Television, the Drug of the Nation
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| + | T.V. is the place where phrases are redefined <br> | ||
| + | Like "recession" to "necessary downturn" <br> | ||
| + | "Crude oil" on a beach to "mousse" <br> | ||
| + | "Civilian death" to "[[collateral damage]]s" <br> | ||
| + | And being killed by your own Army <br> | ||
| + | Is now called "[[friendly fire]]" <br> | ||
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| - | "'''Television, the Drug of the Nation'''" is a [[musical composition]] by | + | "'''Television, the Drug of the Nation'''" is a [[musical composition]] by [[The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy]] published on their album |
| - | [[The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy]] published on their album | + | |
| ''[[Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury]]''. | ''[[Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury]]''. | ||
| Written by [[Michael Franti]], it was released as a single in [[1992]]. It had previously been recorded by [[Michael Franti]]'s first band, [[The Beatnigs]]. | Written by [[Michael Franti]], it was released as a single in [[1992]]. It had previously been recorded by [[Michael Franti]]'s first band, [[The Beatnigs]]. | ||
| + | ==See amlso== | ||
| + | *[[Criticism of television]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Dicta]] | ||
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"Television, the Drug of the Nation" is a musical composition by The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy published on their album Hypocrisy Is the Greatest Luxury.
Written by Michael Franti, it was released as a single in 1992. It had previously been recorded by Michael Franti's first band, The Beatnigs.
See amlso
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