Election Day Trump Parody Song Countdown: T-Minus 12: “Proud To Be A Charlatan”

So, four years ago in the last few weeks leading up to the election, that one of possibly the most dire consequence in this country’s history, Democracy and rule of law vs budding fascist and a new American autocracy, I posted one of my Trump parody tunes a day until the election, 17 days in all (no reason on the 17 by the way, I just happened to get started 17 days out after a good friend offered me the tune a day suggestion, plus that was Bob Walk’s #).

Though, he was out of office the thought that I might not have a lot of material to work with because of such did strike me in my joy of him losing the election decisively by about 7 million votes and 60 or so dismissed court challenges no matter what he or his minions hoping to keep favor may have claimed and continue to claim, or just keep deflecting, angrily, at the question. Oh, and a failed coup too.

No, sadly, there was still plenty to work with. And I continued accordingly.

Well, with this election “Trumping” the last (pun intended) in the way of dire consequence, continued Democracy and rule of law vs full blown, full throated, unapologetic fascism now and unhinged promises of retribution against any and all that may have had or do have the temerity to question or contradict a new dystopia’s great leader, I thought I would do so again.  

So, A little short of two weeks now until what is truly a referendum on Democracy vs Fascism and I will post a tune a day again (maybe more as this could be my last freedom of speech gasp) in hopes that that last exercise of mine four years ago could prove to be of luck again.

Well, no better place to start than Lee Greenwood then huh? The ironic “Proud To Be An American” anthem of Trump and his disciples as his intentions, and theirs by supporting him, are anything but American.

(originally posted May 4, 2024)

Proud To Be a Charlatan

If tomorrow all my con-niving

Suddenly came home to roost

And cast me in a lesser light

It wouldn’t matter to my crew

.

Because my MAGA stars

Are always living for my word

That they take as good as gospel

No care how crazy and absurd

.

And I’m proud to be a charlatan

And a grifter through and through

And I’d like for all my MAGA nuts 

To buy my bold gold shoes

And I’ll gladly stand there next to you

Wearing my own pair

Well not really cause their ugly as sin

But you’ll love them sure I swear  

.

From the lord there came to us

A great and sacred book

With words when read right side up    

Had a grand and holy hook

.

Well I have an opportunity

For you to own it for yourselves

But one better than god’s original

As it’s approved by me myself

.

And I’m proud to be a charlatan

And a grifter through and through

And I’d like to call upon the lord

To help me sell these books to you

And I’ll gladly add at no extra cost

Some stuff written by old dudes

Cause their ain’t no doubt that’ll help it sell

.

At just sixty dollars wow

.

And I’m proud to be a charlatan

A conman always and still  

And I depend on all my maga nuts

To help me pay my legal bills  

.

And I’ll gladly take your vote again

‘cept this time it will be new

As there ain’t no doubt I’ll make some change

And end democracy just for you