Gerry, Some say that if a picture is worth a thousand words, a song is worth a thousand pictures. Its amazing how people can be numb to what's happening around them until some sort of catalyst clears their sight and prompts them to pay attention.

Who knows if Kerryman will do this, but some folksongs have. Take MTA for example. Most folks remember the song as getting Charlie off the MTA, but the song was originally a political piece about George OBrien's candidacy in Boston. I don't know if he won but if he did, the song must have helped.

Wee Georgie should be set out on the run in November. Here's hoping Kerryman helps a little.

Seamus O

PS. Speaking of political pieces which have worked their way into common usage, look up the origin of one of the most widely used word in the world--"OK"