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Mackey's Shelf Life Sung to Kurt Weill's "Mack The Knife" (Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear, and he shows them pearly white) John McCain feigns moderation But remains on the far right. He's a Goldwater imitation – He's an iceberg in the night. Politicians have sharp teeth, dear. But he keeps his out of sight, So beware what's underneath, dear, As he backs Bush but acts contrite. Democrats like the late John Kerry Thought he might be their VP, But McCain helped Junior bury Kerry's chance to make us Bush free. On the shelf, dear? That's what you thought, dear? But the bodies keep piling up. That Fourth Amendment goes for naught, dear, As baseball players use Mackey's cup. More John Boltons, Rummy dummies, Born agains like William Frist – Yes, the line forms on the right, babe, With McCain, babe, Bush won't be missed. Look for tax cuts for the wealthy – Deficits that won't come down. Who's to blame but the stealthy, Sneaky Mackey who claims the crown. Phil E. Buster, Pol M. Peachum, Sue Preme Court Justice and Care N. Ruse – Consequently, two thousand eight, babe – Mackey's shelf life should make the news. Power hungry, but misguided – Corporations? Won't crackdown. Ideology still one-sided – Must be Mackey's back in town!
Music by Kurt Weill |