In this present most curious political era when Republicans are such a united flock, every Democrat with a pet issue or ax to grind a la Lieberman and Nelson in the Senate and now Stupak in the House, can do grievous damage to their party and tens of millions of its constituents — can do so simply by administering the proverbial stab in the back...

Stab In The Back
(Sung to the tune
of Ballin' The Jack)

First you wait in ambush 'til the vote is tight,
Then you pop up with an issue you're convinced ain't slight,
You don't accept a compromise, you're sure you're right,
Then you get a lot of tube time, get it day and night.

You know your party's hurting, this could really bite,
In the next election cycle prove a crushing blight,
For millions lacking health care you think: 'Screw their plight,
I'll put a stop to free choice, that's my guiding light."

Your head held high
You'll take your whack
Cast that no vote
Stab in the back.

******

©2010 Michael Silverstein

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