“Two T.D.'s”
Description
Political rhymes: "Artists draw pictures and barmaids draw beer"; the TD's draw 480 a year. Hitler brags of conquering the Rhineland; we conquered Beare Island. Telegram cost is a hardship on us and delivery is faster by bus....
Notes
OCanainn: "T.D. (teachta dala or member of parliament)" - BS
Historical references
- 1936 - German forces reoccupy the Rhineland, occupied and demilitarized by the French after World War I
References
- OCanainn, pp. 78-79, "Two T.D.'s" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, OCan078