Musical Sunday

As we move into the oligarchy that has pushed democracy in America aside and elevated the interests of the billionaire class over those of average Americans, this song from Martin Kerr seems sadly appropriate to the hour ... 

Thanks to Mike for alerting me to this sad gem. Here are the lyrics so you can follow along:

God rest ye merry billionaires, let nothing you dismay

Forget your workers families going hungry on this day

And save yourselves from income tax - you'll never need to pay

O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed

O tidings of corruption and greed

In Washington and London-town you pay the lobby fees

To hold the reins both left and right of sham democracies

And keep us entertained so we don’t know we’re on our knees

O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed

O tidings of corruption and greed

Fear not ye say the media, they only sing your praise

The job-creator gave us all that's good and all that pays

Be thankful for your stable-beds and don’t ask for a raise

O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed

O tidings of corruption and greed

The Prince of Peace you call Him while you make war in His name

A man with no possessions made a shill for earthly gain

Imagine all the people led by men who have no shame

O tidings of corruption and greed, corruption and greed

O tidings of corruption and greed

Have a good day and enjoy the rest of your weekend. The billionaires will enjoy theirs.

More thoughts coming.

Bilbo