Demonic Democracy

from Opportunity Lost by GuidoWorld

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I wish that this song was a gross exaggeration of our political system or a nightmarish warning of where our democracy could end up. If anything I fear it is an understatement of the goals and motivations of our current political system.

This is not an indictment of one person or even one political party it is rather the way things look when one focuses on the actions of our political leaders (rather than their highly managed words and images).

I would love for my perceptions regarding our leaders to be proven wrong, yet until our national policies and actions change and we restore our constitutional privacy and freedoms such perceptions seem logically consistent with our political actions both foreign and domestic.

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Demonic Democracy 10/25/03

I partied quite a lot it’s true
My wife killed a boyfriend from school
My dad tortured evil men so cruel
Thru failed businesses my wealth grew

I’ve lived a shallow life well connected well advised
Almost everything goes my way
I will sacrifice a few thousand lives
To gain your support and your praise

I’ve faith in god and so should you
We’ll kill off evil at its roots
If you question me you’re a fool
For god is right and I’m his tool

You will have to sacrifice a few basic rights
To make this land totally free
I may have to hide from you many important clues
To insure our national security

I got you traumatized so afraid you buy all my lies
I’ve got you running scared passing laws that give me power
There’s no limit to what I can do give to friends what I take from you
Pumping up our national pride cutting deals that give me power

I’ve got you mesmerized making war and making prisons
I’ve got you mesmerized making war and making money
Making money for me and my buddies
Making money lots and lots of money

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from Opportunity Lost, released January 16, 2014
Jim Guido Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Synths

Ryan Thompson Drums

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