> As to 'searches on Google', how would you construct a google search to
> bring up an explanation of the 'running dogs' metaphor?
Buried in this page, you'll find some illumination:
http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/f/firesigntheatre-reissues.html
Or you can try this Google search:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF- 8&safe=off&q=%22papa+was+a+running+dog+lackey+of+the+bourgeoisie%22&spel l=1
All the best,
John A