#nationbuilding
Everywhere I go,
I sow the seeds of sorrow.
I will bring you liberty,
but, you must do what I tell you.
I will free you from oppression,
if you get down on your knees.
I will spread law and order,
like I spread war and disease.
I will tell you what is wicked,
while I do as I please.
You know who I am,
you've belonged to me since birth.
I'm the stars and bars,
the whole world wears my scars,
and I'll bleed you for all you're worth.
It's a grand old flag,
and one day soon
It will reign over the earth.
Mar 3, 2015
Mar 3, 2015 at 8:22 AM UTC
Lawrence Hall
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If This Were Kabul We’d Call It Nation Building
At Least 6 Killed, 56 Wounded In Chicago Labor Day
Weekend Gun Violence
-CBS 2 Chicago
Maybe one of the civilized nations
Will send us aid: food packages, nylons
Chocolate for the children, used clothing
Cigarettes for the old men, can openers
Maybe one of the civilized nations
Will send their young soldiers to guard our streets
And missionaries to teach us the Bible
And volunteer nurses to teach us hygiene
Maybe one of the civilized nations
Will pity us, and make us a protectorate
(From a reminder by Anthony Germain)
Sep 7, 2021
Sep 7, 2021 at 9:20 AM UTC