As stated above, this is about Mike Ferguson, the current Congressman (R) from New Jersey. While double-meanings are possible, it fits the profile of Ferguson very well. Leo's anger is understandable considering his political alignment, and his apparent feeling of betrayal by Ferguson, as evidenced here:
"Did I misapprehend your intentions
Or is it that you have changed, friend?"
It's clear from following lines that he and Ferguson (roommates at Notre Dame, as mentioned above) were close:
"Watching you grow with the pride of a friend
Kissing off school - there were rules to be bent
Knelt by your side through our crises of faith..."
The critical line of this song, the crux of Leo's issue with Ferguson, isn't that Ferguson has forgotten him, but Ferguson's political motives:
"In the capitol, with your freezer full
Do you represent your district, or your daddy's will?"
As stated on NJVoterInfo.com from promotional material for Ferguson:
" Congressman Ferguson's father founded a prominent advertising agency focusing on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, and was a leading contributor to Republican campaigns, particularly for pro-life candidates."
Leo is obviously accusing Ferguson of executing political maneuvers based on his father's instruction, and as far as his voting record goes, there is no evidence to the contrary: for example, Ferguson has voted for nearly all pro-life articles, yet none of the pro-choice legislation; source: ProjectVote, which goes a long way to prove Mr. Leo's point.
This is a bemoaning of betrayal, a funeral dirge for lost friendship, and one of Ted's trademark political songs, a la Shake the Sheets.
On a personal note, I'm seeing him 3 times this summer; Merriweather on July 8, Pitchfork on July 29, and the Emerson on July 31. All three shows should be amazing, I know the one last year at the 9:30 Club was.
As stated above, this is about Mike Ferguson, the current Congressman (R) from New Jersey. While double-meanings are possible, it fits the profile of Ferguson very well. Leo's anger is understandable considering his political alignment, and his apparent feeling of betrayal by Ferguson, as evidenced here:
"Did I misapprehend your intentions Or is it that you have changed, friend?"
It's clear from following lines that he and Ferguson (roommates at Notre Dame, as mentioned above) were close:
"Watching you grow with the pride of a friend Kissing off school - there were rules to be bent Knelt by your side through our crises of faith..."
The critical line of this song, the crux of Leo's issue with Ferguson, isn't that Ferguson has forgotten him, but Ferguson's political motives:
"In the capitol, with your freezer full Do you represent your district, or your daddy's will?"
As stated on NJVoterInfo.com from promotional material for Ferguson:
" Congressman Ferguson's father founded a prominent advertising agency focusing on the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, and was a leading contributor to Republican campaigns, particularly for pro-life candidates."
Leo is obviously accusing Ferguson of executing political maneuvers based on his father's instruction, and as far as his voting record goes, there is no evidence to the contrary: for example, Ferguson has voted for nearly all pro-life articles, yet none of the pro-choice legislation; source: ProjectVote, which goes a long way to prove Mr. Leo's point.
This is a bemoaning of betrayal, a funeral dirge for lost friendship, and one of Ted's trademark political songs, a la Shake the Sheets.
On a personal note, I'm seeing him 3 times this summer; Merriweather on July 8, Pitchfork on July 29, and the Emerson on July 31. All three shows should be amazing, I know the one last year at the 9:30 Club was.