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One of two quasi-political tracks based on current events - I wrote this one during the opening days of "Impeachment II"....it was out of date by the time I finished, but I can never resist some talkin' blues.

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At East Capitol and 1st Northeast
they did their duty as is written
to certify the vote, ensure
the Executive's peaceful transition

Across the Mall, at the Ellipse
He blustered on about "the steal"
under Red Hats, he lit a fire
and sent them storming to the field

They climbed over the barricades
(except when allies held them open)
they overran the People's House
Encouraged by the words he'd spoken

Shamelessly they burst inside
they mocked the sacred seat of power
the place was wrecked, and people died
the elected forced to hide and cower

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He fanned the flames of insurrection
then hid behind his gilded fences
but there is no January Exception
to protect him from the consequences!

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The dust cleared and they acted quickly
sent Articles from South to North
The upper house, in sympathy
delayed 'til he was out the door

Not until the regime changed
in accordance with instruction
did they take upon themselves the task
but laid foundation for obstruction

Eventually he obtained counsel
their case obscure 'ven to his caucus
claimed they could not act against him
as he'd already abandoned office

No denial of his words and actions
but rambling technicalities
and flattery of judge and jury
out of touch with stark reality

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He fanned the flames of insurrection
then hid behind his gilded fences
there is no January Exception
to protect him from the consequences!
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As I write, things are ongoing
we cannot know the final outcome
Though if partisanship wins the day
The action was still worth the effort

If he is not held to account
for the high crimes of his waning days
The next one, likely much more able
will use precedent to make his play

For no one is above the law
not even one in high position
justice cannot be avoided
through strategic timely resignation

we must hope hist'ry will remember
the circumstances of this time and place
if not, this noble experiment
risks self-sown failure in disgrace

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He fanned the flames of insurrection
then hid behind his gilded fences
there is no January Exception
to protect him from the consequences!

when words beget an insurrection
from the power-mad beyond his senses
should be no January Exception
no protection from the consequences!

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from The Blanket Fort Demos (FAWM '21), released March 5, 2021
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Chuck Parker Virginia

A performer for more than 35 years, Chuck has filled many musical roles: heavy metal guitarist, singer/songwriter, jazz sideman, open mic host, filk circle regular, and World’s Okayest Bassist™.

A regular on the con circuit, find him at open mics and backing up the Blibbering Humdingers! ... more

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