Subject: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Bob the Postman Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:29 PM John McCain was booked to deliver his pre-candidacy stump speech at college commencement ceremonies in New York. One of the students who appeared on the podium before him gave a short address opposing McCain's support for the occupation of Iraq. She began with a beautiful a capella rendition of the song "Living Planet" by Jay Manquita. Read her remarks and link to the sound file at the following link. We can change the universe by being who we are. |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Little Hawk Date: 12 Jun 06 - 06:55 PM Good for her. |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Peace Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:02 PM Ditto. |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:13 PM I was bemused to see that some wanker from McCain's office claimed that she showed him disrespect by behaving the way she did. She gazumped his political game, and made him look a hypocritical fool, and that's just not Patriotic in America! (Who says the USA doesn't have a Royal Privileged Class!!!) Which demonstrates what foreigners see as why America is totally fucked up! :-) Of course, we do have such wankers in Australia too - but they get openly told so pretty quickly! |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Peace Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:25 PM Our idiots get elected, but usually form minority governments. That way they can't hurt the country too much. We hope. |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:28 PM "some wanker from McCain's office claimed that she showed him disrespect" It was McCain's 'political minder' (to use the Aussie term) - or 'the power behind the throne string puller' who was so stupid as to think that doing the exact speech three times would be a smart thing when dealing with intelligent people! :-) |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: jimmyt Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:31 PM Thank you, Robin, for your kind words. Nice to know there are folks out there who can be global enough to keep everyone in line. Any words of wisdom about those darn Tibetians? |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:33 PM The US political system is still set in the 1800s... slow communication systems and all... |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 12 Jun 06 - 07:44 PM "those darn Tibetans" There's some Important Rock Muso running the 'Free Tibet' Campaign mate, not me! |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: khandu Date: 12 Jun 06 - 08:03 PM While we are on the subject of McCain, check out the McCain and Mississippi John Hurt Connection. k |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Ebbie Date: 13 Jun 06 - 05:01 AM I listened to the whole recording and the gir's whole speech (I think it was a WONDERFUL speech) and I also have read several reports on it. What I haven't read is what McCain's reaction to her speech was. Does anyone know? |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Greg F. Date: 13 Jun 06 - 08:41 AM Mcain's favorite folk song has always been The Vicar of Bray. Its autobiographical. |
Subject: Lyr Add: THE VICAR OF BRAY From: Peace Date: 13 Jun 06 - 09:29 AM THE VICAR OF BRAY In good King Charles' golden days, when loyalty no harm meant, A zealous high churchman was I, and so I gained preferment. To teach my flock, I never missed Kings are by God appointed And damned be he who dare resist or touch the Lord's annointed. Chorus And this be law, I shall maintain Until my dying day, sir That whatsoever king may reign, Still I'll be the Vicar of Bray, sir. When royal James usurped the throne, and popery came in fashion, The penal laws I hooted down, and read the Declaration. The Church of Rome, I found, did fit Full well my constitution And I had been a Jesuit, but for the Revolution. When William was our King declared, to ease the nation's grievance, With this new wind about I steered, and swore to him allegiance. Old principles I did revoke Set conscience at a distance, Passive obedience was a joke, a jest was non-resistance. When Royal Anne became our queen, the Church of England's glory, Another face of things was seen, and I became a Tory. Occasional conformists base I blamed their moderation; And thought the Church in danger was from such prevarication. When George in pudding time came o'er, and moderate men looked big, sir My principles I changed once more, and I became a Whig, sir. And thus preferment I procured From our new Faith's Defender, And almost every day abjured the Pope and the Pretender. The illustrious house of Hanover and Protestant succession To these I do allegiance swear --- while they can hold possession. For in my faith and loyalty I never more will falter, And George my lawful king shall be --- until the times do alter. |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Stringsinger Date: 13 Jun 06 - 01:14 PM Wonderful song! It states clearly the politics of religion. it should be rewritten to include King George of the U.S.A. and Vicar of Foulwell. As my memory serves me, McCain opposed Martlin Luther King's Holiday when he was in Arizona. No one should be fooled by McCain. Frank |
Subject: RE: BS: John McCain Exposed To Folk Music From: Greg F. Date: 13 Jun 06 - 03:20 PM Of course no one SHOULD be- ya wanna bet how many WILL be? Oh, ye generation of morons, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? God help America. |