Quote:
Originally Posted by Alfred
Most punk is leftist, the leftist stances come out of the anti-authoritarian nature of the music.
That said, Rise Against's 'politics' are annoying and preachy. Not that that matters to me much; their music isn't very good, so I don't listen to them.
|
You guys are hilarious
I have been searching for a good right-wing, neo-conservative punk band for years! Especially one who supports corporate global fascism, and, gun-toting, flag-waving patriotism, who supports staunch capitalism, even at the expense of billions of children who are starving to death, or making tennis shoes for fifty cents a day.
Got any to recommend? LMAO.
I love these Siamese Twins. Left or right? Right or left?
They cannot be reversed. So, we solve all of them with similes.
Left is to right as right is to left.
Liberal? Or, Conservative? Wow, those lefty liberals wanting all that 'freedom'! And, the righty conservatives wanting to liberate the whole world? Even if America has to blow up a few countries to liberate them!
Rise Against is a great band, and they did have a patriotic song. And, one of the best songs ever written. If you don't like it, then you don't like music.
Who cares if it was a white flag he brought home? It was a flag damn it!
Here's some politics you all might enjoy more. The Politics of Starving. It's off-topic, but, Against Me! And, I am the authority! And, who in their right mind would not support more authority! I often ask, why don't we have more authority in the world? There is just not enough!
So, someone please explain exactly what is the problem with the liberal stance on political issues? Don't give the abortion crap, or the anti-gay issue, or that God is a right-wing conservative Christian who votes Republican every election, and, hand-picked George Bush to be his burning tree of a President. And, makes sure all the kids put their hands on their heart, and say "I pledge allegiance to a flag"! Every morning, yet cannot say a silent prayer, or face suspension or worse from school in the good ole USA.
And, also makes sure that 2% of the population controls 98% of the money in the world, and, makes certain that any foreign leader who doesn't play ball gets ousted, or assassinated. And, believes that Karl Marx was a complete monster, and the Communist Manifesto was a tool of the Antichrist or devil to even suggest any type of Socialist society.
A Truly 'free-market society' has to be based on Capitalism.
Socialize v Capitalize? I hope some good punk band comes up with an album called 'The Irony of Blindness'!
I want to hear this nonsense badly!
God Bless America! Our National Anthem? No. The Star Spangled Banner! God doesn't mind taking second fiddle to a flag I am sure. Even though the Jews were utterly destroyed and dispersed for a lot less idolatry than is displayed here in the Revived Roman Empire.
Even England, with the largest percentage of Atheists in the Western world wants to at least have God Save the Queen! Or, is that Freddie Mercury?
I think the right-wingers here are listening to the wrong genre. It is called Country and Western. I here Toby Keith is a big rah rah America twanger. And, the Dixie Chicks got lambasted for even suggesting any lefty notions.
I want to rant, but, I have to stop. I'm laughing too hard. But, I ended up ranting anyway. So, sue me. Lawsuits are big money in America.
Most punk is leftist. But, most punks are neo-cons. And, all neo-cons are punks who need the sh*t slapped into them.
Wake up and think. And, quit buying into all the 'liberal mediums', who are all owned by a total of six conglomerates! That is all the media, all of it, not simply TV or Radio. Nearly all, if not everything we read or see is part of an oligopoly of six companies or individuals. Liberal Nazis!
You all will get your New World Order. It's cranking up big time, and, coming to a theater near you.
Political bands don't get airplay anyway. Viacom and the record companies control who gets heard, and, these days it is Justin Bieber and Lady Ga Ga. If the music isn't geared toward 13 year old girls, then, it doesn't play. Unless it is a rap for a booty call! All the gangsta rappers sold out big time for TV shows and movies, and making FUBU clothing lines. Many went from cop-killing raps to killing criminals on cop shows!
This is one of the funniest posts I have ever had the pleasure to read. And, a lot of people here think I am crazy!
So, here is some food for debate I am certain.
Anyone who thinks they are a political band are not hearing the lyrics. Tim's lyrics deal with largely social, and personal issues not involving politics at all. They have political songs, but, not a lot. Read the lyrics, and, see the overtones of symbolism involving an angry soul. Don't confuse politics with social issues. Politicians have nothing to do with the ills of society, and, can do nothing about them if they wanted to. They are puppets controlled by the corporate lobbyists, who manipulate the system profusely.
The major problem with the politicians, as well as man, is the fact he has no conscience. They do not cast votes. They sell them to the highest bidder. They sell out, and we get sold out as a result. And, all you 'right' wingers eat the sh*t up like candy. And, the so-called 'left' wingers are about an inch from the center of the spectrum. There is no 'far left' politician left in this country. If there were, they would be eaten alive by the media, and, never win an election.
It's a joke. But, not a funny one.
Now, slay me with criticism.