Independent’s Eye by Joe Gandelman
Politics now permeates all aspects of American life. So what could be more fitting than a collection of songs for the holidays ““ political songs sung to some of our favorite holiday tunes? Here are some political songs geared to December 2010 America:
OLBERMANN NIGHT (A song for Keith Olbermann non-fans sung to the tune of “Silent Night”)
Olbermann night
Olbermann fight
He’s not calm
Seems uptight
A Special Comment’s about to begin
Special Comments again and again
Again again and again.
Again again and again..
Olberman night
Olberman fight
Left’s all right
Right’s a fright
Interviews guests who happily spew
The same perspective as his outraged view.
Special comment again
Again again and again
(And AGAIN)
FILL THE AIR (A song for Republican Congressional candidates sung to the tune of “Deck the Halls”)
Fill the air with Karl Rove’s money
Fa la la la la la la la.
Campaign ads rougher than funny
Fa la la la la la la la la
Don’t dare don your gay apparel
Fa la la la la la la la la la
Or your seat will be in peril
Fa la la la la la la la la la la la!
BRACKING AROUND THE WHITE HOUSE (Sung to the tune of “Rocking around the Christmas Tree”)
Bracking around the White House
In a Presidential wave
Watching him talk to Republicans
Then seeing Obama cave.
Bracking around the White House
Stand on principles he’ll say.
Then in the end at the end of the day
He’ll give it all away.
If you think that this is unfair you will still agree
Elections brought Republican tide in
Quick! Someone”¦ go grab Joe Biden.
Bracking around the White House
What does all this caving mean?
It means someone said “I told you so”
And his name is Howard Dean.
You’re A Shmo (A song for liberals and independents who hate Rush Limbaugh Sung to the Tune of “Let It Snow”)
Whenever it’s time for discussion
You demonize and rush in
With name calling fact-challenged prose
You’re a shmo you’re a shmo you’re a shmo.
Fans say you’re acid and witty
Your critics says you’re (ahem) snitty
White sheet under your clothes
You’re a shmo you’re a schmo you’re a schmo.
When broadcasters saw your success
They rushed out to find a good clone
Now Hannity and the rest
Make independents moan.
You blast money the poor are gettin’
While for lunch you fly and jet in
In your private jet you go
You’re a shmo you’re a shmo you’re a shmo.
Sarah Palin’s Coming To Town
You better stay right
Mustn’t veer left
Or you’ll be dissed by
Mrs. No Heft.
Sarah Palin’s coming to town.
She’s making a list
Of candidates to choose
Some that she’ll choose
Will definitely lose.
Sarah Palin’s coming to town.
She’ll know if you are wobbly
She’ll make your life a mess
She will respond to anyone
Except the mainstream press.
Oh, you better stay pure
Or you’ll be in pain
You’ll make a mistake
Just like John McCain
Sarah Palin’s coming to town.
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Copyright 2010 Joe Gandelman
Joe Gandelman is a veteran journalist who wrote for newspapers overseas and in the United States. He has appeared on cable news show political panels and is Editor-in-Chief of The Moderate Voice, an Internet hub for independents, centrists and moderates. CNN’s John Avlon named him as one of the top 25 Centrists Columnists and Commentators. He can be reached at jgandelman@themoderatevoice.com and can be booked to speak at your event at mavenproductions.com.
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