I'm remaining optimistic myself and can't let fear hold me in its clutches. To live in fear for this alcoholic is to drink and eventually die. All will settle eventually and in the meantime I will continue to be present in today. Thanks for everything you do musically as well as on a political level. Love the new album as I live in the mountains of Virginia and Appalachian music is close to my heart. O.D.A.A.T
I've never been a Steve Earle fan because every interview or concert I ever saw, he was a complete narcissist, bringing every point around to be something about him. But this is the first interview I've seen where he not only was not self-centered but also displayed an intelligent and insightful analysis of the American situation. His comments are nuanced and inclusive. It mirrors what I've been thinking for a long time. Though my social politics lean left and I totally believe in the social justice and police reform movements, I also understand why people might feel differently. Even though I absolutely disagree with the attitudes and rhetoric of Trump supporters, I believe they spring from valid complaints and life experiences that people in urban areas with white collar jobs just don't understand. The fact that these valid complaints end up in adulation of a charlatan like Trump is just as much a result of being dismissed as irrelevant and stupid as it does from Trump's message. We have to stop stigmatizing people who have a different view of life and we must work toward understanding and respect wherever there is a glimmer of commonality---like love of country, love of family, and respect for hard work and self reliance. And it works both ways, we need for conservative rural people to realize that liberal urban folks like me often have roots in small town and rural life and we're capable of seeing their point of view. But of course when people break into our Capitol and desecrate our sacred halls of government, I am going to call them what they are: idiots and terrorists with no real respect for our country. But likewise, when Antifa thugs tear apart cities and assault police officers, I'm going to go after them just as hard. There is no commonality to be found with terrorists and anarchists like them. But the vast majority of conservatives and liberals aren't terrorists or anarchists. They're just terribly frustrated people who want the best for the country but feel they are opposed at every turn and disrespected with false accusations and patronizing labels. If we stopped for just a moment, turned down the rhetoric, and really listened to one another, we'd be transformed. Urban people would begin to see why the rural lifestyle needs to be respected. Rural people would begin to see why cities need more regulation than rural areas in order for them to function. And so on and so forth. Steve Earle said it well in this inteview and I'm going to revise my view of him and really open my ears and my heart to what he has to say. I wish him the best especially given the recent death of his son, Justin Townes. There are few sorrows greater than a parent who outlives their child. My heart and thoughts are with you, Steve.
What a great interview/performance. They should advertise this on TV or something. This stuff flies under the radar, barely noticed, and Trump's childish tweets are seen by all. This thing we have today is all kinds of fucked up. See you on the road, Steve, when it's possible again!
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A true genius 🤟🏼🥀
GOD LOVES AND BLESSES YOU. YOUR SON WAITS FOR YOU.
I'm remaining optimistic myself and can't let fear hold me in its clutches. To live in fear for this alcoholic is to drink and eventually die. All will settle eventually and in the meantime I will continue to be present in today.
Thanks for everything you do musically as well as on a political level. Love the new album as I live in the mountains of Virginia and Appalachian music is close to my heart.
O.D.A.A.T
I've never been a Steve Earle fan because every interview or concert I ever saw, he was a complete narcissist, bringing every point around to be something about him. But this is the first interview I've seen where he not only was not self-centered but also displayed an intelligent and insightful analysis of the American situation. His comments are nuanced and inclusive. It mirrors what I've been thinking for a long time.
Though my social politics lean left and I totally believe in the social justice and police reform movements, I also understand why people might feel differently. Even though I absolutely disagree with the attitudes and rhetoric of Trump supporters, I believe they spring from valid complaints and life experiences that people in urban areas with white collar jobs just don't understand. The fact that these valid complaints end up in adulation of a charlatan like Trump is just as much a result of being dismissed as irrelevant and stupid as it does from Trump's message.
We have to stop stigmatizing people who have a different view of life and we must work toward understanding and respect wherever there is a glimmer of commonality---like love of country, love of family, and respect for hard work and self reliance. And it works both ways, we need for conservative rural people to realize that liberal urban folks like me often have roots in small town and rural life and we're capable of seeing their point of view.
But of course when people break into our Capitol and desecrate our sacred halls of government, I am going to call them what they are: idiots and terrorists with no real respect for our country. But likewise, when Antifa thugs tear apart cities and assault police officers, I'm going to go after them just as hard. There is no commonality to be found with terrorists and anarchists like them. But the vast majority of conservatives and liberals aren't terrorists or anarchists. They're just terribly frustrated people who want the best for the country but feel they are opposed at every turn and disrespected with false accusations and patronizing labels.
If we stopped for just a moment, turned down the rhetoric, and really listened to one another, we'd be transformed. Urban people would begin to see why the rural lifestyle needs to be respected. Rural people would begin to see why cities need more regulation than rural areas in order for them to function. And so on and so forth.
Steve Earle said it well in this inteview and I'm going to revise my view of him and really open my ears and my heart to what he has to say. I wish him the best especially given the recent death of his son, Justin Townes. There are few sorrows greater than a parent who outlives their child. My heart and thoughts are with you, Steve.
i expected more songs ..what do i know
What a great interview/performance. They should advertise this on TV or something. This stuff flies under the radar, barely noticed, and Trump's childish tweets are seen by all. This thing we have today is all kinds of fucked up. See you on the road, Steve, when it's possible again!
Steve is too smart for this interviewer.
I'd like to see old Earle going to the grocery store at night in a black neighborhood.