David Crosby and The Damage Done (or Not...)

Classic Rocker Mouths Off At Fan, Gets Dragged For His Trouble | Daily Wire(Click photo to enlarge)

 

David Crosby -- yet again -- finds himself in serious blowback over some ill considered remarks. (Thanks Richie C.!)

The short story is that a Croz fan (DJBSackett @DjbSackett· Jul 16 | Twitter) sent David Crosby a portrait and The Croz response was "Don't quit your day job."

 

DJBSackett @DjbSackett· Jul 16 | Twitter

Hi @thedavidcrosby hope you are keeping well. Did a picture of you…. Thanks for the music

 

The fallout has not been kind to David Crosby.

So, the following is an attempt not to re-hash ad infinitum the never ending controversies of CSN & Neil Young , but to simply share something that we were unaware of completely.

Check this clip from 1967 Monterey Pop Festival of The Byrds.

 

 

The Byrds - "He Was a Friend of Mine" (Live at 1967 Monterey Pop Festival)

In the above clip, David Crosby makes a very brief statement about the John F. Kennedy assassination and then plays the Byrds song "He Was a Friend of Mine".

David Crosby: “They’re shooting this for television. 

I’m sure they’re going to edit this out. I want to say it anyway, even though they will edit it out. When President Kennedy was killed, he was not killed by one man. He was shot from a number of different directions, by different guns. 

The story has been suppressed, witnesses have been killed, and this is your country, ladies and gentlemen.”

"He Was A Friend Of Mine"

He was a friend of mine, he was a friend of mine
His killing had no purpose, no reason or rhyme
He was a friend of mine

He was in Dallas town, he was in Dallas town
From a sixth floor window a gunner shot him down
He was in Dallas town

He never knew my name, he never knew my name
Though I never met him I knew him just the same
Oh he was a friend of mine

Leader of a nation for such a precious time
He was a friend of mine

David Crosby: “Thank you. As I say, they will censor it I’m sure. They can’t afford to have things like that on the air. It’d blow their image.”

Due to Crosby’s controversial statement about the JFK assassination,  the Byrds'  Monterey performance was cut from television and film coverage of the festival.  It was this incident and similar circumstances which led to Crosby leaving the Byrds and eventually forming CSN.

But... history has proven that Crosby was right back in 1967 about the JFK assassination, as we know now.

It was -- as Bob Dylan put it recently -- a "Murder Most Foul".

Jackie Reaching for JFK's Brains
"If Lee Harvey Oswald's shots came from the behind (above left), why are JFK's brains on the rear trunk? (front, right)"

 

ANALYSIS: Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul" | Why Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul" Is 17 Minutes of The TRUTH

 

Even Though The Music Died 50+ Years Ago, It Still Matters More Than Ever

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A Happy Independence Day To All of Our "Children of Destiny": Celebrate and Exercise Your Freedoms!

"Children of Destiny" - Neil Young + Promise of the Real
Frame from Official Music Video

A very happy Independence Day (4th of July) to all of our "Children of Destiny" out there across the EARTH lands.

Last year on Independence Day 2022, the world was in a very different place than today as we scroll back to read folks thoughts one year ago. And judging by those keen observations a year ago, we deeply thank our readers and commenters for once again being ahead of the curve, aware and awake. We remain honored and humbled that so many find TW to be vital to their daily readings.

After shutting it all back down in 2020 and bombing our way back open in 2022, the more things change, the more they remain the same as it ever was.
Consitution
And on this Independence Day in America, as we celebrate #1776, our constitutional republic, exercise our freedoms, eat hot dogs (and conduct our protests with diatribes and actions), once again we are reminded how Neil Young's music resonates with its own special brand of fireworks with the song and video "Children of Destiny" from the 2017 album The Visitor with the band Promise of the Real.

As you may recall, one of the big Neil news items in 2020 was CITIZEN NEIL or ... Neil Young Becomes A U.S. Citizen.

Neil Young: "I'm Happy To Report In. Vote Your Conscience."

In 2019, the application by Canadian Neil Young to become a U.S. citizen was delayed due to "possible lack of GMC (Good Moral Character)". In January 2020, Neil posted a photo of himself saluting the US flag, with a caption: "I'm Happy To Report In. Vote Your Conscience."

 Neil Young and Daryl Hannah on January 23, 2020
(Celebrating his Dual Citizenship w/ his wife)
(also, see Official Daryl Hannah | Instagram)

 

Neil Young

In 2019, in a posting on Neil Young Archives: "I Have Been Very Successful In My Life", Neil revealed that his initial citizenship interview went fine, but due to a technicality, another interview was required by the USCIS because of his "marijuana related activities".

In October 2019, Neil Young said in an interview: “I’ve passed all the tests; I’ve got my appointment, and if everything goes as planned, I’ll be taking the oath of citizenship” shortly after turning 74 on Nov. 12." Neil continues to be optimistic on becoming a U.S. citizen in order to "vote my conscious on Donald J. Trump".

via Neil Young Archives

Image via Rusted Moon

"Children of Destiny" - Neil Young + Promise of the Real
Frame from Official Music Video

Meanwhile, back to Neil Young's song "Children of Destiny". Judging by the reaction in July 2017, clearly once again Neil had managed to polarize his fan base. As if right on cue, some fans say "Right on Neil! Tell it to The Man!". Other fans say, "This is really dreadful hippie patriot jingoism."

Normally, over the past years here at Thrasher's Wheat, we blog on the 4th of July -- where we were born in the U.S.A. -- our hopes and dreams, such as 2015's Americana and The American Dream - This Land Is Our Land, This Land Is Your Land or Who's Really Going To Stand Up?

"Children of Destiny" - Neil Young + Promise of the Real
Frame from Official Music Video

Neil Young really hasn't changed that much in the past 40 years. He is still singing truth to power and we love him for that alone.

"Children of Destiny" - Neil Young + Promise of the Real
Frame from Official Music Video

Once again, thanks Neil. You're clearly on the right track. Past experience demonstrates that the more polarizing a new song is to your fan base, the more it demonstrates its the power and success. If we can't share our differences, we can't peacefully coexist.

To all, have a great and safe holiday.

Here is Neil Young's statement to go with the video version of "Children of Destiny".

Friends

Thanks so much for your response to Children of Destiny! This is a heartfelt message to people all around the world, our home. We hope this song resonates with you and gives you strength to know that you are not alone. Resist those who lash out against our positive message with violence, name calling and negativity. We are concerned for our Democracy, Environment and Freedom. Nothing will ever stop us from standing up. We gathered together on the full moon to record our song.

Here is a new video of that moment!

Love and Respect,
Celebrate Interdependence!
Neil

Thanks Neil.

Neil Young + Promise of the Real

Your words inspire us indeed. When we say we know the feeling, it is because of the support you gave us when we here at Thrasher's Wheat were feeling the same way regarding the relentless negativity of "The Doubters".

"The Doubters" -- who embrace failure -- will never be the "Children of Destiny". Not sure about that? Check the danger of able @ ~2:00:00 and your world will be rocked for the children. This is the TRUE Field of wheat.

Likewise, we still see the vista. We hear the muse. We continue. We continue because we believe and have faith in that greater good. Just as we all must teach our children (of destiny) well, we "must have a code that we can live by." Because, you are a child, i am a child, and we are all children of destiny. And, don't forget, in the fields of wheat, the "Children of Destiny" will NOT be harvested -- however, the chaff will be burned by unquenchable fire.

And just as your encouragement long ago inspired us to soldier on, we won't quit or give up. We will
"Keep on bloggin'
`Til the power goes out
The batteries dead
Twist and shout"

Because, "We're The Ones We've Been Waiting For", as we like to remind ourselves.


Who's Going To Stand Up and Save The Earth?
Neil Young
2014-07-12, Hyde Park, London, England
For more on Neil Young + Promise of the Real's song "Children of Destiny", see:

• NEW Official Music Video: Neil Young + Promise of the Real - "Children of Destiny" (55+ comments)
• Statement by Neil Young + Orchestra Video Version of "Children of Destiny" (35+ comments)
• A Happy 4th of July To All of Our "Children of Destiny": Some Commentary on Neil Young's New Song w/ counter response to Forbes Magazine's review by author David Alm (20+ comments)
• Comments of the Moment:"Children of Destiny" by Neil Young + Promise of the Real (15+ comments)
• Neil Young's Muse: The Passion, The Pathos & The 4% (10+ comments)
• Comments of the Moment: Statement by Neil Young on "Children of Destiny" (10+ comments)

Patrick Henry Quote

Thomas Jefferson Quote

Keep Calm and Keep on Rockin'

 

And -- as if that wasn't patriotic enough for you -- then here's something that'll really get those patriot juices flowin' ...

 

GEORGE Magazine - 1997; U.S. Citizen Neil Young - 2020 

George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: 

Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now 

(or The Problem In Georgia)

 

Our most controversial -- and REAL -- post of 2020 ..  imagine that, if you will ... 'cause, "don't let it bring you down, it's only castles burning, find someone who's turning, and you will come around."

 

May The 4th/FOUR Be With You

 #MayThe4thBeWithYou

 

 

(this is what Democracy REALly looks like)

 

 

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George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now

UPDATED: 8/2/20; 11/3/2020 (see comments)

GEORGE Magazine - 1997; U.S. Citizen Neil Young - 2020

On July 15, 2020, President Trump's walk off song at an event in Georgia at UPS HQ was Neil Young's "Rockin in the Free World" (see clip below @ ~1:40:00).

President Trump in Georgia at UPS HQ w/ Neil Young's "Rockin in the Free World" (see clip above @ ~1:40:00)
As we have repeatedly wondered over the years, (see here, here & here) "why on EARTH is Trump using Young's song "Rockin in the Free World"?"

Because Neil Young certainly is not pleased with Trump's usage of his iconic song, judging from the latest posting on Neil Young Archives.

via VIEWPOINT: MY HISTORY WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP | NYA
UPDATE: A Message From Neil: This Note Is NOT For You

 

Subsequently, Neil Young has reconsidered his lawsuit against Trump and has specifically cited the use two songs at Trump campaign rallies "Rockin' in the Free World" and "Devil's Sidewalk".

 

LAWSUIT: It's Game ON - Young v. Trump, August 4, 2020

 

Well -- as with all things -- it's complicated. Very complicated. So bear with us as we begin the tale of "George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now".

We begin ...

1st, the cover of GEORGE Magazine, published by John F. Kennedy Jr., from February 1997 issue.

GEORGE Magazine - February 1997

There's a huge amount here on the cover that we'll get to, but before going there, let's look inside at the Publishers Forward by John F. Kennedy Jr.

Publishers Forward by John F. Kennedy Jr.
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997

The Publishers Forward by John F. Kennedy Jr. concludes with the lyrics from The Rolling Stones: "It may not get you what you want, but you just might find, it will get you what you need."

Prior to the July 15, 2020 event, President Trump's walk off song had been The Rolling Stones "You Can't Always Get What You Want".

Kelly O'Donnell | Twitter

But on July 15,  in Georgia at UPS HQ, President Trump's walk off song -- instead of the customary  The Rolling Stones song "You Can't Always Get What You Want" -- played Neil Young's "Rockin in the Free World" (see clip above @ ~1:40:00).

 Neil Young, Stevie Nicks & Mick Jagger
Ahmet Ertegun Tribute - Backstage
Rose Theatre, Time Warner Center
New York City, New York United States
April 17, 2007

Back to the 1997 cover of GEORGE Magazine.

The cover of the issue has images of Mount Rushmore, a full moon, a UFO and articles on Bill Gates, Hillary Clinton and THE FUTURE. And recall the Publishers Forward by JFK, Jr. suggesting to keep issue in "a safe place and take out in 20 years".

"Platform 2020 - A Survival Guide To The Future"
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997

And here we are in the Year 2020. A virus and Bill Gates out front on a vaccine. Hmmm.

"An overpopulated planet choked to extinction by a long attacking virus"
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997

Now how about that? How convenient. "Platform 2020 - A Survival Guide To The Future". "An overpopulated planet choked to extinction by a long attacking virus." Hmmmm.

Well, here is where it really all starts to get REAL.

Back to Neil Young's song "Rockin in the Free World" (full song lyrics analysis).

"Rockin in the Free World" by Neil Young

The 1989 song's lyrics contain the lines:

We got a thousand points of light
For the homeless man
We got a kinder, gentler,
Machine gun hand

The lyrics are a direct reference to President George H.W. Bush's (#41) campaign pledge to create a compassionate citizenry volunteering to help cope with society's ills. The "thousand points of light" symbolize the American citizen's spirit and a shining example of giving selflessly to care for one another's neighbor and brother. Along with "a kinder, gentler hand", Bush believed that each American could contribute to helping make the United States -- and the world -- a better place to live and work.

President George H.W. Bush (#41)

The song is considered aligned with strong democratic ideals and pro-American values in that it is a condemnation of the supply-side/trickle down politics of President Ronald Reagan and his Vice President George H.W. Bush. 1980's "Reaganomics" involved massive tax cuts in the wealthiest brackets, which supporters claimed would trickle down to lower brackets. In fact, the policies led to huge federal deficits and exploding unemployment and social decay, particularly in large urban American cities.

The economic realities of the 1980's with increasing social problems -- such as homelessness and drug abuse -- made Young mock the campaign promises of President George H.W. Bush as hollow rhetoric. The drug problems ("she's gonna take a hit") refer to the crack epidemic which swept large American cities during the 1980's. (We mention this because we know that Neil Young has practically built a career in calling out Republican Presidents, as detailed here previously).

GEORGE Magazine Publisher John F. Kennedy Jr.

OK, so why did John F. Kennedy Jr. name his magazine GEORGE? Think about that. Think about JFK, Jr's father in Dallas in November 1963. Think about a "murder most foul".

U.S. President John F. Kennedy
"Then they blew off his head while he was still in the car
Shot down like a dog in broad daylight"

via "Murder Most Foul" by Bob Dylan

Neil Young calls Bob Dylan's song "Murder Most Foul" "a masterpiece."

"This song is a masterpiece." ~~Neil Young
Times-Contrarian | Neil Young Archives

As covered earlier this year in the analysis of Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul": 17 Minutes of The TRUTH, the song explicitly details who did NOT kill U.S. President John F. Kennedy and obliquely references the true plotters, naming names, giving dates, locations, colors and players (Wolf/Wink Man/Secret Service's code name for "W": TimberWolf aka "George") of "The American Coup of 1963" (which we explained in detail back on the 50th anniversary in 2013).

George/WolfMan @ 2:17* on Bob Dylan - Murder Most Foul (video)

(*NOTE: Video since re-edited to remove above frame)

With a running time of 16:56 -- 4 seconds short of 17 minutes -- the song is pure TRUTH for those with open eyes and minds.

U.S. President John F. Kennedy & His Son John F. Kennedy, Jr.
The Day The Music Died: 50 Years Ago Today and Why It Still Matters Now, More Than Ever
(Check out the comments from back in 2013. Many refuse the Red Pill, understandably so at the time.)
So -- again -- back to that 1997 cover of GEORGE Magazine, with images of Mount Rushmore, a full moon, and much more.

JFK Jr & Mount Rushmore

On July 3, 2020, Donald Trump used 3 Neil Young songs at the Mount Rushmore Event: “Rockin In The Free World” (2X, before and after), “Like a Hurricane”and “Cowgirl in the Sand”.

President Trump and 1st Lady Melania Trump at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2020
Photo by Alex Brandon

Coincidentally, a full moon has occurred on July 4 at Mount Rushmore in 1997 and 2020.

Full Moon, Mount Rushmore, South Dakota & UFO
GEORGE Magazine - February 1997

Now fast forward to the event in Georgia at UPS HQ with President Trump's walk off song "Rockin in the Free World". Notice in the video (embedded above) the way that Trump's pronunciation emphasizes the "George" in Georgia repeatedly (listen above "George - Gee - Yah").

President Trump in Georgia at UPS HQ

And notice how the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) is located in Georgia.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - Atlanta, Georgia

(see "The Needle and the Damage Done")

And notice how the CNN (Cable News Network) is located in Georgia.

Cable News Network (CNN) - Atlanta, Georgia

(see The Hypocrisy of the Mainstream Media)

And notice how Stone Mountain -- the Mount Rushmore of The South -- is located in Georgia.

 

Stone Mountain: Mount Rushmore of The South - Stone Mountain, Georgia

 (See more on Confederate monument to Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson + also, note geological feature Devil's Crossroads at top)

And notice how on Jekyll Island, Georgia that the Federal Reserve was created in 1910.

The Creature from Jekyll Island [Georgia]: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin

 

And notice how the Georgia Guidestones are located in Georgia.

Georgia Guidestones - Elberton, Georgia

 

"Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature."

(see Georgia Guidestones | Wikipedia)

The Georgia Guidestones? So, not familiar with the Georgia Guidestones? Well, one might want to look into the Georgia Guidestones in order to try and tie this all together in a neat little bow.

Sometimes referred to as an "American Stonehenge", the Georgia Guidestones -- erected in 1980 -- appear to lay out a prophesy which some argue that it forecasts an apocalyptic event, such as a population reducing "pandemic". But check it out and decide for your self. Of course -- as always -- use #disCERNment.

Bill Gates & Hillary Clinton - ~2015

Bill Gates and his Foundation are clearly linked to the CDC and vaccinations as has been reported extensively over the years.

CDC's Anthony Fauci, Bill Gates, Sr., Ted Turner (CNN) & others - 2001

 

Something that most everyone seems to forget today is that Donald Trump has always been a major player in New York City politics and always solidly been in the Democratic Party camp.

 

Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton (D), Bill Clinton (D) & Melania Trump - 2005

 

Donald Trump only flipped to become a Republican with his first political campaign for President of the U.S. in 2016.

And back to JFK, Jr and Donald Trump.

JFK, Jr and Donald Trump - 1997

JFK, Jr and Donald Trump were more than mere acquaintances in New York City in the 1990's. They were both leading figures in NYC's financial and Democratic circles.

Donald Trump & JFK, Jr.  - NYC,  March 1999

@ New York Knicks Basketball game - Madison Square Gardens 

Donald Trump & JFK, Jr. Wall Photo - Trump Tower Office

 

JFK Jr Predicted Trump Presidential Run

Trump received a condolence letter from JFK, Jr regarding loss of Fred Trump, Donald's father, written on July 19, 1999 -- 3 days after his "plane crash".

JFK, Jr writes to Trump: "Losing your father changes you."

Trump on Larry King Live discussing JFK, Jr.

Likewise, Neil Young and Donald Trump were far more than mere acquaintances in New York City.

Donald Trump & Neil Young - January 2014

@ Trump Tower offices - New York City, NY

(Note: Donald Trump & JFK, Jr. photo above Young has been moved)

Make no mistake, Donald Trump is a huge Neil Young fan. 

And make no mistake, Neil Young is a huge Democrat.

Neil Young: "I'm Happy To Report In. Vote Your Conscience." - January 2020

Donald Trump has been to so many Neil Young concerts that Rolling Stone reporter Andy Greene interviewed him in 2008 about his Neil Young fandom. Trump said: “I’ve met him on occasions and he’s a terrific guy. … Whatever the hell ‘it’ is, he’s got it.”

Commenting on attending the Bob Dylan Tribute at Madison Square Garden in 1992:

Donald Trump: “He’s got something very special.

I’ve listened to his music for years and I’ve seen him before that, but I went to the concert where they were honoring Bob Dylan and Neil got up and totally brought the house down. There was nobody close.

He’s performed for me at my casinos over the years and he just brings it down. I’ve met him on occasions and he’s a terrific guy.”

Donald Trump attended Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young at Madison Square Garden in 2006, Young’s solo show at the United Palace Theater in 2007 and Crazy Horse at Madison Square Garden in 2008. Trump also attended at least one of the 4 Carnegie Hall solo concerts by Neil Young in 2014.

And Neil Young has discussed Donald Trump quite a bit over the years, as well. And Trump has used other Neil Young songs besides just "Rockin' in the Free World" at his campaign rallies. (For example, see Trump Plays Neil Young's song “Devil’s Sidewalk” From Greendale* (see comments below). Or, Donnie, Ronnie & Neil + Merry: Southern Man and The Un-Civil Wars of Donald Trump & Neil Young or Rebels with Causes w/ Northern Man.)

Donnie, Ronnie & Neil + Merry: Southern Man and The Un-Civil Wars of Donald Trump & Neil Young or Rebels with Causes w/ Northern Man

 
Just one little more oddity here before we go. You may recall that JFK Jr and Daryl Hannah once dated in the 1990's.

 

Daryl Hannah & JFK Jr - ~1991

@ New York Knicks Basketball game - Madison Square Gardens

JFK Jr & Daryl Hannah - ~1992

And you may recall that Neil Young and Daryl Hannah are now married.

 

 Neil Young and Daryl Hannah on January 23, 2020
(Celebrating his Dual Citizenship w/ his wife)
(also, see Official Daryl Hannah | Instagram)

And why look at that image below?!

 

 Daryl Hannah, Neil Young & Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
California Superior Court - May 1, 2019
Neil Young and Daryl Hannah Attend Monsanto Roundup Trial

There's Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. with Neil Young and Daryl Hannah at Monsanto Roundup Trial. As everyone knows, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is John F. Kennedy's nephew. So, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and John F. Kennedy Jr. are cousins.

So back to George ...

"The day that they killed him, someone said to me,
'Son, the age of the Antichrist has just only begun.' ”

via Bob Dylan's "Murder Most Foul": 17 Minutes of The TRUTH

Why was it that George H. W. Bush, Sr may be the only American of his generation who cannot remember exactly where he was when he heard the news that John F. Kennedy was shot in Dallas on November 22, 1963?

Dealey Plaza Book Depository - 11/22/63

However, evidence does show that George Sr. was in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

"If Lee Harvey Oswald's shots came from the behind (above, right), why are JFK's brains on the rear trunk? (rear, left)"
(See details)

"Captain Kennedy" - Side #1, Track #4

Hawks & Doves by Neil Young (1980)

Which Side Will You Choose? The "Blue Side" or "The Red Side"?
The CHOICE Is Yours
(The Answer & more on Neil Young's Album of the Week: Hawks & Doves | NYA.)

They say that the future proves the past.

"FUTURE PROVES PAST"
JFK, Jr. and Fiancee Carolyn Bessette
(... he didn't accidentally kill himself either...
#JFKJrDidntAccidentallyKillHimself)
143 | 107

5:5

Numbers add up to nothin' and the illusion continues to crumble...

 PLATFORM 2020

 "I will expose my father's killers no matter who they are — even if I have to bring down the government."— John F Kennedy Jr.


We Salute you, sirs! JFK Jr. - 1963; GEORGE - 1997; Citizen Neil Young - 2020 

Just another kid by the side of the road? or ...

Or maybe The Kid grows up and in 1994, John F. Kennedy Jr. sends a Senator Biden a note: "Dear Sen. Biden, you are a traitor . . ."

FBI Memo File Sept 8, 1994 - JFK, Jr Handwritten Note: 

"Dear Sen. Biden, you are a traitor . . ."

 

So, we're not really lookin' for a leader these days ... since ... right on cue ... don't just trust a plan, instead make a plan, be the plan, because ...

"We're The Ones We've Been Waiting For"
#WT1sWBW4 (UPDATE: see comments below for more on message above)

 

Do NOT just sit back and enjoy the movie and popcorn.  This is NOT a movie.  It's REAL life and about to get VERY REAL as the primary principles of 1776 are restored. Wake up, be awake (not woke).

So we conclude with our TW 2020 mantra, FWIW, Keep Calm, No Fear, Shut It Down, Be  Alert and Keep on Rockin'!
peace & love

ps - RIP, Charlie Daniels (October 28, 1936 – July 6, 2020). Charlie, you were right... "The Devil Went Down to Georgia", indeed ... and never left. Thus, as Ray Charles sings "Georgia On My Mind".    So then, just like Lukas Nelson sings, "Forget About Georgia"... at your own risk ...

"We're glad Georgia's on your mind."

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UPDATE 8/2/2020:

#11 - George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now
via Expecting Rain - Bob Dylan Community

Unsurprisingly so, significant blowback to our post here " George & John, Donald & Neil + Bob: Sooner or Later, It All Gets REAL ... As in Now". Comments are negative to the point of takedown notices suggested.

We may -- or may not -- have more to say on this.

But right now, we'd like to thank the Bob Dylan community for their support here on Expecting Rain. (Thanks Scott! It means a lot. #BeTheRain)

Regarding takedown notices for this posting. One of the key takeaways of this post is that it simply amplifies the essential point of Bob Dylan's song "Murder Most Foul" - there was a conspiracy to take out JFK. So for those of you advocating that we take down this post -- impose self censorship -- then, likewise, you would be asking Bob to remove MMF from his Rough & Rowdy album for promoting a "conspiracy theory".

Obviously, this would infringe on our rights (and Bob's) of free expression. If you do not believe in the right to contrary political and historical speech which you disagree with, then you are not for free speech at all.

And that is an anti-American, anti-first Amendment position.

(this is what Democracy / "Patriots in Control" really looks like)

"I raise my hand in peace
I never bow to the laws of the thought police"

ny

 

The Truth is Learned. Never Told.

 

And we know The Truth, so tell The Truth. Be The Truth.

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