Nation State   A poem by Country Joe McDonald upon the inauguration of America's somethingth president from the great state of whatever, overcome with a spirit of nationalistic passion in Berkeley, California (which some people insultingly call the "People's Republic of Berkeley," in reference to an ancient establishment of "states" warmly referred to as the United Soviet Socialist Republics which was horrible and has now been replaced by "free enterprise" and "the mafia") -- yippie!! Nation state Nation state Too bad I showed up late I'm ready to lead Is it too late? I'm ready to rule Is it just my fate To be chosen at the end Of the nation state :( My father told me Son it's not too late You can serve your country And save the world My father told me We must defend freedom To vote in a nation state :_( Is it too late? Fuck whatz up with this! I'm looking good I'm in real good shape! I'm ready to lead A nonexistent nation state! :_( Come on people Give me a break Don't blame me For my dad's mistakes I won't be a bossy Head of state But for christ's sake Give me a fucking break Let me lead A mighty powerful and great Nation state! -- LOL