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The song implies that Americans are less charitable than they really are.  
 
The song implies that Americans are less charitable than they really are.  
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The music video features Springsteen with working class people wondering what the future holds. The lyrics are prominently featured on the screen to avoid a similar misconstruation as the song "[[Born in the USA]]" (a [[Vietnam War]] [[protest song]]) where people missed the message of the song because of a catchy beat and chorus.  
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The music video features Springsteen with working class people wondering what the future holds. The lyrics are prominently featured on the screen to avoid a similar misconstruation as the song "[[Born in the USA]]" (a [[Vietnam War]] [[protest song]]) where people missed the message of the song because of a catchy beat and chorus. Note the chorus that could be possibly taken as uplifting:
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:''Where ever this flag’s flown
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:''We take care of our own
    
The [[Obama]] Campaign added the song to the 2012 campaign song list, consistent with Springsteen's support of Obama in 2008.
 
The [[Obama]] Campaign added the song to the 2012 campaign song list, consistent with Springsteen's support of Obama in 2008.
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