// I Expect A Lot From Democracy //

I cast:

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
Now don't ask me
To write to my MP
I expect a lot from Democracy

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
Well I'd rather take a beating
Than sit thru a council meeting
I expect a lot from Democracy

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
I don't attend demonstrations
Or boycott corporations
I expect a lot from Democracy

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
Not interested in campaigning
But I rather like complaining
I expect a lot from Democracy

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
"You know they oughtta fix healthcare"
I comment, from my armchair
I expect a lot from Democracy

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
If they don't talk about my issues
I'll weep into a ball of tissues
I expect a lot from Democracy

One ballot, every four years
I expect a lot from Democracy
Well I can't be bothered
To write letters to the editors
I expect a lot from Democracy

And I can't see the hypocrisy

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