Deception

Original Song: "Pollution" by Tom Lehrer

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If elected officials are talking
They might say things you find shocking
Just remember what they want to do
Stir up the outrage to get votes from you

Deception, deception
They will cruise on billionaire's boats
Then say to you that it won't affect how they vote

You will never get honest answers
From rhetorical tap dancers
They're breaking laws, and they're taking bribes
So they won't last long without lies

Deception, deception
They will pass a major new tax
Then rationalize with alternative facts

First they tell you they really care
And then they cancel your Medicare
The halls of Congress are a noble spot
Where the highest bidder gets to call the shots

Deception, deception
They will mislead and they'll spin
All to insure they're elected again

Folks elected to Washington
Will soon discover how things are done
The party leaders who rule what gets to the floor
Say toe the line or be ignored

So please pay attention to the things they say and do
To get your affection
They use misdirection while stealing from you