New song live tonight!

I was asked to write a satirical song about the US Healthcare Reform a few days ago for a live broadcast that will be happening in about an hour, at 9:00 PM UK time (1:00 PM Pacific) on building43.com – I recommend you get over there for some amazing times if you know what’s good for you. I’ll be in there like a mother.

It also features the charming Steve Gillmor, long time tech journalist and all round wonderful person, who will be being his usual self throughout. Don’t miss it. linky: http://www.building43.com/realtime/

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Tom

PS: Here, for your enjoyment and sanity, are the lyrics to tonight’s song. A recording may follow if demanded.

Hello Mrs. Palin, what’s the matter here today?
Having those same stomach cramps again?
It says here in your notes that you’ve been quite distressed of late
Did you take your meds and see what happened then?
And how’s your son today, I hear he’s doing very well,
And really thriving in our current scheme,
But in a few months time we’ll have to throw him in a ditch
And laugh as he begins to writhe and scream.

Because we’re going public
With a National Healthcare Reform
We’ve been prescribed a free dose
Of utter degradation
Of every human ever to be born,
Raise your glass, and raise your taxes,
Be happy, and try not to make a fuss,
We’re only following in the footsteps
Of every civilised nation other than us.

So Mrs. Palin, don’t be panicked, don’t be scared,
It isn’t quite like 1984
At least, it won’t be like it in the orwellian sense,
But it’s when Canada got their foot through the door.
But times will be much harder when we must discriminate
Against those disabled sick and elderly,
You’re right, discrimination only works against the poor,
And that’s worked out just great for you and me.

But now we’re going public
With a National Healthcare Reform
Fixing people up, and then making them pay
Is just a calm before the storm.
Raise your glass, and raise your taxes,
Be happy, and try not to make a fuss,
We’re only following in the footsteps
Of every civilised nation other than us.

so Mrs. Palin I appreciate your frets,
But rest assured these new times could be great.
If you lack inspiration, look no further than Bhutan,
They’ve had one there since 1998.
Just sit back and relax, and let the whole thing pass you by,
I’ll tell you now, it’s better off that way.
Then come back here in two weeks time and rest assured you will be fine,
As long as you get someone else to pay.

But now we’re going public
With a National Healthcare Reform
Maybe one day we’ll be vaguely up to date,
And looking after citizens will be the norm.
Raise your glass, and raise your taxes,
Be happy, and try not to make a fuss,
We’re only following in the footsteps
Of every civilised nation other than us.

Going Public
With a National Healthcare Reform
In addition to the people who are missing half a leg
We’ll also treat those who just feel a bit forlorn.
Raise your glass, and raise your taxes,
Be happy, and try not to make a fuss,
We’re only following in the footsteps
Of every civilised nation other than us.