political songs including one based on Howard Dean speeches

[Eric J in MN]

At "MoveLeft Media," I posted links to political songs, including "I Want My Country Back!" by Laramie Crocker.

"I Want My Country Back!" was inspired by Howard Dean speeches, and it's on the middle of the page:

http://www.moveleft.com/moveleft_entertainment.asp

[eridani]

1. Cattle in a Pen (Goodbye Howard Dean)

http://www.counterpunch.org/cox02162004.html
Cattle in a Pen
(Goodbye Howard Dean)
By STAN COX

with apologies to Bernie Taupin and Elton John

Goodbye Howard Dean.
Though I never backed you at all,
You could glimpse reality,
And make those around you bawl.
You said “Don't take sides with Israel,”
And they made you feel the pain.
You questioned 9/11,
And they made you slink in shame.

And it seems to me we live our lives
Like some cattle in a pen,
Never knowing who to vote for
Till the returns are in.
Our eyes are on November
Where the treasure's hid.
The ideas burned out long before
The losers ever did.

As the dentist checked Saddam,
You said “We are no more secure.”
And your fellow Democrats?
They buried you in deep manure.
Even as you faded,
Oh the press still hounded you.
All the papers had to say
Was that Howard always flubs his cue.

And it seems to me we live our lives
Like some cattle in a pen,
Never chewing what's not fed us
By the suited men.
From now until November
They're keeping on the lid.
The ideas burned out long before
The losers ever did.

Stan Cox lives in Salina, Kansas. He can be reached at: [e-mail]

[Eric J in MN]

2. thanks, that's a good one, too (nt)

nt

[lettucehavepeace]

3. very kewl! n/t

[newyawker99]

6. Hi lettucehavepeace!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[AntiCoup2K4]

4. I think Sir Elton would approve

I know I do anyway.

[Desertrose]

5. Willie Nelson for Dennis Kucinich's campaign....

What Ever Happened To Peace On Earth

There's so many things going on in the world
Babies dying
Mothers crying
How much oil is one human life worth
And what ever happened to peace on earth

We believe everything that they tell us
They're gonna' kill us
So we gotta' kill them first
But I remember a commandment
Thou shall not kill
How much is that soldier's life worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth

(Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth

So I guess it's just
Do unto others before they do it to you
Let's just kill em' all and let God sort em' out
Is this what God wants us to do

(Repeat Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth

Now you probably won't hear this on your radio
Probably not on your local TV
But if there's a time, and if you're ever so inclined
You can always hear it from me
How much is one picker's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth

But don't confuse caring for weakness
You can't put that label on me
The truth is my weapon of mass protection
And I believe truth sets you free

(Bridge)
And the bewildered herd is still believing
Everything we've been told from our birth
Hell they won't lie to me
Not on my own damn TV
But how much is a liar's word worth
And whatever happened to peace on earth

 
http://www.kucinich.us/nelson_poe_song.php

DK ROCKS!
and Willie too...

other endorsers...including Ani DiFranco!
http://www.kucinich.us/endorsements.php



Peace
DR

[Eric J in MN]

7. Yes, I put Willie Nelson's "Peace on Earth" on the website, too

It's near the bottom of the webpage at:

http://www.moveleft.com/moveleft_entertainment.asp

[Ricdude]

8. Feel free to post mine, too.

All I ask is a link to the soundclick page, in a futile effort to get/keep the songs in the charts on their site...

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/3/geedubbeemusic.htm

Enjoy.