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kwolf68

(8,378 posts)
1. 3...2....1..before the "shut up and sing" crowd chimes in
Wed Feb 18, 2026, 08:15 PM
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I despise that. So it's OK for bankers, masters of industry, tycoons and oligarchs to "voice their opinion" (or buy the government), yet a singer can't express themselves?

What these people DO NOT like about bands like Green Day, U2, Dropkick Murphys and others speaking out is THEY ARE NOT SAYING the "right" things.

Do the same hacks bash Kid Rock from "not shutting up and singing"? Of course not. Say what you want. It's the damn USA, the land of the free (for now, sorta). If Rob Ritchie wants to be a Maga blowhole go for it. He should say what he wants, even if he's an idiot.

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3...2....1..before the "shut up and sing" crowd chimes in kwolf68 Wednesday #1
Heh! TY electric_blue68 Wednesday #2
LOL yea kwolf68 Wednesday #3
I did know what you meant electric_blue68 Wednesday #4
I know lol kwolf68 Wednesday #5
It IS best to be as clear as possible... electric_blue68 Wednesday #6
Wonder if that's coming next kwolf68 Wednesday #7
Hopefully not, along w other such like minded performers electric_blue68 Wednesday #8
U2 are heroes Mysterian Wednesday #9
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