Protest Artists
Where are they now ?
My observation/question this morning is where have all the protest artists gone?
Where is the new “Battle Cry of Freedom” to rally around ?
I see artists endorsing Harris. I see them donating money. I see them telling Trump not to use their songs. But where are the songs like we had in the late 60’s with lyrics like “I ain’t no fortunate son”
or “Tin soldiers and Nixon coming…” ?
Are they out there on Sirius or Spotify and I’m missing it?
Is it because we don’t have shows like the Smothers Brothers anymore ?
Where’s a song about the constant stream of lies ?
How many cannonballs does it take ?
Just asking ?
Peace y’all
Good question Mike. My sense of this is that we have become too comfortable. It is true that there are a lot of people suffering. But the great mass of Americans doesn't have to get off their couch to watch a movie (the catalog is endless). They don't need to talk to anyone in person - the entire universe is held within a thing about the size of a pack of cigarettes.
So who would "protest songs" appeal to? The masses are drugged with tech that can entertain them and distract them until they expire on that couch. And if they do get upset about something (like I am now!!!) they can vent their spleens with their little thumbs at a forum of like minded couchers.
What's the answer? I fear things will have to get worse...much worse, before the masses rise up and try to restore dignity, decency and democracy to the US. Maybe it will take floods, fires and raining frogs to get us off our furniture. I don't know...but.... the answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind.
Hey Mike,
I thought of you. Here is a protest song from an "old favorite". She's still got "it".
https://youtu.be/lJDCYh5iWQs?si=RjnGdPBVhSK34P_b