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In reply to the discussion: Let's discuss the difference between punk rock and hate music. [View all]RZM
(8,556 posts)1. As you know, punks have always been big liberals
But I disagree somewhat that the neo-nazi music isn't punk in at least form. It's certainly not punk in lyrical content and ideological affiliation, but it's quite punk in terms of musical content.
Those people aren't 'punks,' but they definitely play music that has its roots in punk.
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Punk Rock was co-opted by RW hate groups, it's origins are Left-wing working class,
JaneyVee
Aug 2012
#62
Few things are more sad than someone thoughtfully and rationally arriving at the wrong conclusion
arcane1
Aug 2012
#17
No need to change lyrics. If they're a crappy local hardcore band you can't decipher them anyway
arcane1
Aug 2012
#11
Pat yourself on the back, condescender. I am the same and have played for 46 years.
stevedeshazer
Aug 2012
#20
"Skinhead" in the UK is something completely different from US skinheads. In the UK they call our
Erose999
Aug 2012
#60
I think part of the misunderstanding comes from the provincialism of the UK music press.
Romulox
Aug 2012
#50
Punk was/is essentially left wing but there are always gonna be a few rebels...
JenniferJuniper
Aug 2012
#58
The only obnoxious trait I've encountered in actual punks is a tendency for snide hippie-bashing.
Warren DeMontague
Aug 2012
#74