john has a good heart. And his stance of starting a dialogue with other countries has some validity if one is dealing with sensible, rationale individuals (on both sides). However, i feel he is being naive. Its not as simple as he makes it out, although i wish it was.
I really think John believes in what he says, even though I disagree with just about everything he thinks about combating terrorism, he's naive. I think he's a hypocrite bashing corporatism and then taking a check from a corporate entity. He says it's about the music, it's about the money, even Mellencamp is greedy.
Common man! My ass. This guy acts like he's for the common man. Yes he wants our money. I love his music but he is full of BS. Someone tell this naive man if he went to talk to ISIS he'd lose his head on the chopping block. Amazing how such a talented man got short changed in common sense!
Have and always will love Mellencamp music.....I don't take political views in songs seriously....it's takes away from music should be Fun and enjoyable
I grew up down the road from him, maybe 12 or so years younger and I share his views on war - but where is he and the others complaining about war now that Obama has had 6 years of the same shit. Time to stand up for your beliefs regardless of which party is in power
You can't be serious - drones, changing governments out? Ask my friends in Egypt. You obviously don't hear or comprehend what John is saying here or what common sense and compassion is
When the guy can make a single relationship with a single person work, I might accept his arguments for getting along with a whole culture of people who have embraced ruthless violence for thousands of years. Artists give us what we can’t have in reality and that’s why we love folks like John, but by God I won’t apply his advice to my personal life.
You are the real deal, John! Oh...and my favorite musician of all time!
Right on JM! "Let the chips fall where they do" as you said. ANd keep on saying your piece of mind because I for one commend it!
Amen to Johns words of wisdom
john has a good heart. And his stance of starting a dialogue with other countries has some validity if one is dealing with sensible, rationale individuals (on both sides). However, i feel he is being naive. Its not as simple as he makes it out, although i wish it was.
Sometimes, unfortunately, in this imperfect and fallen world. War is the answer. That's reality. Artists often cannot see this.
Great artists are often painfully incapable of real-world political reasoning. Nothing new here. He's still great. Still a fascinating person too.
never mention its for the paycheck! john got payed well..
I really think John believes in what he says, even though I disagree with just about everything he thinks about combating terrorism, he's naive. I think he's a hypocrite bashing corporatism and then taking a check from a corporate entity. He says it's about the music, it's about the money, even Mellencamp is greedy.
He said as much in his Rock n' Roll HOF speech. He called himself a waking contradiction.
Common man! My ass. This guy acts like he's for the common man. Yes he wants our money. I love his music but he is full of BS. Someone tell this naive man if he went to talk to ISIS he'd lose his head on the chopping block. Amazing how such a talented man got short changed in common sense!
Have and always will love Mellencamp music.....I don't take political views in songs seriously....it's takes away from music should be Fun and enjoyable
I grew up down the road from him, maybe 12 or so years younger and I share his views on war - but where is he and the others complaining about war now that Obama has had 6 years of the same shit. Time to stand up for your beliefs regardless of which party is in power
Obama didn't escalate. Big difference from Bush.
You can't be serious - drones, changing governments out? Ask my friends in Egypt. You obviously don't hear or comprehend what John is saying here or what common sense and compassion is
Are drones human soldiers? He's saving vets lives. Egypt is fucked no matter who's in charge.
John Rock's speaks the truth!!! Toby Keith should take some note's!!
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war is not the answer! Right!
When the guy can make a single relationship with a single person work, I might accept his arguments for getting along with a whole culture of people who have embraced ruthless violence for thousands of years.
Artists give us what we can’t have in reality and that’s why we love folks like John, but by God I won’t apply his advice to my personal life.
Maybe he could throw his hissy fit because a couch is the wrong color, he will know what that means! Just sing and don't speak
He has some good songs, but I don't agree with his politics, nor do I sit in judgement of him for his beliefs.