"Saddam Shame" by Roy Zimmerman

[danger0usknowledge]

Whose sane, whose sane,

let's hope we got the right Uday who was not.

[tametcalf1]

This is punomenal! Sorry, I couldn't resist...

[AnalogVenture]

@tametcalf1 THAT, IN ITSELF, IS A PUN! you could say that it is very punny

[kiaweking]

This is lyrical genius in its finest form.

Aloha,

Thomas

[Bumblebleeble]

Only three questions remain... Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane? - Brilliance

[Truthiness231]

Can't wait for the "Gotch'a Gaddafi" version... ^.^

[Yahweigh]

"s' a damn shame" LOL

[deeds5787]

your entiltled to your opinion but I am here in baghdad right now and if you had ever seen what I have seen you wouldn't understand why we are here

[Quintinohthree]

@deeds5787

Oh, come on, you know you were sent there on false pretences. It's not your fault, you did what you had to do. Your government at the time is a whole 'nother story.

[OkieConservative]

Holy shit, it's a liberal scumfest in here. somebody get my 8mm!

[imorio]

@OkieConservative Conservatives started a war that costed hundreds of thousends of lives and almost trillions of dollars based on them lying. This is something you are going to keep hearing for a while...

[jjsjeffjjsjeff]

I'm an abstract impressionist.

[HeSheXie]

Some say the country is totally f... ar beyond anything a well-meaning superpower could ever hope to reconstruct.

Nice subverted rhyme, there.

[MrCopperhead1861]

Insert grammatically incorrect comment with lots of ur’s, written by a three year old who watches Fixed News calling Roy the lamest names in the book.

[PeytonFarquhar1]

Douche.

[poison511]

keep to sing

Until we come to you and put guitar in your ass

[strumtstrummer]

Nice one! :O)

[DueCarnage]

Who the fuck voted dislike on this? Given it is a small number but still, that was fucking great.

[Goldami]

Absolutely brilliant! Finally I say, a real troubadour who dares to tell it like it is, and with great humor and intelligence. VERY GOOD ! Love him ;o)

[TalynCo]

Only one question remains...

Whos sayn Husseins whos sane.

^.^

[mjedelman]

Sort of a mediocre Tom Leher wanna-be.

[PatrickCLinder]

@mjedelman You ought to look into what Leher thinks of him.

[bostsu2001]

who's sane, who's sane, who's sane... Brilliant question.

[LordSia13]

Awesome song!

I agree about that - history is written by the winners, that is, those who won the latest game. If the Nazis were to take over the west today, we'd soon have had fifty years of moral decay, presided over by shadowy corporations pulling the wool of democracy over our eyes.

Not #necessarily# what would happen, true, but the point still stands. History is not really any more reliable than the future, because we observe it from the present - which is always changing.

[Tchaiguo]

ppl there are some things true but others wrong, we can only know the truth if we were saddam ,because for money ppl can do terrible things and lie with stories..We never should say we are sure..

Well i just think in those ppl who died and their poor familys suffering..

[plevyman]

Really strong Phil Ochs feel to this song. I wonder how many people noticed that :)

[aweiss]

I love the Iraq War but this song is just excellent

[Deadleader555]

You love the Iraq War? So why dont you go join it?... Do us all a favor.. ;)

[aweiss]

:((

[grah11]

@aweiss please tell me that that was an awful attempt at comedy

[aweiss]

why would freeing 30 million people be a comedy? you have a sick sense of humor

[grah11]

this song is about all of the shit we fucked up over there. Either your a moron or trying to be funny and failing.

[aweiss]

fucked up?

Iraq is liberated, a region has a counter-example to islamofascism and you talk about fucked up? What is wrong with you?

[silverfuck]

@aweiss roy says it all

"now we've learned our lesson: it's hard to conduct a war when the pre-war intelligence sucked. now some say the country is totally fff.... -ar beyond anything a well-meaning superpower could ever hope to reconstruct"

iraq has no dictator anymore, that's true. but it's not nearly "a counter-example to islamofacism". sorry, mate.

[aweiss]

@silverfuck well when a secular party candidate wins first, a moderate comes second, a half radical half shia interest party wins third, and a kurdish party representing a revitalized and safe kurdistan wins fourth, I think it is frankly a better counter-example to islamofascism than Britain where I think you are from based on your use of the word mate.

[sketchydc]

@aweiss

where islamofascists dont even have a noteworthy party and lose their deposit?

Wheres the logic in that

[8DX]

3 questions: Hussein, Hussein, Hussein!

Why isn't this guy worldwide! We need someone like him in our country!

Well actually we had one song from our local poet-bard-artist guru.. but not in politics!

[namtesyalp]

saddam threw people of bridges into traffic for fun,hundreds of thousands bodies dug up,kurds including children gassed by sadam.Bet this pig wont sing any songs about obama increasing troops,now 5 times the amount are dying since bush left office,hypocrite

[lacrymologyst]

don't mind namtesyalp. he's just a miserable piece of shit with the IQ of a 3 year old.

[Deadleader555]

Well U.S government created the guy, and gave him money,weapons... U.S army trained iraq army.. Infact the U.S government founded the most opressive regimes ever.... Is that democracy bulding? And sure.. Saddam's death may had being the solution, no one is saying that was immoral... but why keeping the fucking troops there?... OIL maybe? ;D

And he dident said a word about Bush eather dident he?... The song is about the war it self, and not about bush or obama..

Obama is also fucking wrong..

[noibn2]

@namtesyalp: Yes, Saddam was indeed a terrible man, now ask yourself who helped that psycho along? Saddams real crime was that he got cocky and thought he could get away with not paying his dues to uncle Sam. Only then was he concidered a ruthless dictator by the US. Kind of like al quaida, they got weapons and training from the CIA which was all fine and dandy when they were fighting the Russians... But when they attacked the US you scream terrorist and call for blood... Who's the hypocrite?

[masterj345]

this guy is like a really stupid tom lehrer impression. realllllly stupid.

[DavidMTRutten]

Tom Lehrer disagrees....

[DavidMTRutten]

Incidentally, sentences and names start with capitals in English, adding additional lls to a word is not the correct use of a superlative and it is considered polite to supply reasons to along with negative opinions.

You'd be surprised how quickly you'll be dismissed otherwise.

[masterj345]

incidentally your exatly the type of person that i would totally expect to act the way you act and like this vid.

so im glad u found a place where there are more (doches) like you. have fun.

[DavidMTRutten]

exatly = exactly

im = I'm

doches = douches

And I actually don't like this vid. Zimmerman has done much better than this.

It must be painful to be this wrong all the time, I don't blame you for skipping the Shift key every now and again. Under the circumstances things could have been much, much worse.

[masterj345]

i think a keith olberman rerun is starting soon u better hurry up and get the popcorn and gay porn ready.

[DavidMTRutten]

Oh you are funny. Too bad you're wrong. Again.

I'm not a Olberman fan (I think he's pretentious). I also don't have a TV so I cannot watch reruns. I don't eat popcorn (I find it bland, sticky and don't like the texture). And I watch heterosexual porn (and sometimes girl on girl action, does that count as gay?)

[DavidMTRutten]

I am intrigued however. The reason why I like most of Zimmermans songs is pretty similar to why I like most of Lehrers songs. I find it interesting that someone can enjoy one but not the other.

Obviously you must get something very different out of Lehrer than I do. Care to share?

[masterj345]

i guess lehrer was just from a different time when liberals werent so gosh darning pussyfutting socialist weiners! or something .

[Kulgur]

The liberals of Lehrer's time were far more socialist than the current lot.

[sisgaia]

Actually, Roy Zimmerman originally did this with somewhat different lyrics back in Gulf War I, and the original lyrics were far better:

We were fighting for freedom, that much is for sure

freedom from running our cars on manure

but tell me what could be red, white, and bluer

than bombing a strange foreign nation

so we can all take our summer vacation.

Generally, I preferred him as part of The Foremen.

[TheDcrat]

could youy name the song it's from. i can't find any fourmen songs

[IWYchief]

@TheDcrat

Roy Zimmerman used to be the leader singer of The Folkmen

[Truthiness231]

@IWYchief No, he was the lead singer for The Foremen; The Folksmen (plural on "Folk") is a completely separate parody band.

[decofl]

lyrics are priceless!!! saddam shame i never found this earlier looooool

[lordofyoutube]

YEAH. LONG LIVE AMERICA!

WE KILLED MANY INNOCENT IRAQI FAMILIES, SLAUGHTERED THE KIDS, SHOT THE OLD MEN, DESTROYED THEIR RELIGION, CREATED MORE SECTS CAUSING MORE FIGHTS, BOMBED THEIR MOSQUES TO CAUSE FITNA, HAD A FAILING LEADER IN THE PLACE OF A GREAT MAN, MESSED UP THE POLITICS INSIDE THE COUNTRY.

We finally got rid of those "super powers" that we thought had a nuclear, and then we entered stole oil and found nothing and now we're keeping it in "safe hands" - Malky.

Long live America.

[dottylol123]

dumbass

[lordofyoutube]

The dumbass is someone who thinks he sees truth when he sees nothing but clear biased lies. Long live FoxNews?

[MrOpposum]

Excellent. you are the best!!!

[gamesbok]

Excellent. Thank you.

[duhok22]

fuck all american haters you invated iraqa just for oil yu fucking busterd ......

[sorin1918]

..and for kebab

[aweiss]

i see, i suppose that kurdistan, which has leaders that repeatedly thank the US ffor the invasion is opposed to it

[szrgirl]

You're awesome

[xXhanniballecterJXx]

Truth is a hard thing to swallow isnt it?

[aweiss]

what is the truth?

[alekszach]

Excellent!!!!!  and so true.

[micmore007a]

Did Roy cry like MSDNC's Meltdown with Quith Olbermann did when Saddam was hung ?

[ubrew12]

This is a great song, very clever lyrics and great delivery. Thanks.

[fuzzzzzyllama]

Another great song.

Even my mom, who is with the far right, chuckled a few times in this song.

[shaankhan93]

u r a mthr fucker....asshole....

may be i cn sing these word for you.....u son of bitch

[pamew]

Are you trying to type with webbed hands?

[Yakio69]

This guy is awesome!!!

Keep going Mr. Zimmerman you are doing a really good job...

[figo989]

fuck u all saddam will cme bk for u gyz lol

[OneSpotToContemplate]

Sad dam who is sane

do da da do do

mysterious

[otakursed]

I love that expression at "Incoming!" Missed him on his Florida tour, dammit . . .

[325982668]

you fucking ROCK.

[mussman717word]

"Sovereign State of Halliburton." -- priceless!

[AbbeyNormal]

That was blisteringly clever. I don't think I even caught all the puns, will have to listen again. And hum along.

[crackerkiller89]

I never really liked your political satire as much as your religious, but this is a great song.

[telboy1966manu]

Excellent stuff, very well done!

[pin5033]

OMG SO GREAT

[GBart]

I got to meet Roy in Indianapolis. Really great guy!

[eliraq]

fuck you

fuck americaa in the ass

[rami1958152]

the question remain , about >>> your bad killer g.bush he killed bothe iraqi and american people, (push and his partner)

[moldboy]

This particular one was very Tom Lehrer-esque. I love every one of your songs!

[rami1958152]

so redeculese

[joshua9093]

If I bought you a dictionary, would you use it?

[xmakatanakid]

still, I bet rami1958152's english is better than your Arabic :)

[joshua9093]

You would be right. But if I where to post something in Arabic, on an Arabic site, I would try to ensure I spelled things correctly as to not bastardize the language out of respect of those who speak it.

[xmakatanakid]

touché :) Bastardize the english language? we do that ourselves don't we? ;)

[325982668]

english doesn;t borrow words from other languages, it stalks them down a dark alley, beats them, rapes them and robs them :P

[dromycatcher]

what a moron

[1webfan]

I favorite Roy whenever I can. And post him to Facebook. He better watch out for Homeland Security. He could be disappeared

[GBart]

The puns!!! Holy shit this guy is brilliant!!

[Maddi2426]

I completely concur!

[HasDugFast]

No, no Fagget. ( Your username is clever too. Incorporate a slur against a group of people who I doubt have done anything to you, simply because of their sexual preference, in a way that some people who don't pay as much attention might not get! Spot on!) 90% of Rednecks SUPPORT Bush. Get your facts right. BTW- Roy Zimmerman's music is great. The fact that you don't think so is fine, but why comment on one of his videos, if you're not blatantly trolling? Eagerly await your reply.

[mamolian]

Dude the lyrics had me in tears.. fuckin awesome!

[at3buell]

the pre-war intelligence did not suck. We(the people)were simply lied to. The lies were crafted to rally soccer moms and nascar dads to support a ridiculous and criminal invasion.

[Eyedunno]

The best part to me though is how people like Hillary Clinton and Bob Barr (who voted for the war) now act shocked that they were lied to by other government officials, while guys like Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich can do facepalms.

[HumanAimbot]

I want to see Roy at Bill Mahers show, he would fit in perfect :)

Never heard a song that I didn't like i guess!

[Rejistania]

I have the impression that the lyrics on your site aren't exactly what you sing in this song. Can you please sync that? Otherwise great!

[abuwardeh66]

dumb American heheheheheheh

[colbertnation401]

what a genius! I freakin love him.

[ysfaljanabi]

true words. ysf

[GarrisonHat]

Hard to conduct a war when pre-war intelligence SUCKED...

Now some say the country is totally...

[opinionhead444]

Great...just great.

[bluesgunner]

Roy Zimmerman is the best thing about America.

[Maddi2426]

You are completely and utterly correct!

[Spadealchemist]

so, so very true

[us2guam2us]

yes yes....good good...true true

[venomchris]

WOW his best damn song!

[EverettsVLOG]

LOL too clever

[saraharah12344]

HAHAHAHAHA LOL

[Feminist2002]

I love this guy!

[feaadfaerie]

Okay, I have to admit that the chorus is witty, cheeky and priceless. Well done!

[nyprincess10001]

Love this video

[sharonlinapearce]

A bit Peter, Paul & Mary-ish. Impressive.

[Coreythecheese]

Yes, but its satirical. Hes taking the piss, cant you see that? Do you actually think hes a typical flag waving sheep?

Funny as!

[Buzzboy8771]

Okay, tell us what are the lies.

[mrl86]

I love the final verse; I wish it were on the CD!

[Perussaataja]

Marvellous! Greetings from Finland!

[danben72]

High Roy, I just recently came across your performances and I am hooked.

You are awesome, keep going! We need more of you!

Have you ever considered to travel to Europe to make a show?

[Lauren042419]

Oh yes, come to the UK. There's plenty of British politicians who could do with the Roy treatment, no doubt. Brown is just dripping oppourtunity.

Awesome, love your songs.

[henrywiltcher]

I order you to come to the UK Roy! I would pay good money to watch you perform.

[rissaofthesaiyajin]

I second that demand!

[havnagara]

they are for much more better world or for money.the CASTRO when calling the usa people he said 'a tousands doctors are helping the 3.of the world countries and the war places,for free for people for wonderful world and our teachers are also teaching the people for human freedom(info is makes freedom)'gospel'.

tell me who is make war for freedom for human,who is dieing for this?'FİDEL CASTRO

[havnagara]

and you are still killing the people whats differrent than hitler,musollini,franco,pinoch­e.tell me who is terrorist who is terrorist?who should shame?and tell me all wars whats for?

[bhaugh1]

excellent lyrics.

Love it!

[system0slaven]

YOu rock!!!

[thegaythespian]

Brilliant, simply brilliant

[Xakryn]

The New Tom Lehrer.

Roy, you are awesome.

[sisterberthabangers1]

Great writing!!!!!!!

[Sorcoral]

your legacy now that you fallen

hitler but littler

stalin but a-smallin

great stuff

[TitanicSinksZOMG]

God, this guy's scripting is brilliant.

"We liberated your country, slashing and burning and saving just one tree. The minisTREE of oil."

"Iraq is the front of the war against terror, probably because we invited him thereor perhaps there's some terrible clerical error. Maybe a faulty equation, like 911=US INVASION."

AWESOME.

[redhawk239]

king of puns

[TitanicSinksZOMG]

Wow, somebody can't take a joke. o_O HOW DARE PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS FROM YOU!!!

[jjuran]

"Its a damn shame you fucking exist. Maybe you should come to Iraq so I can break your Jewish ass in half!!!"

Tell us how you really feel.

[mS28811]

I find you name on youtube somewhat ironic.

[Fayejealousy]

LOVE YOUR WORK!!! keep it up keep it up!

[Slickskates]

this guys a genius!

[Secretservicedentist]

Has anyone seen Rocky? The war could be called Iraqy and it's the big fight from the movie! It lasts for 19 rounds and nobody even knows who won.

[Pieboy3141592658971]

Flawless victory.

[skygreenpj]

nice work Bob! to answer your question the flowers are on the graves of some really wonderful young people and it is a Damn Shame

[Xakryn]

"While we liberated you're country. Slashing and burning and saving just one tree, the ministry of oil." LOL Keep up the good work Roy! "Now we've learned our lesson, it's hard to conduct a war, when the pre-war-intelligence sucked! Now some say the country is totally F..... "

AWESOME!!

[freakscene225]

These songs are pure genius!

Does anyone else think there's a beatles influence in his music?

(not so much in this song..)

[jcrow62]

he has a video on if the beatles were irish, check it out.

[carlingnugent]

Who's sane?

Who's sane?

Who Knows!!!

lol

[beautifulspam]

I love this guy. Why haven't I seen his work before?

[kingalaricI]

This is my favourite Zimmerman song!!

'like 911 means U.S invation' lol brilliant

[AnOpheliaComplex]

If you didnt exist we'd have to create you....

[RonPaulTheOnlyChoice]

Excellent

[driubi]

abstract impressionist :D haha

[everton777]

Saddam only killed his own people. It's none of our business!

Screw the Kurds! No war on Iraq!

[PheenixTears420]

This guy is the king of awesome puns.

[suznm1]

SO SO Many wonderful ironic and clever lines.. too many to keep track of! I mean, "only the 23rd inning", and "it's a double be-header", what brilliant stuff.... great work Roy. I needed the laughs today.

[CTUKeyes]

hehe "and fellate you" hahahah

[Darsises]

Did someone yell "shut up" at 2:06? If so, what an asshole.

[Munchlax456790]

O_O Someone did yell shut-up.... That's not good... Nice work Mr. Zimmerman

[luckyjohn19]

Another beautifully pun-encrusted offering.

Well done.

[RevMARKSman]

"some say the country is totally f...ar beyond anything a well-meaning superpower could ever hope to reconstruct"

Genius. I love the puns on Saddam's name, too.

[westrikefirst]

Come to the UK :]

we love you over here

keep up the ever relevant ever funny songs :)

peace

xo

[Psylin85]

phenomenal

[evidux]

Great song. I really like the melody a lot. And as usual, you convey your message through great use of sarcasm and humor.

[abugalupower]

Roy Zimmerman is great!

He always make me laugh!!!

[rundoetx]

Great Roy, Keep it up.

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