls where your shadow used to go.
My heart’s a quiet fire, burnin’ soft and low,
But it aches for you, in ways you’ll never know.

Mollie Strickland – Make Me An Angel

I’m a woman carved by years, in this quiet town I stay
Lines upon my weathered face, dreams that slipped away
Kitchen light’s too harsh tonight, walls feel like a cage
Wish I could ride the midnight wind, turn another page

Martrina & Jasper – The fury of the lakes

The Great Lakes howl where the north winds bite,
A restless churn ‘neath a starless night.
From Superior’s depths to Erie’s shoal,
The waters claim what they can’t console.

Martrina & Jasper – Smoke On The Soul

Rollin’ north through the pines, where the smoke still curls,
From pit fires burnin’ in a fast-fadin’ world.
The Delta’s in my rearview, but its heart’s in my bones,
Barbecue’s my altar, built on riverbed stones.

Martrina & Jasper – Moonshine Runners’s Blues

I got a jug of moonshine, glowin’ in the night,
Corn liquor sparklin’ under pale moonlight.
But all that shine don’t mean a thing, oh no,
Without them drivers in their hot rods, ready to go.

Martrina & Jasper – Catch Me Runnin Blues

Runnin’ through the night, with the devil in my soul,
Hot rods screamin’ freedom, on them backroads cold.
Dodgin’ every trap, with the law’s red light glow,
Them moonshine runs, where NASCAR’s roots grow.

Martrina & Jasper – Tobacco Prayer

In the Piedmont fields, where the tobacco grows,
Leaves hang heavy, like the stories nobody knows.
My hands stained brown, workin’ dawn to dusk,
Soil’s got my soul, but the church is my trust.

Martrina & Jasper – Slow Burn Of The South

Down in the Delta, where the cotton fields fade,
The smoke from the pit’s where my heart’s been laid.
Piano keys moan like a river in flood,
Barbecue’s my story, written deep in the mud.

Martrina & Jasper – Roughneck’s Lament

From the shacks of Clarksdale to the bayou’s edge,
Roux’s thick with secrets, stirred up from the dredge.
Okra and crab, filé’s green embrace,
Every spoon’s a prayer in this sacred place.

Martrina & Jasper – Gumbo Soul

Down in the Delta, where the Mississippi sighs,
The mud’s got a story, and the heron don’t lie.
Gumbo in the pot, simmerin’ low and slow,
Tastes like the heart of the places I know.

Martrina & Jasper – Drifter’s Blues (Austin at Midnight)

I came down to Austin with a suitcase and a song,
Thought I’d find redemption, but I was running all along.
The river cuts the city, rolling dark and deep,
But it don’t wash away the secrets that I keep.

Martrina & Jasper – Delta Gumbo

In the Delta’s arms, where the river runs slow,
Moss-draped willows hum what the old folks know.
Gumbo in the kettle, roux dark as the clay,
Cajun blood in my veins, cookin’ troubles away.

Martrina & Jasper – Dawn Won’t Come

Shadows fall, the night’s too long,
My heart hums a lonesome song.
Moonlight fades, the stars don’t care,
Sorrow lingers in the air.

Martrina & Jasper – Bayou Shadows

In the cypress shade where the Spanish moss hangs low,
The Atchafalaya whispers secrets only dead men know.
Gator eyes glow red in the blackwater’s gleam,
Chasin’ ghosts of the past through a fevered dream.

Lila Rae Voss – Night Train Fever

Runnin’ through the city, lights are flashin’ bright,
Train’s a-rollin’ heavy, cuttin’ through the night.
Got that fever risin’, heart’s a-beatin’ loud,
Step into the rhythm, lose yourself in the crowd.

Lila Rae Voss – Shadow Waltz

In the fog of the harbor, where the liners slip away,
I meet him ‘neath the lantern light, at the close of the day.
He’s got eyes like microfilm, lips that seal a vow,
One wrong word, and the curtain falls—we’re ghosts in the crowd.

Lila Rae Voss – Secrets In The Moonlight

In the shadows where the whispers hide,
You slipped your number on the table by my side.
A coded message in a glance so sly,
One dance together and we’re living a lie.

Lila Rae Voss – The Way Tomorrow Feels

I’ve walked through crowded evenings, with neon in the rain,
And every stranger’s laughter just echoes the refrain.
But when your hand found mine, the city changed its tune,
And suddenly the midnight felt softer than the moon.

Lila Rae Voss – Rise Above

Woke up to the sun, breaking through the pain,
Shadows in my past, but I’m breaking the chain,
Heart’s been heavy, but I’m lifting the load,
Found my strength, now I’m hitting the road.

Lila Rae Voss – Pixel Heartache

In the glow of a midnight screen, where the shadows play,
I scroll through your stories, but you’re miles away.
A swipe to the right, and we danced in the dark,
But the signal went cold, left a flame without spark.

Lila Rae Voss – Midnight Glow

Under the moonlight, your shadow calls,
Soft whispers echo through these walls,
Heart beats slow, like a river’s flow,
Baby, you’re the fire, I’m lost in the glow.

Lila Rae Voss – Miss Swing Skirt

She’s got rhythm in her hips, shakin’ to the tips,
Dancin’ down the avenue, makin’ all the fellas swoon.
Polka-dot bow, she’s stealin’ the show,
Twirlin’ in the moonlight, under the neon glow.

Lila Rae Voss – After Midnight

After midnight, when the world is still
I let the night confess what I can’t reveal
Hold me closer, breathe me in so slow
After midnight, that’s when I let it show

Dirge – Purplemans Shadow

Sirens are wailing, the night won’t rest,
Purpleman’s rhythm pounding in my chest.
Chains are rattling, the streets still burn,
Truth is a lesson they don’t want to learn.

Purplemans Shadow – Rust Revival

Footsteps fade where the fire once burned,
Streets lie silent, but the tide has turned.
Purpleman lingers in the cold night air,
A whisper, a warning — he’s still there.

Purpleman’s Boogie Shuffle – Rust Revival

Leaders spin lies like a busted-down reel,
Purpleman grins, makes ’em all feel the wheel.
Blue tears floodin’, red flames roarin’ wild,
He jumps the fence with a devilish smile.
Broken dreams twist into a jumpin’ jive,
Screamin’ for justice, keepin’ hope alive!

Purpleman Whispers – Rust Revival

Sirens are wailing, the night won’t rest,
Purpleman’s rhythm pounding in my chest.
Chains are rattling, the streets still burn,
Truth is a lesson they don’t want to learn

Echo of the Center – Rust Revival

Echoes in the alley, where the fringes fray,
Purpleman’s gaze cuts through the gray.
Far left’s venom twists the hope to chains,
Far right’s fire brands the innocent with pain.

Purpleman’s Rhythm – Rust Revival

Power in the people, rising from the ground,
Purpleman’s rhythm shaking all around.
No more hiding, no more chains,
We’re the fire running through the veins.

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 6 – “Brinkmanship” – Audio

Summary
Late July 2026 marks the apex of the trigger month, as federal authorities and the Sovereignty Alliance push toward the edge of a full national confrontation. The Alliance now spans coast-to-coast, controlling key water, energy, and agricultural resources, while Washington deliberates on a high-stakes response.

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 6 – “Brinkmanship” – Video

Your’e Gonna Miss It When It’s Gone – A Gerrymanders Parody

You had the right to speak your mind, to pray or not to pray
To march, to dream, to disagree and not be led away
But now you cheer for kings and crowns
And burn the whole thing down
Like freedom’s just a phase you’re movin’ on

Martrina & Jasper – At Long Last

I’ve been draggin’ these boots through the ashes,
Chasin’ ghosts down a broken line.
Every road just burned to cinders,
But I kept on movin’, buyin’ time.

Martrina & Jasper – Can’t Go Back

We left what we had in the dust of the night,
Suitcase of dreams, no wrong or no right.
The road stretched long, shadows fell fast,
We walked away, love, from all of our past.

Martrina & Jasper – Carry Me Through

Shadows fall in minor lines,
Echoes move where silence hides.
Cello weeps, the night unravels,
Saxophone remembers why.

Martrina & Jasper – Done It My Way

Well I’ve walked the line,
Through smoke and thunder,
Paid my dues,
And made my blunders.
But when the lights go down,
And the night turns gray,
I can say I lived it —
Done it my way.

Martrina & Jasper – Forever Be Mine

In the twilight’s glow, your shadow’s calling,
Your skin’s a soft whisper, my soul is falling.
The beat drives us forward, two steps in the breeze,
Your body against mine, a sweet, restless tease.

Martrina & Jasper – In The Dark Of The Night, What If

So blow that line of maybe,
Let the bass keep time with cheer.
We’ll swing the truth so lightly,
That the pain can’t find us here.

Martrina & Jasper – Maybe Love Was Late To Show

Maybe love was late to show,
Maybe time just ran too fast,
But this groove won’t let me go,
Keeps the blues from holding fast.

Martrina & Jasper – Pull Me Closer To The Secret

Take my hand across the silence,
where the candles start to lean,
Every step a slow confession,
Every glance a broken dream.

Martrina & Jasper – Purpleman’s Rhythm

Power in the people, rising from the ground,
Purpleman’s rhythm shaking all around.
No more hiding, no more chains,
We’re the fire running through the veins.

Martrina & Jasper – Rolling Away ’25

Well, my hopes were high in the morning light
But the truth rolled in sometime last night
I gave my trust, but it slipped away
Now I’m driving on toward a clearer day

Martrina & Jasper – Shadows Lean In

Smoke curls around our memory,
Bass walks under our skin,
We’ve been lost in the waiting,
Since the night it all began.

Martrina & Jasper – Silent Monday

Candles are burning, but the light feels cold
Memories linger, stories left untold
The wind through the window carries your sigh
And I am left asking, why must love die?

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 5 – “Escalation and Expansion” – Audio

July 2–5: Federal Moves and State Counters
Texas Refinery Standoff
Federal Energy Authority teams attempt to take control of two major Texas refineries.
Texas Department of Public Safety units, under Governor Reynolds’ orders, block access roads.
Local law enforcement is explicitly instructed not to cooperate with federal marshals.
Media reports show heavily armed security perimeters; tension escalates but no shots fired.
California Water Stations
Federal engineers arrive at pumping stations in Central Valley.
California Department of Water Resources deploys state security and technical crews to reroute water flows to Alliance-approved channels.

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 5 – “Escalation and Expansion” – Video

Why People Are So Angry

It’s not just one man or one party, though Trump’s barrage of falsehoods and attacks made the trend painfully visible. Washington’s insiders have grown comfortable rewriting the playbook to suit themselves. The result is a public that feels cheated and betrayed — and that’s on the leadership, not the people.

Smoke in My Glass – Rust Revival Blues

The night drifts on, with the smoke in my glass,
I count the hours, the years that have passed.
Can’t chase the shadows, they slip through my hand,
Time wrote its story, not what I planned.

Santa Catalina Blues – Rust Revival Blues

There’s laughter in the harbor, but it fades when night is near,
Echoes in the canyons, you can almost taste the fear.
Steps along the hillside, vanish without trace,
Eyes behind the curtain, a half-forgotten face.

Rumrunner’s Moon – Rust Revival Blues

Coves that hide the cargo, fog that hides the men,
Bootleg days are numbered, but they’ll come around again.
The law can’t catch the ocean, can’t stop that midnight tune,
We were kings of the coastline, under the rumrunner’s moon.

Rosies In El Segundo – Rust Revival Blues

Rosies in El Segundo, ghosts of steel and fire,
Hands that built the bombers, dreams that never tire.
You won the war with rivets, but lost your place in line,
History’s silent heroes — the memory is mine.

Memories of Manhattan – Rust Revival Blues

If I could step back through the smoke,
And find that younger face,
Would love have been a sharper song,
Or just a fleeting grace?

King Harbor Nights, Potofino Lights – Rust Revival Blues

Oh, memories of Manhattan, where the shoreline meets the sky,
We were young and we were reckless, never asking why.
The ocean kept our secrets, and the stars just watched us through,
Memories of Manhattan, I still carry you.

It Wasn’t The Surfers – Rust Revival Blues

El Segundo Rivets – Rust Revival Blues

By the wells of El Segundo, where the oil rigs kissed the sky,
They traded drills for rivet guns when the war drums cried.
While the boys went marching, and the ships rolled out to sea,
The women built the bombers, fighting history.

Down In Hermosa – Rust Revival Blues

Women in red, with a dangerous smile,
Voices like velvet that lingered awhile.
Every note was a refuge, every drink was a prayer,
And I found pieces of myself that were lost somewhere.

Catalina Island In The Dark – Rust Revival Blues

Moonlight on the water, Catalina’s dressed in black,
Whispers in the canyon, but the truth don’t whisper back.
Some say it’s just the ocean, some say it’s the past,
Every secret on this island’s built to last.

At the Lighthouse – Rust Revival Blues

Raise a glass where the night rolls on,
Hear that bass keep the world in song.
Didn’t know the names, didn’t chase the fame,
But the Lighthouse burned in my veins just the same.

When The Humvees Roll

And the Humvees roll,
Through the towns we know,
With a rattle in the ground and a fear that grows.
Yeah, the Humvees roll,
Hearts turn cold,
You can hear the silence break when the Humvees roll.

Vote for the Devil Blues

I went down to the ballot, my heart heavy as lead
Promised me heaven, but all I got was dread
He smiled so sweet, shook my hand with a grin
But I found out later, he’d been lying all along again

Unchain

Unchain my vote, Donald let me be,
You don’t care a thing about democracy.
You lied and you schemed, you played us for fools,
But truth is breaking through, we’re done with your rules.

The Faith is Gone

The faith is gone, it’s gone away from me
Yeah, the faith is gone, gone away from me
You fooled a nation once, but now we finally see
The faith is gone for good, gone for good

Shadows On The Land

Red lines and blue lines, cutting through the sand,
Voices shouting, no one seems to understand.
Neighbors turning cold, friends turning away,
A house once whole now split in shades of gray.

The Great Pretender

Oh yes, I’m the great pretender,
Claiming I’ve won when I’ve lost,
Bragging with pride,
And always I hide,
The truth that would show what it cost.

Broken Promises Blues

You said you’d fix it, baby, make it right,
But every single promise fades into the night.
You smiled and you shouted, told us what we crave,
But left us all stranded, in the shadows of your wave.

At Long Last

I’ve been fooled by silver promises,
Watched ‘em rust in the pourin’ rain.
But the night don’t last forever,
And the morning don’t feel the same.

Ashes to Fire

Smoke in the streets, lies in the air,
Leaders deceiving without a care.
Chains of corruption wrapped around our minds,
Shadows grow longer as truth unwinds.

Hit The Road

You said you’d drain the swamp, but you filled it instead,
With cronies and felons and folks who misled.
You tried to steal elections, you broke the people’s trust,
Now the gavel’s coming down — justice is a must!

Loyalty to Country, Not to a Man

Real loyalty isn’t to a man. Real loyalty is to our country. And a country shows its loyalty back by taking care of its people. That means intelligent solutions, not slogans. It means tackling the hard problems—healthcare, jobs, inflation, veterans’ care—with real ideas instead of scapegoats.

Get Back to the Issues

Voters deserve more than fear and name-calling. It doesn’t matter if the attack ads come from the right or the left—they’re distractions. What matters is whether a candidate will look us in the eye and tell us what they plan to do for our families, our communities, and our future.

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 4 – “Trigger Month Begins” – Video

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 4 – “Trigger Month Begins” – Audio

Epstein Rippers On The Prowl – A Gerrymanders Original Song

Oh, the Epstein Ripper’s on the prowl,
Pumpkin Head just scowls and growls.
Secrets hidden, scandals deep,
We dance around while the creeps creep!

When The Humvees Roll

And the Humvees roll,
Through the towns we know,
With a rattle in the ground and a fear that grows.
Yeah, the Humvees roll,
Hearts turn cold,
You can hear the silence break when the Humvees roll.

Hotel Mar-A-Lago – A Gerrymanders Parody

Welcome to the Hotel Mar-a-Lago
Such a crazy place (such a tacky space)
Plenty of room at the Hotel Mar-a-Lago
Any time of year (any time of year) you can find him here

Fake It To The Limit – A Gerrymanders Parody

All alone in the West Wing,
He’s watchin’ the news roll in…
Every city is burning,
He’s blaming it all on “them.”

He said he’d bring order,
But it’s slipping away…
The chants in the street
Are louder each day…

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 3 – “Signals & Standoffs” – Video

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 3 – “Signals & Standoffs” – Audio

It’s All About That Trump – A Gerrymanders Parody

Because you know I’m all about that Trump, ’bout that Trump — no trouble
I’m playin’ golf and holdin’ grudges on the double
I’m sayin’ facts are fake, and fake is fact, don’t burst my bubble
I’m tweetin’ wild at 3AM, ’cause why be subtle?

Where Did The Papers Go – A Gerrymanders Parody

Well the sheriff said he had ‘em,
Bundy swore they’re real,
But those papers up and vanished
Like a ghost behind the wheel.
One day they’re in the courthouse,
Next day they’re gone for good,
Funny how the truth goes missin’
When the rich say that it should.

I’m To Sexy – A Gerrymanders Parody

And I’m a showman, you know what I mean,
And I shake my little hands on the Fox News screen…
Yeah, on the Fox News screen, while I pitch my scheme,
I’m too sexy for the facts, too sexy for the team!

I’m too sexy for indictments,
Too sexy for arraignments,
Too sexy — I call ’em all statements.

It’s All About That Base – A Gerrymanders Parody

Because you know I’m all about that base
’Bout that base — no facts
I’m all about that base
’Bout that base — no facts
I’m all about that base
’Bout that base — no facts
I’m all about that base
’Bout that base

Young Man – A Gerrymanders Parody

Trump man,
You just won’t go away,
I said, Trump man,
Courtrooms call every day,
But hey,
Trump man,
There are millions to sway,
With a truth that’s been twisted and broken!

I’m The Great Pretender – A Gerrymanders Parody

Oh yes, I’m the great pretender,
Claiming I’ve won when I’ve lost,
Bragging with pride,
And always I hide,
The truth that would show what it cost.

It’s Good To Be King – A Gerrymanders Parody

Say it’s good to be king… when you own the stage,
I’ll go alone, fix it… and fuel the rage.
Golf carts and rallies, gold toilets and flair,
Let the people go broke—I’ve got billionaire hair.

Burning Ring Of Lies – A Gerrymanders Parody

The swamp he swore he’d drain, Just filled with grift again, The debt climbs ever higher, Fed by a ring of liar.
Trump told lies, lies grew higher, And it burns, burns, burns — the ring of liar, The ring of liar.

Hit The Road Trump – A Gerrymanders Parody

Hit the road, Trump, and don’t you come back no more, no more, no more, no more, Hit the road, Trump, and don’t you come back no more.
Old Donny, oh Donny, don’t you lie no more, Your schemes and your cons, we’re tired to the core. We’ve had enough of chaos, the bluster, and the show, Pack your bags, Don, it’s time to go! Chorus Hit the road, Trump, and don’t you come back no more, no more, no more, no more, Hit the road, Trump, and don’t you come back no more.

Off to The MAGA Show – A Gerrymanders Parody

With “1776” inked across my chest,
I swear the libs are the real threat,
Bought six more guns for liberty’s sake—
(But forgot my insulin by mistake.)

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Betting Against The Economy, why would Trump do that?

When leaders or high-ranking officials make financial moves that profit from economic decline, it undermines the very foundation of public trust. Reports suggest former President Trump and some government officials may have engaged in activities that allow them to benefit if the economy falters. These actions are troubling because while ordinary Americans face layoffs, inflation, and market volatility, insiders with privileged information can stand to gain.

10% government stake in Intel – Good or Bad

Trump’s known investment profile: Public records and reporting show he has diversified holdings across multiple sectors (stocks, real estate, funds, etc.), including historical past holdings in companies like Intel. Yet, there is no indication that he or his family currently hold private Intel stock or a stake in this government-led deal.

The recent Intel stake is clearly portrayed as a federal government transaction, with no intermingling of Trump’s personal finances.

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 2 – “Under Watch” – Video

On June 14, 2026, Congress passed the National Resource Security Act (NRSA), a sweeping federal measure granting Washington emergency powers to control “critical state-managed resources” — including water rights, energy production, and key agricultural outputs. Framed as a national response to global supply shortages, the bill passed narrowly after a late-night session and was signed within hours.

Gerrymandering: Why Do Rules Exist If No One Follows Them?

So the question remains: if no one is playing by the rules, why do the rules exist? Perhaps the answer is that the rules are waiting—for us. They are waiting for citizens to demand better, for courts to enforce standards of fairness, and for leaders to rediscover the humility that comes with serving rather than ruling.

The rules still exist because they are the difference between democracy and tyranny. But they will only matter if we decide to make them matter.

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 2 – “Under Watch” – Audio

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 1 – “Safe Harbor” – Video

Sovereignty Alliance, Episode 1 – “Safe Harbor” – Audio

Gerrymandering, The Cowards Confession / Girly Boys

Let’s be clear: this isn’t clever strategy, it’s cowardice. It’s the political equivalent of moving the goalposts because you’re afraid to lose a fair fight. Even when done in retaliation, it’s still rigging — a confession that persuasion has failed, that truth has lost, and that the only path left is manipulation.

Gerrymandering, The Cowards Confession

A Morning Note to a Friend That Isn’t Like Me

Democrats often avoid real solutions, framing these problems as the result of a failed society. The reality is many of these so-called “downtrodden” are instead lazy, addicted, or opportunistic—knowing they can live off handouts and steal without consequence. On the other hand, Trump’s “arrest them all” approach isn’t a solution either. These people still have rights. What happens after the arrests? Deport them? Ignore the Constitution? That’s where he has his head up his ass.

A Morning Note to a Friend That Isn’t Like Me

The Walkers Present the Sovereignty Alliance, Episode One Teaser

This is the Walkers, Michael, Sarah and Emma and the real date is August 15th, 2025.
With scenarios unfolding faster than we can keep up with.

We decided we would write our own.

We are planning on this being a seven episode podcast and as in real life there will not be an absolute closure. We have already developed the story line and as our narrative probably will not mirror real events, we feel this story could actually be a reality.

Follow Robert, Laura and Emily as they cover the quickly unfolding events that created the Sovereignty Alliance.

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