A few days ago John McCain was asked about Iran upon which he broke out with a joking parody of “Barbara Ann,” the famous Beach Boy’s song. He changed the words to “Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran. I find it disturbing that the American Left (Like MoveOn.Org) seems more offended by McCain’s little joke than they were about the Iranian president’s serious threats to wipe Israel off the face of the earth.
Anyway, as far as I know McCain didn’t finish the song so although I have virtually no songwriting ability, I thought I’d help him out and give it a shot. So with apologies to the Beach Boys, here goes:
Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran
Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, Oh bomb Iraaan
Please take a staaand and Bomb Iraaan.
They’ve been a mocking and cajoling
Blocking and concealing
Bomb Iran bomb, bomb,
Bomb, bomb Iran.
Tried to talk to France
They were in a trance
Russia said no chance
And the UN wouldn’t dance
So bomb Iran, bomb, bomb,
Bomb Iraaan.
Oh take a staaand,
And bomb Iraaan.
They’ve been a mocking and cajoling
Blocking and concealing
Bomb Iran bomb, bomb,
Bomb, bomb Iran.
Tried talking to
All their leaders who
Spit right in our face
And I knew that wouldn’t do
So bomb Iran, bomb, bomb,
Bomb Iraaan.
Oh take a staaand,
And bomb Iraaan.
They’ve been a mocking and cajoling
Blocking and concealing
Bomb Iran bomb, bomb,
Bomb, bomb Iran.
(Don’t worry, I won’t quit my day job). Actually this doesn’t really describe my attitude toward Iran. I think there are a lot of good, decent people in Iran who hate their government almost as much as the American Left hates George Bush (if that’s possible). We should do everything possible to help the Iranian people overthrow their tyrannical government but if that fails, we simply must do something about Iran before they have nuclear weapons because by that time, Iran will make Nazi Germany look almost weak and merciful by comparison. We should have learned back then that appeasement simply does not work.
Friday, April 20, 2007
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3 comments:
I'll repeat: why is the prospect of war with another country cause for jokes and laughter? That's what I call disturbing.
Would you have been "disturbed" that we would go to war with Nazi Germany as well?
When you're not responding to me, do ever protest against the sometimes sick humor on the Daily Show, the Colbert Report, the Simpsons, or the.....hmmm, what's the name of that sick adult cartoon show with the round headed kids?
Many on the Left seem to get selectively "disturbed" or offended at matters not in line with their own political agendas but sick leftist jokes don't seem to bother them at all.
Besides, humor can sometimes be used as a way to get attention and make a serious point...which I did and you ignored.
Finally, I have to agree with John McCain's response to his critics when he said, "lighten up and get a life." :-)
Would you have been "disturbed" that we would go to war with Nazi Germany as well?
You're being utterly ridiculous at this point. Of course WWII was justified. But it was also not cause for laughter. That was my point, and you know it - don't twist my words.
I enjoy a good satire, and yes, humor can be used to make a point (Dr. Strangelove being one of my favorite examples). But most humor regarding war doesn't aim to show that it is something to be excited about. You know, because war is kind of a serious matter. Even if one believes that we should invade Iran tomorrow, that's not cause for joking around. Especially for a presidential candidate.
(By the way, I don't take any pleasure in criticizing McCain. I've been a fan of his since 2000, but have been disappointed in the direction he's headed lately.)
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