Lyric discussion by IvoKent 

The line "they threw an American flag in our face," I think, refers to the Reagan Administration's attempt to fix the American post-industrial problem through vigorous patriotism and renewed faith in the American Dream. Unfortunately, this new optimism did not help create any new manufacturing jobs.

I agree, although the Vietnam war theory posited by stoolhardy also has merit.

I really don't understand why somebody would flag this comment.

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