Country Protest Song by Oliver Anthony Racks Up 19 Million YouTube Views in 9 Days

Michael Shellenberger sums up the case the left is making that he's an inauthentic plant:

There is nothing authentic about the viral country hit "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony, say journalists. His real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford. He is a "conservative industry plant, astroturfed into existence by all the Daily Wire freaks and some right-wing social media promoter," according to an online sleuth. "The entire concept was likely dreamt up in a Daily Wire/Con Inc laboratory," acknowledged a Trump supporter.
But if it is just a deep folksy fake, it's a great one. Lunsford's song hit number one on the iTunes chart one week ago and was being streamed three million times daily as of last week. The music and lyrics have inspired a remarkably diverse audience of supporters, as shown by the video of reactions to Lunsford, spliced into a viral video by Matt Orfalea above.
To be sure, Lunsford could be a one-hit-wonder. He himself is modest about his abilities. "There's nothing special about me," he wrote on Facebook. "I'm not a good musician, I'm not a very good person."
All Lunsford did was produce a hit song, and yet over the last two weeks, journalists have been attacking him as a racist and far-right grifter.
In truth, there's really only one thing in the song that might be reasonably considered conservative, and that's a single line criticizing welfare. There's nothing racist whatsoever in the song.
And if Lunsford is a grifter, he's not a particularly good one. In his Facebook post, Lunsford said that he lives a 27-foot-long camper that he bought on Craigslist for $750. Its roof is a tarp.

The left is just attempting to destroy him because they don't like the lyrics of the song:

[Verse 1]
I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay
So I can sit out here and waste my life away
Drag back home and drown my troubles away
[Pre-Chorus]
It's a damn shame what the world's gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is
[Chorus]
Livin' in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord knows they all just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
And they don't think you know, but I know that you do
'Cause your dollar ain't shit and it's taxed to no end
'Cause of rich men north of Richmond
[Verse 2]
I wish politicians would look out for miners
And not just minors on an island somewhere
Lord, we got folks in the street, ain't got nothin' to eat
And the obese milkin' welfare
[Verse 3]
Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds
Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds
Young men are puttin' themselves six feet in the ground
'Cause all this damn country does is keep on kickin' them down
[Pre-Chorus]
Lord, it's a damn shame what the world's gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is
[Chorus]
Livin' in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord knows they all just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think, wanna know what you do
And they don't think you know, but I know that you do
'Cause your dollar ain't shit and it's taxed to no end
'Cause of rich men north of Richmond
[Outro]
I've been sellin' my soul, workin' all day
Overtime hours for bullshit pay

I feel all of this:

Lord, it's a damn shame what the world's gotten to
For people like me and people like you
Wish I could just wake up and it not be true
But it is, oh, it is

And so they're trying to destroy this guy -- for writing lyrics they don't like.

Ya Boi Zach pointed out that the press doesn't write reports any more. They write only two kinds of propaganda: Puff pieces, and hit pieces. And they don't even wait to collect the facts before choosing which they're writing. They know going in.

So leftist life-ruiners and defamation merchants are claiming that his viral success is actually due to, get this, bots.

Bots and Macedonian Content Farmers? Russian hackers?

Boy they just have that one move, huh?

Is viral sensation Oliver Anthony too good to be true? Too "right" to be true? Or an authentic working class hero, which is something to be?
Since the Virginia native's "Rich Men North of Richmond" song began taking off from out of nowhere less than a week ago, the Appalachian country-folk singer has been acclaimed by freshly minted fans as a phenomenon of the people and accused by detractors of harboring ugly right-wing attitudes or suspected of being an "industry plant."

I've heard another viral sensation accused of being an "industry plant." This annoying Stronk Empowered Feminist group, the Tramp Stamps. The term is pretty vague. It claims that someone who is a nobody and then suddenly gets famous wasn't a total, complete nobody, but actually had some experience in the music industry and had a connection or two here or there.

It's kind of a stupid charge because literally everyone who makes it in any industry has some connection to it. If you're a country musician, even if you're a nobody, I bet you've played some small Nashville bars, if only on a Monday.

Does that mean that an out-of-nowhere nobody isn't an out-of-nowhere nobody? Well, no. Obviously a few people heard of Oliver Anthony before last week -- again, maybe just people who go to bars in his hometown, but I'm sure he's had some small-scale local success.

The idea is that someone the entertainment industry, which cannot stop tripping over their own feet and losing hundreds of millions of dollars every movie, is somehow so smart and capable that they know that if they pretend an almost-nobody is a complete nobody, they can gin up a Viral Sensation story which will make the almost-nobody a huge somebody.

This is stupid. People are idiots and these fucking morons are stepping on my last nerve with their constant stupidity.

The suspicions of progressive musi fans have largely to do with the fast numbers he's racked up as an independent artist with supposedly no industry backing whatsoever. The "Rich Men" video (hosted not on his own YouTube page, but that of a site that promises "real music, real people, real cuture" [sic]) has racked up 12 million views in six days. The red-bearded upstart has accumulated 341,000 Twitter/X followers within days of registering on the site. On the iTunes downloads chart, he has the top three songs as of this writing, and five of the top 10. And while paid downloads are hardly a solid measure of broad success nowadays, Anthony's breakout tune has cracked the top 10 on a much more indicative one, Spotify's daily USA Top 50.

It's a phenomenon not unlike the recent rise of Jason Aldean's similarly right-rousing "Try That in a Small Town," but with a literally friendlier face. His critics maintain he is punching down as well as up, with the song's lyrics about "the obese milkin' welfare" ("Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds / Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds") as well as the supposed fat cats in Washington, D.C. that are ostensibly the main target of the tune.
What's known about Anthony, who has a minimal news or paper trail up to this point, comes largely through a YouTube monologue he put up a few days before releasing "Rich Men." In that speech, he declares himself nonpartisan: "I sit pretty dead center down the aisle on politics and, always have," Anthony says, facing the camera from behind the wheel. "I remember as a kid the conservatives wanting war, and me not understanding that. And I remember a lot of the controversies when the left took office, and it seems like, you know, both sides serve the same master. And that master is not someone of any good to the people of this country."
But if an artist is known by the fans they keep, the highest-profile fans Anthony has quickly accumulated are very much on the right side of the aisle -- insta-supporters like former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, firebrand commentator Matt Walsh, former Mumford & Sons banjoist-turned-political gadfly Winston Marshall and far-right country figure John Rich, who said he has had long conversations with Anthony and offered to produce and finance a full album. If Anthony wants to prove the centrism he professes by picking up some less partisan public figures as fans, he may have his work cut out for him, given the way he's instantly been embraced as a hero to the right.
Whether Anthony really is an ideologue in good old boy's clothing remains to be seen.

Weird how no one on the left, like Beyonce, is ever suspected of being an "ideologue" despite packing their "music" with overt propaganda.

No one on the left is ever an ideologue and certainly not an extremist. Why, they're all just centrist moderates who only believe in human values and common sense. Just ask them.

Just ask Jake Tapper, for example.

When he does stick with social issues, he doesn't seem like a political scientist, exactly: The only three "issues" he addresses in his plaints against politicians are high taxes, welfare queens and child trafficking. His focus on the latter, which is the sole topic he addresses in his YouTube monologue, has led to the suspicion that he may harbor or represent QAnon views, since that is a key bugaboo of that movement, although he has been limited in how conspiratorial he has publicly gotten.

Oh no, not that. The last big unexpected hit the left attempted to crush and kill was also accused of pushing the "QAnon conspiracy theory" that child trafficking is real. Now this guy brings up the conspiracy theory that Jeffrey Epstein had an island which he stocked with underage girls for the delectation of his wealthy well-connected Democrat palz, and we all know how completely untrue that conspiracy theory is.

"I wish politicians would look out for miners / And not just minors on an island somewhere," he sings, a slightly confusing couplet that seems to indicate belief in a government cover-up having to do with Jeffrey Epstein.

Newsflash, they covered up for him for decades. They still are covering up for him.

Oh lookie here at what I just found: The former Attorney General for the Virgin Islands (location of Pedo Isle) says the Democrat governor pressured her to grant special favors to his good pal Jeffrey Epstein.

Does that mean that this isn't a QAnon conspiracy theory? Or is the leftwing groomer media still going to insist this is all made up?

How about if mega-bankers JP Morgan are also involved?

The former U.S. Virgin Islands attorney general revealed in court documents made public Monday that the governor of the territory pressured her to give convicted child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein special treatment.
In July statements under oath, Denise George testified that Democratic Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. pressured her in 2019 to issue a special waiver to Epstein, which she denied to do, that would allow him to enter the Virgin Islands despite his sex offender status that prevented his entry, according to court documents. Bryan fired George unexpectedly in December, four days after her office sued JPMorgan Chase over its dealings with Epstein, according to The New York Times.
"My thoughts about that even then, in particular then, it did not sit right with me," George said in her deposition about the 2019 request by the governor. "Because my thing is, first of all, why is the Governor, you know, getting involved in this matter that is a law enforcement matter. Or only the Attorney General to make based on law, and that he was doing so on behalf of a convicted sex offender, a sexual offender, child predator, this person, Jeffrey -- Jeffrey Epstein."
The statements from George were part of a deposition in a larger legal battle between the government of the Virgin Islands and JPMorgan. The two entities have thrown a number of accusations at each other, including accusations from JPMorgan that the Virgin Islands looked the other way when Epstein entered the country and the Virgin Islands levying accusations of executive discussions of Epstein surrounding himself with "nymphettes."

Above: Exhibit C, for "Conspiracy Theory"

I'm a little sick of the Pedophilia Deniers of the leftwing groomer press, who invent conspiracy theories about these crimes not actually happening but all being an illusion of QAnon.

Maybe they're being fed these crazy conspiracy theories by RUSSIAN BOTS.

Look at all of this "industry planting."

This is heartwarming 🥲

pic.twitter.com/oeQnnMlYp8
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 17, 2023

Everything I don't like is racism, or a RUSSIAN BOT.

Posted by: Ace at 05:20 PM

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1 willowed again

Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 18, 2023 05:25 PM (IG4Id)

2 Wow, that's a lot of content!

.... so did you like the movie, or not???

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 18, 2023 05:29 PM (llON8)

3 The Left projects more than an IMAX theater.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at August 18, 2023 05:29 PM (ou9hh)

4 What they really, really hate is the fact that the rubes are finding out they aren't the only ones who see what's going on.

You can't stop the signal, Mal.

But they can sure unleash the Reavers.

Posted by: Just Lily at August 18, 2023 05:30 PM (RLLZj)

5 Is Bruce Springsteen authentic?

Posted by: MikeN at August 18, 2023 05:30 PM (XygMV)

6 It's back!!!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 18, 2023 05:30 PM (llON8)

7 Had it up yesterday for first ime but didn't analyze lyrics yet

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 05:31 PM (MOY79)

8 Is it weird if I don't care?

Posted by: ... at August 18, 2023 05:32 PM (lX8VI)

9 Macedonian bot migrant farm workers.

Posted by: Ugly Naked Guy still waiting for those residual checks at August 18, 2023 05:32 PM (z+89e)

10 Leftists being leftist…

Nowhere in the song is race mentioned. But the left automatically assumes 300 lb welfare recipients buying chocolate, are black.

Posted by: Montec at August 18, 2023 05:34 PM (1Ad02)

11 Tell St. Peter I can't go.....
Owe my soul to the company store

Posted by: Jamaica NYC at August 18, 2023 05:34 PM (b81lZ)

12 What is this QAnon they ae always screeching about ?

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 05:34 PM (bs+z0)

13 Click on all the squares with boobs to continue.

Posted by: AoSHQ BOT Eliminator at August 18, 2023 05:36 PM (vFG9F)

14 IDGAFF if he's authentic or not.

The vast majority of "artists" singing about the plight of the working man aren't coming from a poor background.

Posted by: McLurkerson at August 18, 2023 05:36 PM (wNDOJ)

15 You want to know why Anthony isn't an industry plant? No country music station is playing his song.

No mainstream country music station, that is. The ones that lean more into alternative music probably are, but those that get their tunes from the Nashville record labels? Nope.

All they care about is songs that mention pickup trucks (preferably with a girl sliding about in one), have some kind of hip-hop collaboration, and add in some kind of techno special effects.

The fact that Anthony isn't being played is as good evidence of his authenticity as anything I can think of.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:37 PM (m9hmt)

16 So what is he’s a “conservative industry plant”? 99.99% of leftwing acts and events and people and orgasms are fake AstroTurf bullshit. The real fear from these leftwing pricks isn’t that he’s AstroTurf, is that conservatives might be getting wise to playing the game. Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

Posted by: Elric Blade at August 18, 2023 05:37 PM (ZLOxg)

17 So the rich men north of Richmond are trying to destroy him.

Posted by: Dave at August 18, 2023 05:37 PM (lHMmn)

18 > Newsflash, they covered up for him for decades. They still are covering up for him.

Epstein's vanished client list is proof D.C. can, in fact, keep a secret. Sure, we know a few names like Billy Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Bill Gates. But there are so many more that have managed to keep their names out of the press.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 05:37 PM (0N1h0)

19 You know who's authentic? Bruce Springsteen. Genuine asshole.

Posted by: fd at August 18, 2023 05:38 PM (vFG9F)

20 The usual comment is that the overnight successes finally happen after a decade or so of steady hard work.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 18, 2023 05:38 PM (xhaym)

21 I hope Anthony makes all the money

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:38 PM (xcxpd)

22 Is Bruce Springsteen authentic?
Posted by: MikeN at August 18, 2023 05:30 PM

If by "authentic" you mean an authentic douchecanoe, then, yes. Yes, he is.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 18, 2023 05:38 PM (Wnv9h)

23 I don't usually buy songs online but I might buy this one

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 05:38 PM (/ZBST)

24 Sounds pretty authentic to me.
He can play, too.

Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 05:39 PM (v0R5T)

25 Democratic Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. pressured her in 2019 to issue a special waiver to Epstein

The ancient Caribs, who I am uniquely qualified to represent, being a black man and all, revered water and revered children. Our islands would be a good place to have sex with them.

Posted by: Gov. Bryan at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (08CnU)

26 So the rich men north of Richmond are trying to destroy him.
Posted by: Dave at August 18, 2023 05:37 PM

So...almost like he was right.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (Wnv9h)

27 Yeah, Beyoncé is such a good FEMINIST she wrote a whole album about her husband screwing around on her and her doing nothing about it.

Posted by: Ktgreat at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (ei7q6)

28 Speaking of music, I'm drooling over this PRS guitar.

https://is.gd/bG9OIS

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (0N1h0)

29 Fudge Rounds, anyone?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (isNL8)

30 John Lennon warned us years ago.

Let me take you down
Cause I'm going to
Strawberry Fields
Nothing is real

Posted by: tsj017 at August 18, 2023 05:41 PM (nO4H1)

31 I guess the homies digging his music, and that older black gentleman being moved to tears were just RUSSIAN DEEPFAKE RACIST BOTS!!!!1!2!!1!2!2!

Posted by: Jake Tapper should go hang himself at August 18, 2023 05:41 PM (fhX0j)

32 "Tell St. Peter I can't go.....
Owe my soul to the company store
Posted by: Jamaica NYC "
**********
It pissed my grandfather off when payday came and he got the chit for what my grandmother charged against his pay at the company store bus that rolled through town.

Posted by: Cosda at August 18, 2023 05:41 PM (eEa31)

33 Two things.

1. Progs really believe you can "Wag the Dog".

2. The most important thing to disbelieve is that the government could or would do anything like that...unless it's Republicans.

Unless it's Republicans doing it, it just sounds like a conspiracy theory!

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 05:41 PM (krQz2)

34 country hit "Rich Men North of Richmond"

I'd call it Appalachian Blues, but is there such a thing? If not, then country it is.

Posted by: t-bird at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (26RvD)

35 Fudge Rounds, anyone?
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM

Yes please!

Posted by: Pete Bootyjudge at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (Wnv9h)

36 Yeah, Beyoncé is such a good FEMINIST she wrote a whole album about her husband screwing around on her and her doing nothing about it.
Posted by: Ktgreat at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (ei7q6)

No, see, she OWNS her sexuality and her femininity. That's what makes her such a great feminist; she puts her body right out there for everyone to worship. Just like those 11-year-old girls in that Netflix show....oh wait.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (m9hmt)

37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (33nmr)

38 28 Speaking of music, I'm drooling over this PRS guitar.

https://is.gd/bG9OIS
Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 05:40 PM (0N1h0)

Because of the bonus hole?

Posted by: Ain't convinced f-holes belong on guitars at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (fhX0j)

39 Rosa Parks was a political operative. Does she not matter to the left anymore?

Posted by: TJM's phone at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (o9/HH)

40 I hope Anthony makes all the money

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:38 PM (xcxpd)
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T'anks!

Posted by: Anthony Fraudci at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (krQz2)

41 >>> 31 I guess the homies digging his music, and that older black gentleman being moved to tears were just RUSSIAN DEEPFAKE RACIST BOTS!!!!1!2!!1!2!2!
Posted by: Jake Tapper should go hang himself at August 18, 2023 05:41 PM (fhX0j)

Those were some funny-looking white supremacists.

Where is BEN to explain it to me???

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (llON8)

42 I hope Anthony makes all the money
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water
.......

That's what I was thinking. Hope he banks.

Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (v0R5T)

43 37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (33nmr)

I'm not surprised

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (xcxpd)

44 Jay z escaped me too like the other woman hating ho rappers

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (33nmr)

45 Rosa Parks was a political operative. Does she not matter to the left anymore?
Posted by: TJM's phone at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (o9/HH)
---
So was John Snopes.

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (krQz2)

46 Let's do a survey and see if anyone can point Richmond out on a blank USA map.

Posted by: torabora at August 18, 2023 05:44 PM (OUiUM)

47 Don't particularly care for the song. I like Aldean's a lot better. Just not much of a protest song enthusiast anyway.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 18, 2023 05:44 PM (BdMk6)

48 Can't Singsteen has spent his life rolling in money and poon but now he's gonna drone for three hours about being way down in the mines or whatever.

Whatever.

Posted by: ... at August 18, 2023 05:45 PM (lX8VI)

49 There's the old adage about throwing a stone into a pack of dogs and the one that yelps is the one you hit.

There's a lot of yelping coming from the Beltway where this Lunsford guy lobbed a boulder.

Posted by: Stu Podaso at August 18, 2023 05:45 PM (wUHYj)

50 37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (33nmr)

I'm not surprised
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (xcxpd)

He doesn't mean it. This is just the mutual escalating antagonism between Trump and DeSantis backers that we all knew was going to happen. If Trump gets the nomination, >95% of DeSantis supporters will vote for him; if DeSantis gets the nod, >95% of Trump supporters will vote for him. Doesn't matter what they claim now; that's what will happen.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (m9hmt)

51 Desantis needs to tell this surrogates like Schlicter and Bill mitchell to shut the f up. Or it will haunt him. One thing to criticize trump as a conservative, but support Biden?

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (33nmr)

52 Is Bruce Springsteen authentic?
Posted by: MikeN at August 18, 2023 05:30 PM
.......

an authentic sick mule.

Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (v0R5T)

53 DJT should have him playing on a stage when he walks in to get processed.

100% his campaign theme song.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:47 PM (hTEs5)

54 say journalists

That's all it takes for my Bullsh*t Meter to peg on max.

Posted by: Diogenes at August 18, 2023 05:47 PM (hv9bm)

55 I think a big part of the visceral reaction on the Left comes from the Fudge Rounds line.

It is completely indefensible that we pay taxes so fat people can buy junk food, and the Left knows it, and is terrified of a preference cascade.
This is one of the Reagan issues that really hit home with the public and the Left went nuts, and lost. So over the years they let it creep back into policy but how the hell to do you tax people to pay for this shit? And no EITC or other bullshit where everyone thinks they get some benefit takes away the sting and stench of failed society when people work and pay taxes so fat people can buy fudge rounds.

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at August 18, 2023 05:47 PM (0KrIC)

56 >>> 50

==
He doesn't mean it. This is just the mutual escalating antagonism between Trump and DeSantis backers that we all knew was going to happen. If Trump gets the nomination, >95% of DeSantis supporters will vote for him; if DeSantis gets the nod, >95% of Trump supporters will vote for him. Doesn't matter what they claim now; that's what will happen.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (m9hmt)

Heh.

Who would I *not* vote for? Hmm... Krispy Kreme, SonOfMailman, Jeb!, Bonless Pork Rectum aka bag of hair gel, Race Bannon....

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at August 18, 2023 05:48 PM (llON8)

57 if DeSantis gets the nod, >95% of Trump supporters will vote for him. Doesn't matter what they claim now; that's what will happen.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (m9hmt)

LOL

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:48 PM (hTEs5)

58 Morrissey rules
Springsteen drools...

Posted by: Mister Ghost at August 18, 2023 05:48 PM (TGPs7)

59 50. Disagree. You will not find one trump backer who ever vote a marxist like biden. I like desantis, but this will boomerang

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:49 PM (33nmr)

60 I quit reading Schlicter a while ago. He's like a poodle with a loud bark.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at August 18, 2023 05:49 PM (BIG3/)

61 37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim

Neo-Never Trump!

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at August 18, 2023 05:49 PM (0KrIC)

62 So how many know what that structure in the background of the video is?

Posted by: Xipe Totec at August 18, 2023 05:50 PM (nQUGr)

63 Let's do a survey and see if anyone can point Richmond out on a blank USA map.
Posted by: torabora at August 18, 2023 05:44 PM (OUiUM)
.......

*sticks fat finger in middle of Virginia*sips beer, waves Confederate flag*

Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 05:50 PM (v0R5T)

64
Sam Dimas high school football rules

Posted by: Yo! Ultra MAGA at August 18, 2023 05:50 PM (sRlim)

65 Free republic and breitbart crowd all over schlicter right now

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:50 PM (33nmr)

66 I don't like his song, but I wish Mr. Anthony the best of luck.

Posted by: Please Place The gp In The Bag at August 18, 2023 05:50 PM (MvF+J)

67 >>>>>>It is completely indefensible that we pay taxes so fat people can buy junk food, and the Left knows it, and is terrified of a preference cascade.

Harsh but fair. Though taxes don't fund gov spending they are merely punishments.

So, US gov should not subsidize junk food.

We should tax either the makers or buyers (same same) of processed and HFC laden foods. Also seed oils.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:51 PM (hTEs5)

68 Surprised too see Kurt Schlichter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.

That is ConInc.'s job, to draw us away because "there's too much drama" or whatever. This move was too soon, though, so he may have to flirt with a return before peeling away again.

Posted by: t-bird at August 18, 2023 05:51 PM (AGhs5)

69 61 37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim

I'm afraid if Trump doesn't get the nod because of his legal "woes" no one in the republican party will fare very well...Cheating by the Dems or not.. No one seems to be catching on

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 05:51 PM (bs+z0)

70 He doesn't mean it. This is just the mutual escalating antagonism between Trump and DeSantis backers that we all knew was going to happen. If Trump gets the nomination, >95% of DeSantis supporters will vote for him; if DeSantis gets the nod, >95% of Trump supporters will vote for him. Doesn't matter what they claim now; that's what will happen.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (m9hmt)

Surely you are not suggesting that we NOT get stuck in a purity spiral? That means we have to think for ourselves!

Posted by: Kindltot at August 18, 2023 05:51 PM (xhaym)

71 50 37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (33nmr)

I'm not surprised
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:43 PM (xcxpd)

He doesn't mean it. This is just the mutual escalating antagonism between Trump and DeSantis backers that we all knew was going to happen. If Trump gets the nomination, >95% of DeSantis supporters will vote for him; if DeSantis gets the nod, >95% of Trump supporters will vote for him. Doesn't matter what they claim now; that's what will happen.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (m9hmt)
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True but KS has become very twatish as of late. Lots of whining and mewling about how DeathSantis isn’t being treated fairly by his political rivals and opponents. Really? Wow who knew that political opponents try to defeat you. Man the fuck up already.

Posted by: Elric Blade at August 18, 2023 05:52 PM (ZLOxg)

72 Schlichter is just a hired gun. Totally uninteresting to me as a writer and "thinker".

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (hTEs5)

73 I despised John mccain, thought he was awful and a dem plant. But never would i have voted for Obama

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (33nmr)

74 sticks fat finger in middle of Virginia*sips beer, waves Confederate flag*
Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 05:50 PM (v0R5T)

LOL

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (BdMk6)

75 Morrissey rules

Posted by: Mister Ghost at August 18, 2023 05:48 PM (TGPs7)
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May the biggest whiner win.

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (krQz2)

76 I don't understand why everyone is debating candidates. It seriously boggles my bacon.

With the current voter fraud, with dominion, with Soros funded legislative bodies in the purple states, no candidate not endorsed by the globalists is getting elected.

Have the past two election cycles been forgotten already?

What has changed? What has the GOP done to counter what's been done by the marxists socialists.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (mZ3xv)

77 Surely you are not suggesting that we NOT get stuck in a purity spiral? That means we have to think for ourselves!
Posted by: Kindltot at August 18, 2023 05:51 PM (xhaym)

I know, right? And circular firing squads are so much fun!!

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (m9hmt)

78 Trump's breath stinks !!!!

Posted by: Dorcus Schlicter at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (v0R5T)

79 Wow who knew that political opponents try to defeat you. Man the fuck up already.
Posted by: Elric Blade at August 18, 2023 05:52 PM (ZLOxg)

ohh bull shit. De Santis is the truest tru con to con the cons. He will bring 1000 years of conservatopia to the country.

Just like Sen Cruz did in 2016.

Posted by: Outside of Life at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (89Sog)

80 Schlicter? Damn near killed her!

Posted by: db (lowercase since 2008) back from a 2 year break at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (wu87C)

81 I despised John mccain, thought he was awful and a dem plant. But never would i have voted for Obama
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (33nmr)

The GOP party hates you. Why vote for them? Why? I just do not understand.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (hTEs5)

82 He doesn't mean it. This is just the mutual escalating antagonism between Trump and DeSantis backers that we all knew was going to happen. If Trump gets the nomination, >95% of DeSantis supporters will vote for him; if DeSantis gets the nod, >95% of Trump supporters will vote for him. Doesn't matter what they claim now; that's what will happen.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:46 PM (m9hmt)

You are a good person.

Me, I've been suspicious about Kurt since he talked big about challenging the fraud in Nevada and then did jack shit. He loves to talk up his legal career but when we literally had a coup....crickets.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (xcxpd)

83 Just great. A Trump, DeSantis thread. Haven't had one of those in a couple of hours.

Posted by: Beartooth at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (awjlR)

84 I would 100% vote for Meatball Ron if he wins the nom.

I have no problem voting for Meatball.

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (krQz2)

85 RMNOR

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 05:55 PM (jstZu)

86 Schlichter

Never trust anyone with SCHIT in their name

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 05:55 PM (bs+z0)

87 That is ConInc.'s job, to draw us away because "there's too much drama" or whatever. This move was too soon, though, so he may have to flirt with a return before peeling away again.
Posted by: t-bird at August 18, 2023 05:51 PM (AGhs5)

Exactly. Beat on someone long enough for some pretext or another in a way he can't respond to, and he begins to hope whatever the pretext is would go away so the beating will stop.

IIRC It is part of the coping mechanism for learned helplessness. Most high level party politics reflects domestic and relationship abuse, and I think it is partially because of the sociopaths that are drawn to power, and partially on purpose because abusing citizenry until they give up is easier than manufacturing consent.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 18, 2023 05:55 PM (xhaym)

88 I, for one, welcome our New Wave jug band Overlords

Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 18, 2023 05:55 PM (z+89e)

89 Boats and babes and bitchin' pickups are over. Time to fake some authenticity.

Posted by: Nashville record producers at August 18, 2023 05:55 PM (7zEAH)

90 Schlicter was a big pro lifer. Too vote for President Moloch? Soul for sale

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:56 PM (33nmr)

91 May the biggest whiner win.
Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 05:53 PM (krQz2)

Morrisey was the 2nd greatest comedy band. He was goofing mercilessly on his fans the whole time.

RUSH is the 1st greatest comedy band for the same reason.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:56 PM (hTEs5)

92 I'm a little sick of the Pedophilia Deniers of the leftwing groomer press, who invent conspiracy theories about these crimes not actually happening but all being an illusion of QAnon.

Maybe they're being fed these crazy conspiracy theories by RUSSIAN BOTS.

Or maybe they're just kid-fuckers who fear what will happen they're exposed.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 18, 2023 05:56 PM (Bd6X8)

93 So how many know what that structure in the background of the video is?

I'd say deer stand, but nobody here uses screens like that, so I'm not sure.

Posted by: t-bird at August 18, 2023 05:56 PM (WjNQL)

94 JP Morgan is dirty?!

I'm shocked! Shocked I say!!

Posted by: Tonypete at August 18, 2023 05:56 PM (BxH25)

95 From the Sidebar -
AP/NORC poll: 76% of the public doesn't want Biden to run again; 69% don't want Trump to run.

The fun thing about poles - everyone wants to be everything they ever wanted in a pole.

The one above could be 80% DemCong, it could be 80% Rino, it could be 80% UniParty and not be inconsistent -
- We don't want Biden to run because Trump will beat him.
- We don't want Trump to run because he will beat Biden.

They could have Poled 100 Bill Barr's and the answers could be the same.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 18, 2023 05:57 PM (ga8qR)

96
like when Ice Cube told Tucker that nothing changed when Obama was in power

Posted by: Yo! Ultra MAGA at August 18, 2023 05:57 PM (sRlim)

97 You are a good person.

Me, I've been suspicious about Kurt since he talked big about challenging the fraud in Nevada and then did jack shit. He loves to talk up his legal career but when we literally had a coup....crickets.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo, food, water at August 18, 2023 05:54 PM (xcxpd)

Aw, gee!

I don't know Schlichter so I can't comment on his integrity, or lack thereof. And this "I won't vote for X in the general" is definitely stupid and undesirable, in that it gives ammunition to the enemy and risks depressing turnout among moderates/independents. But it's not like we haven't seen this drama Every. Single. Election Cycle. It always happens.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 05:58 PM (m9hmt)

98 New Golden Key book for the Left: Everybody I Don't Like Is Bolstered By Bots And Russians.

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 05:58 PM (krQz2)

99 If anyone is interested, I got up this morning for a walk, found a wild plum that I started pulling fruit off of, and apparently riled up a nest of bald faced hornets, one of which stung me on the eyelid in its fury.

So, after smearing benedryl goo on it, and taking another benedryl, and sleeping for two hours (that's how you know benedryl works for you by the way) I have almost no swelling or itching. It is good to not look like Quasimodo minus the hump.
I am going to have to keep that stuff in the car from now on.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 18, 2023 05:58 PM (xhaym)

100 The Party System is dumb. And the Founders wanted no part of it. It isn't even part of the system as written.

It is simply corruption. That's what it is built to do.

Ask zombie George Washington.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 05:59 PM (hTEs5)

101
I never venture down the expansive junk food aisle of grocery stores, but if I do peer down them, in my neck of the woods it's 100% white folks. Fat, ugly white folks. With overflowing carts. I never see them at checkout for some reason.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 18, 2023 05:59 PM (enJYY)

102 Cruz was politics. He fought hard and lost. He endorsed trump right away after primary . Desantis wojld do the same. I like ron. But his people need to shut the hell up. Call trump a nazi whatever, but threaten to vote for a marxist.?

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:00 PM (33nmr)

103 Inauthentic, huh?

Now do “working class hero” Bruce Springsteen.

Posted by: BEN at August 18, 2023 06:00 PM (Hkcdp)

104 Or maybe they're just kid-fuckers who fear what will happen they're exposed.
Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 18, 2023 05:56 PM (Bd6X

Some people will not face truly ugly and frightening things.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 18, 2023 06:00 PM (xhaym)

105 Anthony posted a statement. He doesn't want a big record deal. He lives in a trailer out in the woods and wrote the
Song out of frustration.

Obviously he's a Russian agent.

Posted by: brak at August 18, 2023 06:00 PM (3BMQI)

106 I never venture down the expansive junk food aisle of grocery stores, but if I do peer down them, in my neck of the woods it's 100% white folks. Fat, ugly white folks. With overflowing carts. I never see them at checkout for some reason.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 18, 2023 05:59 PM (enJYY)

Hahahah! I thought I was the only one who ever noticed this. Where do they take the food? Out the back?

It freaks me out.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:00 PM (hTEs5)

107 Sorry to hear about your eyeball, Kindltot. Hope it gets better soon.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:01 PM (0N1h0)

108 Some people will not face truly ugly and frightening things.

I can't avoid it, I own a mirror.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 18, 2023 06:01 PM (Bd6X8)

109 Charles Manson had a connection to The Beach Boys and one of the biggest producers of that time, Terry Melcher.

I guess the Left think Manson was legit.

Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:01 PM (MNhXM)

110 So how many know what that structure in the background of the video is?

It's an outhouse, AND IT STINKS !

Posted by: Dorcus Schlicter at August 18, 2023 06:01 PM (v0R5T)

111 06 I never venture down the expansive junk food aisle of grocery stores, but if I do peer down them, in my neck of the woods it's 100% white folks. Fat, ugly white folks. With overflowing carts. I never see them at checkout for some reason.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 18, 2023 05:59 PM (enJYY)

It's like Costco... I marvel at all the junk food some people are buying that really shouldn't be

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:01 PM (bs+z0)

112 You can't stop the signal, Mal.
Posted by: Just Lily at August 18, 2023 05:30 PM (RLLZj)

It sure has that feel, doesn't it? I love the last video with the reactions, and I know those people could be acting, but some of those tears look genuine. This resonates.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (OX9vb)

113 Okay. Let’s discuss the Exorcist or the Godfather

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (33nmr)

114 > Hahahah! I thought I was the only one who ever noticed this. Where do they take the food? Out the back?

My theory is they browse far longer than it takes for me to get there and get out.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (0N1h0)

115 "37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim"
********
Really? I guess I'm done with him, too. I can understand not voting for Trump. I can't forgive voting for Biden.

Posted by: Cosda at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (eEa31)

116 Guess who terry melcher’s mom was?

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (33nmr)

117 It sure has that feel, doesn't it? I love the last video with the reactions, and I know those people could be acting, but some of those tears look genuine. This resonates.

And that's why the left wants him shut down.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 18, 2023 06:03 PM (Bd6X8)

118 Charles Manson had a connection to The Beach Boys and one of the biggest producers of that time, Terry Melcher.

I guess the Left think Manson was legit.
Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:01 PM (MNhXM)

It's almost like the LA music scene was a part of a giant psy-op!

Adm Morrison's son. And Zappa's dad.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:03 PM (hTEs5)

119 115. My point. Thanks

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:03 PM (33nmr)

120 Oliver Anthony's stardom isn't a one-off. Radio West Virginia (radiowv) also produced an outdoor performance by country folk singer Nolan Taylor, with his incredible and deeply personal song '68', which also took off like a rocket several months ago, albeit not to the mega-millions scale that Oliver Antony has achieved. There's amazing talent in Appalachia, which also happens to be the part of the country where my mother's people came from.

Posted by: troyriser at August 18, 2023 06:03 PM (7Cx1V)

121 Guess who terry melcher’s mom was?

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (33nmr)
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Hitler?

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 06:03 PM (krQz2)

122 Charles Manson had a connection to The Beach Boys and one of the biggest producers of that time, Terry Melcher.
Posted by: polynikes

Doris Day's son, right?

Posted by: Tonypete at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (BxH25)

123 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Posted by: Ain't no Benadryl bullshit in the Bible, son. at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (fhX0j)

124 > Guess who terry melcher’s mom was?

Gay icon Doris Day.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (0N1h0)

125 You know who else was Hitler?

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (hTEs5)

126 Surprised he isn’t a Russian.

Posted by: Montec at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (1Ad02)

127 There is a lot of this sort of music from Appalachia. Been around for decades. My wife's family is Appalachian. There's a no-bullshit, no-nonsense vibe.

And don't you ever, ever fuck with them. You will regret it and your family will regret it.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (Q4IgG)

128 The usual comment is that the overnight successes finally happen after a decade or so of steady hard work.
Posted by: Kindltot

Bonnie Raitt (hate her views, lover her voice) said, "So I'm an overnight sensation after 25 years?"

Posted by: MkY at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (cPGH3)

129 125 You know who else was Hitler?
Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (hTEs5

Hitler

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (bs+z0)

130 If the dammed left is fer it Ah'm agin it, and if the dammed left is agin it Ah'm fer it.

Posted by: Old Timer Gref at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (AMIL/)

131 Biden, squinting like he's peering directly into the sun, claims America first policies make America weaker.

https://is.gd/3nZwtF

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (0N1h0)

132 129 125 You know who else was Hitler?
Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (hTEs5

Hitler
Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (bs+z0)

You know who else was Hitler?

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (hTEs5)

133 Didn't Justin Bieber get his start as a Youtube phenom?

Yeah, that can't happen.

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (krQz2)

134 105 Anthony posted a statement. He doesn't want a big record deal.

--

Good for him
Record labels are run by soulless demons

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (+kPAC)

135 37 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM (33nmr)

Is there any link or confirmation for that claim? Because I just went looking for it, and it's not out there. I think someone just made that up.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (i9ffA)

136 131 Biden, squinting like he's peering directly into the sun, claims America first policies make America weaker.

https://is.gd/3nZwtF
Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (

Which is why he has put America last... He wants us weaker

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (bs+z0)

137 hiya

Posted by: JT at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (T4tVD)

138 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim"
********
Really? I guess I'm done with him, too. I can understand not voting for Trump. I can't forgive voting for Biden.
Posted by: Cosda

Kurt was not part of the survey in the sidebar.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (ga8qR)

139 Go Niche, Get Rich!

[Those who would call it "deplorable," in bad taste, and vulgar might go with "Go Kitsch, Get Rich!]

Posted by: ShainS -- Misinflation, Disinflation, & Malinflation Researcher at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (wgR7U)

140 I knew they'd attack this guy. Everything from these people follows the same ugly and putrid script of hate. Any sound of defiance or even sanity coming from remaining redoubts of freedom must be attacked, defamed, destroyed.

Posted by: Ordinary American at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (dl+gH)

141 RUSH is the 1st greatest comedy band for the same reason.
Posted by: Thesokorus

??

Posted by: The City Slickers at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (vFG9F)

142 What is noticeable about all this is that the "American" point of view seems to be winning in all media entertainment nowadays. Movies and music especially. And it is driving the leftards insane. I will enjoy it while it lasts.

Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (BdMk6)

143 Totally get that. Sixteen Tons comes to my mind constantly because 100 years later, we are right back to working for script in company towns. Oddly circular is progress.

Posted by: Jamaica NYC at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (b81lZ)

144 You know who else was Hitler?
Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (hTEs5

Hitler
Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (bs+z0)

You know who else was Hitler?
Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (hTEs5)
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This is the joke that never ends...
Yes it goes on and on my friends
Some people started telling it not knowing what it was
But they'll keep on telling it forever just because
This is the joke that never ends...

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (krQz2)

145 And don't you ever, ever fuck with them. You will regret it and your family will regret it.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 18, 2023 06:04 PM (Q4IgG)

Next of Kin has entered the chat ...

Posted by: Cold Rage at August 18, 2023 06:08 PM (9oQI+)

146 Guess who terry melcher’s mom was?

Belcher "The Felcher" Melcher

Posted by: Of the Greenwich Village Melchers at August 18, 2023 06:08 PM (fhX0j)

147 RUSH is the 1st greatest comedy band for the same reason.
Posted by: Thesokorus

??
Posted by: The City Slickers at August 18, 2023 06:07 PM (vFG9F)

Yes. Took me a while but once you get the schtick, it's fantastic.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:08 PM (hTEs5)

148 Guy has a nice strong voice, and "stage" presence. He's obviously been singing for a while about various things.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 18, 2023 06:08 PM (Keyt1)

149 Quibble: I do want them looking out for minors in an island somewhere, as in liberating them, and something something anything whatever their traffickers.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at August 18, 2023 06:08 PM (wzAuc)

150 First I read that as "the Trump Stamps". It'd be nice if everyone started calling it that from now and and started pretending that all women with lower-back tattoos are Trump supporters.

Posted by: PG at August 18, 2023 06:09 PM (84jHt)

151 He turned down an $8million dollar deal.
He still owes $60,000 on his land.
He's new at this, I see...

Posted by: gourmand du jour at August 18, 2023 06:09 PM (MeG8a)

152 He doesn't want a big record deal

He wants a huge! record deal

Posted by: db (lowercase since 2008) back from a 2 year break at August 18, 2023 06:09 PM (wu87C)

153 Billy Ray Cyrus’s Give My Heart to You is a favorite lyrical song of mine.

Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:09 PM (MNhXM)

154 > Didn't Justin Bieber get his start as a Youtube phenom?

Yep. Started posting videos as a very little kid. Got noticed by an insider. Insider pushed him to start doing the county fair rounds and showing up at radio stations to do appearances. After a few years of that, he blew up.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (0N1h0)

155 Chris Lunsford took the name "Oliver Anthony" in tribute to hiis grandfather. He was never a right-winger, hie's very transparent about his life and background. You don't have to dig very much to find out the facts of the matter.

He has also turned down an $8 million record deal already. Check out John Rich's socials.

Anyway, I WISH it were a grand conspiracy by Con Inc, because it would be a brilliant op! Anthony's song has captured the hearts and minds of people acroos the globe, of all races and political persuasions. The very fact of it's effectiveness is what proves that Chris Lulnsofrd is not a conservative op,,

Posted by: kallisto at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (69aDF)

156 DJT should sell his single.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (hTEs5)

157 Is there any link or confirmation for that claim? Because I just went looking for it, and it's not out there. I think someone just made that up.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:06 PM (i9ffA)

I haven't looked it up, but I was suspicious from the start that he'd actually said that. He may have, but I disbelieve most of what I hear a Republican pundit or politician said/did anymore.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (m9hmt)

158 Voted for McCain, voted for Romney, I'll vote for Meatball if he's the candidate.

Posted by: Braenyard at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (lCWOD)

159 The only "Country" song I like is the one about the woman taking a baseball bat to her cheating boyfriend's truck

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (bs+z0)

160 ConInc positively sukks at ops

Posted by: kallisto at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (69aDF)

161 Billy Ray Cyrus’s Give My Heart to You is a favorite lyrical song of mine.

Didn't even know he promoted organ donation.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (Bd6X8)

162 Anyway, I WISH it were a grand conspiracy by Con Inc, because it would be a brilliant op! Anthony's song has captured the hearts and minds of people acroos the globe, of all races and political persuasions. The very fact of it's effectiveness is what proves that Chris Lulnsofrd is not a conservative op,,
Posted by: kallisto at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (69aDF)

That just makes it a highly effective and insidious conservative op.

Posted by: That's all just what they WANT you to think at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (fhX0j)

163 Once upon a time, songs protesting The Man were the favorite songs of Leftists.

Posted by: Old Timer Gref at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (AMIL/)

164 113 Okay. Let’s discuss the Exorcist or the Godfather
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (33nmr)

Perhaps movies about Women in prison. In space.

Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (z+89e)

165 Chris Lunsoford is ginger...he has no soul!!

Posted by: kallisto, heed my warning cons at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (69aDF)

166 DJT should sell his single.
Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (hTEs5)
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* nods head *
* readies indictment *

Posted by: Jack Smith, Indicter at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (krQz2)

167 158 Voted for McCain, voted for Romney, I'll vote for Meatball if he's the candidate.
Posted by: Braenyard at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (lCWOD)

Yup.. But I will note vote for Pence or Christie

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (bs+z0)

168 133 Didn't Justin Bieber get his start as a Youtube phenom?

Thy was 2009ish. Was YouTube that big back then?

Posted by: Montec at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (1Ad02)

169
Perhaps movies about Women in prison. In space.
Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (z+89e)

5 communal showers a day mandated.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:12 PM (hTEs5)

170 Don't trust Anthony Oliver. He already has an interview booked with Midwest Marx Institute.

Posted by: Yo at August 18, 2023 06:12 PM (tO5lD)

171 >>>>"Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds
Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds."

Gott. Damn. Mutha. F****r.

Posted by: Zombie Percy Bysshe Shelley at August 18, 2023 06:12 PM (wzAuc)

172 I wonder what Woodie Guthrie would write about The Man these days.

Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan! at August 18, 2023 06:12 PM (ZbASP)

173 Yup.. But I will note vote for Pence or Christie
Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (bs+z0)
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Pence is how you're going to know they rigged it.

Posted by: Axeman at August 18, 2023 06:12 PM (krQz2)

174 I wonder what Woodie Guthrie would write about The Man these days.
Posted by: nurse ratched, otter 841 superfan! at August 18, 2023 06:12 PM (ZbASP)

Whatever CPUSA told him too?

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (hTEs5)

175 Had something come through about Oliver Anthony. That was his grandfather's name. Chris Lundsford is his name. He has a GED. He did factory work in the Carolinas, including third shift for $14 an hour. Had a bad fall and was out of work for six months. Has been doing industrial sales. Still owes $60k on his property and he mentioned the camper. Has turned down money from the music industry and doesn't think he's a good guitar player.

Remember how they went after Dylan when he was writing protest songs? I guess that was different. I like Oliver Anthony's music and I hope he keeps it up.

Posted by: Notsothoreau at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (ouTlx)

176 159 Kelly Clarkson Before He Cheats

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (+kPAC)

177
This land is our land
This land aint your land

Posted by: zombie Woody Guthrie at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (vFG9F)

178 I avoided listening to this song all week because... I hate jumping on bandwagons. NottheBee posted a video montage of people reacting to it, and I think 80% of the video clips used are of black YouTubers reacting. Some of them are near tears. I've been listening to reaction videos of the song all afternoon, and it's almost spooky how the song speaks to people... I heard foreign reactions as well. A Canadian country music fan, regular guys in England and Ireland, and one poor guy in Belgium who was doing his reaction as a Twitch stream and kept getting trolled by one account that kept screaming that he (the Youtuber) really needed to "look into" Oliver Anthony for being a Trump-loving right-winger, etc. The Belgian was quite polite about it, but kept reiterating that he was there to react to the song. The troll kept it up, and when called out, got all huffy and said that of course he's not a troll, he's a Spanish journalist. Same thing, right? In any case, the Belgian then told him to shut up as he doesn't live in the US. Quite amusing.

Posted by: Katja at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (GDvjU)

179 > Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
_____________

And yet... we take this sort of bullshit at face value knowing full well it's bullshit.

And repeat it. It's one of the reasons we lose.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at August 18, 2023 06:14 PM (Q4IgG)

180 176 159 Kelly Clarkson Before He Cheats
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (+kPAC)

That's it

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:14 PM (bs+z0)

181
First I read that as "the Trump Stamps". It'd be nice if everyone started calling it that from now and and started pretending that all women with lower-back tattoos are Trump supporters.

Posted by: PG at August 18, 2023 06:09 PM

What a great idea. Beautiful women covering their bodies with ink suddenly ostracized for being Trump supporters. Might put an end to it. I've read that on a long enough timeline all that ink is gonna congregate under their armpits. Not a good look at the pickle board court on a hot summer day.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 18, 2023 06:14 PM (enJYY)

182 Until someone proves otherwise, every single defender of pedophilia is either a pedophile or pedophile adjacent.

Strike the, "until someone proves otherwise" part.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(2YtOq) at August 18, 2023 06:14 PM (2YtOq)

183 I haven't looked it up, but I was suspicious from the start that he'd actually said that. He may have, but I disbelieve most of what I hear a Republican pundit or politician said/did anymore.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (m9hmt)

I just looked through Schlicter's twitter posts for the last 7 days, and quickly scanned his last 5 columns. There's nothing like that anywhere there - and this would have gotten a huge amount of remarks if it was true. I am convinced that someone just made this up to start shit.

Schlicter is about like Ace - he would prefer DeSantis, but he has NEVER said he would vote for Biden.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:14 PM (i9ffA)

184 > Thy was 2009ish. Was YouTube that big back then?

Between 160-200 million users in 2009.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:14 PM (0N1h0)

185 I have looked at quite a few reactions to Lunsford's song. Michael Knowles has an interesting take, he takes a lot of factors into consideration, and actually knows the type of guitar Chris plays.

His conclusion is that whereas American folk/roots protest songs normally hailed from the left, Rich Men North of Richmond, the new anthem of the werkin man, is a product of right=leaning thought.

Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (69aDF)

186 99 If anyone is interested, I got up this morning for a walk, found a wild plum that I started pulling fruit off of, and apparently riled up a nest of bald faced hornets, one of which stung me on the eyelid in its fury.

Posted by: Kindltot a

Yeah, yeah... almost blind. Whatever.
Did you keep the fruit, or drop it and run?

Posted by: Gentlemen, this is junta manifest at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (0KrIC)

187 Ace, have you ever talked to Ya Boi Zach? Not saying he completely went the route of Just Some Guy, but he's had some lefty takes lately regarding ESG (he doesn't believe it's a thing) and the Right reflexively criticizing entertainment. Not that I don't share that concern, sheep are sheep. However, I don't give two good f*cks if season 3 of Picard was good. You can't destroy an IP for 5+ years and expect to be trusted if you put out a half decent show. If ESG isn't a thing, how on earth can you explain why corporations are alienating half of their base?

Posted by: Kitchener Lesley at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (CgQvH)

188 as to the song - I appreciate the lyrics, am gratified that it's making a splash - I just can't stand his voice.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (i9ffA)

189 With overflowing carts. I never see them at checkout for some reason.
Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 18, 2023 05:59 PM (enJYY)

Oh, I do. And as soon as use their SNAP card to pay for the "food," they dig the cigarette money out of their bras and buy a carton of those.

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 18, 2023 06:16 PM (OX9vb)

190 159 Kelly Clarkson Before He Cheats
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM (+kPAC)

Uh no. That would be Carrie Underwood.

And don't any of you a**holes say "close enough."

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:16 PM (m9hmt)

191 I don’t particularly care for this or Aldean’s song but I’m glad they are ripping off the multiple masks the Left wears. I’ll buy this one too if it’s on I tunes.

Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:16 PM (MNhXM)

192 His conclusion is that whereas American folk/roots protest songs normally hailed from the left, Rich Men North of Richmond, the new anthem of the werkin man, is a product of right=leaning thought.
Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (69aDF)

Yeah. That's silly. This song is the exact same complaint as the country guys were making from the 20's to the 70's.

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:16 PM (hTEs5)

193 Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds
Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds
.......

and your long shiny claws
and your eyebrow paint

Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 06:17 PM (v0R5T)

194 Sorry
I do get them mixed up

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:17 PM (+kPAC)

195 Biden, squinting like he's peering directly into the sun, claims America first policies make America weaker.

https://is.gd/3nZwtF
Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (0N1h0)
***

Well. We tried for 20 years to be first in Afghanistan and look at us now.

Posted by: Diogenes at August 18, 2023 06:18 PM (hv9bm)

196 Well, God, if you're 5-foot-3 and you're 300 pounds
Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of fudge rounds
.......

and your long shiny claws
and your eyebrow paint

and your new Escalade
and your tatooed taint

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at August 18, 2023 06:18 PM (Bd6X8)

197 Oh, I do. And as soon as use their SNAP card to pay for the "food," they dig the cigarette money out of their bras and buy a carton of those.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 18, 2023 06:16 PM (OX9vb)
------------

EBT card experience for me: Our EBT machine didn't work at the Stop and Rob I worked at. Every single time, the person with the EBT card shrugged their shoulders and paid cash.

Posted by: blake - semi lurker in marginal standing(2YtOq) at August 18, 2023 06:18 PM (2YtOq)

198
Kelly Clarkson Before He Cheats

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:13 PM

That song is so over the top nasty I could not imagine a women wrote it. Guess what? A woman did not write it. Two guys. Neither of them with even a mention of marriage to a woman.

Kinda puts a different flavor to the song. One with a heaping helping of smegma.

Posted by: Divide by Zero at August 18, 2023 06:18 PM (enJYY)

199 194 Sorry
I do get them mixed up
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:17 PM (+kPAC)

I didn't even remember the name of the song let alone the singer.. Not much of a Country fan

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:18 PM (bs+z0)

200 Doris Day

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:19 PM (33nmr)

201 I just can't stand his voice.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (i9ffA)

Worst voice I've heard lately and I'm not crazy about the songs either is Tom Waits, whom my son is listening to. Guy apparently has or had a cult following. I'd heard the name but didn't know anything about him. Very gravelly voice.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 18, 2023 06:19 PM (Keyt1)

202 164 113 Okay. Let’s discuss the Exorcist or the Godfather
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:02 PM (33nmr)

Perhaps movies about Women in prison. In space.

Posted by: The Monster of Phoebie's Waller at August 18, 2023 06:11 PM (z+89e)

Amazon Women in Alien Prisons on the Moons of Uranus

Posted by: Old Timer Gref at August 18, 2023 06:19 PM (AMIL/)

203
Anthony posted a statement. He doesn't want a big record deal.

How about a big ten inch record deal?

Posted by: Errol Smith at August 18, 2023 06:19 PM (63Dwl)

204 Uh no. That would be Carrie Underwood.

And don't any of you a**holes say "close enough."
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:16 PM (m9hmt)
---
I've heard it both ways.

Posted by: Shawn Spencer at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (krQz2)

205 Stop and Rob? Classic

Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (33nmr)

206 Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (bs+z0)

oh I am so sad to hear this. Do you not know George Strait? Johnny and June? Loretta, Patsy...Trace Adkins ffs!

there's so much good roots/country/bluegrass out there, check it out

Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (69aDF)

207 Wooden? Once a Communist always a Communist,
until the Communist kill the rat bastard

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (MOY79)

208 Today, I had a rare slow work day. So I started messing around with the little putt-putt set my wife got for my office/shed. It was pretty great, but I'm not good at it... I got maybe 40% of the putts, and got bored. So I scattered some pop cans around the yard and shot them with BBs from my window for a few hours.

I'm 10. Given no productive task, I'll default to putt putt and BBs.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (0FoWg)

209 If anyone is interested, I got up this morning for a walk, found a wild plum that I started pulling fruit off of, and apparently riled up a nest of bald faced hornets, one of which stung me on the eyelid in its fury.

Posted by: Kindltot

So even though it is still awhile before Talk Like A Pirate Day, you're gonna be dressing up like one.

Posted by: Diogenes at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (hv9bm)

210 For the most part, I don't listen to country, so I'll never hear this song. If it aggravates the right people, that's good enough for me.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (KFhLj)

211 there's so much good roots/country/bluegrass out there, check it out
Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (69aDF)

Yes .. And I've heard some of their songs.. Just not into Country

Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (bs+z0)

212 Sorry
I do get them mixed up
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:17 PM (+kPAC)

Eh, I don't really care that much. Years of defending country music against critics and Trashville hacks has made me hypersensitive on occasion.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (m9hmt)

213 Surprised too see Kurt Schlicter move to the left, and say he would vote for Biden over Trump.
Posted by: Slim at August 18, 2023 05:42 PM
*******
He did post this-
Kurt Schlichter
@KurtSchlichter
·15m
Kurt likes Trump.
He just realizes that Trump is almost certain to lose in the general election because a majority of Americans are irrationally not going to ever vote for him.
That’s not a hit on Trump.
That’s simply reality.

Posted by: redridinghood at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (NpAcC)

214 191 yah its on itunes

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (+kPAC)

215 207 Woodie

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (MOY79)

216 Movie thread!

I just watched one of the lesser but still entertaining Peckinpah bloodfests, "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid". I'd give it a thumbs up save for Bob Dylan's nasal whiny songs disrupting the period feel. On this, Vincent Canby and I are as one:

"...Canby also found the Bob Dylan music "so oppressive that when it stops we feel giddy with relief, as if a tooth had suddenly stopped aching."

Posted by: All Hail Eris at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (HjWhl)

217 Worst voice I've heard lately and I'm not crazy about the songs either is Tom Waits, whom my son is listening to. Guy apparently has or had a cult following. I'd heard the name but didn't know anything about him. Very gravelly voice.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 18, 2023 06:19 PM (Keyt1)

Waits was a great songwriter. Here is a cool cover by Jerry Jeff

https://youtu.be/y_nufvh7AhA

Posted by: Thesokorus at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (hTEs5)

218 I'm 10. Given no productive task, I'll default to putt putt and BBs.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at August 18, 2023 06:20 PM (0FoWg)

Eh. We're all little boys with bigger toys.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 18, 2023 06:22 PM (mZ3xv)

219 The Youtube site 'radiowv' is where Oliver's videos are at. Also at his own YT site. Radiowv is pretty good. A nice slice of Appalachia music. I recommend.

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at August 18, 2023 06:22 PM (LQjWA)

220 All time favorite country song is Craig Morgan’s Almost Home.

Heart tugging song.

Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:22 PM (MNhXM)

221 He did post this-
Kurt Schlichter
@KurtSchlichter
·15m
Kurt likes Trump.
He just realizes that Trump is almost certain to lose in the general election because a majority of Americans are irrationally not going to ever vote for him.
That’s not a hit on Trump.
That’s simply reality.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (NpAcC)

Which, let's face it, is almost certainly true.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:22 PM (m9hmt)

222 Yeah. That's silly. This song is the exact same complaint as the country guys were making from the 20's to the 70's.

I dunno, I can't recall any roots music referencing p3dos who cater to the elites

Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:22 PM (69aDF)

223 If you like the “Before he cheats” song check out the music video for Jack Ingram’s “Love You”, lol

Posted by: BEN at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (Hkcdp)

224 Tom Waits, whom my son is listening to. Guy apparently has or had a cult following. I'd heard the name but didn't know anything about him. Very gravelly voice.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at August 18, 2023 06:19 PM (Keyt1)
.......

Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis

Posted by: wth at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (v0R5T)

225 Biden, squinting like he's peering directly into the sun, claims America first policies make America weaker.

https://is.gd/3nZwtF
Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:05 PM (0N1h0)

OK Joe, where would you like the USA to rank in the world? Last? Tied for 6th? What an asshole.

Posted by: Old Timer Gref at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (AMIL/)

226 Conservatives always disagree on this or that and so won't back him or her.
Marxists tow the line and would vote for Joe Stalin or Mooch come Hell or high water

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (MOY79)

227 Yes .. And I've heard some of their songs.. Just not into Country

have you ever heard Elvis' spiritual music, or gospel?

Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (69aDF)

228 All time favorite country song is Craig Morgan’s Almost Home.

Heart tugging song.
Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:22 PM (MNhXM)

I like Craig Morgan, but I've never cared for that song. It always struck me as too whiny. Maybe that's not fair, but that's my gut reaction when I hear it.

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (m9hmt)

229 Applemusic keeps offering me 3 months 3 trial
Should i get it?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:25 PM (+kPAC)

230 If you like Appalachian country, give Benjamin Tod a try. That boy has lived it. I listen to him and then laugh at what Nashville calls country these days.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 18, 2023 06:25 PM (mZ3xv)

231 William Jacobsen over at LI and Larry Coreia, the very conservative author, have both stated the same things that Schlicter said. They don't think it's possible for Trump to win. Now we may not agree, but its a valid opinion that might, or might not, be true.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:25 PM (gdtCS)

232 229 Applemusic keeps offering me 3 months 3 trial
Should i get it?
Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:25 PM (+kPAC)

No. Spotify is free like radio.

Posted by: AlaBAMA at August 18, 2023 06:25 PM (mZ3xv)

233 >>> He just realizes that Trump is almost certain to lose in the general election because a majority of Americans are irrationally not going to ever vote for him.

Rated - True
A majority of Americans don't vote no matter how many mail-in ballots you send them.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 18, 2023 06:26 PM (ga8qR)

234 You know who's authentic? Bruce Springsteen. Genuine asshole.
Posted by: fd

Well, that's about it. An authentic asshole.

I do remember when Springsteen "seemed" to be the person he still pretends to be now, but that was over 45 years ago. I 've seen him in concert a couple of times, but again, the last time was September, 1981. He did put on a good show.....but now he's just an old faker.
Now he's worth "literally" hundreds of millions of dollars. Some blue -collar hero.

Posted by: Barnacle Bill the sailor at August 18, 2023 06:26 PM (vcOmj)

235 nood

Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:26 PM (m9hmt)

236 223 If you like the “Before he cheats” song check out the music video for Jack Ingram’s “Love You”, lol

Posted by: BEN at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (Hkcdp)

I looked at the vid for "Sweet Child o' Mine" by GnR because my coworker and I were rockin out to it the other day. That vid is perfect, it so 80s...

Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:26 PM (69aDF)

237 like Craig Morgan, but I've never cared for that song. It always struck me as too whiny. Maybe that's not fair, but that's my gut reaction when I hear it.
Posted by: Dr. T at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (m9hmt)

Not a problem. You like what you like but curious who’s doing the whining?

Posted by: polynikes at August 18, 2023 06:26 PM (MNhXM)

238 Huh, I'm sitting on the front porch, and a truck just drove by playing....guess--c'mon, guess!

That's right, Rich Men North of Richmond!

Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at August 18, 2023 06:27 PM (OX9vb)

239 Show me where Schlicter said he'd vote for Biden. Or shut the fuck up.

Posted by: Regular joe at August 18, 2023 06:27 PM (nnp+f)

240 I liked the sweet child o mine vid because it really captured its time. But I admit, I lol'd at Axl's leather lace up in the back pants.

Posted by: kallisto, at August 18, 2023 06:27 PM (69aDF)

241 Governor Groomer nood!

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 18, 2023 06:27 PM (ga8qR)

242 What does voting matter in winning elections?

Posted by: vmom stabby stabby stabby stabby stabamillion at August 18, 2023 06:27 PM (+kPAC)

243 The only "Country" song I like is the one about the woman taking a baseball bat to her cheating boyfriend's truck
Posted by: It's me donna at August 18, 2023 06:10 PM (bs+z0)
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That's weirdly specific.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea, Radioactive Knight at August 18, 2023 06:28 PM (ScR16)

244 If you like Appalachian country, give Benjamin Tod a try. That boy has lived it. I listen to him and then laugh at what Nashville calls country these days.
Posted by: AlaBAMA

Nashville is becoming the new center for all kinds of popular music. The producers, etc., are running out of New York and Los Angeles.
Nashville is literally not the city it was years ago. My Brother in law was born in Nashville (he is over 70) and he says the same thing, as he and my sister have moved back to Nashville in the last few years.

Posted by: Barnacle Bill the sailor at August 18, 2023 06:28 PM (vcOmj)

245 Livin' in the New World has been very confusing lately, thanks to those rich pedos north of Richmond.

Even if he doesn't want a record deal I hope he makes plenty of money, enough to buy a new house, maybe even with a roof. I listen to his song every chance I get, doing my small part to drive up his numbers. Politics is downstream from culture, we believe, and changing the culture for the better helps our country.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at August 18, 2023 06:31 PM (Q9azA)

246 > Applemusic keeps offering me 3 months 3 trial
Should i get it?

I have Spotify and I love it. Apple Music is probably very nice too.

Posted by: bonhomme at August 18, 2023 06:31 PM (0N1h0)

247 as to the song - I appreciate the lyrics, am gratified that it's making a splash - I just can't stand his voice.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:15 PM (i9ffA)

This. Why is he yelling at me?

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 18, 2023 06:32 PM (GzDfN)

248 The Leftists do project too much, methinks.

Posted by: Peter B at August 18, 2023 06:33 PM (x8soI)

249 I am a Trump guy, he doesn't have a chance to win.
DeSantis would be fine and you know he doesn't have a chance to win.
2020 Vote fraud didn't get fixed, Pa is going to go to whomever is the Deep State candidate no matter how bad the Democrats have fked up the country.

Gas is over $4 here now

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:33 PM (MOY79)

250 231 William Jacobsen over at LI and Larry Coreia, the very conservative author, have both stated the same things that Schlicter said. They don't think it's possible for Trump to win. Now we may not agree, but its a valid opinion that might, or might not, be true.
Posted by: Tom Servo at August 18, 2023 06:25 PM (gdtCS)

LI's club of female writers (Jacobson really collects them) hate Trump.

Posted by: Ordinary American at August 18, 2023 06:33 PM (dl+gH)

251 He just realizes that Trump is almost certain to lose in the general election because a majority of Americans are irrationally not going to ever vote for him.
That’s not a hit on Trump.
That’s simply reality.
Posted by: redridinghood at August 18, 2023 06:21 PM (NpAcC)

It's not reality, it's a prediction, a presumption of reality.

Posted by: Ordinary American at August 18, 2023 06:36 PM (dl+gH)

252 Now he's worth "literally" hundreds of millions of dollars. Some blue -collar hero.

Springsteen has said in multiple interviews, "I'm supposed to be some working class hero, but I've never had a job in my life".

Posted by: Bandersnatch at August 18, 2023 06:37 PM (GzDfN)

253 DJT had more votes by millions in 2020 than 2016 that after 4 years of the Democrats Propaganda Ministry working daily against him.
3 more years of the Democrats Propaganda Ministry and hardly anything has changed DJT has done since he did get more votes in 2020.

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:37 PM (MOY79)

254 I don't think Neo does

Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:38 PM (MOY79)

255 *reads Before He Cheats lyrics*

Well, whoever wrote it, they definitely have a good handle on psycho female behavior.

Posted by: A woman scorned WILL fuck up your car at August 18, 2023 06:50 PM (fhX0j)

256 Sadly, it seems like it has already started. Even here. Many want to put their heads in the sand, and let the Stasi and KGG win on Trump.

Posted by: Ryan at August 18, 2023 07:11 PM (33nmr)

257 Conservatives always disagree on this or that and so won't back him or her.
Marxists tow the line and would vote for Joe Stalin or Mooch come Hell or high water
Posted by: Skip at August 18, 2023 06:24 PM (MOY79)

Why we lose.

Posted by: Montec at August 18, 2023 07:38 PM (1Ad02)

258 It's cool this guy's song is becoming a hit, but all it's going to end up doing is making YouTube lots more money, while he gets like $32 in revenue from them.

Posted by: Rbastid at August 18, 2023 07:43 PM (YGliX)

259 Ace, Thank you for this very clear explanation of what is going on.

Posted by: Roland F Hirsch at August 18, 2023 08:30 PM (oMkPq)

260 @249 Thanks skip for your donation to the democrat party.

Posted by: Allen at August 18, 2023 08:35 PM (U8QOT)

261 There's a YT video of Oliver Stanley reading Psalm 37 v. 12-20 at his live performance at a Currituck farmers market just before ripping into "Rich Men". Worth a watch.

Posted by: mrp at August 18, 2023 09:29 PM (rj6Yv)

262 Hey Lefties, thanks for proving Anthony's point! These effin' people.

Posted by: NAB at August 18, 2023 09:58 PM (3sHsl)

263 No one on the left is ever an ideologue and certainly not an extremist. Why, they're all just centrist moderates who only believe in human values and common sense. Just ask them.

This is of a piece with their "we're not a religion because we only follow Reason." Only those other people are extremists, because the stuff we throw out there is right and true, so it can't be extreme.

This is a religion. It's simply a religion that is willing to use politics, culture, and any other means within its reach to further its spread and to cancel the heathen and the apostates. And to establish the power it needs to bring into being its hedonist and transhuman utopia.

Posted by: GWB at August 18, 2023 10:13 PM (83DAm)

264 a key bugaboo of that movement
RACIST! "Bugaboo" is considered to be a racist term!

Posted by: GWB at August 18, 2023 10:14 PM (83DAm)

265
Absolutely great,
Tom Waits

youtu.be/RKlmBZsVPK8

Posted by: zigzag at August 18, 2023 10:25 PM (bMRnd)

266 I don't do banjonsing, but when I do, I banjones w ace.

Posted by: sTevo at August 19, 2023 07:33 AM (lNjdg)

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