Kurt Tucholsky once wrote “A country is not only what it does, but what it tolerates.” What important words for us to remember right now. The song I have chosen for today is ugly and it should be. The text is vital for our society right now; with all the splash and...
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Naomi Louisa O'Connell
Tom Lehrer: Send in the Marines
From the ultimate satirist, Tom Lehrer. For might makes right Until they’ve seen the light They’ve got to be protected All their rights respected ’Til somebody WE like can be elected. Start the video at 00:20 to skip some dead screen time. And if you want to hear...
Randy Newman: Political Science
Steve first introduced me to the music of Randy Newman with the song "Dayton Ohio, 1903" in the NYFOS ‘Roadtrip’ program and I have been a huge fan ever since. This song, written in the early 70s, is one of my favorites. It pulls no punches. At a 2011 concert in...
Bert Kalmar & Harry Ruby: These Are the Laws Of My Administration
If you haven’t yet seen the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup, do yourself a favor and watch it—it’s irreverent, hysterical and (these days) educational. The lyrics pack a particular punch right now: “If you think this country’s bad off now, just wait ’til I get through...