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    1 year ago

    He probably means the people who riot, destroy cars, homes and businesses of average people.

    Shooting them is wrong and this guy probably is a dickhead, yes, but a lot of normal, average citizens will agree to this.

    Edit: To clarify, I mean that‘s how the right get‘s people on their side. Rioting will just result in more people agreeing with people like this guy, even if the message is absurd.

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      1 year ago

      Well I don’t think he meant anything other than that he probably agrees with the lyrics. Four people wrote the song and he’s not one of the songwriters. Also he’s not from a small town.

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        1 year ago

        Why the fuck would he knowingly sing something he would know would cost him his reputation?

        Answer: he knows the song is racist and agrees with the message.

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          Because he’s going to gain a large following amount the core base of die hard modern country music listeners. The people who are (rightfully) upset about it weren’t listening to him anyway.

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            1 year ago

            🤦 I keep forgetting no one cares anymore and the U.S. is split up into factions. All the more reason for the left to arm themselves, I guess.

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              1 year ago

              This isn’t really a new thing. Take the Dixie Chicks for example.

              Not that I disagree with the second part, at all.