Post #6: "Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue (The Angry American)" by Toby Keith (2002)

   Time for a good-ol'-fashioned patriotic song!  This song's lyrics are very powerful, and the video's images are moving reels of American soldiers cheering for "the Red White and Blue."  The atmosphere during the release of this song was permeated by the anger and confusion following the attacks of September 11, 2001 on United States soil.  This song, to me, seems to be a defence of America's right to retaliation in order to protect our country, our borders, our people, and our values.  So many people, especially in today's political world, believe that America should stand for peace no matter what; essentially, apathy in the face of so many who wish to destroy everything we stand for, and everything we are.  My favorite part is:
Ohhh Justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And you'll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A.
'Cause we'll put a boot in your a**
It's the American way

Hey Uncle Sam
Put your name at the top of his list
And the Statue of Liberty
Started shaking her fist
And the eagle will fly
And there's gonna be hell
When you hear Mother Freedom
Start ringing her bell
And it'll feel like the whole wide world is raining down on you
Brought to you Courtesy of the Red White and Blue    
     I don't know about you, but this gives me so much pride in our country! I know that we stand for justice, and equal opportunity for all, and freedom, and liberty; but when someone messes with us, we are no pussy cats.  We defend our rights, and we defend the honor of those sacrificed in senseless attacks like 9/11/2001. Justice will be served ...