Just listened to Toby Keith's "Angry American"

[southpaw]

Also know as "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue" I had heard snippets before, but I finally downloaded the song and listened to the whole wretched thing.

I pity those who are inspired by such vile, unthinking jingoism as this.

After one listen, I promptly deleted the mp3 from my computer. I felt guilty just having it on the hard drive.

However, downloading a Toby Keith song gave me an idea. I may seek out the opinions of some of his fans and determine what 16 to 18 of his "songs" they would consider to be his "best", illegally download them all, burn numerous CD's and sell them to the TK fans for about $10.00 a pop. Make me some bucks and rip off Toby at the same time!

Never liked the idea of piracy, but for this ass-clown, I might have to hoist the jolly roger!

[Worst Username Ever]

1. Even worse, he's actually a registered Democrat. n/t

[mac56]

2. Somebody ought to tell the freepers that.

Watch their little hard-wired heads explode.

[southpaw]

3. No way! Really?

Obviously doesn't have a clue what Democrats stand for? How could you write and record a song like that and call yourself a Democrat. So full of hate. And his bashing of the Dixie Chicks...

Democrat, indeed.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

4. I can't (do it) advocate illegal (do it) behavior (do it)! It goes (do it)

against my (do it) conscience.

[southpaw]

5. Same here, man...

Piracy is just plain wrong.

So... any idea what songs would constitute the Ultimate Toby Keith Collection?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

9. I have no idea and I plan to keep it that way!

:puke:

[Old and In the Way]

6. On another note....

I find those graphics mesmerizing....

[liberalmuse]

7. I don't believe I've ever heard the entire song...

but I heard enough of it to disgust me. Mindless tripe for . I've intensely disliked Keith ever since, but I hear he is a Dem and perhaps not as nauseating as his song would suggest. If you can even sell a Toby Keith album for $10, go for it!

[PROGRESSIVE1]

8. I am for a Constitutional Amendment outlawing Country "Music"!

[mac56]

10. No more Johnny Cash?

No more Hank Williams Sr.?
No more Patsy Cline?
No more Lefty Frizzell?
No more George Jones?

you're killing me here...

[PROGRESSIVE1]

11. I'll put in a "Grandfather Clause Amendment" to protect....

those who produce music that is not VILE and HATE filled, like that of Toby KKKeith, KKKid Rockkk, and Darryl "Warmonger" Worley, etc.

[JVS]

13. Gotta break a few eggs to make a quiche

While there would be a little bit of sadness, the overall effect would be good.

[dorktv]

15. how about outlawing NEW country music?

[Mrs. Venation]

17. I Am For A Constitutional Amendment Outlawing People Who

want to outlaw country music. Do we have to get into this again? Sheesh.

[southpaw]

22. Let's hope not, k!

This thread was not established on an anti-country music premise, but on an anti-ignorant, jingoistic, shit-fer-brains music premise. There is, to my mind, at least, a big difference.

:hug:

[Bertha Venation]

32. hey, cutie -- here's a tip:

kpharmer = Mrs. Venation ;)

[southpaw]

36. I know...

But I feel a bit awkward referring to kpharmer as Mrs. Venation outside the context of her relationship to you...

[Bertha Venation]

37. oops

didn't know you knew. (She answers proudly to "hey, redneck!")

[southpaw]

38. A word I avoid, these days!

Actually, I learned that kpharmer was, in fact, Mrs. Venation in our exchanges re: the infamous "What is a Redneck" thread of a week or so back.

I learned a great deal from the responses to that thread. I have since been able to mend fences with my estranged S.O. (who was put off by my "redneck fixation")

[ScreamingMeemie]

33. Then you'd be outlawing me! I'm a country girl!

:hi:

[President Jesus]

12. Here's a surprise: Toby Keith donated $2000 to *

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=OK&last=Covel&first=Toby

real name: Covel

[southpaw]

14. So he's a Zell Miller Democrat...

cut the guy some slack. Aren't we supposed to be the "big tent" party?

:puke:

[Mr. Blonde]

16. He is from Oklahoma

and most people are urged to register Democrat in order to vote in the primaries. On the state level the Republican party is very weak here, and the Democratic Party primary is basically the only election. So I'm sure when he turned 18 he was told to register democrat.

No matter what "Should have been a Cowboy" and "Beer for My Horses" are great songs. I guess "Beer for My Horses" could be explained by Willie Nelson's involvement.

[mac56]

18. "Beer For My Horses" is jingoistic, vigilante crap.

Willie really let me down by sullying his reputation with that one.

[Mr. Blonde]

20. Difference of Opinion

A song like that I don't think they were trying to give some big message or anything. It just strikes me as a good song to play while drinking. There are certainly other songs that I would put higher on the typical redneck patriotism than that song. Lynryd Skynrd was a far worse offender of their own legacy with "Red White and Blue" as far as I'm concerned.

[southpaw]

24. You got your opinion...

"We got too many gangsters doing dirty deeds
We’ve got too much corruption, and crime in the streets
It’s time the long arm of the law put a few more in the ground
Send ’em all to their maker and he’ll settle ’em down
You can bet he’ll set ’em down"

-Beer For My Horses

[Mr. Blonde]

28. Those lines

don't represent vigilante justice. As I said the song doesn't seem like it is trying to jam some agenda down your throat to me. Certainly no more than say, "hit me baby one more time". Just a song that Toby and Willie would like to sing while drinking a little whiskey (of course). Just the same as I don't think Ted Nugent was pushing an agenda with "Wang Dang Sweet Poon Tang" maybe I don't agree with their politics, but they aren't Rage Against the Machine and pushing their beliefs with every song either.

[mac56]

35. I guess everyone hears what they hear.

Like what you like.

[jmowreader]

41. Beer for My Horses is about lynching "nigras"

Should that be considered a great song?

[RedEarth]

42. "Should Have Been a Cowboy" is a great song, also like

the song "I Want to Talk About Me". I'm not a big fan of some of his politic statements, but enjoy a lot of his music. Not sure if you have heard, but he is building a concert hall/restaurant in Bricktown and it will be called "Toby Keith's Roadhouse". Should be fun to go to.

[mac56]

19. I'll cut him some slack

when he apologizes to the Dixie Chicks. Till then he's a little punk assclown.

[southpaw]

21. You don't REALLY have to cut him any slack...

I was being sarcastic...

And he is, indeed, an ass-clown... though I'm beginning to favor 'piss-mop' lately. Hey, they both work for Toby!

FUTK, as Natalie'e T-shirt says!

[President Jesus]

39. be careful, southpaw, or Toby will 'put a boot in your ass'

:scared:

[southpaw]

40. It's the American Way...

Who am I to question the actions of this cowboy hat wearin', Ford truck drivin', long distance phone service sellin' champion of American values?

[GoddessOfGuinness]

23. I've only one comment on Toby Keith...

~insert hairball-hocking sounds here~

[chaska]

25. Hey Southpaw, is that Jan Arden?

[southpaw]

26. Yes... That's Jann!

I've got this thing for her! Though her sexual orientation is a matter of some debate.

[chaska]

29. I love her too. She brings out my sensitive side.

[southpaw]

34. My current fave Jann song

is "Into the Sun" followed by "Looking For It (Finding Heaven)"

Sad that so many in the U.S. only know her for "Insensitive" (if at all). There is so much more to love about Jann.

[Bertha Venation]

27. don't do it, southpaw

So much trouble to perform clearly illegal acts to burn freepers? Not worth your going to jail -- at least not for something like this. Don't break the law where right wing nutjobs + cold hard cash are involved.

[southpaw]

30. Awwww! And I was gonna use the money to come to Maryland...

And hang out with you and Mrs. Venation...

Oh, well...

I will bury that money-making scheme right beside my short-lived plan to go into the snake venom business. The risks outweigh the benefits, I suppose.

Thanks, BV :hug:

[Bertha Venation]

31. now there's a thought

Just imagine what you could do with the snake venom! You could sell venom-soaked t-shirts at the GOP convention. I can hear you now: "Not evil enough? Get your venom shirts right here!"

Hmmm... maybe not.

:pals: