You can't vote for your prime minister

You can’t vote for your prime minister

By

James Bredin

As a mere observer, I can tell you what’s wrong,
And I’ll do it for nothing -- not even a song,
When was the last time you voted for your prime minister?
You’re a nobody who can’t think of this as sinister.

The person running for election couldn’t care less,
He/She doesn’t represent you but will never confess,
It’s the prime minister he/she obeys – not you,
You’re a nobody just standing there in a queue.

Your MP will vote exactly as he/she is told,
There are no free votes so no one is so bold,
It’s not what you or your constituency wants,
You are a nobody – not even affluent.

And the notwithstanding clause has never been used,
As terrorists with rights arrive and no one is accused,
Because they have rights all the way to the Supreme Court,
And you’re a nobody with little or no support.

No questions were asked when he appointed those judges,
About hidden vested interests or even grudges,
About feminism or even the same sex crowd,
You’re a nobody and can’t think these thoughts aloud.

It’s their adscam policies and Kyoto that will win,
Envelopes full of money that they use on a whim,
Oh yes, they say that they have now changed their ways,
Just remember you’re a nobody on Election Day.

Thursday, December 29, 2005