The following is the note that Anti-Flag attached to the lyrics of this song in the Underground Network CD panphlet:
*Special note - the main content in the lyrics of "stars and stripes" is making a reference to the genocide carried out by the US towards Native Americans. At the same time it is also calling attention to the fact that just as the US exploited Native American nations at the turn of the 19th century in the name of "progress," the US presently exploits third world nations in the name of "National interest" Unfortunately, as in the case of Colombia, US politicians often send armed forces, money, or both, into foreign nations because they have a personal or financial investment at stake; or as a favor to their friends in big buisness who contribute huge amounts of money to their political campaigns. it is not to protect america from a legitimate threat, and not as an act of compassion.
Anti-Flag kicks my ass, and this song is so right...
The following is the note that Anti-Flag attached to the lyrics of this song in the Underground Network CD panphlet: *Special note - the main content in the lyrics of "stars and stripes" is making a reference to the genocide carried out by the US towards Native Americans. At the same time it is also calling attention to the fact that just as the US exploited Native American nations at the turn of the 19th century in the name of "progress," the US presently exploits third world nations in the name of "National interest" Unfortunately, as in the case of Colombia, US politicians often send armed forces, money, or both, into foreign nations because they have a personal or financial investment at stake; or as a favor to their friends in big buisness who contribute huge amounts of money to their political campaigns. it is not to protect america from a legitimate threat, and not as an act of compassion.
Anti-Flag kicks my ass, and this song is so right...