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Unfortunately, 36 years later, we're still getting crap from the network news. I always thought the lyrics were "we all know that CRAP is king". Seems appropriate! I'm tired of being manipulated by these mind controllers who think they know what we want to hear. Keep singing this Mr. Henley! They will never change!...