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Well, I've listened to all the leaders talk
Seen how they'd rather ride than walk.
And heard them give the cons and pros
Of things that everybody knows.
Their speeches made of  "but" and "and"
Where no one really takes a stand
Are liked by those who wish to cheat
Or someday win themselves a seat.
I've seen them fighting needless wars
Behind the safety of locked doors
While thousands gave their lives in vain
As they enjoyed the stolen gain.
I've watched them moving men in herds
With shepherds speaking clever words
For nothing more than love of power.
I've seen them making good men cower
And forcing the children to waste their youth.
They teach them mere words in the name of truth
While their mothers dance naked to pay the rent
To the landlord who owns the tenement.
Yes, I listened so long that I almost lost sight
Of the meaning of words like "justice" and "right".

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Democracy is Demoncracy/ WORLD SANKIRTAN PARTY

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