I don't like many rap songs, but this is good and it's accurate. It's nice to see this message hitting the ears of the young and ill-informed. This is currently #1 on the hip hop charts.
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
"They give you the cure with the sickness" - what? Are they saying that they give you COVID with the vaccine? That's stupid and wrong.
"Government should be dismantled" - sounds just like sovereign citizens and some Antifa. Okee dokee.
I have no problem with freedom of speech and using music to speak out, but this song is inflammatory and what they are saying isn't "truth". They talk about fear being used to control you, and then turn around and immediately use emotive language to scare people. Pot=Kettle.
Interview by an "independent journalist" (who makes sure to thank her sponsors near the beginning of her YouTube interview of him, just like the QAnon video speakers did in theirs - notice the trend?):
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
Thin skin, SC?
How do you feel about "Imagine" by John Lennon. No problem, it's just a song.
Perhaps we can delve into the lyrics of some of the Rappers that have been to the White House during the Obama administration. Sorry, just words.
I expected a reaction like that ramage, that's why I said I thought it was accurate. Around here we analyze every word and phrase against fact checkers or journalists who are supposedly smarter than the rest of us.
I see the song as a big picture of what a lot of people are feeling right now. I see us headed straight toward socialism unless those currently in charge get booted. This 3.5-5.5 trillion dollar bullshit bill is the beginning of an accelerated dependency on government that we will never be able to reverse. Too much of the population has already been conditioned to comply and to expect government to take care of them with more and more free stuff. That wouldn't be as bad if we had a healthy economy and our debt wasn't growing exponentially with every new added entitlement.
I know you don't see the country like I do SC, and we certainly don't agree about who should lead it. So it's no surprise you don't have the same gut feelings I do as I watch this country repeating the same bad ideas other failed countries have tried, The goal of Democrats is to convince the population that it should trust the government to run their lives and to protect them, even as they are currently failing in epic fashion. You can call it socialism or Marxism, or communism, but it always requires the same things. Religion must be replaced by government and children must be indoctrinated early so they are fully on board once they are able to vote.
This virus came at a perfect time, almost too coincidental. They were able to shut down our economy and force small businesses to close while the big businesses reaped the rewards. Churches were forced to close but you could walk into a packed Home Depot or Costco. Children lost the most and are still being forced to wear masks even though their risk is lower than a normal flu season. The only good thing that happened is that we were all made aware of the indoctrination children have been forced to endure. Teachers are 100% essential, yet the teachers unions and many teachers demanded to stay home at the detriment of the kids, and our government bowed to their demands.
So SC, I can't give you indisputable evidence that there is an actual war on religion, or kids, or on freedom itself, but IN MY OPINION, we are headed to a place where all three of those are in danger and I'm not alone. I'll continue to post evidence of progressive/socialist damage as it happens, unless I am no longer able to speak freely here.
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
I could not state it better.
Though I would take out the word almost. "This virus came at a perfect time, almost too coincidental"
What disheartens me is that I can afford $5 per gallon gas and a 20% increase in foodstuffs. But most cannot.
I ask what do you want to do to the economy? I ask this of Biden supporters.
Of course you can't provide evidence of a war on religion or children because there isn't one by our government.
I'm seeing a whole lot of whataboutism and justification for inherent biases and very little logic or facts.
I never said you can't have an opinion, and I never said that what you feel isn't justified. What I do take exception to is the statement that this song's lyrics are "accurate". That's not "analyzing every word and phrase against fact checkers or journalists," that's me expressing my own thoughts (without a litany of sources) and asking questions that apparently can't be answered.
This song is nothing more than clickbait headlines by journalists in music form designed to push you emotionally and feed you lines with which you already agree. You say it's hitting the ears of the "young and ill-informed", I say it's resonating with those who already feel that way or who don't bother thinking about the lyrics deeper than the surface. They make false claims and spout partisan rhetoric, just like politicians do. They make outrageous claims that get people riled up, sharing their song and making it go viral so they make a buck off of it.
If you want to make things better, rather than making assumptions about what others are reading ("your sources"), or what they think or feel, how about getting involved in your community and your local government to effect positive change? When's the last time you listened in on a Board of County Commissioners meeting to learn what they are reviewing and making decisions on? Gone to a political debate? Met with your representatives? Sent in feedback when requested by government agencies for policy? Volunteered for a commission? Voted?
P.S. those masks that kids have to wear are also protecting them from the flu and other airborne germs. And I have yet to see any credible evidence that they are being harmed psychologically or physically wearing them.
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
I could be wrong about where this country is headed, especially since the world is going to end in ten years anyway due to climate change. At the rate our leaders are taking us down, we may actually destroy ourselves before the earth gets that chance.
Even though we don't see the big picture the same SC, I appreciate your response.
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
After a little reflection, I'm going to give the win to you on this one SC. I've been really pissed off about what I'm seeing in this country right now and I replaced facts with emotion. I think I know how progressives feel about religion, government, and how our children should be taught, but I shouldn't have used this video to make that point. I honestly just want to debate what is happening with facts, logic, and common sense... this thread did not achieve that goal. I really do appreciate your input SC, even though we rarely agree. I'd also like to see Wayne come back and anyone else who wants to challenge what I and other right leaners post. Anyway, thanks for reigning me in SC, I'll try to practice what I preach with more than just emotion.
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.
GOOD ON U.....for reflection and redirection. I just think U (collectively)have to take the LONG view. And know that what is occurring is a realignment for AMERICA....it is not pretty,it is not comfortable and it is
messy,but necessary. In several years the WHOLE of the nation will have under gone a metamorphosis.
Some things will have been removed,replaced with a better model,somethings will be improved, but will
remain and somethings will be in wait and see status. NOTHING remains unchanged or static.
Well HA, I've yet to see anything I could consider 'built back better' so if you have examples, I'd love to see them. If there are any plans being pushed by this administration that you believe are not only better but achievable without negative consequences, I'd love to discuss those plans and how they would work. So far all I've seen is really bad moves that will make our lives more difficult across the board.
The left is angry because they are now being judged by the content of their character and not by the color of their skin.