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Garth Brooks Quote ... Repug Heads Will Explode ---> (Original Post) napkinz Feb 2014 OP
Awesome leftynyc Feb 2014 #1
You are right yeoman6987 Feb 2014 #3
Naw, "traitor" isn't going to be it. raven mad Feb 2014 #13
Under the Tour Bus! Jeff In Milwaukee Feb 2014 #77
Garth Brooks! Welcome if it hasn't already been said. n caledesi Feb 2014 #26
Ahem, it's spelled "trader" Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2014 #83
Ahem... in context, 'traitor' is the correct choice. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #112
Seriesly? Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2014 #113
Okay, after such an extended string of 'moran speak' on your part, I'll believe you were at least IrishAyes Feb 2014 #123
I figured the "ahem" would be the clue. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2014 #128
You should have just used demwing Feb 2014 #131
Well, 'ahem' alone is insufficient, especially as the first example. BUT your pictures there are IrishAyes Feb 2014 #137
They will just say that he has changed his mind since 2011. nt kelliekat44 Feb 2014 #118
Do you think he will get "Dixie Chicked?" nt WhiteTara Feb 2014 #96
I doubt it Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2014 #98
Me too...male privilege and all. nt WhiteTara Feb 2014 #102
That, and he retired many years ago. ManiacJoe Feb 2014 #116
lol well that would make it more difficult! WhiteTara Feb 2014 #122
The guy could live off of royalties the rest of his life Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #4
royalties? hfojvt Feb 2014 #31
that too! I imagine from a pure expense standpoint Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #40
Not new for him Sgent Feb 2014 #86
I will check it out leftynyc Feb 2014 #117
His fame pretty much makes him bulletproof in the country industry LTR Feb 2014 #103
He has his head on straight. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #2
Whew! I'm glad to see this! Always enjoyed his stuff and have seen him in concert so I'm ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2014 #5
He performed at the 2008 "inaugural" concert. GoCubsGo Feb 2014 #12
I was bitterly disappointed that I was only 3 hours drive from DC on Sunday, Jan 18, 2009 ChisolmTrailDem Feb 2014 #17
That looks like a helluva lot of fun. HappyMe Feb 2014 #46
I hadn't seen this! Thanks! n/t freshwest Feb 2014 #84
That ROCKED! Pure JOY! SunSeeker Feb 2014 #88
A friend of mine was doing studio work for one of Garth's albums. He and the other guys were okaawhatever Feb 2014 #6
That is a great story! nt Logical Feb 2014 #38
LMFAO grahamhgreen Feb 2014 #91
He's always been a mensch and a Democrat Warpy Feb 2014 #7
A reminder of a time when country music stood up for the little guy. Aristus Feb 2014 #8
k&r HappyMe Feb 2014 #9
oops, replied to wrong post napkinz Feb 2014 #14
I never liked Nugent. HappyMe Feb 2014 #16
I love Joan Jett napkinz Feb 2014 #20
Yeah, I like Blake Shelton too. HappyMe Feb 2014 #22
I had never heard of him until last year when I caught an episode of "The Voice" napkinz Feb 2014 #132
I'm not either but once in a while I stumble upon a jewel and this is one: Whisp Feb 2014 #36
That is a truly great movie mainstreetonce Feb 2014 #74
Yay! sheshe2 Feb 2014 #10
as Joan Jett sang, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" napkinz Feb 2014 #15
And his wife, Tricia Yearwood, is a great cook. I'm hooked on her show, LOL catbyte Feb 2014 #11
And Tricia is also a great Democrat, who puts her money (and not just her cooking) Tanuki Feb 2014 #18
Good to know re: Tricia Yearwood. LOVE this Garth Brooks quote! calimary Feb 2014 #63
Her voice is one of the richest, most open Tsiyu Mar 2014 #146
I love her show. HappyMe Feb 2014 #19
Exactly. I was so relieved last year to find out they were Democrats. catbyte Feb 2014 #23
I don't always base who I like as far as HappyMe Feb 2014 #24
What tore it for me was Carey wearing a Reason magazine t-shirt on his show. catbyte Feb 2014 #32
I have never heard of Reason magazine. HappyMe Feb 2014 #34
It's a right wing Libertarian rag catbyte Feb 2014 #35
That would explain why I hadn't heard of it. HappyMe Feb 2014 #39
Same as Dennis Miller for me 90-percent Feb 2014 #45
Oh Dennis Miller was great for awhile. HappyMe Feb 2014 #48
Frank Zappa's best country-western song 90-percent Feb 2014 #61
I'm old enough to remember Bill Hicks & the Hot Licks, LOL catbyte Feb 2014 #60
one correction 90-percent Feb 2014 #62
Sorry catbyte Feb 2014 #64
aww. 90-percent Feb 2014 #66
just repurchased a couple of his albums. madrchsod Feb 2014 #68
I still have all my vinyl. You really can't beat the sound quality in my opinion. catbyte Feb 2014 #70
So far there are only two artists I dislike because of their overt politics. Jake Stern Feb 2014 #49
I never liked Ray Stevens. HappyMe Feb 2014 #51
Was truly shocked when I first heard one of Ray Stevens political songs Jake Stern Feb 2014 #53
Frankly, I wasn't aware that the guy HappyMe Feb 2014 #55
I always found Drew to be more pro-military than pro-Republican yeoman6987 Feb 2014 #56
Ditto. Love her show and watch it every Saturday. n/t RebelOne Feb 2014 #81
And she has a beautiful voice. MicaelS Feb 2014 #25
Yup. Ditto. I watch her cooking show faithfully. n/t RebelOne Feb 2014 #80
I'm Going To See Him In Dublin SoCalMusicLover Feb 2014 #21
Good for him. ohheckyeah Feb 2014 #27
isn't that a little bit hfojvt Feb 2014 #28
I dont see where he said he WAS speaking for everybody. 7962 Feb 2014 #47
he claimed that he thought Obama hfojvt Feb 2014 #54
Good point; Obama sure has a high net worth now that you mention it. nt 7962 Feb 2014 #57
top 1%? stillcool Feb 2014 #58
Garth had a lesbian sister who played in sufrommich Feb 2014 #29
He wrote this song about it. BBR Esq Feb 2014 #67
wow. that actually gave me chills renate Feb 2014 #73
Thank you Mr. Brooks. K&R Whisp Feb 2014 #30
He should do a concert with the Dixie Chicks Omaha Steve Feb 2014 #33
Any one...or any thing... yuiyoshida Feb 2014 #37
Good on you Chris BarbaRosa Feb 2014 #41
k&r for exposure. n/t Laelth Feb 2014 #42
Wait for it. bpj62 Feb 2014 #43
I got friends - HappyMe Feb 2014 #44
Bump! Bump! Under the bus... AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #50
Nice to see... I know there are some progressives among the country "glitterati"... hlthe2b Feb 2014 #52
I'd heard "liberal" rumors about Garth Brooks ages ago. Chorophyll Feb 2014 #59
Garth rocks 1awake Feb 2014 #65
never liked his music but he`s ok in my book. madrchsod Feb 2014 #69
I'm sure the nuts will boycott his come back tour meadowlark5 Feb 2014 #71
Oh Hell, yeah! libodem Feb 2014 #72
What a good man! redwitch Feb 2014 #75
Never knew much about his political leanings but assumed he was like a lot of others Grammy23 Feb 2014 #76
Sounds like a BOGGER treestar Feb 2014 #78
Ah, ha, you went there! Just for that you get: (large pic) freshwest Feb 2014 #85
Sadly, rather than uphold their oaths of office by helping the country move forward, indepat Feb 2014 #79
Good for him! Rex Feb 2014 #82
Another Country Star that is a Dem dbackjon Feb 2014 #87
"Carrie Underwood is a big supporter of equal marriage" napkinz Mar 2014 #147
wow. brave man heaven05 Feb 2014 #89
mr. brooks wrote these lyrics...in 1992. with ms. stephanie davis. spanone Feb 2014 #90
Well, it's certainly a cut above the quote he gave several years ago, IrishAyes Feb 2014 #92
Can you cite a reference for this? I find it hard to believe. n/t Tanuki Feb 2014 #94
Well, I could look it up FOR you, but it would be just as easy for you to google it yourself. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #110
I tried to look it up because it sounded so implausible and could not find Tanuki Feb 2014 #129
Well, since YOU were there at my side when it happened, I guess that makes YOU the authority, IrishAyes Feb 2014 #138
horseshit. spanone Feb 2014 #105
That I reported the comment or that he said it? Or perhaps you don't believe this happened. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #111
Here's the thing: You made the claim. Heidi Feb 2014 #119
I HEARD HIM SAY THAT MYSELF ON AN EXTENDED INTERVIEW. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #125
You advised others here to Google it. Heidi Feb 2014 #126
yes and, ::HI:: again Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #127
You'd better ask IrishEyes directly, gf. Heidi Feb 2014 #133
I have already dealt with Irish in another forum on here ... Tuesday Afternoon Feb 2014 #134
You seem to be under the misimpression that I'm obligated to jump when you bark. Not so. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #136
where's the quote? YOU google it. it doesn't exist. spanone Feb 2014 #121
I HEARD HIM SAY THAT MYSELF ON AN EXTENDED INTERVIEW. IrishAyes Feb 2014 #124
Typing in all caps doesn't make it true, nor does it make your claim seem more credible. Heidi Feb 2014 #130
You have no idea who I really am, but you are so blinding fast to declare that YOU are the judge of IrishAyes Feb 2014 #139
Just stop Tsiyu Mar 2014 #144
People like you are why art gets censored. mathematic Mar 2014 #145
Your guess is more plausible than IrishEyes' ear-witness testimony. Furthermore (with links): Heidi Mar 2014 #149
Now I love Garth Brooks even more! DesertDiamond Feb 2014 #93
Awesome Politicub Feb 2014 #95
Regarding the first sentence laundry_queen Feb 2014 #97
Liking Garth even more today..... Jake2413 Feb 2014 #99
Bullshit. sulphurdunn Feb 2014 #100
One of the only country singers I like. Now I know why I always liked Garth! Nanjing to Seoul Feb 2014 #101
A country singer leaning left? Very publicly? All right! merrily Feb 2014 #104
A few DU heads will explode too. baldguy Feb 2014 #106
K&R! highplainsdem Feb 2014 #107
Well said, Garth! blue neen Feb 2014 #108
Good on Garth Brooks, napkinz! Thank you~ Cha Feb 2014 #109
This old news from May 2011..... TeamPooka Feb 2014 #114
The only time I head over to Freeperland is after reading stories like this. pablo_marmol Feb 2014 #115
Brooks was never a conservative icon, or if he was, conservatives weren't paying attention Recursion Feb 2014 #120
Kick for Garth Brooks and President Obama! Cha Feb 2014 #135
We've got Garth and they've got "shit in his pants". Kind of sums it up. libdem4life Feb 2014 #140
re "they've got "shit in his pants" ... napkinz Mar 2014 #142
He's the one ... have to go wash my eyes out. Old saying, "You lay down with dogs who have libdem4life Mar 2014 #143
Garth is more supportive of obàma than many in DU Liberal_in_LA Feb 2014 #141
That's why I never, ever want to be President. Jamaal510 Mar 2014 #148
 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
3. You are right
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:31 PM
Feb 2014

Republicans are exploding as we ready this quote. Now it is "Garth Brooks is a traitor". The list is pretty lengthy so I am sure that Garth is in good company.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
112. Ahem... in context, 'traitor' is the correct choice.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 03:16 AM
Feb 2014

If you're trying to make a pun, you need to flesh it out. Otherwise you risk looking less than expert in the English language, often said to be the most treacherous in the world. Several words have at least 3 different spellings and meanings although they all sound alike. Puns are my favorite form of humor but the reference MUST be clear.

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,330 posts)
113. Seriesly?
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 04:02 AM
Feb 2014

I'll have a spocksman from The Department of Teabagger moran speak contact you. I'm quite fluent in are offical language. Until then, I grant you amnety.

Remember, descent is the greatest form of patriotism.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017163936

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
123. Okay, after such an extended string of 'moran speak' on your part, I'll believe you were at least
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 10:07 AM
Feb 2014

trying to be 'humerous'. I still maintain that a single, standalone 'moran werd' will get you pegged as language deficient, especially when you spell the rong werd kerectly.

Very good of yu to grant me amnety. Or wud the bettur choice their have bin 'anmity'?

Hassin Bin Sober

(26,330 posts)
128. I figured the "ahem" would be the clue.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 12:25 PM
Feb 2014

Especially in the context of how teabaggers are going to go ape shit hate-mail mode on someone.

Anmity has more than won spelling. I did my Masters' thesis in Tea-Speak as Are Offical Lanagage.



But what do I know. I'm having a bad run lately of being misunderstood. I received a snarky "correction" yesterday because I referred to some teabaggers as "Double Knot Spies" of the Jethro Bodine type...






IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
137. Well, 'ahem' alone is insufficient, especially as the first example. BUT your pictures there are
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 08:28 PM
Feb 2014

excellent and irrefutable. Welcome or not, I'm now your devoted fan. Yes. I miss Jethro a lot. Like Barney Fife, he's a lot more fun as a fictional character than a real life encounter.

 

Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
4. The guy could live off of royalties the rest of his life
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:32 PM
Feb 2014

So not quite as risky as what Natalie Maines did. But still glad he spoke up.

I was shocked when he passed Elvis and the Beatles with most recordings sold. Impressive and under reported fact.

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
31. royalties?
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:27 PM
Feb 2014

Hell, he could spend $1 million a year of his net worth

and be good for at least 100 years.

He don't need no stinking royalties.

 

Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
40. that too! I imagine from a pure expense standpoint
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:41 PM
Feb 2014

he is not spending as fast as he's taking in though.

 

leftynyc

(26,060 posts)
117. I will check it out
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 06:00 AM
Feb 2014

I'm not a country music fan but just as I was pleasantly surprised when I tuned into the Dixie Chicks, I'm hoping the same can happen here and Brook's tunes will soon be in my library.

LTR

(13,227 posts)
103. His fame pretty much makes him bulletproof in the country industry
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 11:49 PM
Feb 2014

Garth has sold a ridiculous amount of albums, enough to retire in style, which he more or less did. Meaning he doesn't have to put on an act, and can pretty much tell the wingnuts to go pound sand.

Seems like it's only the big guns in Nashville that can get away with being liberal. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw come to mind. Both are hardcore dems. Sadly, the Dixie Chicks and Steve Earle aren't quiet big enough in the genre to be openly liberal and succeed there.

 

ChisolmTrailDem

(9,463 posts)
5. Whew! I'm glad to see this! Always enjoyed his stuff and have seen him in concert so I'm
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:35 PM
Feb 2014

glad I don't have to kick him to the curb as I've had to do with several others I don't care to name.

GoCubsGo

(32,086 posts)
12. He performed at the 2008 "inaugural" concert.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:49 PM
Feb 2014

It was the "We Are One" concert at the Lincoln Memorial on the Sunday before Inauguration Day, shown on HBO. He sang two or three songs backed up by a chorus of teens and 20-somethings. It was a good show!

 

ChisolmTrailDem

(9,463 posts)
17. I was bitterly disappointed that I was only 3 hours drive from DC on Sunday, Jan 18, 2009
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:03 PM
Feb 2014

Last edited Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:45 PM - Edit history (1)

during the concert with Brooks, as well as John Mellencamp and others, and could not attend. However, I followed the concert on TV and I was present and accounted for on Inauguration Day, leaning on a flag pole on the side of the Washington Monument closest to the Capitol. It was a sight to behold, a sight like I've never seen before.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
46. That looks like a helluva lot of fun.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:03 PM
Feb 2014

I'm glad the neighbor downstair is at work. I was singing and a dancin, jumpin fool!

okaawhatever

(9,462 posts)
6. A friend of mine was doing studio work for one of Garth's albums. He and the other guys were
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:35 PM
Feb 2014

experimenting with the music and had taken it into more of a rock direction. Garth came in and listened and I guess someone asked if it was too rock'n'roll and he said "Don't worry about it boys, make it sound good....the hat will take care of the rest." That cracked me up.

Warpy

(111,299 posts)
7. He's always been a mensch and a Democrat
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:37 PM
Feb 2014

but I still don't like twang music, sorry Garth.

Still, it's nice to see a country star who doesn't give his tacit support to Republicans.

Aristus

(66,429 posts)
8. A reminder of a time when country music stood up for the little guy.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 02:38 PM
Feb 2014

None of this hypernationalistic "Kick their ass 'n' take their gas!" bullshit.

Good for him.

I'll never like country music, but it's nice to see that there are still some decent people in the industry.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
16. I never liked Nugent.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:03 PM
Feb 2014

I kind of meh about Joan Jett.

I like rock n roll, but I'll listen to a little country now and then.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
22. Yeah, I like Blake Shelton too.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:12 PM
Feb 2014

Every once in awhile I get sick of listening to rock n roll and listen to some country. I like the blues too.

napkinz

(17,199 posts)
132. I had never heard of him until last year when I caught an episode of "The Voice"
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 02:21 PM
Feb 2014

I don't know anything about his music (except that he's country).




 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
36. I'm not either but once in a while I stumble upon a jewel and this is one:
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:36 PM
Feb 2014

It's from the movie Country Strong with Gwenyth Paltrow

napkinz

(17,199 posts)
15. as Joan Jett sang, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll"
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:02 PM
Feb 2014

But I'll take Garth Brooks over Ted Nugent any day and every day!







Tanuki

(14,919 posts)
18. And Tricia is also a great Democrat, who puts her money (and not just her cooking)
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:04 PM
Feb 2014

where her mouth is!

calimary

(81,363 posts)
63. Good to know re: Tricia Yearwood. LOVE this Garth Brooks quote!
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:48 PM
Feb 2014

Not much of a fan of country music. But I am a fan of some of its luminaries. Like Garth, for example. I've met him and he is indeed a very nice and gentle-hearted man. Seemed very considerate of the people who were working with/for him when I was there.

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
146. Her voice is one of the richest, most open
Sat Mar 1, 2014, 01:33 PM
Mar 2014


I have always admired her ability to own a song.

Hearing that teenybopper Rimes ( sp? ) - who cut "How do I live" right out from under Yearwood - just makes my skin crawl.

She sings the chorus "How do I L-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-ve-e without yooooo." She sounds contrived and forced.

Trisha sings "how do I live without you" and just aces the loneliness of that song.

But the Korporate Kuntry stations only play Rimes version.

Good on them for being Dems, too

catbyte

(34,413 posts)
23. Exactly. I was so relieved last year to find out they were Democrats.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:12 PM
Feb 2014

I used to like the Drew Carey Show back in the 1990's, but the minute my husband & I found out what a reactionary cretin he was, we dropped him like a hot potato. He just wasn't funny anymore.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
24. I don't always base who I like as far as
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:17 PM
Feb 2014

music, comedy or actors on their political affiliation. Unless they come out with some horrific statement, I enjoy what they do rather than worry about politics. Politics just isn't a 24-7 thing for me.

catbyte

(34,413 posts)
32. What tore it for me was Carey wearing a Reason magazine t-shirt on his show.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:29 PM
Feb 2014


I also don't have a lot of disposable cash, so I make sure I spend what I have in such a way that there is less of a chance it will ultimately be used for evil.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
39. That would explain why I hadn't heard of it.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:40 PM
Feb 2014

I watched his show once in awhile (the Cleveland one). I didn't see it every week, as I worked in the evening in a restaurant kitchen.

We go to concerts and movies so seldom, I just want to enjoy myself.

90-percent

(6,829 posts)
45. Same as Dennis Miller for me
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:02 PM
Feb 2014

Loved him on SNL and all his 80's and 90's work. I truly do not like him now at all, especially when he's on with Bill-o and they call each other by their last names. That sort of thing always reminds me of high school bullies.

I did like Carey in his time and I also applaud his strip club hobby.

One comedian that remained great throughout his entire career was George Carlin. I missed Bill Hicks in his time, but, boy, was he good! I learned of Hick's from Olbermann's Countdown. I hate pro sports and I wish Keith was back in his Countdown gig with a nice five year contract! America needs Keith. His work to save America from slipping into totalitarian corporate fascism, started in the beginning of this century, is not yet finished.

-90% Jimmy

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
48. Oh Dennis Miller was great for awhile.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:12 PM
Feb 2014

Then he started running his mouth - that was it. Over. George Carlin was excellent, I LOVE Lewis Black.

Sorry, but KO turned into a diva caricature of himself. You can't act like a spoiled brat and preach another message.

I like Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow.



90-percent

(6,829 posts)
61. Frank Zappa's best country-western song
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:46 PM
Feb 2014


As sung in this version by Jimmy Carl Black, the Indian of the group. (Group= original founding member of the Mothers of Invention)

Zappa family friend Bevery DiAngelo also sang a version in the movie; "Daddy's Dead. Who's Got the will?"

My opinion of Keith is based entirely on watching his show. All his drama queen job changing since leaving MSNBC I suspect is fraught with hearsay; "insiders" offering their opinion's of Keith's ego at work. I think Keith's committment to his craft may have made him seem intolerant and egotistical. Zappa had the same commitment and many have said the same about him. Possibly because he could outwork any musician in his employ. More drive, stamina, commitment and talent. All threatening things to those of us in the mediocrity arena. Easier to blame the boss for our shortcomings.

-90% Jimmy

madrchsod

(58,162 posts)
68. just repurchased a couple of his albums.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:56 PM
Feb 2014

someone stole a bunch of albums from me and i`m slowly replacing the "lost" ones.

Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)
49. So far there are only two artists I dislike because of their overt politics.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:13 PM
Feb 2014

Charlie Daniels. Uneasy Rider and Devil Went Down To Georgia are awesome, awesome songs but his ultra conservative political rants really turned me off.

Ray Stevens. I loved his novelty songs but when he veered hard into Tea Party territory and started putting out crappy political songs, I tuned him out.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
51. I never liked Ray Stevens.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:17 PM
Feb 2014

Those 2 Daniel's songs are top notch. He has come out with some loony rants, I can't listen to those songs much any more because of that. He was playing up this way last summer I think. The tickets were cheap, but we didn't want to go in case he started rambling.

Jake Stern

(3,145 posts)
53. Was truly shocked when I first heard one of Ray Stevens political songs
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:21 PM
Feb 2014

My first thought was "This is the guy who sang 'Everything is Beautiful'?"

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
55. Frankly, I wasn't aware that the guy
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:24 PM
Feb 2014

was still making music, or even alive for that matter.

I'm not going to seek any of it out. I don't want to get super irritated and peeved.

 

yeoman6987

(14,449 posts)
56. I always found Drew to be more pro-military than pro-Republican
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:25 PM
Feb 2014

I just think he simply supports the military folks. I don't have a problem with that. I have never heard him slander the Democrats but of course I could have missed it at some point.

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
21. I'm Going To See Him In Dublin
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:11 PM
Feb 2014

It is always reassuring when I can feel comfortable being a fan of someone, and also not having to worry about their logic and political opinions being in the right place.

I'm a fan of guys like Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, James Taylor and of course, Garth. I also loved when Natalie said what she did, and was proud to be a fan of their group as well.

ohheckyeah

(9,314 posts)
27. Good for him.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:22 PM
Feb 2014

I'm a rock and roll kind of person, but I like a couple of country songs and this is one of them:

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
28. isn't that a little bit
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:23 PM
Feb 2014

like what Britney Spears said when Bush was President?

And isn't Garth a member of the top 0.1%?

He's worth $150 million.

I don't believe for one second that Obama is "trying his heart out" for people in the bottom 40%.

Nor do I believe that Garth is really qualified to speak for us.

edit: and his music mostly sucks dogs too.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
47. I dont see where he said he WAS speaking for everybody.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:07 PM
Feb 2014

And if you use his worth as basis for whether or not to back what he says, I guess you dont support anything Soros spends his millions on?

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)
54. he claimed that he thought Obama
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:24 PM
Feb 2014

was "trying his heart out". Obama sent me a fundraising letter claiming that he was "fighting for me all the time". I tore it to pieces and mailed it back in the postage paid envelope.

And I did not put the cart before the horse. I did not say "he's worth $150 million so he must be wrong"

I said "he's wrong, and the fact that he's worth $150 million helps to explain WHY". His net worth gives him a slightly different perspective than somebody with MY income has.

Garth, unlike myself and Debs, cannot say "if there is a lower class, I am in it".

Instead, he gets quoted as part of the propaganda to convince the lower class that "Obama really WANTS to help you. He's TRYING to help you. But he can't, the system won't let him."

So, like Bill Clinton, Obama will spend the rest of his life crying all the way to the bank.

stillcool

(32,626 posts)
58. top 1%?
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:32 PM
Feb 2014

Not even close. Those 1% Er's do not measure wealth in dollars only. It is the power and control their wealth has given them. Think multi-billionaire ++

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
29. Garth had a lesbian sister who played in
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:24 PM
Feb 2014

his band and was out and very involved in LGBT issues. Brooks has always been very supportive of her and gay rights.She died of cancer last year and he was devastated,they were very close. He's always been a liberal and I don't think he ever tried to hide it.

BBR Esq

(87 posts)
67. He wrote this song about it.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:55 PM
Feb 2014



"We Shall Be Free"


This ain't comin' from no prophet 

Just an ordinary man 

When I close my eyes I see 

The way this world shall be 

When we all walk hand in hand 


When the last child cries for a crust of bread 

When the last man dies for just words that he said 

When there's shelter over the poorest head 

We shall be free 


When the last thing we notice is the color of skin 

And the first thing we look for is the beauty within 

When the skies and the oceans are clean again 

Then we shall be free 


We shall be free 

We shall be free 

Stand straight, walk proud 

'Cause we shall be free 

When we're free to love anyone we choose 

When this world's big enough for all different views 

When we all can worship from our own kind of pew 

Then we shall be free 

We shall be free 


We shall be free 

Have a little faith 

Hold out 

'Cause we shall be free 


And when money talks for the very last time 

And nobody walks a step behind 

When there's only one race and that's mankind 

Then we shall be free 


We shall be free 

We shall be free 

Stand straight, walk proud, have a little faith, hold out 

We shall be free 


We shall be free 

We shall be free 

Stand straight, have a little faith 


We shall be free


 

Whisp

(24,096 posts)
30. Thank you Mr. Brooks. K&R
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:25 PM
Feb 2014

I also love him and support him.
LOTS of people do and the President knows this and it helps him greatly.

I am proud to share Garth Brooks' feelings about President Obama.



bpj62

(999 posts)
43. Wait for it.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 03:49 PM
Feb 2014

The countdown that you hear is all the talking heads at Fox News losing their collective minds. How could a country music star be a democrat. This is going to be interesting. I am sure someone will tell him to just stick to music. If you are a musician and you support republicans its ok to say whatever you want but if you are a democrat then you are unpatriotic and the record company should drop him asap.

hlthe2b

(102,313 posts)
52. Nice to see... I know there are some progressives among the country "glitterati"...
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:18 PM
Feb 2014

We need to hear them speak out more.

Chorophyll

(5,179 posts)
59. I'd heard "liberal" rumors about Garth Brooks ages ago.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 04:35 PM
Feb 2014

He always kind of did his own thing. On edit: BarbaRosa beat me to the Chris Gaines thingy.

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
71. I'm sure the nuts will boycott his come back tour
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 05:08 PM
Feb 2014

I also heard Toby Keith is a dem but have never been able to verify that. He sings such redneck, patriot kick your ass songs, I find it hard to believe. But a friend who's libertarian said she liked his music despite him being a democrat

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
76. Never knew much about his political leanings but assumed he was like a lot of others
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 05:24 PM
Feb 2014


in the country western field. It's clear he is of a different stripe with that quote. Good for Garth for having the courage to state the truth. I doubt I'll rush out to see him in concert or buy his music, but I'll see him through different eyes. And who knows? I might even change my mind about his tunes.


indepat

(20,899 posts)
79. Sadly, rather than uphold their oaths of office by helping the country move forward,
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 05:34 PM
Feb 2014

'pukes seem willing to inflict any amount of harm/damage to make the President fail which, imo, is unpatriotic, if not treasonous, on its face.

 

dbackjon

(6,578 posts)
87. Another Country Star that is a Dem
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 07:00 PM
Feb 2014

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw as well.


Carrie Underwood is a big supporter of equal marriage.

napkinz

(17,199 posts)
147. "Carrie Underwood is a big supporter of equal marriage"
Sat Mar 1, 2014, 03:45 PM
Mar 2014
Carrie Underwood: US country queen speaks out for gay marriage – but how will conservative fans take it?

June 9, 2012
Guy Adams

She is the musical darling of American conservatives: a God-fearing farm girl from Oklahoma who became a music phenomenon on the back of wholesome hit records about faith, family and the greatness of the United States.

Until now, that is. In a development that will doubtless outrage her many fans on the religious right, the nation's most popular country singer, Carrie Underwood, has come out vehemently in favour of gay marriage.

"As a married person myself, I don't know what it's like to be told I can't marry somebody I love, and want to marry," she said. "I can't imagine how that must feel. I definitely think we should all have the right to love, and love publicly, the people that we want to love."

- snip -

"Our church is gay friendly," she said. "Above all, God wanted us to love others. It's not about setting rules, or [saying] 'everyone has to be like me'. No. We're all different. That's what makes us special. We have to love each other and get on with each other. It's not up to me to judge anybody."

read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/carrie-underwood-us-country-queen-speaks-out-for-gay-marriage--but-how-will-conservative-fans-take-it-7831956.html





spanone

(135,854 posts)
90. mr. brooks wrote these lyrics...in 1992. with ms. stephanie davis.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 08:02 PM
Feb 2014
We Shall Be Free


This ain't comin' from no prophet
Just an ordinary man
When I close my eyes I see
The way this world shall be
When we all walk hand in hand

When the last child cries for a crust of bread
When the last man dies for just words that he said
When there's shelter over the poorest head
We shall be free

When the last thing we notice is the color of skin
And the first thing we look for is the beauty within
When the skies and the oceans are clean again
Then we shall be free

We shall be free
We shall be free
Stand straight, walk proud
'Cause we shall be free
When we're free to love anyone we choose
When this world's big enough for all different views
When we all can worship from our own kind of pew
Then we shall be free
We shall be free

We shall be free
Have a little faith
Hold out
'Cause we shall be free

And when money talks for the very last time
And nobody walks a step behind
When there's only one race and that's mankind
Then we shall be free

We shall be free
We shall be free
Stand straight, walk proud, have a little faith, hold out
We shall be free

We shall be free
We shall be free
Stand straight, have a little faith

We shall be free

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
92. Well, it's certainly a cut above the quote he gave several years ago,
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 08:32 PM
Feb 2014

about how beating his wife made her better. I hope he's grown up some.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
110. Well, I could look it up FOR you, but it would be just as easy for you to google it yourself.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 03:07 AM
Feb 2014

I won't bother because I HEARD HIM SAY IT on a tv interview. That's what the song 'The Thunder Rolls' was about.

Tanuki

(14,919 posts)
129. I tried to look it up because it sounded so implausible and could not find
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 12:38 PM
Feb 2014

anything remotely like what you said. That's why I gave you a chance to back up your utterly bogus claim. You can't. And your "memory" of "what you heard him say" is faulty, to put it as politely as I can.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
138. Well, since YOU were there at my side when it happened, I guess that makes YOU the authority,
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 08:31 PM
Feb 2014

does it????? My first-hand account versus your uninformed opinion. Of course you win! YOU wouldn't lie, would you? although you feel quite free to call me a liar. Talk about faux intellectual superiority!

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
111. That I reported the comment or that he said it? Or perhaps you don't believe this happened.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 03:10 AM
Feb 2014

I HEARD HIM SAY THAT MYSELF ON A TV INTERVIEW. It would probably easy for you to google it. That's what the song 'The Thunder Rolls' was about.

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
119. Here's the thing: You made the claim.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 07:19 AM
Feb 2014

It's yours to defend. Doubling down on something you cannot even provide a link to makes your claim seem less than credible.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
125. I HEARD HIM SAY THAT MYSELF ON AN EXTENDED INTERVIEW.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 10:21 AM
Feb 2014

And I'm not your errand boy obligated to do your work. Neither do I give a damn if you want to call me a liar. I heard him!

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
126. You advised others here to Google it.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 10:59 AM
Feb 2014

I did. There's no evidence of your claim, and it's your claim to defend, not mine.

That you cannot defend it is your problem, not anyone else's.

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
127. yes and, ::HI:: again
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 12:02 PM
Feb 2014

good to see you today and also taking the chance to say I would like to see evidence of the aformentioned "claim"

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
133. You'd better ask IrishEyes directly, gf.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 02:29 PM
Feb 2014

This one seems reluctant or unable to come up with anything to back up her insinuation that Garth Brooks is a misogynist/domestic violence defender. That's a serious accusation, and I don't consider typing in all caps to be evidence of anything but the typist's poor form.

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
134. I have already dealt with Irish in another forum on here ...
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 02:37 PM
Feb 2014

not surprised to see this tactic in GD from this poster. But, I find it hard to believe that Garth said that and would be interested in the context, if there is any, which I highly doubt. But, I am always ready to admit that = I could be wrong ....

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
136. You seem to be under the misimpression that I'm obligated to jump when you bark. Not so.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 08:22 PM
Feb 2014

AND I KNOW WHAT I HEARD AND SAW.

Actually, a friend sent me one link today, so I know it can be found if you care to try. I'm not your errand boy.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
124. I HEARD HIM SAY THAT MYSELF ON AN EXTENDED INTERVIEW.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 10:18 AM
Feb 2014

And I'm not your errand boy obligated to do your work. Neither do I give a damn if you want to call me a liar. I heard him!

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
130. Typing in all caps doesn't make it true, nor does it make your claim seem more credible.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 01:30 PM
Feb 2014

Just so you know, your ear-witness testimony isn't convincing.

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
139. You have no idea who I really am, but you are so blinding fast to declare that YOU are the judge of
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 08:35 PM
Feb 2014

my veracity. Again, faux intellectual 'superiority'!

You just don't want to have your unfounded belief challenged. Boo hoo.

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
144. Just stop
Sat Mar 1, 2014, 01:01 PM
Mar 2014


You have been here long enough to know that on the DU, linkie or it stinky.

If I post here, "Why, just the other day, IrishAyes told me he beat his wife - said so right here in G," I would expect that other posters would demand a link.

Which I would gladly provide without being asked when I make my post about your comments.

In good faith arguments on DU, we scorn hearsay.

Stop treating the posters on this board so childishly, and either provide a link or accept that most think you are telling a tall tale no matter how emotional you get or how many smilies you employ. Your link to prove your claim will be your vindication.




A Friendly Reminder: This is DU. Make sure you're wearing your thick skin, stirring your simmering cauldron of links and that you've donned your magic happy underpants.

mathematic

(1,439 posts)
145. People like you are why art gets censored.
Sat Mar 1, 2014, 01:08 PM
Mar 2014

Throughout this subthread you mention The Thunder Rolls. You say it's a song about how Garth Brooks beating his wife made her better (post 110). That's not what the song is about and your outrage is based on a poor reading or misunderstanding.

The lyrics are about a woman that shoots her husband for his cheating heart. The music video makes the woman a more sympathetic character by making the husband an abuser. I'm guessing the video does this because let's face it: shooting your husband just for cheating makes you a horrible person.

Now I'm going to guess what you heard and how you interpreted it. You heard Brooks discuss the characters in the song. The interviewer asked why the video made the husband a wife-beater. Brooks explains that making the husband an abuser turns the wife into a better character: instead of a jealous murderer she is now a victim driven to extremes and justified in shooting her husband. You interpreted this at the time or now, years later, as a statement by Brooks about husband and wives and endorsing abuse in general or about Brooks and his wife in particular. You were unable to distinguish between the character and the creator and unable to appreciate discussion about the character creation process.

This is why "just google it" and "I heard it with my own ears" and similar deflections just don't cut it. People wanted the original source of the quote to see if what you say you heard is what was actually meant.

Finally, it should be clear that since Brooks thinks being the victim of domestic abuse justifies homicide (which is a socially acceptable point of view) that Brooks does not in fact think a man beating his wife makes her better.

Heidi

(58,237 posts)
149. Your guess is more plausible than IrishEyes' ear-witness testimony. Furthermore (with links):
Sun Mar 2, 2014, 08:06 AM
Mar 2014

"Both TNN and CMT banned the video, with a CMT representative commentating that the network was "in business to entertain, not to promote or condone gratuitous violence or social issues". However VH1, which generally aired pop videos, began playing it and women's shelters thanked the record company for raising awareness of domestic violence. On October 2 1991, the clip was awarded the CMA Video of the Year award."
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=6264|


"...some women’s shelters voiced support. Brooks’ own wife at the time allegedly disapproved of scenes in the video but later defended him when the controversy drew public attention."
http://entertainment.time.com/2011/06/07/top-10-controversial-music-videos/slide/garth-brooks-the-thunder-rolls/#ixzz2uo0u9zhF


"Although Brooks' intentions were to promote awareness of the issue, TNN and CMT banned the video. Even with the lack of television support, his mission was accomplished, as many fundraisers were set up around the song to assist battered women’s shelters."
http://tasteofcountry.com/garth-brooks-songs/?trackback=tsmclip

laundry_queen

(8,646 posts)
97. Regarding the first sentence
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 10:15 PM
Feb 2014

the one major thing I learned from my poli sci course (and trust me, there wasn't much I didn't know in this class, I didn't even crack open my text and I got an A+ thanks to my 10 yr obsession with DU, lol) was that the Canadian PM (I'm in Canada) has far, far more domestic power than does the US President. In a majority situation, there isn't much that can stop the PM, whereas the President can be completely stonewalled his entire presidency. Having said that, the President does have a 'final say' that the Canadian PM doesn't have - the veto - which means that even though he may be stonewalled - he can also do the same. Hence why the US has issues getting things done versus other countries with parliamentary systems - lots of checks and balances that slow down the process. Not always a bad thing, but it does slow things down.

I do think Obama is trying, but I'm not sure he's going about it the right way. I don't like the corporatism, specifically with the big Ag appointments. I think there is a lot of room for improvement that IS within his power. Oh, and I do like Garth Brooks, and I did like his music back in the day. 'We shall be free' has already been posted. Love that one.

 

sulphurdunn

(6,891 posts)
100. Bullshit.
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 11:22 PM
Feb 2014

The Obama presidency is not an executive branch version of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington."

 

baldguy

(36,649 posts)
106. A few DU heads will explode too.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 12:37 AM
Feb 2014

Too many here think Obama is a "Hall-of-Fame worthy bullshit artist" and show that they have absolutely no clue how the political process in the United States actually operates.

Cha

(297,395 posts)
109. Good on Garth Brooks, napkinz! Thank you~
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 01:50 AM
Feb 2014

Garth is an intelligent caring person and knows when he sees that in someone else.

pablo_marmol

(2,375 posts)
115. The only time I head over to Freeperland is after reading stories like this.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 04:11 AM
Feb 2014

Yup. Heads are exploding.


Recursion

(56,582 posts)
120. Brooks was never a conservative icon, or if he was, conservatives weren't paying attention
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 09:09 AM
Feb 2014

He's a pretty damn good country musician (and as a bluegrass musician I have to admit liking country music), but this notion that that means he's a socially conservative neanderthal is really more our fault than theirs.

Hell, didn't he do a year-long sting as a heavy-metal alter-ego?

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
140. We've got Garth and they've got "shit in his pants". Kind of sums it up.
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 09:19 PM
Feb 2014

Oh, and Tricia's cooking show...just another mention...like Tim and Faith...classy people.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
143. He's the one ... have to go wash my eyes out. Old saying, "You lay down with dogs who have
Sat Mar 1, 2014, 12:24 PM
Mar 2014

fleas, don't wonder why yer itchin' ".

Jamaal510

(10,893 posts)
148. That's why I never, ever want to be President.
Sat Mar 1, 2014, 04:33 PM
Mar 2014

Nobody can pay me enough to take that job. Not only does a U.S. president regularly receive death threats, but they have to put up with people in Congress who don't want to work with them, and they have to put up with disengaged voters who equate both parties and somehow think that you're not doing enough (while not knowing of all your accomplishments thus far).
I'm only 23, but if I were President right now, I'm sure that my entire head would be gray by now, just like Obama's.

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