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My Suggestion for Bernie Sanders’ New Campaign Slogan

February 1, 2016 by Randal

When Bernie Sanders declared his candidacy last spring, few anticipated that this relative unknown, who was polling at a meager 3%, would make much progress against The Hillary Machine ™. But now that he’s a real possibility, he needs a campaign slogan. This morning it occurred to me that the perfect song would be Megadeth’s “Peace Sells … But Who’s Buying?”. (Interesting fact: the lead singer, driving force, and living heart of Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, is a Christian.)

Megadeth’s lyrics have always been driven by political and social issues, and “Peace Sells” (a song that is thirty years old!!) is no different. Social justice, economic equality, skepticism of hawkish foreign policy, the working poor, and overturning the status quo: it’s all there. This will definitely help you feel the Bern:

What do you mean, “I don’t believe in God”?
I talk to him every day.
What do you mean, “I don’t support your system”?
I go to court when I have to.
What do you mean, “I can’t get to work on time”?
I got nothing better to do
And, what do you mean, “I don’t pay my bills”?
Why do you think I’m broke? Huh?

[Chorus:]
If there’s a new way,
I’ll be the first in line.
But, it better work this time.

What do you mean, “I hurt your feelings”?
I didn’t know you had any feelings.
What do you mean, “I ain’t kind”?
I’m just not your kind.
What do you mean, “I couldn’t be the president of the United States of America”?
Tell me something, it’s still “We the people”, right?

[Chorus: (repeat)]
If there’s a new way
I’ll be the first in line,
But, it better work this time.

Can you put a price on peace?
Peace,
Peace sells…,
Peace,
Peace sells…,
Peace sells…,but who’s buying?
Peace sells…,but who’s buying?
Peace sells…,but who’s buying?
Peace sells…,but who’s buying?

 

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Bernie Sanders, campaign slogan, Dave Mustaine, Megadeth, politics

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