NOT IN THE MOOD

NOT IN THE MOOD
(From that great old Glenn Miller classic, “In the Mood”)

Tell us that Afghanistan is where we must fight
Say al Qaida and the Talibanis are tight
Tell us that McChrystal and the hawks are all right
Tell us it’s a war that can’t be won overnight
Say if we want peace, then we are not very bright.
Save your breath–we’re not in the mood!

Tell us it was absolutely right to attack
Cities full of children in the heart of Iraq
Say it’s fine to torture detainees on the rack
Talk till you are blue, but we are warnin’ you, Jack
Tell it to the moms whose kids will never come back.
Save your breath–we’re not in the mood!

War is hell
Why don’t we quit it?
No one wins
Let’s just admit it
PEOPLE have brains and it’s time to use ‘em!
Workin’ all together with all our hearts–
Someday war will be ANCIENT HISTORY!

Tell us that our species has a rot at the core
Tell us there will always be a reason for war
Say that God made guns so we could wipe up the floor
With whoever crosses us and makes us feel sore
We have heard it all and we will take it no more–
Save your breath–WE’RE NOT IN THE MOOD!

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