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Poetry || SubmissionsThe Liar FactorBy Sharleen Leahey This poem was written after viewing an appalling program on Fox Network Television called the O'Reilly Factor. Nov 31 2001 War fever has gripped the nation TV networks spread the contagion Doesnıt matter what channel you choose Weıre one voice now and thatıs The News On Fox Tonight the host grins ear to ear So excited, almost out of his chair Enduring Freedom our Residentıs crusade 'Cause God Blesses America and ainıt war great? Itıs a manıs job and itıs gotta be done Weıre gonna wipe out evil, and ya know, this is kind of fun! My guest is a general retired but so wise Our latest weapons heıs here to describe Carpet, cluster, how about those cruise? General, is it true we might pull out our nukes? Becoming stimulated, his hormones in a rage The general leans close to the reporterıs face Under a little toup?e, slightly off his head Coming your way in an orgasm of death He grins as he bellows in no uncertain terms Nukes are no problem . . . hey, theyıre usinı germs! General I know weıre all united But thereıs an argument brewinı over whom next weıre fightinı It seems Colin Powell and the Pentagon heads Are clashing over whoıs gonna be dead After we finish off Afghanistan Whoıs next on the list, do we have a plan? So many options, whom to attack At least we can all agree on Iraq! Syria, Sudan, Indonesia, Iran To which terror states should we put an end? So tune in next time for our next serving of lies Afghan children are dying but hey, those ratings are high! Sharleen Leahey has been writing songs and poetry for over twenty years. She has been a peace activist for most of her life. From 1993 to 1999 she published Songs for Peace magazine, sharing songs, poetry and articles to educate, inspire and heal. She is currently living in Central New Jersey where she leads healing song workshops with children and special adult populations. Send her an email. Today's Situation
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