Saturday Morning Video

Well, last week we had Frank Zappa comment on the state of the media, now let's hear what Thom Yorke has to say about the political process:

And if you want to sing along:

I will stop, I will stop at nothing.
Say the right things when electioneering
I trust I can rely on your vote.

When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
Ha ha ha

Riot shields, voodoo economics,
The I.M.F., taking care of business,
I trust I can rely on your vote.

When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.
When I go forwards you go backwards
and somewhere we will meet.

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That's the song for Tuesday alright! Too bad "fitter happier" from the same album applies all too well for the rest of the time.

By Theodore Price (not verified) on 04 Nov 2006 #permalink