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It *isn't* celebrating America. It is a tongue in cheek song about the excesses and day to day humdrum of life. Isn't it amazing that, even in a celebration, we are still asked to look at ourselves as the imperfect human beings we are.
That's why I said that he hit it out of the park. I also thought it interesting that Bono extolled freedom for everyone everywhere, ending with exhortations for freedom for Israel...long pause...and for Palestine.
America has warts, and even in a celebration, we are asked to examine them.
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"To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog
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