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Post by oldrocker on Apr 7, 2012 22:00:08 GMT -5
Does anyone know which way Ian leans politically? On the one hand, he's always been critical of organized religion and on the other hand he was genuine friends with the late Tony Snow (George W. Bush's former Press Secretary). Whenever I see these silly Occupy Wall Street folks, I think of Anderson's terrific line from Living in the Past: "Now there's revolution but they don't know what they're fighting." Does anyone have a clue? Tory? Labour? Conservative? Liberal? etc. etc.
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Post by Dan on Apr 8, 2012 6:45:28 GMT -5
Does anyone know which way Ian leans politically? On the one hand, he's always been critical of organized religion and on the other hand he was genuine friends with the late Tony Snow (George W. Bush's former Press Secretary). Whenever I see these silly Occupy Wall Street folks, I think of Anderson's terrific line from Living in the Past: "Now there's revolution but they don't know what they're fighting." Does anyone have a clue? Tory? Labour? Conservative? Liberal? etc. etc. One of our local Disc Jockeys asked Ian about his political views and he responded, "Yes, I have strong political views.....I hate all politicians." Dan |
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Post by Morthoron on Apr 8, 2012 8:06:42 GMT -5
Ian, having seen the violence inherent in the system, is part of an anarcho-syndicalist commune, who takes it in turn to sort of act as a sort of executive officer for the week. But all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs, but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major decisions.
After all, you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 9, 2012 23:28:00 GMT -5
Ian, having see the violence inherent in the system, is part of an anarcho-syndicalist commune, who takes it in turn to sort of act as a sort of executive officer for the week. But all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs, but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major decisions. After all, you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you! |
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 9, 2012 23:28:48 GMT -5
Good mushrooms bro?
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Post by jtul07 on Apr 10, 2012 7:45:38 GMT -5
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Post by jtul07 on Apr 10, 2012 8:13:24 GMT -5
   We all say things we believe, that may offend some people at times. This was one of those times. I heard about this on the radio in 2003 the night I saw "Rubbing Elbows" in Durham, North Carolina. My biggest fear was Ian would be treated like the Dixie Chicks by Conservative Zealots. I believe there were record or cd burnings in some locations which confirmed my fears. Fortunately Ian was able to recover from this miss-understanding fueled by hyper political emotions. Actually his point is accurate but the timing was what caused the furor. We Americans were a different country after 9-11 and many became obsessed with demonizing those who spoke up. I love the Dixie Chicks but not Toby Keith. That is why Fox News freaked out over Tony Snow being a Tull Fan. |
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Post by skytzo on Apr 10, 2012 11:56:18 GMT -5
One of our local Disc Jockeys asked Ian about his political views and he responded, "Yes, I have strong political views.....I hate all politicians." Dan That pretty much sums up my own view of politics.  |
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Post by jtul07 on Apr 10, 2012 13:58:57 GMT -5
Tony plays "Stormy Monday" with Leslie West
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Post by Morthoron on Apr 10, 2012 14:14:16 GMT -5
Obviously, you've never heard of Monty Python. |
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Post by My God on Apr 10, 2012 14:52:05 GMT -5
One of our local Disc Jockeys asked Ian about his political views and he responded, "Yes, I have strong political views.....I hate all politicians." Dan That pretty much sums up my own view of politics. Me Too!  .......always a winner. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2012 14:55:43 GMT -5
Obviously, you've never heard of Monty Python. Yes and it's a "moistened bint wielding a semitar" .......on mushrooms.....bro ;-) |
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Post by jtul07 on Apr 11, 2012 7:07:43 GMT -5
Ian, having seen the violence inherent in the system, is part of an anarcho-syndicalist commune, who takes it in turn to sort of act as a sort of executive officer for the week. But all the decisions of that officer have to be ratified at a special bi-weekly meeting by a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs, but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more major decisions. After all, you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you!  |
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 11, 2012 23:51:16 GMT -5
We all say things we believe, that may offend some people at times. This was one of those times. I heard about this on the radio in 2003 the night I saw "Rubbing Elbows" in Durham, North Carolina. My biggest fear was Ian would be treated like the Dixie Chicks by Conservative Zealots. I believe there were record or cd burnings in some locations which confirmed my fears. Fortunately Ian was able to recover from this miss-understanding fueled by hyper political emotions. Actually his point is accurate but the timing was what caused the furor. We Americans were a different country after 9-11 and many became obsessed with demonizing those who spoke up. I love the Dixie Chicks but not Toby Keith. That is why Fox News freaked out over Tony Snow being a Tull Fan. |
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 12, 2012 0:03:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice research Pied Piper. Tony Snow and Ian Anderson do not fit so easily into any type of category and that's a good thing. If I like an artist I can usually separate out the politics of the more outspoken ones and still enjoy their work. Whether it's Bruce, Bono, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters etc.. If it's good stuff, it's good stuff.
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 12, 2012 0:04:43 GMT -5
Obviously, you've never heard of Monty Python. |
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 12, 2012 0:07:56 GMT -5
Wow, haven't thought about Pyton in many years. I saw them perform at the "City Center" in NYC in 1974 and they were awesome. Also caught all their shows on PBS. I wonder what Eric Idle is up to these days?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2012 3:21:43 GMT -5
Wow, haven't thought about Pyton in many years. I saw them perform at the "City Center" in NYC in 1974 and they were awesome. Also caught all their shows on PBS. I wonder what Eric Idle is up to these days? City Center? wasn't that a live Python album? I think this is one of the latest installments....Monty Python (Almost) The Truth excellent documentary, 2 years old or so......pretty funny.......really funny. Listening to them tell stories about each other doing Python skits is hilarious. |
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 13, 2012 0:14:11 GMT -5
Wow, haven't thought about Pyton in many years. I saw them perform at the "City Center" in NYC in 1974 and they were awesome. Also caught all their shows on PBS. I wonder what Eric Idle is up to these days? City Center? wasn't that a live Python album? I think this is one of the latest installments....Monty Python (Almost) The Truth excellent documentary, 2 years old or so......pretty funny.......really funny. Listening to them tell stories about each other doing Python skits is hilarious. |
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Post by oldrocker on Apr 13, 2012 0:17:07 GMT -5
Yes, it was actually 1976. Didn't know they made it an album until now. Somewhere in that general time period I also saw Tull doing their "songs from the wood" show at radio city music hall. Very cool with all of those medieval instruments.
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