There are six congresspeople who tried to tell military about unlawful orders, and they’re now in a whole lot of trouble. I’m at the lower right in the photo, and none of those pictured here would follow an unlawful command, not one of them.
I Ain’t Doin’ That, Sir
(comic folk-protest, acoustic guitar + harmonica, spoken asides encouraged)
[Verse 1]
The captain barked an order with his hat on tight,
Said, “Do this thing immediately—don’t you question why.”
I looked at him sideways, said, “Sir, don’t take it hard,
But that command’s so crooked it needs a bodyguard.”
[Chorus]
I ain’t doin’ that, sir — no way, no how,
My mama raised a soldier, not a felon on the prowl.
If the order ain’t lawful, I’m headin’ for the door,
‘Cause I’d rather face the brig than the devil’s paperwork.
[Verse 2]
He said, “Son, it’s simple, just pretend you’re blind.”
I said, “Sir, that ain’t blindness — that’s a federal crime.”
There’s a manual somewhere that says what’s legit,
And I’m pretty darn sure this… ain’t in it.
[Chorus]
I ain’t doin’ that, sir — you can shout all day,
But unlawful’s unlawful, no matter what you say.
Tie me up in red tape, haul me to the floor—
But I ain’t takin’ orders from the devil’s chore store.
[Outro – spoken, harmonica riff]
“Respectfully, sir… maybe try accounting.”
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Here’s the Bardo bus, climb aboard quickly!
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See You At The Top!!!
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