Another Lovely War


Economy a bit slow?
Population getting too high?
Domestic criticisms mounting?
Unity out of stride?

Don't worry –
Politicians have known
since ages old
that the best solution
for internal problems
are external scapegoats.

Find some country to invade.
Mention patriotism.
Start a magnificent parade.

With proper manipulation
& enough disinformation
the majority of citizens
can be geared for war.

Invent some plausible context.
Create a likely excuse –
reasons won't matter much
once consumer prices soar.

There's nothing like a wonderful war
to unite a country
& make people feel
life 's worth dying for.

Another Lovely War - an art work by T Newfields
Chris: Wasn't this how Bush started the war in Iraq?
Ted: I'm afraid it's how nearly all wars began.
Kris: Maybe so, but with nuclear weapons this formula no longer seems viable – it's frightenly easy to destroy all human life.
Ted: Yeah, we need more more wisdom and compassion.
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