(07-24-2023, 02:42 PM)jagibelieve Wrote:

(07-24-2023, 12:30 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: I haven't seen anything attacking Aldean over the song or video. 
Didn't even know that was going on. But, OK. I'm sure it is out there. 
Everybody loves something to hate on these days. 

The concept of people in small towns (or even neighborhoods within cities) looking out for one another is age old - and a perfectly fine topic for a song or discussion. 

Sad that some folks think the topic is politically divided suddenly. I never knew it to be. 
Do Democrats not share bumper crops with their neighbors? Do lefties not take practical steps to maintain civility in their communities when people threaten their peace? 

Your comments in red are a clear indication of how easily manipulated people's perspectives can be. 
You're allowing video clips of isolated incidents to lead you to a dubious conclusion. 
Honestly, I thought you would give an answer indicating otherwise. 

The thing is, footage of a burning or disgraced American Flag makes the vast majority of all Americans upset. 
Not just people who vote for gun rights and anti-abortion laws. 
I find it very odd that there is some strange belief that folks on the left are not patriotic. 
Please don't buy into that horse [BLEEP]. It's a lie.

Regarding the "outrage" because of the song/video.  Here you go.

Here is another one from none other than NPR. 

From the article.

Quote:Country Music Television (CMT) says it will no longer air the music video "Try That In a Small Town" by Jason Aldean after critics of the video said it contained lyrics that glorified gun violence and conveyed traditionally racist ideas

As a musician yourself, please explain to me how the lyrics "glorify gun violence and convey traditionally racist ideas".

That's exactly what has been in the news recently.

The "cancel culture" of the left tried to shut him down including CMT.

Tell me how lyrics of music that those on the left traditionally listen to (rap/hip-hop) don't glorify gun violence or present an "anti-cop" rhetoric.

The far left MSM went beserk over the song including Mikesez's favorite show, the view.

Lots of hip hop glorifies violence and even violence against cops.
But also
Those particular videos were not (and are not) shown on cable television.

I haven't watched the view, not even once. Never liked Barbara Walters. Her whole persona and manner of speaking always seemed totally fake to me.

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