0:00 The week began on Monday with a statement of intent,0:04 A brand new 'unprecedented' that was heaven-sent for rent.0:09 A hearing was convened with righteous, furrowed brows,0:14 While someone broke a dozen of their most respected vows.0:19 The pundits on the cable news all drew their battle lines,0:24 Dissecting every gesture, reading tea leaves in the signs!0:29 Oh, it's another Friday, and the curtain's set to fall!0:34 Another week of madness here inside the Beltway brawl!0:39 We sing and dance the talking points, we hit our marks with flair,0:44 While screaming to the heavens, 'Do you see what's happening there?!'0:49 It's the greatest, worstest show on Earth, a tragic, comic spree,0:54 And we can't believe we're paid to do this choreography!0:59 By Wednesday, Tuesday's outrage was a distant, foggy dream,1:04 Replaced by leaked audio, a truly wild extreme.1:09 A gaffe upon the teleprompter, a stumble on the stair,1:14 Became the only story that was filling up the air.1:19 They promised grand reforms, and then they argued over snacks,1:24 And blamed the other party for the things their own side lacks!1:29 Oh, it's another Friday, and the curtain's set to fall!1:34 Another week of madness here inside the Beltway brawl!1:38 We sing and dance the talking points, we hit our marks with flair,1:43 While screaming to the heavens, 'Do you see what's happening there?!'1:48 It's the greatest, worstest show on Earth, a tragic, comic spree,1:53 And we can't believe we're paid to do this choreography!1:58 Is anyone still listening? Is anyone in charge?2:03 We learned these lines this morning, and the script is writ so large.2:08 We long for just one quiet day, a simple, boring fact...2:13 But there's no time for reason when you're in the second act! HIT IT!2:18 Oh, it's another Friday, and the curtain's set to fall!2:23 Another week of madness here inside the Beltway brawl!2:28 We sing and dance the talking points, we hit our marks with flair,2:33 While screaming to the heavens, 'Do you see what's happening there?!'2:38 It's the greatest, worstest show on Earth, a tragic, comic spree,2:43 And we can't believe we're paid to do this choreography!2:48 So take your seats, the overture will start again on cue!2:53 For next week's unbelievable, but absolutely true...2:58 Political Absurdist... Weekly... Friday... RE-VUE!3:03 (Final chord and curtain drop)
