Jean-I-am The Canadian election campaign, circa 1997, with apologies to Dr. Seuss and his immortal story, Green Eggs and Ham." I'm Jean-I-am. I'm Jean-I-am. I do not like that Preston man. He swiped my Big Red Book of Fibs And leaked it out before I did. I told the world the cupboard's bare. But look inside -- there's billions there! For health and books and works of art. Buy your vote? I'll do my part! I'm Jean-I-am. I'm Jean-I-am. I do not like that Preston man. I do not like him in this race. I do not like him in my face. He found my book under the sink. Just look -- it says Quebec's distinct! And no tax cuts, but I don't care. Really now, who else is there? But Jean-I-am to save the day, With your tax bucks, which you will pay So I can bribe you for your vote. We're Liberals here, we do not gloat. Last time I said no GST. Don't you know you can't trust me? That's Red Book One, here's Red Book Two. I'll fool you twice, and shame on you! I'm Jean-I-am. I'm Jean-I-am. I do not like that Preston man. But no harm done, I am pure Grit. You know the word that rhymes with it. |
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