Rummy Reminisces
(Sung to the tune "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?")

Once I was the Secretary of Defense
Having a fabulous time.
Then I went and tried my new offense,
Thinking I was in my prime.

I committed too few troops to war;
Planned to nickel and dime.
But Iraq insurgents gave me what for,
Proving I am past my prime.

Never saw the need for armored cars,
Letting troops get maimed in Humvees,
Like those owned by Hollywood stars.
Aren't they from the same pod of peas?

Tried to field their questions with ad libs.
Should have played that act as a mime.
Even Junior recognized my fibs.
Guess I'm merely marking time.

Music by Jay Gorney
Original Lyric by Yip Harburg
Alternate Lyric by Bob Carlson
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12/10/04

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