I recently stumbled upon a performance of his on pbs's austin city limits, i was impressed to say the least, This was my introduction to him. It was great to see a politically liberal musician that probably appeals to the right-wing country crowd. But they are too stubborn to understand. Yeah you can't put all the blame on the workers, the crooked politicans are largely at fault on this one.
I feel somewhat ashamed for not previously knowing of this artist, but now I have another great songwriter to add to that list.
I don't think he is as liberal as you govt. loving liberals may think. He sounds more like an anti-state libertarian in a lot of his songs, and, of course we libertarians can't stand statists no matter what party they happen to be in.
I don't think he is as liberal as you govt. loving liberals may think. He sounds more like an anti-state libertarian in a lot of his songs, and, of course we libertarians can't stand statists no matter what party they happen to be in.
HE is right. The jobs went overseas due to the politicians. High taxes and over-regulation makes it natural for companies to want to outsource. Just like the cigarette tax, the politicians are hurting the very same people they claim to be helping. Companies, believe it or not, are not around to lose money. Think of that next time you vote.
HE is right. The jobs went overseas due to the politicians. High taxes and over-regulation makes it natural for companies to want to outsource. Just like the cigarette tax, the politicians are hurting the very same people they claim to be helping. Companies, believe it or not, are not around to lose money. Think of that next time you vote.
BTW, this is the only song by McMurtry I hate. And he is probably my favorite artist. Like Dylan, he usually transcends politics, but he couldn't resist. It is a naive, whiny song w/ way too much...
BTW, this is the only song by McMurtry I hate. And he is probably my favorite artist. Like Dylan, he usually transcends politics, but he couldn't resist. It is a naive, whiny song w/ way too much class warfare all over it. This is not what made us a great nation. OK, this is as political as I will ever get on this wondeful site! Sorry.
I recently stumbled upon a performance of his on pbs's austin city limits, i was impressed to say the least, This was my introduction to him. It was great to see a politically liberal musician that probably appeals to the right-wing country crowd. But they are too stubborn to understand. Yeah you can't put all the blame on the workers, the crooked politicans are largely at fault on this one.
I feel somewhat ashamed for not previously knowing of this artist, but now I have another great songwriter to add to that list.
I don't think he is as liberal as you govt. loving liberals may think. He sounds more like an anti-state libertarian in a lot of his songs, and, of course we libertarians can't stand statists no matter what party they happen to be in.
I don't think he is as liberal as you govt. loving liberals may think. He sounds more like an anti-state libertarian in a lot of his songs, and, of course we libertarians can't stand statists no matter what party they happen to be in.
HE is right. The jobs went overseas due to the politicians. High taxes and over-regulation makes it natural for companies to want to outsource. Just like the cigarette tax, the politicians are hurting the very same people they claim to be helping. Companies, believe it or not, are not around to lose money. Think of that next time you vote.
HE is right. The jobs went overseas due to the politicians. High taxes and over-regulation makes it natural for companies to want to outsource. Just like the cigarette tax, the politicians are hurting the very same people they claim to be helping. Companies, believe it or not, are not around to lose money. Think of that next time you vote.
BTW, this is the only song by McMurtry I hate. And he is probably my favorite artist. Like Dylan, he usually transcends politics, but he couldn't resist. It is a naive, whiny song w/ way too much...
BTW, this is the only song by McMurtry I hate. And he is probably my favorite artist. Like Dylan, he usually transcends politics, but he couldn't resist. It is a naive, whiny song w/ way too much class warfare all over it. This is not what made us a great nation. OK, this is as political as I will ever get on this wondeful site! Sorry.
usually transcends politics, eh? Ever heard "Cheney's Toy" or "Ruins of the Realm"?
usually transcends politics, eh? Ever heard "Cheney's Toy" or "Ruins of the Realm"?