Merrill Pye in Sydney writes: "I recently received this from a friend in Canada who received it from a friend in the USA. Perhaps not a very scientific contribution, but one that definitely relates to systems of belief? Just sing along folks, to the tune of 'If You're Happy And You Know It, Clap Your Hands'."

If we cannot find Osama, bomb Iraq.

If the markets hurt your Mama, bomb Iraq.

If the terrorists are Saudi

And the bank takes back your Audi

And the TV shows are bawdy,

Bomb Iraq.

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If the corporate scandals growin', bomb Iraq.

And your ties to them are showin', bomb Iraq.

If the smoking gun ain't smokin'

We don't care, and we're not jokin'.

That Saddam will soon be croakin',

Bomb Iraq.

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Even if we have no allies, bomb Iraq.

From the sand dunes to the valleys, bomb Iraq.

So to hell with the inspections;

Let's look tough for the elections,

Close your mind and take directions,

Bomb Iraq.

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While the globe is slowly warming, bomb Iraq.

Yay! the clouds of war are storming, bomb Iraq.

If the ozone hole is growing,

Some things we prefer not knowing.

(Though our ignorance is showing),

Bomb Iraq.

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So here's one for dear old daddy, bomb Iraq,

From his favorite little laddy, bomb Iraq.

Saying 'no' would look like treason.

It's the Hussein hunting season.

Even if we have no reason,

Bomb Iraq.

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