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Wingdrops

11-16-2000, 06:36 PM

For levity, what lyrics best describe the battle for Florida's 25 electoral votes?

My nominee:

"I've been on the town
Washing the bullshit down"

or did I mishear that lyric as

"I've been sorta down,
Washington -- bullshit town!"

We will take your responses until 5:00 p.m. EST on a date of my chosing, at which time the polls will close, we will recount twice, then look for loose chads.

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

2Much2Lose

11-16-2000, 06:36 PM

supaiblue

11-16-2000, 09:35 PM

Here in my on again off again style
Here in my on again off again smile
Here in my on again off again grin
Here in my on again off again skin
Waiting for you to say let us begin!!

supaiblue

11-16-2000, 09:56 PM

The pow'r that is stored in this no-man's land of chance
is there Someone who knows what they're doin'?

From dusk until dawn they have searched all day long
but there's too many clues in this room.

[This message has been edited by supaiblue (edited November 16, 2000).]

classicmixdj

11-17-2000, 12:02 AM

It's a mighty hard way to come down
And a mighty fine way to be found
So hand me my grip from an old sailing ship
Put the kiss of the dawn on my lips
With some luck tonight I might have her at my fingertips

Or as I've heard it said before. Don't tell me about the storms at sea, just get the ship to shore.

Sundreme

11-17-2000, 07:46 AM

I think "I Do It Again" pretty much reflects Florida's recount fever.
Erica

Lightfoot678

11-17-2000, 11:53 AM

Coming to you directly from the recount state

The legend lives on from Palm Beach on down
Of the ballot they claim was so easy
George Bush it is said
Never gives up his dead
When Al Gore's concession comes early.

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Look into his shining eyes and if you see a ghost don't be surprised......Listen to the strings. That jangle and dangle while the old guitar sings.

The lake it is said never gives up her dead, when the gales of November come early.

2Much2Lose

11-17-2000, 06:02 PM

Great suggestions. How about "Never Say Trust Me" or "It's Too Late, He Wins"?

Hey Frank and Char, how about a British and Canadian view?

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

charlene

11-17-2000, 06:45 PM

It's Too Late For Prayin'
Char

BlueHighways

11-17-2000, 07:54 PM

Depending on your view of the whole thing:

"So take the best of all that's left
You know this cannot last"

"It's too late, he wins...."

"I'm a real bad loser, that's a what I am
Gonna grab my hat and my hexagram"

"Unlock the gate, unlock the gate
Lower the drawbridge the hour is late
Whom shall it be, whom shall it be...."

"Forget about reason, forget about rhyme...."

"Still I don't kneel down
I was born to fight
So you'd best leave me alone
Maybe I'll get much more than I need
Or much less than I should own"

Tom

11-17-2000, 11:51 PM

BABY STEP BACK!

Florian

11-18-2000, 03:24 AM

One more, this time from Shadows (http://www.corfid.com/gl/Albums/Shadows/All_Im_After.htm)

All I'm after is to be on your winning side
All I need is to be turning back the tide

Florian

11-18-2000, 03:27 AM

Another one, taken from Wherefore And Why (http://www.corfid.com/gl/Albums/lightfoot_collection/Wherefore_And_Why.htm)

Maybe that's what Bush thought precipitately:

When I woke this mornin', something inside of me told me this would be my day

P.S.:
I hope the word "precipitately" is still in use, I took it out of a dictionary http://www.corfid.com/ubb/cool.gif

Florian

11-18-2000, 03:32 AM

Last one for today:

taken from Too Late for Prayin' (http://www.corfid.com/gl/Albums/Sundown/too_late_for_prayin.htm), but another line as Charlene's:

Nothin' left but promises
Nothin' much is certain

Guess that will hold true when one of them will finally be in office. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/eek.gif

SilverHeels

11-18-2000, 12:33 PM

This isnt a song title from the UK, but it
is a joke I heard today. Hope you guys
havent heard it already http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Q) Why does Geo.W.Bush leave his flies open?
A) Incase he has to count to eleven.

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SilverHeels

11-18-2000, 09:36 PM

This has to be a 'Race among the Ruins'

2Much2Lose

11-21-2000, 04:19 PM

Florian - there's nothing wrong with your use of "precipitately." Your vocabulary is better than most of ours.

Another suggestion for the two political parties:

Nous vivons ensemble
Nous nous connaissons maintenant
Voici comment nous pouvons decouvrir une autre humanite

(I'm missing at least one accented vowel, but my keyboard is limited)

For those election officials counting pregnant chads, dimpled chads and hanging chads, as well as the "butterfly ballot," how about "IYCRMM"

Describing Al Gore, "I can't hold on, I can't let go, I can't say yes and I can't say no."

For everyone, "What's the story, Morning Glory, shall it ever end? I've been all the way to Biscayne Bay and all the way back again."

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

supaiblue

11-21-2000, 08:33 PM

Another:
"Is there anyone home in this HOUSE made of stone? Anyone inside KnoW my name? I've been around for a half a hundred days, never saw a door shut so tight."

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I just received the following email on the subject:

NOTICE OF REVOCATION OF INDEPENDENCE

To the citizens of the United States of America,

In the light of your failure to elect a President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective today.

Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will resume monarchial duties over all states, commonwealths and other territories.

Your new prime minister The rt. hon. Tony Blair,(Prime Minister for the 98% of you who have until now been unaware that there is a world outside your borders) will appoint a minister for America without the need for further elections. Congress and the Senate will be disbanded.

A questionnaire will be circulated next year to determine whether any of you noticed.

http://www.corfid.com/ubb/biggrin.gif [There's more but best not post it here!]

loveandmaplesyrup

11-22-2000, 06:16 AM

Supaiblue, (hope I spelled that right)

ROTFLMAO!!!! Now, that was NOT nice, but it was VERY funny. I think Char's answer just about says it all. Too Late For Prayin'. But there's yet another line in light of the Supreme Court's newest ruling. "Still we share tomorrow. Could get better than today."

And if idiots will rule, then, "Forgive Me, Lord." (And don't EVEN mention Clinton here! LOL)

Okay, I'll stick my neck out at the risk of getting it chopped off. I'm for Gore. And I hope for the sake of this country he wins. I was a dyed in the wool Republican until we had four years with Bush, Sr. THAT's what made me change parties to Democrat. (and I won't reveal my age by saying how MANY years I was a dyed in the wool Republican. Suffice it to say that when my Great-Grandparents (from Finland) got off the ship in San Francisco the day after the 1906 earthquake happened, my entire family has been Republican. That should give you a clue as to how Bush has disenchanted me with the Republican party. If Bush, Jr. wins, we can ONLY HOPE he doesn't throw up on the Japanese Prime Minister's shoe. Oh, yeah, this country has a lot of class. And]
LOL!

But you guys have to admit, REGARDLESS of his personal life, Clinton has done more for this country than any president has for many, many years.

And, now, with all this, I'm just starting to feel, well, if we lived through four years of Carter, we can probably deal with the idiot who has to use underhanded means to get into office. Just think for a minute(those of you from other countries) Bush's brother is the governor of Florida. George W. Bush is the governor of Texas. Bush Sr. was the President. That's just TOO much power for one family to have. Gasoline prices are sky high. Isn't it just a bit too funny that Bush, Sr. is an oil baron? He's blaming Clinton for it. When his son gets in, gas prices with drop dramatically. Because Bush, Jr. did it. And just one other thing. The projections on election night said that Gore won Florida. Then after Bush in Florida called Bush in Texas, two hours later, it was announced that, well, excuse me, the projections were wrong. Bush won Florida. Geez, the projections were not wrong in the 49 OTHER states. Now the only fly in the ointment is Florida. Does this tell us anything? Hmmmmmmm?

Sorry, Florian for making a political statement on your discussion board. LOL They always say, never discuss politics or religion.

Everyone can beat me up. I will bow my head in shame. Please accept my apology. I still love all you guys! And NOTHING I said was meant to offend anyone. So if you're offended, go for it. I will understand. There will be no hurt feelings or flaming of anyone here. Just had to say it.

Stay loose, eh?

LAMS

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"Love and maple syrup
go together like the
sticky winds of winter
when they meet....
If you go into the forest
Gaze up through the trees
The sky is white.
You can understand
What makes the forest
Greet the man
Like a mother's only
child ..."

gary h

11-22-2000, 06:41 AM

"I'm sorry I ever invented the Electoral College"

Al Gore
November 8, 2000

Paul J B

11-22-2000, 07:57 AM

I won't bash you LAMS, but I do disagree. I'm in the military, and will be screwed if Gore gets elected. I also can't understand why people would want a man that strait up lied, and got caught to be president. My personal feeling is that Gore is a shining example of what we don't want representing us. His actions in Florida are more proof. He will just keep bitching till he gets his way, just like the spoiled brat son of a senator he is. As far as other states go New Mexico did the same thing. They declared Gore the winner, and later retracted it. The only ones at fault for those premature anouncements are the news media. You say Clinton did alot for this country, I don't see it. You also say you were republican, but one man changed you're mind. If you look back at all the presidents of the past I'm sure both parties have had men much worse than Bush sr. in office. Well now I'm late for work gotta go.

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"If people could look into each other's eyes
What a wonderful place this world would be"
GL

2Much2Lose

11-22-2000, 03:17 PM

OK that's one for Gore and one for Bush. Anyone named Chad want to comment? Let's keep it light.

By the way, I heard that Clinton took a fancy to a "dimpled chad," turned it into a "swinging chad" and that's how we got the "pregnant chad."

As for other lyrical quotes applicable to this election, how about "Shut up and deal, I'm losin'" (Yarmouth Castle)

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

Shane

11-23-2000, 01:33 AM

It will definitely be a disaster for us if Gore steals this election.

The lyric that comes to mind is "...looks to us like anarchy" From "Black Day In July" or in this case November.

Scott Mac

11-23-2000, 01:33 AM

It will definitely be a disaster for us if Gore steals this election.

The lyric that comes to mind is "...looks to us like anarchy" From "Black Day In July" or in this case November.

loveandmaplesyrup

11-23-2000, 01:47 AM

Paul J.B.,
I don't take your comment as bashing at all. Everyone has an opinion and I guess that's what politics is all about. I suppose that's why we have two parties and our parents have always warned us, never get into a discussion about religion or politics. I respect how you feel. I think we all tend to get a little heated when it comes to such subjects.

Anyway, not that it matters a whole lot, but I respect your opinion. I kind of disagree, but that doesn't make me right. We're all entitled to feel the way we feel and we all have reasons for feeling that way. I hope for the sake of all of us that this thing turns out to the benefit of this country. I think that's the best we can all hope for.

Stay loose, eh?

LAMS

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"Love and maple syrup
go together like the
sticky winds of winter
when they meet....
If you go into the forest
Gaze up through the trees
The sky is white.
You can understand
What makes the forest
Greet the man
Like a mother's only
child ..."

loveandmaplesyrup

11-23-2000, 01:53 AM

2Much2Lose, (hope I got that right!)

ROTFLMAO!!!!! You beat me to it! I was going to bring up the "pregnant chads" but you just about covered all the bases. DARN! Score one for you!

Thanks for the good laugh! You lightened up my evening!

Stay loose, eh?

LAMS

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"Love and maple syrup
go together like the
sticky winds of winter
when they meet....
If you go into the forest
Gaze up through the trees
The sky is white.
You can understand
What makes the forest
Greet the man
Like a mother's only
child ..."

fezo

11-28-2000, 10:29 AM

Geez -

How about, "be careful while bending the law?"

windhorse

11-28-2000, 12:10 PM

"Who are these ones who would have us now?"

2Much2Lose

11-28-2000, 04:33 PM

Not strictly on topic, and not P.C., but did you hear that when the Japanese heard we were having problems with an election, they offered to send Viagra?

(you have to pronounce "election" with a bad Japanese accent)

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

supaiblue

11-28-2000, 09:56 PM

I saw on the news that the Canadian election went smoothly, a winner was declared, and millions of ballots were hand counted in 4 hours. Can we PLEASE borrow your counters??

Just for now I'd like to rest in the shade of a maple tree. To the blue Canadian sky I'll say a prayer to the world out there!!

Tom

11-29-2000, 12:29 AM

Paul JB & Scott Mac,
I have to agree with you, if Gore ends up stealing this Election....I'm moving to Canada!! lol

Seriously, This Election has gotten WAY out of hand & I hope & pray the US Supreme Court does the right thing to end this farce. The correct ruling for the sake of democracy is to uphold the Law...to say the Florida State Supreme Court was wrong. To go back to the original 7 days for recounts & 10 days for Military/Overseas ballots. Whatever the votes were as of midnight 11-17-00 should be certified by Florida Secretary of State. Three strikes and your out Algore!!!

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"...If YoU fEeL iT yOu BeTtEr BeLiEvE iT, yOu'Re GoNnA sEe It, YoU nEeD tO kNoW/iT iS rIsInG lIkE a FeAtHeR, dIpPiNg & DaNcInG fRoM bElOw/ThErE's A nEw WaVe ThAt Is BrEaKiNg In ThE wAkE oF a PaSsInG sHiP/eVeRy NaTiOn'S gOnNa Be ShAkEn, PuT iT tOgEtHeR, dOn'T lEt It SlIp..."

fezo

11-29-2000, 11:34 AM

Hey, folks - if you want to argue the election take it over to Small Talk.

I won't bother to get to where I stand on the subject. This isn't the place.

SilverHeels

11-29-2000, 11:45 AM

Fezo,
good point! Move on over you guys.
This is a Gordon Lightfoot forum. http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

2Much2Lose

11-29-2000, 05:21 PM

I've enjoyed all your lyrical responses.

I really was not searching for any truly political talk for one side or the other, only some levity directed at both sides, and at ourselves, by restricting the dialog to GL lyrics. Whether or not I agreed with the political subtext, each lyric quoted gave me a chance to hear Gord's song again in a new and sometimes ironic light.

So let's keep it lyrical -- so that no one feels gored or too bushed to continue the thread.

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

fezo

11-29-2000, 06:21 PM

"see the judge upon the bench who tries the case as best he can."

Thanks, folks. Sorry for the double post - things were acting very strange on the site earlier today.

supaiblue

12-09-2000, 12:31 AM

Hey, 2Much2Lose gets another recount!!

It was only yesterday
when I heard the teacher say
patiently
One and two make three...

Rob Wells

12-10-2000, 06:58 AM

"If people could look into each others eyes,
What a wonderful place this world would be.
All strife would end,
We could start again,
And dreams like these should not pass on"

"If you see me smile,
Don't think I'm actin' strange.
I got my just reward for all my pain.
If you see me on the T.V. actin' proud,
Please understand if I don't talk too loud."

"Nothin' here but grains of sand.
Nothin' much worth savin'.
Still we've all got problems of
Our own to bear,
But still we share tomorrow,
Could get better,
Than today...."

"There were things that were said.
There were things that were done.."

"To all you heavy rounders,
with a headache for your pains,
Who dread the thoughts of goin'
'round the bend...."

"Does anyone know
Where the Love of God goes,
When the waves turn the minutes to hours?..."
And days....and weeks....and....

Rob

gathrb

12-10-2000, 12:43 PM

Sometimes a broken dream
will make you sad
or make you mean
Sometimes things
Ain't as bad
As they might seem
...Life's broken dreams

Tom

12-10-2000, 12:43 PM

Sometimes a broken dream
will make you sad
or make you mean
Sometimes things
Ain't as bad
As they might seem
...Life's broken dreams

Carlos Mendes-Rosa

12-10-2000, 11:19 PM

Another stalemate, the Supreme Court has put a halt to 2much's demand for a recount. Here's what the Vice President just said:

These are just the simple facts
I will relate to you
Though they are not connected
Each and every one is true
If they seem a bit untidy
Well unraveling them is fun
I will not stand corrected
I have not harmed anyone
I just let it ride
Ride let it ride
Leave on the evenin' tide
Just let it ride

When I listen to my heart
I sometimes fail to find
One sane and simple answer
On the bright side of my mind
Even when I'm sleeping
I can't seem to unwind
I just let it ride

supaiblue

12-10-2000, 11:19 PM

Wingdrops

12-16-2000, 10:23 PM

And the winner is ....

"See the judge upon the bench, who tries the case as best he can."

5-4 Judicial knockout.

We can reflect on the nobility of Gore's concession speech:
"I've played your game, obeyed your rules, the best that I know how, gotta get out ...."

Or we can focus on the graciousness of President-elect Bush acknowledging that he will need to earn our respect.

In either event, it's time to close ranks, no matter what our differences. Time to support the President-Elect.

We all have 2Much2Lose if we don't start to bridge the Walls between us.

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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by." - SDYS

2Much2Lose

12-16-2000, 10:23 PM

Lightfoot678

12-25-2000, 08:45 PM

To the tune of "For Lovin Me". In honor of the winner

That's what you get for voting me
That's what you get for voting me
Everything you had is gone
As you can see
That's what you get for voting me

I'm not the kind to stick around
Keeping promises I'm not bound
Cause lying is my stock and trade
I'm lying on
I won't think of em when I'm gone

So don't you yell and scream at me
Cause I ain't the prez you thought I'd be
I've done a hundred more like you
So don't be blue
I'll take a thousand before I'm through
Now they're you go you whined again
Now they're you go you whined again
But then some day when your country is on the mend
My bro will pass this way again

That's what you got for voting me

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Look into his shining eyes and if you see a ghost don't be surprised......Listen to the strings. That jangle and dangle while the old guitar sings.

The lake it is said never gives up her dead, when the gales of November come early.