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littlemissmartypants

(26,175 posts)
18. These are excellent points!! ...
Fri Nov 29, 2024, 02:52 AM
Nov 29

The ripple effect doesn't get the appreciation it deserves. Even just a small outbreak can easily become an epidemic if not given the proper attention and respect.

It reminds me of the proverb* "For the want of a nail."

Todd Rundgren wrote a song about it. I hope you don't mind me linking to it here.

Thank you so much for adding these important points to the discussion, Karasu. ❤️

*https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Want_of_a_Nail


Todd Rundgren - The Want Of A Nail (with Bobby Womack) (Official Music Video)



The Want of a Nail
Todd Rundgren

[Intro]
I've been wrong
I had plans so big
But the devil's in the details
I left out one thing
No one to love me
No one to love me
No one to love

For the want of a nail, the world was lost
For the want of a nail, the world was lost

[Verse 1]
For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost
For the want of a shoe, the horse was lost
For the want of a horse, the rider was lost
For the want of a rider, the message was lost

For the want of a nail, the world was lost
For the want of a nail, the world was lost

[Verse 2]
For the want of a rider, the message was lost
For the want of a message, the battle was lost
For the want of a battle, the war was lost
For the want of a war, the kingdom was lost

For the want of a nail, the world was lost
For the want of a nail, the world was lost
(such a tiny thing)

[Intro reprise]
I've been wrong
I had plans so big
But the devil's in the details
I left out one thing
No one to love me
No one to love me
No one to love
Yes and no one to love

[Verse 3]
You're askin'
What's all this talk about horses and war?
Put yourself in the place of the man at the forge
And day after day you live a life without love
'Til the morning you can't take it anymore
And you don't get up

Multiply it a billion times
Spread it all 'round the world
Put the curse of loneliness on every boy and every girl
Until everybody's kicking, everybody's scratching
Everything seems to fail
And it was all for the want of a nail

[Outro]
(For the want of a nail)
Tell me what else could the answer be
(For the want of a nail)
(For the want of a nail)
Don't hold back now
(For the want of a nail)
Hey hey
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Want of a nail
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Wooh
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Don't hold back now
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Just a little tiny bit of love
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Don't hold back, don't hold back
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Give me all your love
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Don't hold back, don't hold back
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
Hey, hey, hey!
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)
(For the want of a nail the world was lost)...
Released on
May 18, 1989

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When Dr. Brain Worm destroys CousinIT Nov 29 #1
f**k them for their stupidity. I am convinced there is only one way for some people to learn, and that is the hard way. JohnSJ Nov 29 #2
At least 35 to 40 percent of the voting population ... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #10
Seems more like 60 percent of the population. jimfields33 Nov 29 #24
Agreed Rebl2 Nov 29 #38
Sucks to be them. RandySF Nov 29 #3
Some Americans do things that are contrary to their best interests True Dough Nov 29 #4
You make it sound so delightful True, vaccine season... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #7
Isn't that the truth Rebl2 Nov 29 #39
I did my part Demovictory9 Nov 29 #5
I would have thought... DET Nov 29 #6
Maybe if one's not vaccinated... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #12
Thanks DET Nov 29 #16
This stupid shit terrifies me, especially with the prospect of RFK coming in. Karasu Nov 29 #8
These are excellent points!! ... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #18
We got ours RainCaster Nov 29 #9
❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #19
Plague rat nation Old Crank Nov 29 #11
I really appreciate... littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #14
Both my husband and I got our RSV, flu and covid vaccines this fall. SunSeeker Nov 29 #13
Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #21
Who should get the vaccines ? JI7 Nov 29 #15
Is this a serious question? agalisgv Nov 29 #25
Everyone who is not allergic to the vaccine should get it. Aristus Nov 29 #45
I've had doses of the flu, pneumonia, and coronavirus vaccines this fall. TexasTowelie Nov 29 #17
Hi!! 👋 I got the shingles shots for free at the health department in my county. littlemissmartypants Nov 29 #20
Republicans who obtain neither vaccinations nor health insurance they can easily afford DFW Nov 29 #22
That would make sense, but as we saw during Covid spikes, that isn't what happens. Mariana Nov 29 #31
I waited too long Puppyjive Nov 29 #23
I'm so sorry to hear that. alcuno Nov 29 #33
Thank you for the kind words Puppyjive Nov 29 #36
Yep, COVID does a number on your lungs NickB79 Nov 29 #42
I guess some people gotta FAFO. raccoon Nov 29 #26
Womp womp...more preventable deaths because of mango Mussolini JT45242 Nov 29 #27
Here we go again. Stupid people Emile Nov 29 #28
We got our vaccines a few weeks ago PJMcK Nov 29 #29
I did... 2naSalit Nov 29 #30
"unenthusiastic embrace of vaccines" milestogo Nov 29 #32
I will get mine regardless. I trust Science. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 29 #34
With you here. BUT bluestarone Nov 29 #35
My children received the vaccines as directed. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 29 #37
I'm getting my COVID booster today NickB79 Nov 29 #40
RFK Jr will do some serious damage to an already worrisome climate Passages Nov 29 #41
I got COVID and RSV vaccinations - Ms. Toad Nov 29 #43
We do know apprx. 50% of the population is dumb and dumber. republianmushroom Nov 29 #44
This American Already Has. MineralMan Nov 29 #46
I got the latest covid booster and the seasonal flu shot. City Lights Nov 29 #47
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