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Political Johnny
Posted by **The Duke** on May 6, 2013 at 12:41:51 AM:
I have always deplored Lennon's politics.
He always seemed to focus on one segments wrongs while ignoring the misdeeds of those he championed.
This man of peace advocated those who advocated violent upheaval. Not quite giving peace a chance there.
Such as supporting that Black Panther who turned out to be very violent indeed.
Abby Hoffman, Jerry Ruebin .... these were violent and agressive men.
Even his buddy Phil Spector, well, we know what he did.
Timothy Leary... just a drugged out whacko.
John's choice of associates seem to be outside his expressed philosophy.
Not that he didn't mean well.
But, being an artist, a musician, a composer, and a poet, doesn't mean one is politically astute.
Also, one must note the pronounced dichotomy of the man himself. As George Harrison remarked, John Lennon was both a saint and a bastardize.
Followup Messages:
- Re: Political Johnny - **murray** - May 6, 2013 at 11:16:13 AM
- Re: Political Johnny - **Kieran** - May 6, 2013 at 7:55:19 PM
- Re: Political Johnny - **murray** - May 7, 2013 at 9:22:51 AM
- Re: Political Johnny - **Kieran** - May 7, 2013 at 9:15:35 PM
- Re: Political Johnny - **The Duke** - May 6, 2013 at 3:27:37 PM
- Re: Political Johnny - **JSL** - May 6, 2013 at 6:12:10 AM
- Re: Political Johnny - **The Duke** - May 6, 2013 at 6:38:20 AM
- Re: Political Johnny - **murray** - May 6, 2013 at 10:34:02 AM
- Re: Political Johnny - **The Duke** - May 6, 2013 at 3:30:14 PM
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