Jason Aldean’s music video for controversial song pulled by CMT... Overreaction?
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Nathan
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Yea, some people are not all "warm & fuzzy" with all that bravado BS
Naturally
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Should I post pictures of riots, lawlessness, assaults on innocent citizens, looting of businesses and destruction of private and municipal properties common in ALL the major cities? ... there are a few photos and videos out there I think. Don't know how all that is working out for you, but it isn't normal in a small town and shouldn't be acceptable anywhere in America. Your lifestyle might vary though.
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It's apparent that the executives at CMT became aware of the public's reaction, and so made the business decision to pull the song in order to avoid further revenue fallout.
Pulling this song is not going to make any difference in the rate at which people are murdered because of the color of their skin. However, hopefully at some point the "silent majority" will gain understanding and concern for the rights and safety for all citizens, not just for those that look like themselves.
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T.h.e. s.o.n.g. i.s.n.'t. a.b.o.u.t. r.a.c.e. ... so don't toss that card
The song has nothing to with race, color or even political views ... but everything to do with behavior
On the other hand, maybe someone can point out the lyrics in the song that has to do with race or color ?
The song has nothing to with race, color or even political views ... but everything to do with behavior
On the other hand, maybe someone can point out the lyrics in the song that has to do with race or color ?
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CallMeKate
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Nope, it doesn't. I am so
sick of the sheeples who are soiling their diapers getting all worked up following the woke mob just because it seems to be the thing to do. What the song SAYS to not do in a small town is1. Sucker punch somebody on a sidewalk
2. Carjack an old lady at a red light
3. Pull a gun on the owner of a liquor store
4. Cuss out a cop, spit in his face
5. Stomp on the flag and light it up
6. (Try to take away granddad's antique gun that grandson owns which could be considered political by some but that's the only thing and it's not about race.)
That's all! That's all that is mentioned! Not a word about race. This whole thing is freaky. In fact, since it does NOT mention race, it's almost as if the "followers" of the woke gang are trying to make it about race. Do they not like other races? Are they assuming all small-town trouble is caused by minorities? Or did they just "get in line" and never bother actually listening to the words? I'm seeing that the woke people may be the racists. Wouldn't that be ironic?
I'd like to hear why anyone against the song lyrics assume the sucker puncher, carjacker, store robber, cop puncher, or flag burner is a minority individual. Shame on them for assuming that. This whole thing boggles.
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Nathan
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I enjoyed David Allen Coe back in the 80s. I knew he was a bit eccentric, having been in and out of juvenile and adult correctional facilities in his formative years. Yea, he was racist and misogynistic, but that was in-style then. Some people are trying to bring racist and misogynistic back in style, it's time society moves on from that.
CallMeKate
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Oh thank you, @Pepper ! I love that song and I especially love your city.
True to the point.
I grew up in a small town. It was not as great as people try to pretend. Ignorance and hate of what they did not understand was common. The "we" and "them" mentality has always existed. So have closed minds. I had hoped that by this stage of my life I would see a more evolved society.
rgp
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Can you list the Canadian cities involved ? I'd like to read-up on them.
Near as i can find , the 'clips' were from the API, various other news outlets.
I believe that hanging was back in the mid-20's ... Maybe time to let it go ?
Brookswood
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I had never heard of this song until this controversy blew up.
The Streisand Effect strikes again!!!
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The Streisand Effect strikes again!!!
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Naturally
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Sippican
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Funny, this one song about Americans standing up for what is right gets so much pushback, but RAP songs that describe abusing women, glamorizing drugs, hating America, gets a pass because of the race that is spewing them.
If you listen to the song he is just describing what Americans feel about their safety, and the importance in protecting your family. Urban-ites wouldn't understand because many don't know their neighbors.
And, what folks are missing in this song is that many small towns have many races, and they stick together like family. Something the media leaves out many times when trying to solidify the perception of divisiveness in the country, that in many cases are just nor there.
If you listen to the song he is just describing what Americans feel about their safety, and the importance in protecting your family. Urban-ites wouldn't understand because many don't know their neighbors.
And, what folks are missing in this song is that many small towns have many races, and they stick together like family. Something the media leaves out many times when trying to solidify the perception of divisiveness in the country, that in many cases are just nor there.
Brookswood
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We should not let criminal activity on the part of a few people define an entire group.
rgp
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Well ... IMO it is not just a 'few' people. On the local or national news every night it is the same thing [crimes] being comitted by the same people. Every night, here locally there is a killing almost every night, a drug deal caught , or perhaps fought over every night ...... again always the same folks doing it.
Like it or not ... it has [is] defining the group ... and that is on them. Birds of a feather & all that. Again opinion, it has become something that cannot be denied.
CallMeKate
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I wasn't even going to mention this... but since you mentioned the abuse I will. A few days ago when I was hopping around the net so I'd be informed before replying to this thread... some (more than one or two) rap lyrics came up that left me numb. I'll try to skirt around the words because of censors/Google, but it should be pretty clear. When I saw this one in particular, I thought "WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE???"
[I changed my mind about putting the lyrics here even disguised... I started typing and started crying.] I'll just say it was more graphic than I've ever seen in lyrics about r*ping a "white b**ch" and everything that was going to be done to her before leaving her for dead. I've even worked in the music industry and couldn't believe what I saw in the lyrics that are "artistic expression" and thus untouchable these days. Why is that okay but "don't attack cops and old ladies in my town" NOT okay?
What kind of a sick planet are we turning into? @Sippican
Kate you are right about the violent lyrics in rap music. I'm only surprised that this is new to you. It's been going on for decades.
I can't copy them here. They would not be allowed, rightfully so, but they are sold and have been sold for years to our teenagers.
Those of you who complained about Jason Aldean's song, check them out for yourselves. They are all over the Internet and in every teenager's phone and this link will give you an idea of the lyrics if you truly don't know. Just know before you click they are graphic, filthy, violent and sold to teenagers.
Even if you have never heard the lyrics you can't have lived in this country without recognizing the names of the rappers, Eminem, Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dog are just a few.
https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-lyrics-violent/
I can't copy them here. They would not be allowed, rightfully so, but they are sold and have been sold for years to our teenagers.
Those of you who complained about Jason Aldean's song, check them out for yourselves. They are all over the Internet and in every teenager's phone and this link will give you an idea of the lyrics if you truly don't know. Just know before you click they are graphic, filthy, violent and sold to teenagers.
Even if you have never heard the lyrics you can't have lived in this country without recognizing the names of the rappers, Eminem, Ice Cube, The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dog are just a few.
https://www.xxlmag.com/rap-lyrics-violent/
CallMeKate
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The violence is not new to me... but seeing a step by step very graphic blueplan of a r* pe and murder stood out because of this Aldean thing and not hearing an outrage on it. Excusing it as "expression" truly ticks me off because of the double standard.