“Send Lawyers, Guns and Money....”

Special to FreeRepublic ^ | 17 March 2008 | John Armor (Congressman Billybob)

[Congressman Billybob]

This is probably the only article, favorable to lawyers, that you're gonna read in a month of Sundays. But it is true, and perhaps interesting, nonetheless.

John / Billybob

[Pinetop]

I have sometimes responded to general negative comments about lawyers, by noting that the active presence of lawyers is the hallmark of a free society.

[paul51]

It’s newsworthy when lawyers behave like humans. That pretty well says it all.

[Fiddlstix]

Bump

[Tailback]

Mr. Congressman,

I enjoy your posts here on FR, I haven’t encountered an opinion of yours I disagree with yet. I would like to point out, however, that not all small towns are like what you described. I grew up in a town of less than 4,000 where the city manager, mayor, and council were crooked as the day was long. In fact, there were many rumors flying around that the manager was the largest coke dealer in the county. It was amazing how property that the mayor and city manager bought would immediately be rezoned and developed and that those two were probably the wealthiest guys in the county. They put Boss Hogg from the Dukes of Hazzard to shame.

They were very friendly, always polite, and went to church every Sunday. So maybe you are right. In small towns, even the crooks are polite. Nevermind....

[Zevonismymuse]

“Send lawyers, guns and money; all Hell has broken loose.”

Not to quibble, but the line is, "Send lawyers, guns and money; the sh*t has hit the fan."

I have produced a few WZ Tribute concerts in the Santa Barbara area. The one I did in Santa Ynez last December featured Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Mike Campbell from the Heartbreakers. He sang (Yes sang!) "Sentimental Hygiene" and "My Sh*ts F*cked Up". Senator Cohen was in the audience. I tried to get some Republicans in on the photo opportunity but there were no takers. I wish the GOP was a little cooler.

[ccmay]

One lawyer in a small town starves to death. Two lawyers in the same town each make a comfortable living.

-ccm

[Congressman Billybob]

I Googled the lines in several permutations, so I know my version is apocryphal. And, yes, I know the second line you cite. But my column is carried in a number of places where the word "sh*t" is verboten.

Yes, I can understand why your potential photo op was not taken up. Whenever we meet, I'll tell you about a photo op that I avoided in 1993 in Colorado Springs.

John / Billybob

[WackySam]

Not to quibble, but the line is, "Send lawyers, guns and money; the sh*t has hit the fan."

And-
Send lawyers, guns and money.
Dad, get me out of this, hyeah!

[shankbear]

Didn’t Meatloaf do the lawyers, guns and money tune also?

[Zevonismymuse]

I'll tell you about a photo op that I avoided in 1993 in Colorado Springs.

I look forward to hearing the story. When you mentioned Colorado I wondered if the episode took place in Woody Creek where WZ's good friend Hunter Thompson lived. HST reeked havoc on the train while covering the McGovern/Nixon race in 1972, and HST was supporting McGovern. I do understand why elected Republicans are afraid to be seen at events where misbehavior might occur.

[WackySam]

Didn’t Meatloaf do the lawyers, guns and money tune also?

You're right- I remember seeing that on VH1 a while back. I don't know if it was ever on an album though.

[perfect stranger]

It’s like training put bulls to be lap dogs.

I hope it's not too late to change that error. Spellcheck would have missed it, too.

Thanks for another great piece CBB.

[Zevonismymuse]

Dad, get me out of this, hyeah!

Warren could really do a great grunt. And the "Dad get me outta this" is a great line. If you want to see pictures of some of my WZ tributes, go to www.syvjoneshouse.com

I don't have good luck with inserting links; sorry about that. Once you enter the site there is a gallery button and select the WZ link. I even have a picture of me singing to Warren. I sure do miss him.

[Zevonismymuse]

I remember seeing that on VH1 a while back.

The Wallflowers covered it on "Enjoy Every Sandwich" as well. The Wallflowers also performed the song live on Letterman.

I love that so many people on this site are also lovers of great music.

[Redbob]

" I’d always heard the line as a telegram from a banana republic in crisis, and that the whole line was, “Send lawyers, guns and money; all Hell has broken loose.”

As Rick so memorably put it in "Casablanca,"
"You were misinformed."

It's
"Send lawyers, guns, and money, the shit has hit the fan."

Do try to get it right.

[Captainpaintball]

Not to quibble, but the line is, "Send lawyers, guns and money; the sh*t has hit the fan."

I knew YOU would have beaten me to it!

I wish the GOP was a little cooler.

You and me, both.

[Zevonismymuse]

I work almost exclusively with Pinkos and they are all shocked when they discover I am a life long Republican. I may not look the part but I live by the party values of limited government and personal responsibility. I definitely think I am a great role model for the GOP.

[Congressman Billybob]

See post #8. Your criticism was answered before it was made. Do try to read the thread before you post on it.

John / Billybob

[JasonC]

Nah, they are the same scum shoving guns in people's faces in every other society on earth, civilized ones just force them to wear suits and stuff-eating grins and lie for a living. Which is indeed progress and civility, but not half what there would be if they just dropped dead.