Dnc 1968 - Rnc 2004

Discussion in 'Protest' started by newo, Jul 22, 2004.

  1. newo

    newo Lifetime Supporter Lifetime Supporter

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    I'm getting the impression that the Republican National Convention which begins on August 29th could be as tumultuous as the 1968 Democratic National Convention, if not more.

    http://www.notinourname.net/rnc/
    http://www.counterconvention.org/
    http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/

    I live too far away and have commitments so I'm sorry to say I won't be attending, but if you can do so and be a part of history. I've taken the liberty of re-writing the lyrics to Graham Nash's Chicago to fit today's situation.


    Iraqi prisoners are bound and gagged
    And they've chained them to a chair
    Won't you please come to New York
    Just to sing
    From a land that's known as freedom
    How can such a thing be fair
    Won't you please come to New York
    For the help we can bring

    We can change the world -
    Re-arrange the world
    It's dying - to get better

    Politicians sit yourself down,
    There's nothing for you here
    Won't you please come to New York
    For a ride
    Don't ask George to help you
    Cause he'll turn the other ear
    Won't you please come to New York
    Or else join the other side

    We can change the world -
    Re-arrange the world
    It's dying - if you believe in freedom
    It's dying - and if you believe in justice
    It's dying - let a man live his own life
    It's dying - rules and regulations, who needs them
    Open up the door

    Somehow people must be free
    I hope the day comes soon
    Won't you please come to New York
    Show your face
    From the bottom to the ocean
    To the mountains of the moon
    Won't you please come to New York
    No one else can take your place

    We can change the world -
    Re-arrange the world
    It's dying - if you believe in justice
    It's dying - and if you believe in freedom
    It's dying - let a man live it's own life
    It's dying - rules and regulations, who needs them
    Open up the door
    We can change the world
     
  2. HippieD9

    HippieD9 Member

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    Absolutly right on!!! Now if they'd only re-release it like that. I've tried emailing them, but I doubt I'll get a reply. Now if I could only sing....

    D.
     
  3. soulrebel51

    soulrebel51 i's a folkie.

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    I can sing:D. Can't play any instruments tho.....
     

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