I have loved this song since I first heard it back in the 70's. It is so true today as it was during the Vietnam war. Jim was a visionary and a storyteller. Sadly missed
Speaking of illegal drugs when is congress going to end the war a lift the temporary emergency state of the constitution that was imposed when the "war" on drugs. Yes it is a true suspention on our right not to have the military used as a police force. Why not a war on prostitution, theft, or speding (50,000) a year remember? Of course you would be all for that who needs a constitution? Why not just put a king in office? Hail to the chief!! ur not as think as smert u r!
Campfire...terrorist? omg!!! They are killing us all!!!! well at least they killed about three thousand 7 years ago counting the 5 anthrax victims...i'm soooo afraid!!! unlike Tobacco which has killed about 1.5 MILLION Americans post 911 or cars that kill 50,000 a year,in fact the flu kills about 20,000 a year and lightning around 90 a year. That's it lets declare "war" on Lightning! I think you like telling campfire stories!!!
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I find it peculiar that you didn't show any photos of the true monsters - the Islamo-Fascists who are trying to kill us all. Nope, President Bush, who is trying to protect us from them, is the bad guy. You probably use illegal drugs, which has made you paranoid about being arrested and overly suspicious and resentful of your government as a result. Have you ever stopped to consider the possibility that we're in a real war with people who are more evil than you think Bush is?
you what we all cant be satifided with the same president ok he has med some ok desions here and there but bush IS NoT helping the acconome nor with the war with iraq
Yes, I only wish the video here wasn't so graphic..I have seen shit like that, and know that a point is trying to be made, but I think it could have been made in a way that I wouldn't mind my kids seeing, you know? And this is one of my all time favorite songs, period.
It pretty much sums the bottom line of this Land's ills up. Why would he Croce need to write anything like? Though Rail Roads and River Boats is a more mellow theme of the same concept. And yet Lennon read a book on Marks.
capatalism isn't a pyramid scheme, but it is completely fucking amazing how relevant this song is today. it's weird too 'cause croce didn't write many others like this... if any.
Beg to differ. Research what a pyramid scheme is and see the money stays on the first hands little by little and less and less goes to the next until the bottom "investors" get nothing at all.
i know what a pyramid scheme is, dummy. capatalism isn't it. capatalism is the opposite. capatalism is the anti-pyramid scheme. even the poorest people in this country have things that have some value--a bike, or even beer cans. your understanding of economics is far too simple to be spouting off. you sound like one of those 911 conspiracy nutjobs.
Tell that to those that have no homes, those staying in shelters, the ones on the streets. A bike? so the mexican has a bike to ride to his dishwashing job, I guess Capitalism is not a pyramid. Close your eyes how does a pyramid look like?
i didn't say capatalism has no flaws. i just said it's not a pyramid scheme... like it's not a chicken coup. what system would you put in place? i garantee there would still homeless people and menial jobs.
Ok is not a pyramid but whatever it is its extremely unfair. I have no idea what to change it with. I just want more concern for the citizens of this nation. I'm not a socialist but there is a lot of good on taking care of society as a whole. It would be a system where it is easier to move up if you want to (w/o hurting others).
I love that song..
UsedRugs 3 years ago
How history repeats itself...so sad.
gigglemoon57 3 years ago
I have loved this song since I first heard it back in the 70's. It is so true today as it was during the Vietnam war. Jim was a visionary and a storyteller. Sadly missed
rugbymom75 3 years ago
thats the message that NEEDS to be put OUT!!! war is real we, or some people are just so arrogant, this basicly shows what war is and does
jimcroce10 3 years ago
Speaking of illegal drugs when is congress going to end the war a lift the temporary emergency state of the constitution that was imposed when the "war" on drugs. Yes it is a true suspention on our right not to have the military used as a police force. Why not a war on prostitution, theft, or speding (50,000) a year remember? Of course you would be all for that who needs a constitution? Why not just put a king in office? Hail to the chief!! ur not as think as smert u r!
iwatchutoo 3 years ago
Campfire...terrorist? omg!!! They are killing us all!!!! well at least they killed about three thousand 7 years ago counting the 5 anthrax victims...i'm soooo afraid!!! unlike Tobacco which has killed about 1.5 MILLION Americans post 911 or cars that kill 50,000 a year,in fact the flu kills about 20,000 a year and lightning around 90 a year. That's it lets declare "war" on Lightning! I think you like telling campfire stories!!!
iwatchutoo 3 years ago
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I find it peculiar that you didn't show any photos of the true monsters - the Islamo-Fascists who are trying to kill us all. Nope, President Bush, who is trying to protect us from them, is the bad guy. You probably use illegal drugs, which has made you paranoid about being arrested and overly suspicious and resentful of your government as a result. Have you ever stopped to consider the possibility that we're in a real war with people who are more evil than you think Bush is?
campfirestories 3 years ago
you what we all cant be satifided with the same president ok he has med some ok desions here and there but bush IS NoT helping the acconome nor with the war with iraq
jimcroce10 3 years ago
Timeless...It goes to show how a "GOOD" songwriters songs last a lifetime. Amazing.
justingarman 3 years ago 3
Yes, I only wish the video here wasn't so graphic..I have seen shit like that, and know that a point is trying to be made, but I think it could have been made in a way that I wouldn't mind my kids seeing, you know? And this is one of my all time favorite songs, period.
medicvet 3 years ago
Strong words, accurately applied to the mass murderer Bush and his co-conspirators.
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FollowTheMoney911 4 years ago
It pretty much sums the bottom line of this Land's ills up. Why would he Croce need to write anything like? Though Rail Roads and River Boats is a more mellow theme of the same concept. And yet Lennon read a book on Marks.
forty911 4 years ago
capatalism isn't a pyramid scheme, but it is completely fucking amazing how relevant this song is today. it's weird too 'cause croce didn't write many others like this... if any.
oogrooq 4 years ago
Beg to differ. Research what a pyramid scheme is and see the money stays on the first hands little by little and less and less goes to the next until the bottom "investors" get nothing at all.
opinionated666 3 years ago
i know what a pyramid scheme is, dummy. capatalism isn't it. capatalism is the opposite. capatalism is the anti-pyramid scheme. even the poorest people in this country have things that have some value--a bike, or even beer cans. your understanding of economics is far too simple to be spouting off. you sound like one of those 911 conspiracy nutjobs.
oogrooq 3 years ago
Tell that to those that have no homes, those staying in shelters, the ones on the streets. A bike? so the mexican has a bike to ride to his dishwashing job, I guess Capitalism is not a pyramid. Close your eyes how does a pyramid look like?
opinionated666 3 years ago
i didn't say capatalism has no flaws. i just said it's not a pyramid scheme... like it's not a chicken coup. what system would you put in place? i garantee there would still homeless people and menial jobs.
oogrooq 3 years ago
Ok is not a pyramid but whatever it is its extremely unfair. I have no idea what to change it with. I just want more concern for the citizens of this nation. I'm not a socialist but there is a lot of good on taking care of society as a whole. It would be a system where it is easier to move up if you want to (w/o hurting others).
opinionated666 3 years ago
Any time you are dependent on a system you are enslaved. Socialism is just like Communism. They enslave those under it. It is a system of robbery.
Shortwave8300 3 years ago
Impeach
Prosecute
Imprison
Dianekkdi 4 years ago
If convicted of mass murder and treason...well, that calls for the death penalty if anything does.
strandwolf 4 years ago
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Bush's war on terror is right!!!! Freedom is not free!!! support the USA, GWB and Jim Croce!!!!
davidtusa 4 years ago
"Freedom isn't free"...
That's why so many of us donate to the ACLU.
And Cheney's war on "terror" isn't free either, is it? Over $1 Trillion poured into the Mesopatamian sands.
hayduke1969 4 years ago 3
Great song-and I'm politically conservative. It was released originally on The Faces I've Been double LP collection in 1975. I still have it.
NYVoice 4 years ago 2