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i think dontrunmeover secretly works for the gov. thats why he doesn't like this thread:)

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Originally Posted by DontRunMeOver

Look, I don't know what level you're trying to look at this from but I'd like to get deeper into it, not get all blase and say the government has no planned effect on music and likewise not get into crazy "We're all being subliminally influenced by 50 cent" paranoia. Governments affect how they fund the arts, governments may have some effect over which music shows are broadcast, when and which channels. They can have large impact on the availability of live music, rehearsal and performance provisions etc. in different areas. Governments can't make bands write certain songs and not others*, but they can influence what types of bands are around and therefore what type of musical scene is going on in any one place.

For example, everywhere I've lived I've been aware of much more funding being put into 'high' culture (theatre, orchestras and musical theatre, even though musicals are rubbish) by councils than is invested in providing venues for rock bands or rock nights. Care to discuss?

*(Unless they're commies... ah those commies)

The first portion of that served no purpose as i said the mainstream is always gonna be fucked in that sense and as for that last part. Adults/rich people care more for shakespeare then they do for slipknot.

Was that stuff about the us government getting tips about weapons of mass destruction from some guy that forged it true?

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Originally Posted by crimepartner

Was that stuff about the us government getting tips about weapons of mass destruction from some guy that forged it true?

sure why not..........
i'm sorry that's getting annoying. i can't resist.

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Originally Posted by cherrychic

what do u think about your government?
(i know the one in the U.S sucks)
do you think that they're interfering with the music industry?
how would you express your feelings toward the gov.?
what are some punk rock ways you would deal with them?
rebelion?

"What do you think about your government?" Too vague. Certain aspects of our government work well. Other aspects are very difficult to fine tune or in some cases understand fully. Anarchy, to me, is not plausible. I've had this debate before, and it went nowhere.

"Do you think that they're interfering with the music industry?"
Well they "interfere" with just about everything. I don't really care what's selling or getting censored on the radio. Good music is always going to be sitting there being neglected, waiting to be discovered.

"How would you express your feelings toward the gov.?"
There's something called voting. That's the whole point of democracy.

"What are some punk rock ways you would deal with them?"
I would get a anarchy patch pre-ordered from Hot Topic and put them on my bookbag next to my F*ck Bush and Sex Pistols buttons, surrounded by a well thought out design of old belt studs and safety pins. Maybe I'll graffitti tag city hall or kick over a trash can too. So many punkin' possibilities.

sounds awesome dude, that's punk rock

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Originally Posted by hookers with machineguns

"What are some punk rock ways you would deal with them?"
I would get a anarchy patch pre-ordered from Hot Topic and put them on my bookbag next to my F*ck Bush and Sex Pistols buttons, surrounded by a well thought out design of old belt studs and safety pins. Maybe I'll graffitti tag city hall or kick over a trash can too. So many punkin' possibilities.

hookers you poser,
Wheres your misfits shirt from hot topic?
and why didn't you mention your bondage pants?
Seriously leave out the most punk rock things about it idiot.

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Originally Posted by MIsfitspunk

hookers you poser,
Wheres your misfits shirt from hot topic?
and why didn't you mention your bondage pants?
Seriously leave out the most punk rock things about it idiot.

he shoulda said he was gonna do all that while wearing his misfits shirt and bondage pants. :ar_15s:

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Originally Posted by hookers with machineguns

"How would you express your feelings toward the gov.?"
There's something called voting. That's the whole point of democracy.

I know that voting makes up PART of the democratic process, but is this really how you intend to go about your life getting things sorted? "Oh, the pothole at the end of my road exploded last week and the crap is still lying stale in the middle of the street. But no worries, theres an election coming up in 2 years. That might get things cleaned up." Democracy isn't just about voting for something every couple of years. Its also about making a fuss to those in charge whenever theres a problem, with elections as backup.

Yes cherrychic, I work for the government. If you hear a rattling around your dustbins tonight, don't worry, that's just me.