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Tom Lehrer: more timely than ever!

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In 1965 he wrote some wonderful satirical songs; one about Ronald Reagan in politics, and another about US foreign policy at the times:

Send the Marines

The little bit at the beginning was the introduction.

If you're not familiar with him, it's humor, and it's damn funny. Well, at least it should be...

Wendy W.
There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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I've been humming "So Long Mom" (a song for World War III) for months now. :(



that was the one i was thinking about too!!
hes got another one for WW111 as well doesnt he - all about whos got the bomb? Or is it the "we'll all fry together" one im thinking of ?

Genie

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hes got another one for WW111 as well doesnt he



More about nuclear proliferation. I know that one by heart.
"Who's next."

Wendy W.
There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

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