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Concern for Change: THE GOLD BUG SEPTEMBER 27, 1968 PAGE 5 Students Move for Power by Richard Anderson faction with college conditions. be a hard and fast rule that during Although the combination ot toeai- any dispute, either the students The issues and conflagrations Ism and vitality, an tnnate charae- always win or the administration ::~~il::~l~ Wi~ht~!U~~:!o~~:a~rt~:~ terlstlc of college students , can always wins, there must evolve a easily lead to exager r-ated action, poltcy of near equality of power "Flower Lady" seems to deal ditions of most Colleges and un- the generally obsolescent char- between the students and the ad- by Mary Lou Bembe with frustration. Phrases such as _lily mind Is tolerant to many "restieee beat," "escaping soujs'", ~~:~~i;~:S. a~:r~~~~~:e~~~~~~ t~~ acter of most College institutions mln1stratton. Just as the students things, among these music. I try and "paln of living" keep coming student power movements have ;:rSI~la~~:~i~~: ms:~~e;;e:~cc:~~ ~;~~:t~7:~~a~eb: b~~:~fd~~~ to ustento and appr-eciate a.J1kinds, up throughout the song. People ~:~~e~isr~~~IV~)eOf~~:~el~::~~a~~ injustices, however, does not jus- ministrations, the administrations whether It be folk, jazz, psy- "learn too much to even under . chedelic, soul, snow music, or stand." "Black Is black, white is with the attempts of students to· ~~~t:c~~~n~n S~::i:r~Q%:~n~~~= :~~ :a~I~;I~~~ ::~~;~~:!~a~~e~;: just traditional. 1 don't claim to whlte ... (both) walk away knowing ~I~da~~i~~~:e~er In anaUempt tion and reconciliation with the set by student riots of the magnt , completely understand what the both are right." administration. Anothermajorfac- tude and destructiveness of cor- composer is trying to say but I do A universal theme can oe-tounc The periods of great political tor involved In student revolts is umbia University. It seems true know what appeals to me. One in "I've Had Her." People tend to ·~~~V::~tb:~~~~e:~oc:emt~~n::eu;:~t dissatisfaction with the slo-w pro- in many cases that student radicals album I definitely enjoyed was' desire what they can't have; people Pleasures Of The Harbor by Phil that have had what they desired involvement occurred in the 1030's .f~j:~~i:;. t~:hi:li~i~:;e anl~S~o~a~ ~~em:::tp~~~~:p~:s St~:t~~s ~~~: ocns, The music seems to be tra- found incomplete satisfaction. It with student protests and strikes points are to be viewed as neces- own violence. . ditional but the songs In tbemsatvas Is all a "misty madness." over the breakdown of dtsarma- sary factors, there is a catalyst that. Because student radicals are can be applied to present day life. "Miranda" is just a happy-go- m:tc::~eth~f ~~~r~:~~e~! ~~:~na- combines them to turn student" often the vangard of progress for The song that affected me most is lucky vaudeville tune aoout a nam- entitled "Outside Of A Small Cir- Ingo dancer with whom one can nonat and National political situa- ~:i:~:nlai;~oofst~ed:i:~V:e:~!:~na~~ ~~:;~an~n~!~rth:d~~:~~~~, ~~; cle Of Friends." Basically, it share a problem. Sharing is en- ~~~~ t~:v~o=~::er:::a;~~~~:! :~~ correct unjust conditions. movement, or at least the most deals with apathy. "We'd like to ough "She doesn't claim to under- a c help cut. ..We don't under-stand, stand, .. " factor of the 60's. Because of the Throughout the Free Speech Move- .;Je ::;bl: l t::n ;s :u~~n~~c:~~; let's go ask somebody why but •.. "The Crucifixion" is slightly important implicaUons of the pre- :n ent at Ber-kely, the factor caus- 'measure of political influence and We can't - we'd be sure to ruin different from the other songs. sent moves for power by the stu- mg the most inaigation and conse- more control overthelrlives:tthe our game of monopoly. We don't Many phrases are worth thinking dents, all efforts must be made to quen.t defIance on the part of the University. Seeing that this comes want to do that. Let their own smau about, for example - underneath ~~;:~~::,r:;~~:~:~~~~~~e;!~~~~t il::~\~~~t,::; t~t:~:;~ was the rea- about is a responsibility for both Circle of friends worry about them the greatest love there exists a but never us:" nur-ricane of hate, Also "ignor- cancelling progress, Possibly the tr atton had nOintentiO~~f~::I:~;; ~;~;~~e~~:tn~t:r~:::::::~;;eup~enso: "Pleasures Of The Harbor" tells ance is everywhere" and "truth greatest single danger of the pre- of any sort, and scarcely seemed sion (which only serve to radicalize of a youngsailorwhocomesashore becomes a tragedy!' ocns' pes- sent student revolts is the lack of to listen to student complaints. students anyway),' and the Student to while away some time. "Love is simistic attitude Is seen later on understanding and ernpathy betwaan This is not to claim that President radicals must be careful not to but a smile, teasing all the while." - "reality is ruined" and "blood the students and the establishment. Kerr should have autcmati cal ly create reactionary feelings by He learns to look out for himself. is the language of the land." Its no secret thatagreatnumber adopted the F.s.M.'s proposals. ignoring pragmatism and patience Soon he won't even be able to do In entirety, the album is indiv- of college students today are dls- The point is that there should not for principles. that. idualistic and deserves some time satisiied, disaffected, orworse.Qn In "The Party" Ochs criticizes listening to it. But it is worthwhile many campuses, these feelings the middle class party-goers. "She and the thoughts of Phil Ochs merit have erupted in student action, and promises to talk to you if you a lot of serious thought and con- often violence. The primaryfactor promise not to think." Sideration. in these developments is dissaUs- -DICKY RUNS AGAIN! by Tracey Beglin old p~oblems. To further encour- Following this comes three years he~:V!O:~:r: p:~~ o::~o::;!sless~ ~:: ::~g~~U~l!~~:n~~~:;t; ~~~~; ::~er:~:~OIW:o~;s r:,fectt:idm~i~~~ A Postcard of the Hanging new, completelyrenovated,atlrac_ the absolute. worst TV political from Congress, apoI~gieS to the tively decorated idolfortheAmer- comment poSSible. public, and firm speeches about by John Douglas ican political scene. The name is Latest Newsweek polls show youth revolt and police brutality. You know you got the blues when there is more difference between Muddy WatersandHowlingWolfthenbelweenRlchardNlxon, George Wa11 ~Ic::r!d ~'n:i~:~I:;~;~ ~~:: :l;:tc~~~:~~gv~~t:, ~:a~~~~edh~:~~ of ~hh~Sn~~'t~~~:~:~~'s ni~t~~~~~:~~ lace and what's-his-name. Whether itwasJohnSavageor Huc~ Finn that time during the last few years In and HumphreyfollOlWswlth 7QNews- is elected, however Mr. Nixon is said, "You pays your money and you takes your chances" Is tmportant ~auty P_3rlors. and charm schools, week further estimates 254 more the one we shOUld worry about, only when you realize that the you is you. Only you can decide which vam- Dicky flOds. hImself again in the votes are leanin~ to Nixon, .and since he will probably be elected pire you want to finish sucking your blood. . spotlight trYlOg toentlcethoseelu_ only 270 are reqUIred fo~electlOn. We, as stUdents, can do little but If we sit back we mayelectNlxonbut the trouble is that il we don't, we may elect Humphrey but the trouble is that It's not worth the eftort. A1ter ~~~hv~~: i:~~h~a~~p:~~~ah~~~:' ~:~h7sq~~~~:~~r~:~sh~f ~~~lw~:en:~~;:tr:~a~~v~:t~v:~da ;~!~~:~~: Buckley makes more sense th;n Gore Vidal and that's a while William parent "new leaf", and --report- four years 0[[ successfully? Hope- youth plea wouldn't do much to realJy where the troublels. Yet the real trouble is that the youth worship edly-_he hasn't bitten off any re- fuUy, the country has not yet fallen change the policies and personali- cult of the United States has evolved to the point that one can, appear porters' heads for months. In the into such a state that a complete- ties of the candidates and their youthful and contain the bitterness of old age. ba~kgroUnd, we hear small still Iy inept doll (w~th a new dress on) campaigns. Perhaps we can look Steven Coalseer, a wise young pessimist, once saldthat 11we keep our VOices whispering, "he Opposed can win its ~lghest government forward to 1972 with hope in our anger botUed within us, ills consumed years later like wine. Yet 11we act Medicare, the war on poverty, and post. Optimistically, wecanexpect hearts, and new political idols to in anger, it consumes us like tire. Noone could have known two 'years ago better meat Inspection!' - four months o~ new bills bemg sent support. Say, did you hear about the l"hen the hippie movement overplayed the love theme that it would turn Does anybody know where Dicky to Congress, firm speeches dlrect- car dealer in Texaswhowas having yipple and consume itself. boy stands? Mostly he just stands, ed to the enem~, and a crack-down a Nixon sale? His cars never quit In Ame~ica, there Is somethiJig subversive about peace and leve while, smiling. Spiro Agnew, or "Spiro on police brutality and youth revolt, . violence seems to represent conviction, awareness andlnvolvell}e_n~ln- Who?" as he's known in the other volvement InpoUticsisplayingthe establishment game. The big~-gangsters knew a whole generation wouldn't have the guts to drop out. They also know they can absorb Involvement just as they absorbed the revolution- aries of the thirties. By reviewing the resuJtsof apre-convent1on seance poll, it is possible to see where each of the candidates belongs within this historical estab- CommUnism." Mr. Agnew will soon llshment. Hubert Humphrey scored well wIth the 17th century liberals learn that In such a political cam- while Eugene McCarthy carried the 18th century EnlighteruneDtthipkers. paign as this taking a firm stand Nelson Rockefeller recei ved support from both the 19th century American on anything is strictly forbidden. capitalists and the muckrakers while Nixon got a variety of votes trom all With only 40 days till the elec- ages, especially the Victorians and dead patriots of all nations. This mass tion, the Republicans have decided support will surely make him the next president. to smile a lot, shake hands, and be Meanwhile a special commission Called by Pope Paul m to study the generally agreeable. Suprisingly effect of births and comprised of Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Marie Anto- enough, and especially surprising inette and many other pharisees and sadducees endorsed George Wallace. to Dicky, is his recently gained Denied votes because they were in hell were Mark Twain H. L. Menc- support by crowds of young people ken, Ambrose BIerce and some other disreputable SUbhum'ans,including (supposedly frustrated "McCart- one son Of GO:!lwho claims he invented the hell where he is kept a pris- oner. ~pon receiving the results of this and other polls, Nixon supporters IcHUrned a forthcoming victory in November and supports of the other candidates discussed possible coalition movements to stop him. So you've got the blUes and you toss and turn and look over at the pil- low where your baby used to lay and wonder who she's campaigning for now. Your head finally stops throbbing because the different drummer you used to march to lett the room so he wouldn't have to watch the emasculation proceedings.