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And if theres any hope for America, it lies in a revolution, and if theres any hope for a revolution in America, it lies
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"And if there's any hope for America, it lies in a revolution, and if there's any hope for a revolution in America, it lies in getting Elvis Presley to become Che Guevara"

- Phil Ochs

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This quote by Phil Ochs is a funny method of expressing the idea that America requires a transformation in order to end up being a much better location. Ochs is suggesting that the only method to produce this revolution is to have somebody like Elvis Presley, a sign of American culture, to become an innovative leader like Che Guevara. Ochs is implying that if somebody like Elvis, who is cherished by numerous Americans, were to take up the mantle of a revolutionary leader, then it would be much easier to convince people to join the cause and cause the necessary changes. Ochs is likewise recommending that the only way to cause a transformation in America is to have somebody like Elvis, who is viewed as a symbol of American culture, to lead the charge. By doing this, Ochs is suggesting that it would be simpler to persuade individuals to sign up with the cause and produce the needed modifications. Eventually, Ochs is suggesting that if America is to have any hope of a transformation, then it needs someone like Elvis Presley to end up being an innovative leader like Che Guevara.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Phil Ochs between December 19, 1940 and April 9, 1976. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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