This  song is dedicated to all the courageous troops who have served in the U.S. military in Afghanistan over the years seeking the illusive Osama Bin Laden. 

Serious questions have arisen since this song was written regarding the truthfulness of the events of 9-11-2001.  Was this "Pearl Harbor" event allowed to happen with the intended consequence of being the necessary excuse to bring the military might of the U.S. into the region of the oil rich Caspian Sea? 

A growing number of American patriots - upon finding unaccountable (and previously undisclosed) data surrounding the events of that day demand a new and independent investigation.   The 9/11 investigation we got, by most accounts, was flawed.  Even so, the 9/11 Commission's Report has been for the most part unheeded for 3 years by our elected officials.  Why have their recommendations been ignored?  What's the deal on not moving to protect our borders, and removing those who are illegal aliens? 

What about the blantantly false reasons given to the world for the subsequent  invasion of Iraq?   It seems that nation posed no immediate threat to the People of the United States of America.   George W. Bush was grossly mis-informed as to the facts.  It appears he also sought vengence on behalf of his father.    So,  our troops were ordered into harm's way.  The "Shock and Awe" display put on by our military resulted in shocking numbers of dead and awesome destruction of  the area known as the "valley of civilization".   Then came news of multimillion dollar no bid contracts to companies with direct links to the vice president.

In time history will record the outcome.  Of course, history is always written by the victors.  If the song's lyrics were written today, I would insert the word "thought" between "everybody and knew" "Everybody thought they knew, what nine-eleven meant....
I would also add a verse say that America's domestic enemies - also should be going "down in flames!"
Music Copyright 2003 byTom Nocera and David Demus
"Down In Flames" by An American Band is available free of charge for broadcast or webcast use.
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