"Selling It" - By Tarzana Joe

I wasn’t there but I believe
That Leonidas lied
The Persians didn’t mean any harm
300 Spartans died

Yes, Leonidas lied
300 Spartans died

He sold the war to citizens with
Flummery and flake
And gullibly the Grecians
Thought their culture was at stake

But clever Romans wouldn’t buy
What Caesars had to sell
“The Vandals are a peaceful group…”
The Roman Empire fell.

War is such a dreadful thing
That truly I am told
Everyone who goes to war
In someway must be sold

He must be convinced his future
And his country are at stake
To understand the sacrifice
He might be called to make

And those in charge must make the case
As they’ve been picked to lead
Use every means and every word
To illustrate the need.

Disagree? Then make your case
That’s what debate is for
You’ve got the edge
As there’s a lack of folks I know who want a war

So next time you reach to get that Brand X from the shelf
Pick me up that modern myth, the war that sells itself.