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NS, I would like your suggestions!

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hans_aschim
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Hey NSers, newfoolers, and humans!,

I am working on a project in which I compile 8 songs on a CD in response to the question:What's going on in America?  Not my favorite question either, but I'm doing my best.  

My thesis thus far is: Americans have lost track of a proper balance between work and play, this has contributed to statistical poor health in many areas of well being- from obesity to depression.  

What do you think of the thesis?  Reword? Start over?  I'm also having trouble finding songs to illustrate this argument. Any suggestions?  Movies that back this up would be helpful as well?  Any and all suggestions are genuinely appreciated and will be reciprocated with hugs and candy bars.
Dec 9 2007 6:27PM
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killabees
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simpsons did it

Dec 9 2007 6:29PM
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Silence
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i don't think i would be asking for thesis advice from the NS community

in saying that, i think the topic is definitely a real issue which could definitely be explored further
Dec 9 2007 6:35PM
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hans_aschim
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thanks for the feedback dude.  i guess what i'm most concerned with is coming up with songs to illustrate this idea.  since 12332452 heads are better than one, and you NSers do have, generally, rich knowledge of music and film i thought id enlist your help.  again, hugs and candy bars.
Dec 9 2007 6:58PM
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*Michael*
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what types of candy bars cuz i'm lactose intolerant.

g-code would be  good start.
Dec 9 2007 7:02PM
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breckfreeskier
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Uncle Same Goddamn - by Brother Ali

if that doesnt work look at more Brother Ali, most of it has to do with something
Dec 9 2007 7:05PM
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ilikeplants
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If you changed your thesis to war and corruption in the us then I have 8 songs for you right now.
Dec 9 2007 8:08PM
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mitchk
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Agreed. do:
War -Bob Marley
Guns dont argue-Dilliner
Land of Confusion-Gensis
ect. I cant think of anymore right now but its a start.
Dec 9 2007 8:17PM
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iFlip
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That sounds like a reasonable topic. You could very easily do the whole thing with Country Western songs.
Dec 9 2007 8:20PM
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uni-corn
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NoFX has some good stuff for that topic
Dec 9 2007 8:29PM
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Aenigma
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Yeah......I don't really think there's many songs that deal with that directly.  The only songs I can think of that really pertain specificallyl to American culture are "Aenima" and "Stinkfist" by Tool.  It seems to me most songs address personal or psychological issues rather than socio/cultural ones, so maybe switching your thesis to something more along those lines would help out.
Dec 9 2007 8:30PM
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doublexl
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are you serious right meow?!?! that song isnt about a single thing he said.its about not snitching on your homies or your enemies. not quite the blurred line between work and play.
Dec 9 2007 8:34PM
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hans_aschim
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thanks dudes.  yes, i realise that there are few songs (if any?) that deal with this idea directly, some analysis is needed.  as a backup thesis, I am considering something along the lines of the prevalence of skepticism/criticism about American government reflecting how strong of a state America is in; that we can and are critical of our government is the mark of strength and that the ideals on which America was founded still live in its people.  Something like that. 
Dec 9 2007 8:58PM
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BeerGoggles
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hmm that's actualy tougher than it sounds...

How about Pranging Out - The Streets
oh and Dont stop believing by Journey...you could use that song for any thesis you come up with.
Dec 9 2007 9:59PM
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Paszko
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Hey check out      Micheal Franti   His stuff really makes you think about current conflicts and issues 
Dec 9 2007 10:07PM
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derbski
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Yeah he could just put the decline on the CD and play it off like 5 parts
Dec 10 2007 2:11AM
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Danger.
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Bullet - U2
Dec 10 2007 2:15AM
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derbski
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put the requiem for a dream theme in there if you want it to be dark

Dec 10 2007 2:26AM
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Calb3rt
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make shift patriot 
slow down gandhi

both by sage francis
Dec 10 2007 2:51AM
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raddar
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rage.  play wind below, calm like a bomb, and how i could just kill a man
Dec 10 2007 3:41AM
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brokebutitsworthit
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working man-rush...duh
Dec 10 2007 4:41AM
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hans_aschim
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Thank you all so much.  I appreciate all the feedback, it was all extremely helpful.  I'll post the final track listing once I'm done.  It's been a fun project and my teacher is a big hip hop fan so that will be an influence.  Also, I rock hairblaster, holden, and seth pistols so call me out on the hill and ill give you a hug and a candy bar (probably twix, snickers, or snickers with almonds).
Dec 10 2007 1:49PM
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-justice-
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"I'm Fat"-Weird Al
Dec 10 2007 1:59PM
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Ryan.Street
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yes only listen to brother ali
Dec 10 2007 4:11PM
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Alex_G
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Good Call. Listen to this guy, especially Makeshift Patriot.
Dec 10 2007 4:12PM
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philipc
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star spangled banner
Dec 10 2007 4:19PM
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breckfreeskier
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sarcasm? I can't really tell
Dec 10 2007 5:47PM
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C.R.E.A.M.
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Tripin- Zion I
Dec 10 2007 11:16PM
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BigJew
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My thesis is: The US is working so hard to "help" everyone else and make them "democratic" and steal their oil that they don't realise that their own country is falling apart from the inside out. They talk about instilling democracy but with the Prez's veto power they're not getting any.


That's my view as an outsider.
Dec 10 2007 11:32PM
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