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7. I've read the lyrics, that's why it's a hoot that many people think it's a cute little patriotic song.

Tue Aug 6, 2024, 09:14 AM

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No. OLDMDDEM Aug 2024 #1

No claudette Aug 2024 #2

If you read the lyrics, you'll understabd why ms liberty Aug 2024 #3

I know, who are these nuts, lol ms liberty Aug 2024 #8

For sure... GreenWave Aug 2024 #4

It is a protest song, so there definitely is anger in it. kysrsoze Aug 2024 #5

Read the Pentagon Papers as I did 303squadron Aug 2024 #6

But yet it is used to recruit others. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #9

Recruit others? 303squadron Aug 2024 #12

Not the song for recruiting, Wars (Viet Nam) are used to recruit. So sorry. twodogsbarking Aug 2024 #13

Passion Tikki Aug 2024 #10

He's Singing Correctly ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #11

Yup. Eko Aug 2024 #14

Well, that song ain't about butterflies and rainbows. Iggo Aug 2024 #15