A friend reports singing these political carols at a local congressman's office the other day. The group of nine wore Santa hats and suggests others conduct a similar action.
[To the tune of “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree’]
O Congressmen, O Congressmen,
Here is the people’s mandate
O Congressmen, O Congressmen,
Repeal the wealthy’s tax breaks.
Please make them pay all their fair share.
Congressmen, we know you care!
O Congressmen, O Congressmen,
It is the people’s mandate.
O Congressmen, O Congressmen,
We’re tired of all the talking.
O Congressmen, O Congressmen,
We want your vote, we’re calling.
Please do it now, please use your might.
Let’s get it done, you know it’s right.
O Congressmen, O Congressmen,
It is the people’s mandate.
[To the tune of “Good King Wenceslas”]
The fiscal cliff is looming large
And your country’s waiting.
We demand you represent
What voters clearly stated.
Cut the tax breaks for the rich
Don’t argue with the election.
Those with stalling attitude,
Are hurting this great nation.
[To Tune of “Deck the Halls”]
Vote for income tax equality
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
Cuts for millionaires are folly
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
Billions more for them – outrageous!
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
Treat their cap gains more like wages
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
The 1% makes more than ever
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
Time to act, its now or never!
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
We’re all for no wasteful spending
Fa La La La La, La La, La La
Tax cuts for the rich need ending!
Fa La La La La, La La, La La