I needed a creative outlet tonight, so I thought I'd write a parody of the Major General's Song
Enjoy & give me some feedback.
"I am the very model of a modern libertarian"
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
I don't believe in any law that seems authoritarian
I know the founding fathers, and I quote their thoughts from memory
From Washington to Jefferson, that's always my trajectory
I'm very well acquainted, too, with matters economical
I understand the models, both the Keynesian and classical
About Austrian theorem - those moderns seem to quite appall
With many jabbing articles all poking fun at Dr. Paul
With many jabbing articles all poking fun at Dr. Paul
With many jabbing articles all poking fun at Dr. Paul
With many jabbing articles all poking fun at Dr. Paul
I'm very good at rhetoric and criticizing neo-cons
I'll tell you of their treachery and treasonous mal goings-on
In short, in matters which I deem to be authoritarian
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
In short, in matters which I deem to be authoritarian
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
I've read required books, from Atlas Shrugged down to The Fountainhead
I know that homeless people don't deserve a piece of moldy bread
I vote down job training and welfare without a sense of irony
I hate those lazy slobs – what have they ever done for me?
I'm doomed to be frustrated over ev'ry law that's ever passed
It seems the constitution, at this rate, will probably never last
I hate the major parties, both Republicans and Democrats
No matter which you vote for, you always get the same ol' rats
No matter which you vote for, you always get the same ol' rats
No matter which you vote for, you always get the same ol' rats
No matter which you vote for, you always get the same ol' rats
I joined the Free State Project and keep up with all Seastead guys
But if someday I see them, I will very truly be surprised
In short, in matters which I deem to be authoritarian
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
In short, in matters which I deem to be authoritarian
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
In fact, when we can find a proper presidential candidate
When we do in more in government than sit there and just bitch at it
When cable airs our story for more than laughing sake
And when our platform looks a little clearer than opaque
When we have learnt what progress that been made in modern votery
When we have more party members than the sum of local Rotary
In short, when I can get the nod from Cato to quicken my pace
You'll say a better libertarian has never run a race
You'll say a better libertarian has never run a race
You'll say a better libertarian has never run a race
You'll say a better libertarian has never run a race
For my campaign skills, though I'm passionate, commendably
Our party size has seemingly increased all undetectably
But still in matters which I deem to be authoritarian
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
But still in matters which I deem to be authoritarian
I am the very model of a modern libertarian
Ha!
F'n brilliant! Although I had to look up the original version to get how the tune goes later on in the song.
Kudos
-Seth
Posted by: Seth | April 09, 2009 at 10:28 AM
I love it when you actually sing it...;)
Posted by: Shannning | April 16, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Well this is my own version, not the original that I actually know better.
Posted by: Nick Pinkston | April 16, 2010 at 12:57 PM