The Dictator Must Be Obeyed
The Dictator's Orders Must Be Obeyed
By Elton Camp
The leader of Moronistan had a grandiose plan
So his country's power all would understand
He gathered his scientists to tell them what to do
And that they'd die unless his ambition came true
"Visiting the moon and Mars has become routine.
I want us to do something that's never before seen."
"Instead of going to those spots, it'd be more fun
If we send a manned ship to check out the sun."
The scientists looked shocked and turned pale
For the dictator's scheme was certain to fail
They looked at one another is greatest dismay
The most distinguished one finally did say
"Excellency, the sun is far away and very hot.
A place for us to be going, it simply is not."
The dictator thought it over for a short while
Then to his face came a very broad smile
His idea, though, didn't prove to be very bright
"In that case, I direct you to just go at night."
Copyright © Elton Camp | Year Posted 2012
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