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Reichstag Fire
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Given history, those of us who weren’t born yesterday must ask the obvious question: Who knew what and who did what and why is the government so terrified of asking these questions?
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"If the great Phil Ochs were to rise from the dead today, he would probably be hailed as the new David Rovics." Andy Kershaw, BBC
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Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
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Peak #60
Peak in subgenre #11
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David Rovics
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David Rovics 2003 All Rights Reserved
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May 23, 2005
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Given history, those of us who weren’t born yesterday must ask the obvious question: Who knew what and who did what and why is the government so terrified of asking these questions?
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The planes hit New York City And thousands now are dead "It was Arab terrorists" This is what you said Well if that is the truth Then what have you got to hide And what were you doing On the day all those people died Where the fuck were the fighter jets Ordered by the FAA And what is your explanation For what you were heard to say When you told the Air Force to stand down Not to intercept Did you plan to let it happen Or are you just inept (Chorus) I am left to wonder As the flames are reaching higher Was this our latest Lusitannia Or another Reichstag Fire There's some distressing information, sir Which I think should be explained Just which things have been lost And just what has been gained Like the thousands of put options Bought days before the crash If the money were collected It would make quite a pretty stash And the only stocks they bought Were American and United Deutsche Bank knows the answer But the names have not been sighted And is it just coincidence That this firm in the private sector Was once run by "Buzzy" Krongard Ex-CIA Director (Chorus) There's something fishy in Virginia And I want an explanation Why did they get the contract What is Britannia Aviation A one-man operation Corporation with no history He said he worked in Florida But there he was a mystery So is there a connection I think it bears investigation When the FAA found boxcutters Does this cause you consternation Hidden behind the seats In these Delta planes That had been fixed in Lynchburg With Brittania at the reigns (Chorus) You said Bin Laden was your friend But he isn't anymore Now that he's not fighting Russia In your proxy war Who called the FBI Off the Bin Laden family trail When so many times you had the chance To re-write this sordid tale Sudan in '96 The Taleban in 2001 Offered to turn him over And right then you coulda won But perhaps it is the case That you're avoiding victory That to justify your exploits You must have an enemy (Chorus) If you were not hiding from the truth Then you'd have a truth commission And not some masquerade Kangaroo investigation Hiring Henry Kissinger The ancient master of deceit To make sure all stones are left unturned And the ruse is kept complete And now you carry out your plans Which you have had for decades Conquering the world With your troops and bombing raids I see an evil regime Led by an evil man On Pennsylvania Avenue Where this evil war began (Chorus) ---- Created January, 2003 Copyright David Rovics 2003, all rights reserved
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