Monday, September 28, 2009

Metallica Lyrics -- “Master of Puppets” -- Too True

Master of Puppets ------ Metallica

I’ll be the first one to admit this isn’t my usual approach to things but an e-mail came across my desk today and it brought to mind the attached cartoon graphic from PatriotUpdate.com.

On a personal note I have to point out that this isn’t the first time the heavy metal group Metallica and other memories have collided in my mind. In the 70’s there was a musical group called “Spirit in Flesh” (Metromedia Records) headed up by a guy named Michael I grew up with. It was my first driving assignment for a band and not only did it put me on stage at Carneige Hall in NYC, more importantly it took me to Washington DC for a May 15th Rally only the old folks remember.

Michael went on to change his name a bit later to “Rapunsel” as he and members of his commune in Gill, Massachusetts worked at promoting the band. I can’t really recall just when the next thing happened (could be a year or so), but along came a much more successful band called “Metallica” that achieve
d all that Michael wanted. The oddity of all this is that Michael’s actual last name was (you guessed it!) Metallica.

Take a moment and read through Metallica’s lyrics to their song “Master of Puppets”. In this day and age there can only be one person who quickly comes to mind... President Barack Obama.

Master of Puppets ------ Metallica

End of passion play, crumbling away
I'm your source of self-destruction

Veins that pump with fear, sucking darkest clear
Leading on your deaths construction
Taste me you will see
More is all you need Dedicated to How I'm killing you
Come crawling faster Obey your Master Your life burns faster Obey your Master Master Master of Puppets I'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind, smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Needlework the way, never you betray Life of death becoming clearer Pain monopoly, ritual misery Chop your breakfast on a mirror Taste me you will see More is all you need Dedicated to How I'm killing you Come crawling faster Obey your Master Your life burns faster Obey your Master Master Master of Puppets I'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind, smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Master, Master, where's the dreams that I've been after? Master, Master, you promised only lies Laughter, laughter, all I hear or see is laughter Laughter, laughter, laughing at my cries Fix me! Solo! Hell is worth all that, natural habitat Just a rhyme without a reason Neverending maze, Drift on numbered days Now your life is out of season I will occupy I will help you die I will run through you Now I rule you too Come crawling faster Obey your Master Your life burns faster Obey your Master Master Master of Puppets I'm pulling your strings Twisting your mind, smashing your dreams Blinded by me, you can't see a thing Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master Just call my name, 'cause I'll hear you scream Master Master

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Sunday, September 27, 2009

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE????


No one ever said it would be easy. There is a battle at hand between Americans nationwide and elected politicians (and those who influence -- or 'own' -- them).

April 15th was an opening salvo, the first skirmish and with a near news media "blackout", many citizens could easily have been discouraged. But that didn't happen.

Do we thank President Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi or Harry Reid? Or do the kudos actually go much farther to encompass nearly the entire unresponsive and arrogant Congress? Barney Frank, Charles Rangle and others come to mind. If so many hadn't dismissed the outrage of Americans the effort might well have died in a wash of apathy. Thank goodness for small favors. The politicians kept up with their antics and more and more people said "I''m mad as Hell and I'm not going to take it anymore."

Sure, events planned for July 4th were less than dramatic, but the recent march on Washington DC (still not covered by major network media) was very successful. Whether you agree with estimates in the range of a million and a half people or not, the crowds were undeniably huge.

But one effective skirmish doesn't win a war. Understand Americans are at war with a President who is Hell-bent to destroy the foundation that this country was built upon. We are at war with the politicians who do not represent us any more. And the country is at war with shortsighted major media outlets who hope against hope that if they don't anger the politicians, some how they will be allowed to survive. Dumb approach.

Across the country the more dedicated, more aggressive Tea Party and Meet Up groups are holding planning sessions as we speak. Many are looking to the next big national holiday (Veterans Day in November) as their next protest target. Is that enough? No, not really because momentum must be maintained and actually expanded.

That brings me to the old adage: "What have you done for me (your country) lately?"

Right now is the time to be "speaking your mind all the time". Talk to friends, neighbors, people at work, at church, even at the grocery store in town. Engage them with your concerns about Washington and your state and local legislatures. This is not the time to be timid or quiet.

While you may find that trying to talk to your Liberal friends will be as effective as trying to negotiate with a terrorist, I suspect you'll be very surprised to find just how many acquaintances you have who are now more Conservative or Independent in their thinking. This is the base to work with. These are the people you want to appeal to and ignite their passions.

Look around. Ask around. Find more to get involved in and go out and save your country.