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John Kerry's Rockin' World Tour

Even though I happen to label myself as rather progressive or liberal, I still had to shake my head and laugh at the recent spectacle where John Kerry sat beside James Taylor in Paris, while Taylor sang the song, "You've Got a Friend." Yes, I'm sure that moment is what convinced all of France and Europe that the U.S. stands by our French brothers and sisters, especially following the recent tragic events in Paris.

In light of this international facepalm moment, it seems all but inevitable that John Kerry will travel to the following areas and sit beside the mentioned musicians, where they'll perform these songs:

Mexico: "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)" by Marilyn Manson

Any country in Africa: "Africa" by Toto

Netherlands: "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin

Middle East (pretty much anywhere): "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5 or Mariah Carey

Australia: "Crocodile Rock" by Elton John

India: "Hot Stuff" by Donna Summer (EliZe did a cover version of it)

Ireland: "Why Don't We Get Drunk" by Jimmy Buffett

Canada: "War" by Edwin Starr (either Bruce Springsteen or Frankie Goes to Hollywood could fill in)

North Korea: "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" by Motley Crue

England: "I Thank You" by Sam & Dave (ZZ Top can do the cover)

Any Caribbean nation: "Two Tickets to Paradise" by Eddie Money

Cuba: "I Miss You" by The Rolling Stones

Russia: "Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses?" by U2

China: "Dirty Deeds Done Dirty Cheap" by AC/DC

Iceland: "Cold as Ice" by Foreigner

Israel: "Jesus He Knows Me" by Genesis

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