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Gregorian

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22. If politicians were musicians, and musicians were politicians

Reply to Adenoid_Hynkel (Original post)

Fri Jun 26, 2015, 10:30 AM

Jun 2015

We'd have a fantastic country with shitty music.

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Buckwheat Zydeco says Jindal using his music at campaign event 'not cool' [View all] Adenoid_Hynkel Jun 2015 OP

Why don't Republican politicians respect musicians & their work? think Jun 2015 #1

Because they don't respect other human beings and THEIR work. Ken Burch Jun 2015 #8

And they are so brazen about it. It's amazing people believe their schtick /nt think Jun 2015 #9

I love the arrogance though. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #21

It's hilarious that GOP candidates are unable to find musicians to support them. C Moon Jun 2015 #2

There's also Megadeth, Kid Rock and plenty of country artists. Not much of a selection, Chakab Jun 2015 #3

+1 C Moon Jun 2015 #4

And don't forget Ted Nugent! staggerleem Jun 2015 #32

Hell, I doubt the Marine Corps Band would support the fools malthaussen Jun 2015 #20

:D C Moon Jun 2015 #28

Fuck yes it's not cool. lovemydog Jun 2015 #5

Geaux Buckwheat Zydeco! Jindal can just go... KeepItReal Jun 2015 #10

Hell yeaux, keepitreaux lovemydog Jun 2015 #11

I'm thinking this is a calculated trend by RW strategists... radhika Jun 2015 #6

"cool enough to know the music" cui bono Jun 2015 #13

Buckwheat is always a rockin' good time. And good politics too. How sweet. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #7

I've never seen him live. lovemydog Jun 2015 #12

Antones. Wasn't that the best small venue of all times? marble falls Jun 2015 #17

Indeed. I saw so many bluesmen there it was ridiculous. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2015 #27

They still have Ray Stevens, Hank Williams Jr and Charlie Daniels to play rpannier Jun 2015 #14

Thankfully we'll be skipping those events. lovemydog Jun 2015 #15

A campaign KNOWS they have to pay for music and venue. Blatant theft should have massive fines! Sunlei Jun 2015 #16

Legally, yes they can play whatever music they like bigworld Jun 2015 #18

I'm sure they can always get the Ashcroft Experience to play. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #19

Nooooooo shenmue Jun 2015 #36

If politicians were musicians, and musicians were politicians Gregorian Jun 2015 #22

Maybe not csziggy Jun 2015 #23

art and repukianism don't mix olddots Jun 2015 #24

Don't forget about Alice Cooper... GReedDiamond Jun 2015 #25

The Republics will be relegated to playing public domain tunes at this rate.. frylock Jun 2015 #26

Happy Birthday to You is in copyright until 2030 Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2015 #35

ah, rats! frylock Jun 2015 #37

I absolutely LOVE Buckwheat Zydeco's music. nt Xipe Totec Jun 2015 #29

Me too! Gumboot Jun 2015 #30

Jole Blon Xipe Totec Jun 2015 #31

He is still alive? I saw an NBC documentary years ago that he was shot.... 24601 Jun 2015 #33

Some very good locks Jun 2015 #34

thanking Mr. Zydeco Skittles Jun 2015 #38