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Democracy is the Illusion of Freedom
Contributed by
FatherTom
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Sunday, 3rd October 2004 @ 10:03:11 AM in AEST
Topic:
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We live in a country thats supposedly free
With liberty and justice for both you and me
I wonder out loud though if we are true to our word
I mean just look to Iraq and ask any Kurd
Our records now available to government eyes
Express an opinion and you could be labeled a spy
Its treason to say this war is not just
Who needs to find weapons its Baghdad or bust
Our leaders are crooks or whores at best
In bed with corporations and at their behest
They promise the stars and shoot us a moon
Delivering nothing but its coming soon
Now Bush and Kerry are fighting for power
While Americans are killed in each waking hour
Who needs to see the coffins of our dead
We just do as we're toldso easily led
Rule is maintained through the peddling of fear
Yet our children are dying and Bush sheds no tears
Its not his son who's deadmost certainly not
For the elite in this country arent of our lot
These kids didnt sign up to line the pockets of the rich
They joined to defend our country not be its *****
But off you go to the oil fields of Iraq
Kill a few terrorists and well give you a plaque
Your families will be fine of this your assured
Well take care of them all while youre on your tour
Believe this one and Ill tell you another
And dont look for opinions from that grieving mother
Flag draped coffins tell the story for me
We should be ashamed if we would let ourselves see
But the government knows better and protects us they say
From the costs of this war that are growing each day
Its a poor magic act done with slight of hand
An illusion of sorts spread across our land
So I pledge allegiance to this flag
But I hope youll excuse me if I dont brag
But my gas guzzler is full so what do I care
I mean who ever said that war was fair
Saddam is gone and thats all that counts
So fill it with premium as the casualties mount
Copyright ©
FatherTom
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2004-10-03 10:03:11]
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Re: Democracy is the Illusion of Freedom
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by lovesucks on
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You continue to amaze me with your words and expression of such feelings, I always learn something from you.
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