My Ge-Generation

Don't go calling baby-boomers no heroes Our legacy won't be much above zero What GRAND contributions we've made We blessed you with cocaine and aids! All pop wanted when he survived the war Was a quaint little family of four But reality busted their bubble What they got was truck-load a' trouble We grew up too coddled and cozy Running rings around po' little Rosie Whatcha' get for paid college tuition? A spoiled brat who can't do addition Staging sit-ins to protect the masses With pillows for tender little asses No Vietnam or bust for THIS Joe (My congressman will intervene, you know) So go stuff your damn draft notice order! (Later dude, gotta' run for the border) Welcome back Sarge, here's your homecoming prize How 'bout the finger and spit in both eyes? We stand PROUD may God bless our sweet flag! (You SALUTING?? Good lord what a drag!) How we LABORED to set the world free! Hey, wanna' check out my new SUV? ***Vietnam was of course a tragic mistake and there were many injustices during those times...However many of the protesters and draft dodgers were privileged, insulated rich kids who had no clue about the real world...The ultimate insult was Jane Fonda's visit to North Vietnam in 1972, where she proudly posed on an enemy anti-aircraft gun while POW's were being tortured practically next door..One of those POW's was Senator John McCain who was offered release but refused because those imprisoned earlier were not offered the same...now THAT'S what I'd call a Baby Boomer hero! To her very small credit, 'Hanoi Jane' later apologized calling her visit a mistake and a betrayal to the troops...ditto to you, Ms. Fondue....