our nation state

I am the fullest member
From the New Year to December
Of Our Nation State which shines above all others
I hail the Land of Liberty
From sea to shining silver sea
And always treat my neighbors as my brothers

I am of the delegation
That supports our mighty Nation
And in troubled times will never run to hide
But instead will arm our boys
With the latest lethal toys
And then ship them off to stem the Commie Tide

For nothing is more sacred
And immune to boorish hatred
Than the symbol of our Nation's steadfast pride
And when people talk of burning
What their fathers' blood was earning
To hang the rogues is but the merest chide

Now I pay my glad attention
To legitimate dissention
For freedom is what makes our country great
But should riots fill my yard
I'd call the National Guard
Just like they did at good ol' Kent State

(Good heavens, must these bodies
Clutter up the sidewalk?)

You may think I'm being callous
And may sport a hint of malice
But to show you that my heart is right in place
Here's a humble exposition
Of the activist condition
As though narrated by someone of that race
   (to wit:)

I am the very model of a modern major activist
I edit for the bulletin and supervise the mailing list
At lectures I expostulate the latest information
On developments concerning the survival of our nation
And at every major gathering I hand out our materials
And when at home I always avoid artificial cereals
When shopping I religiously inspect all the ingredients
   -- On Sundays I participate in civil disobedience

I guard the rights of animals and boycott any leather goods
I wear a pink triangle and support the brother/sisterhood
In short, in matters topical, inclusive and/or feminist
I am the very model of a modern major activist

Hooray
For U. S. A.
And to everything it stands for I'll be true
I pledge my full allegiance
And unquestioning obedience
To the bearers of the Red, White and Blue

Now if you don't understand
What the Government has planned
Don't worry just be happy -- that's the ticket
Be patriotic to the land
Give the Senators a hand
Or you'll wind up in a bloody sticky wicket

This land was made for you and I
A splendid opportunitie
To put your youthful energies to good
For economy is treasured
And your success is measured
By your willingness to labor as you should

Yes, it's hip hip hooray
For the U. S. of A.
And all its banners proudly on display
My heart is all a-flutter
And my shoulders all a-shudder
And I rise up from the gutter
Like a heated knife through butter
For I am the fullest member of the U. - S. - A.

(You're not amused, are you?)