Politics

Bill C-51 Song

Posted by on Mar 14, 2015 in Politics, Songs

Bill C-51 Song

Bill C-51      Tune: Teddy Bears’ Picnic If you go onto the Hill today, you’re in for a big surprise If you go onto the Hill today, you’d better go in disguise For every spy and spook in the land Has all your data at their command, Whatever you do, They’re labeling you A terrorist!   Don’t demonstrate for hiking trails, For food for children or medical care for veterans; Don’t go out to save the whales And never, ever mention climate change Voting is the only thing A simple citizen is ever allowed to do Just watch the world go to hell in a handcart Or you’ll be clapped in...

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Under the Bus in Harperland

Posted by on Sep 26, 2014 in Politics, Songs

Under the Bus in Harperland

UNDER HARPER”S BUS Under the bus goes Parliament No debate and no dissent Democracy is badly bent In Harperland.   Junior staff go under the bus Take it on the chin. That’s the game you’re in. Fact is, Robocalls R Us In Harperland.   Budget watchdog is under the bus He told the facts and got the axe No more Parliament spending stats In Harperland. Ending poverty is under the bus Poor don’t count if they’re not us These are things they won’t discuss In Harperland.   Under the bus goes the safety net Either eat or you’re in debt Helping...

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Pierre Polievre is just a party hack

Posted by on Apr 24, 2014 in Politics, Songs

Pierre Polievre is just a party hack

Tune: Glory, Glory Halleluja Pierre Polievre is just a party hack He doesn’t care about you and me He’s got nobody’s back. The time will come when he’ll regret That he’s been on this track Leading to the Tory downfall. Refrain Can’t wait for the next election (3x) When you get the final slap! Pierre Polievre you’re a cog in the party wheel Stephen Harper makes his play And you must sell the deal, But unhappy voters will tell you how they feel When you’re tossed under the passing bus. Refrain Pierre Polievre why don’t you take advice From...

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Muzzling Scientists

Posted by on Apr 18, 2013 in Politics, Songs

Muzzling Scientists

to the tune of I’ve Been Working on the Railroad   They’ve been working on the science In a conscientious way Searching out the facts and figures Just to make things clear as day   Monitoring fish and wildlife Testing streams and lakes Climate change is having impacts We must put on the brakes!   But then it’s: (chorus) Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP YOUR FACE! Harper says SHUT UP Harper says SHUT UP Harper’s a disgrace! All the data they discover Should be out there for everyone Students, public and the media That’s...

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Our Nation’s Reputation

Posted by on Apr 18, 2013 in Politics, Songs

Our Nation’s Reputation

to the tune of John Brown’s Body (Battle Hymn of the Republic) Our nation’s reputation has just gone up in smoke. Our scientists are muzzled – is this some kind of joke? Librarians and researchers cannot discuss their work Without the OK from their boss – as if they’re only clerks!   Chorus: We’re demanding free expression. This is unbearable oppression. Harper, you need to learn your lesson Just let them speak out loud!   You’ve canned the research institutes whose job is to collect Environmental data that has earned the world’s respect But...

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World Statesman of the Year Award

Posted by on Nov 6, 2012 in Politics, Songs

World Statesman of the Year Award

Tune: I Want a Girl Just like the Girl that Married Dear Old Dad.   Guess who has got World Statesman of the Year Award this year? You’ll never guess and we will confess it sure did sound real queer It’s Stephen Harper who brings home the prize No one understands the big surprise You can’t fool the folks, this must be a hoax Just tell us no more lies.   Guess who’s the first Prime Minister to be found in contempt Of the Parliament he was heading, well he thought he was exempt Cutting funding meant for Human Rights Hiding documents from all our...

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