Merle Haggard: "I don't think we can blame it all on one black man."

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34. maybe just folks who've listened to and enjoyed his music over the years

Although, I admit, I do wonder the same thing about many of the folks quoted and solicited about their political views.

I took a long look at this statement and I thought it was interesting how Merle bit his tongue as he remembered his fine visit to the White House and his gracious hosts. I've been acquaintances of a great many Merle Haggard music lovers and I've been party to more comments like his than I can remember. I'd take his remarks as about as positive a statement as a 'good old' man can manage, and I appreciate the sentiment as much as I have from other conservatives in the past that I've engaged in discussions with.

I wouldn't underestimate the number of folks that like Merle who will read these remarks and be influenced by them, for whatever they believe his opinion is worth.