Profiteering
Ian Dicke
About this work:
The Iraq ‘War’ is a complete disaster. There is no foreseeable end to our occupation and sectarian violence continues to escalate. Who is responsible for this mess? In short, war profiteers. Companies such as Halliburton, Lockheed Martin, and Bechtel are grossing obscene profits while young men my age are maimed and killed while protecting the stability of a puppet democracy. It is strange to consider that Lockheed Martin’s business is in manufacturing weaponry to destroy civilization while Halliburton earns lucrative contracts to rebuild. We all know that Dick Cheney was once the head of Halliburton, but many are unaware that before he took office as vice president, his wife Lynn was on the board of…you guessed it, Lockheed Martin. See the connection?
Year composed: 2006
Duration: 08:00:20
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 2 Bass Clarinet