Silliness The Rhythm Nation stands ready to serve!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 09:32 AM

Declaration of the Rhythm Nation

As duly-registered soldiers of the Rhythm Nation, and its volunteer reserves (i.e., those of us who don't dance so hard anymore), we hereby pledge ourselves to the President-elect and his new administration, as foot-soldiers in the War For Change. As its servants, we hereby pledge to:

Use music by our side to break the color lines.
Work together to improve our way of life.
Join voices in protest to social injustice
Be a generation full of courage and come forth.

We call people of the world today who are looking for a better way of life to be part of the Rhythm Nation.
We call the people of the world to unite, for in strength of numbers we can get it right.
(Pick it up!)
Be a part of the Rhythm Nation.

Accept the test and struggle for progress
Lend a hand to help our brothers do their best
Reverse the trend that is making things worse, and make them better
Give a damn and work together.

We call people of the world today who are looking for a better way of life to be part of the Rhythm Nation.
We call the people of the world to unite, for in strength of numbers we can get it right.

(Woo!)

The Rhythm Nation's official motto: Sing it if you want a better way of life.

The Rhythm Nation's unofficial motto: We're putting the "cool" back into black military fatigues and synchronized dance!

Not the Rhythm Nation's motto: "Oh no you di'n't!"

Motto the Rhythm Nation wished they thought of first: Tippecanoe and Tyler too!

pshrynk · 11-07-2008, 09:51 AM

Motto the Rhythm Nation hears a lot from the RCWB's*: What?

*Rhythmically Challenged White Boys

DixieGal · 11-07-2008, 10:08 AM

I pledge to go dancing at a new bar opening tonight where Tim's cousin's band will be playing.

(It's nice when a plan comes together)

Greg Anos · 11-07-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Declaration of the Rhythm Nation

Motto the Rhythm Nation wished they thought of first: Tippecanoe and Tyler too!

Are you sure the Rhythm Nation wants to claim the slogan of the most imperialist president in American history? Tyler was president when the annexation of Texas and the subsequent conquest of Mexico, leading to the annexation of 1/3 of Mexico for the US? (California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada?)

Sincerely, your conscience, Ralph Sir Edward, (Esq.)

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Are you sure the Rhythm Nation wants to claim the slogan of the most imperialist president in American history? Tyler was president when the annexation of Texas and the subsequent conquest of Mexico, leading to the annexation of 1/3 of Mexico for the US? (California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada?)

Sincerely, your conscience, Ralph Sir Edward, (Esq.)

Official response from the Rhythm Nation:

Ah, we just like it 'cos it rhymes! Woo!

DixieGal · 11-07-2008, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Are you sure the Rhythm Nation wants to claim the slogan of the most imperialist president in American history? Tyler was president when the annexation of Texas and the subsequent conquest of Mexico, leading to the annexation of 1/3 of Mexico for the US? (California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada?)

Sincerely, your conscience, Ralph Sir Edward, (Esq.)

Can you honestly say that you wish we didn't have Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California, and Nevada? Not me! I like the Grand Canyon, Hollywood, and gambling. Also it's nice to have TX and NM, you know, to finish the collection and make a complete set.

RickyMaveety · 11-07-2008, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Jordan

Official response from the Rhythm Nation:

Ah, we just like it 'cos it rhymes! Woo!

So does "I like Ike."

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

So does "I like Ike."

Well, he was a WWII General. So we're back to square one.

Okay, how 'bout this, a NEW motto that Rhythm Nation wished they thought up first: "Keep your head to the sky."

-suggested by the official Rhythm Nation Drum and Bugle Corp, also known as Earth, Wind and Fire

Woo!

DixieGal · 11-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Great song http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=10JTNNvodu4

But please explain why you chose it? Those of us everyday people in RhyNat are curious.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Great song http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=10JTNNvodu4

But please explain why you chose it? Those of us everyday people in RhyNat are curious.

The song entreats you to stay strong and work, through adversity, to achieve your potential. (The song does, of course, urge you to do this in the name of God, but for the purposes of the Rhythm Nation, the message is still valid.)

Edit: Woo!

DixieGal · 11-07-2008, 11:56 AM

Oh. I thought maybe it was the shiny outfits.

Gotta love the song!

pshrynk · 11-07-2008, 12:00 PM

That too.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieGal

Oh. I thought maybe it was the shiny outfits.

Those are the uniforms that the San Francisco division will be wearing.

Woo Woo!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 12:24 PM

There is a blue one
who doesn't trust the red one
who doesn't like the brown one
who wants to be the green one...

Woo, cha-cha!

Steven Lyle Jordan · 11-07-2008, 12:30 PM

List of issues to be targeted by the Rhythm Nation:

People moving out, people moving in. Why, because of the color of their skin.
Run, run, run but you sure can't hide. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Vote for me and I'll set you free. Rap on, brother, rap on.
Well, the only person talking about love, Dad-gummit, is the preacher.
And it seems nobody's interested in learning but the teacher.
Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration, Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation.
Ball of confusion. Oh yeah, that's what the world is today.
Woo, hey, hey.

The sale of pills are at an all time high.
Young folks walking round with their heads in the sky.
The cities ablaze in the summer time.
And oh, the beat goes on.
Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul.
Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon.
Politicians say more taxes will solve everything.
And the band played on.
So, round and around and around we go.
Where the world's headed, nobody knows.

Oh, great GoogaMooga, can't you hear me talking to you.
Just a ball of confusion.
Oh yeah, that's what the world is today.
Woo, hey, hey.

Fear in the air, tension everywhere.
Unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas.
And the only safe place to live is on an Indian reservation.
And the band played on.
Eve of destruction, tax deduction, city inspectors, bill collectors,
Mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills,
Hippies moving to the hills.
People all over the world are shouting, 'End the war.'
And the band played on.

Great GoogaMooga, can't you hear me talking to you.
Sayin'... ball of confusion.
That's what the world is today, hey, hey.

Y'know,,, it amazes me sometimes, how there are very few issues in this song that are not still serious problems today...

WOO.

11-07-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	The Rhythm Nation stands ready to serve! Declaration of the Rhythm Nation As duly-registered soldiers of the Rhythm Nation, and its volunteer reserves (i.e., those of us who don't dance so hard anymore), we hereby pledge ourselves to the President-elect and his new administration, as foot-soldiers in the War For Change. As its servants, we hereby pledge to: Use music by our side to break the color lines. Work together to improve our way of life. Join voices in protest to social injustice Be a generation full of courage and come forth. We call people of the world today who are looking for a better way of life to be part of the Rhythm Nation. We call the people of the world to unite, for in strength of numbers we can get it right. (Pick it up!) Be a part of the Rhythm Nation. Accept the test and struggle for progress Lend a hand to help our brothers do their best Reverse the trend that is making things worse, and make them better Give a damn and work together. We call people of the world today who are looking for a better way of life to be part of the Rhythm Nation. We call the people of the world to unite, for in strength of numbers we can get it right. (Woo!) The Rhythm Nation's official motto: Sing it if you want a better way of life. The Rhythm Nation's unofficial motto: We're putting the "cool" back into black military fatigues and synchronized dance! Not the Rhythm Nation's motto: "Oh no you di'n't!" Motto the Rhythm Nation wished they thought of first: Tippecanoe and Tyler too!

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11-07-2008, 09:51 AM	#2
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Motto the Rhythm Nation hears a lot from the RCWB's: What?* *Rhythmically Challenged White Boys

11-07-2008, 10:08 AM	#3
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	I pledge to go dancing at a new bar opening tonight where Tim's cousin's band will be playing. (It's nice when a plan comes together)

11-07-2008, 11:28 AM	#9
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Great song http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=10JTNNvodu4 But please explain why you chose it? Those of us everyday people in RhyNat are curious.

11-07-2008, 11:56 AM	#11
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Oh. I thought maybe it was the shiny outfits. Gotta love the song!

11-07-2008, 12:00 PM	#12
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	That too.

11-07-2008, 12:24 PM	#14
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	There is a blue one who doesn't trust the red one who doesn't like the brown one who wants to be the green one... Woo, cha-cha!

11-07-2008, 12:30 PM	#15
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	List of issues to be targeted by the Rhythm Nation: People moving out, people moving in. Why, because of the color of their skin. Run, run, run but you sure can't hide. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Vote for me and I'll set you free. Rap on, brother, rap on. Well, the only person talking about love, Dad-gummit, is the preacher. And it seems nobody's interested in learning but the teacher. Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration, Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation. Ball of confusion. Oh yeah, that's what the world is today. Woo, hey, hey. The sale of pills are at an all time high. Young folks walking round with their heads in the sky. The cities ablaze in the summer time. And oh, the beat goes on. Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul. Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon. Politicians say more taxes will solve everything. And the band played on. So, round and around and around we go. Where the world's headed, nobody knows. Oh, great GoogaMooga, can't you hear me talking to you. Just a ball of confusion. Oh yeah, that's what the world is today. Woo, hey, hey. Fear in the air, tension everywhere. Unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas. And the only safe place to live is on an Indian reservation. And the band played on. Eve of destruction, tax deduction, city inspectors, bill collectors, Mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills, Hippies moving to the hills. People all over the world are shouting, 'End the war.' And the band played on. Great GoogaMooga, can't you hear me talking to you. Sayin'... ball of confusion. That's what the world is today, hey, hey. Y'know,,, it amazes me sometimes, how there are very few issues in this song that are not still serious problems today... WOO.

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