#skirmish #grease #guywithpiano #political #demo I first heard this expression in college with regards to the student council. Basic physics suggests that cream will rise to the top, but sadly, grease often gets there first. Once you start looking, you'll find it everywhere: Carpetbaggers after the Civil War, the Whiskey Ring, Teapot Dome, too many bribery cases to count even if you begin with the Harding administration. And of course, the movie "Grease" where the good girl (Sandy) has to adapt to fit in with the greasers. Consider this a demo; it needs a lot more development than I could give it in skirmish time. Thanks for listening!

GREASE RISES TO THE TOP (c) 2026 raspberry33

I’m a fan of aphorisms Truth condensed to a clever phrase If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it Homespun wisdom deserves praise

Much depends on circumstances Cream doesn’t always make its rise Slippery people and speed money Might more quickly claim the prize

Chorus: Grease rises grease rises to the top It’s basic physics, don’t you know? Grease rises grease rises to the top When we’re just going with the flow

Verse: I think I saw it in a movie Pink Ladies, T-birds, different teams Who won? the juvenile delinquents The good girl had to change her dreams

Bridge: Teapot Dome; the Carpetbaggers Insider trading, bribery You get results by greasing the wheels It’s not some kind of mystery

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You can look at office politics Take pages out of history Negative traits are rewarded It’s all cash on delivery

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Grease rises – to the top! Grease rises – to the top!