Tribe.net. Local Connections granny nighthawk http://ladyterrorists.tribe.net/thread/eda42363-de9f-42c7-ac65-12a0dbfad576#d2cf8bb9-bab9-44a2-93b3-e5a8d4bae8f2 2006-10-18T10:53:14Z 2006-10-18T10:53:14Z

Bush signed into law today the Military Commissions Act. Our country has just expired. Did congress not even read this???? We are all now enemies of the state. This is one of the most frightening days in the history of democracy. Hang down your head, dear Congress (to the tune of Hang Down Your Head, Tom Dooley) c. DLScott (granny nighthawk) Hang down your head, dear - Congress Hang down your head and cry, Your vote to keep the - war on Condemns our troops to die. Diplomacy was - too slow In an election year Even tho facts showed - no threat Gave Mr. Bush the Clear Kept your own seat in - Congress Waving a patriot’s flag Ignored the cries of - millions Approved the war price tag. Hang down your head, dear - Congress Hang down your head and - cry, Your vote to keep the - war on Condemns our troops to die. What happened to your - conscience? We thought you would be true. Look at the consequences (2 beats on quen and ces) How can we vote for you? What do they have on - you, dear? What is there on your head? Something is wrong, well - that’s clear Something has gone unsaid. Hang down your head, dear - Congress Hang down your head and - cry, Your vote to keep the - war on Condemns our troops to die Voted away our - Rights, dear. Habeas corpus gone Freedom of speech is - dissidence Don’t you see this is wrong If we protest your - actions Will we be detainees? Afraid to be an - American We are no longer free Hang down your head, dear - Congress Hang down your head and cry, Your vote destroyed our country Won’t you please tell us Won’t you please tell us Won’t you please tell us – WHY? (optional harmony) Hang down….. Your head and cry Hang down your head and cry Hang down…… Your head and cry How many more will die? DLScott, Tucson Raging Grannies

granny nighthawk 2006-10-18T10:53:14Z