This morning, a mere three cups of coffee is not clearing the cobwebs. Feeling slightly fuzzy-headed, idly, I glanced through past posts and found this one from a few years back with subtle hints for a civilized political debate. I think it might work today, too, don’t you? Some of the political discussions sound pretty beastly, so I think music might soothe them; at least, it couldn’t hurt. It might set the tone for harmony and vanquish discord. It’s all about music and how it can soothe the savage beast.
packing a powerful punch
Music has power. You don’t think so? In olden days, armies marched with a song. In biblical times, music played such an important part that kings were instructed to send singers in front of an army. Guess what? The enemies were so taken off guard, they didn’t know what to do.
King Saul was comforted when David played the harp. 
Just a thought for televised political debates: What if one of the candidates marched onstage to a recording of “Hail to the Chief”? Come to think of it, scratch that idea. That’d probably cause a lot of dissension.
During the discussion, when a candidate mentions all the freebies that will come if elected, the opposing team could sing, “Somewhere, Over the Rainbow.”
Instead of a deadly dull debate or heated arguments, music would put everybody in a good mood. Why, Democrat and Republican might even take a spin around the floor of the stage to the strains of, “Till I Waltz Again with You.”
To finish it off, candidates, moderator, families of candidates could form a chorus line on stage and perform a lively can-can to “Happy Days Are Here Again.”
Now, wouldn’t that be different and interesting? Music can lighten moods, brighten thoughts, and maybe even sharpen wits. Who knows what would result from this kind of entertaining debate?
I think I need another cup of coffee and maybe turn the radio to some music. Perhaps it would banish cobwebs too.
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