‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer blasts ‘aggravating’...

[Tennesseer]

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ singer blasts ‘aggravating’ conservatives

The singer behind “Rich Men North of Richmond,” which has become such a hit with a conservatives that it was featured at the beginning of this week’s 2024 GOP primary debate, is seeking distance from the “aggravating” Republican embrace.

“It was funny seeing my song … at the presidential debate. ‘Cause it’s like, I wrote that song about those people,” musician Oliver Anthony said in a video on his YouTube channel.

The No. 1, which points the finger at the powerful elite of Washington, has become an anthem among Republicans, who see it as a criticism of Democrats such as President Biden.

“That song has nothing to do with Joe Biden. It’s a lot bigger than Joe Biden. That song was written about the people on that stage … Not just them, but definitely them,” Anthony said.

Fox News debate moderator Martha MacCaullum said Wednesday, “His lyrics speak of alienation, of deep frustration with the state of government and of this country. Washington, D.C., is about 100 miles north of Richmond,” asking the candidates on stage in Milwaukee to answer why the song is “striking such a nerve” in the country.

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[laterbloomer]

This is sort of what I have been thinking lately. Before Trump I was not happy with our elected governments.i wanted a lot of changes and I would advocate for them where I could. I was one of those dissatisfied people people that were supposedly ripe for Trump. It says a lot that Trump was/is worse than that.

[bean29]

I just hate the divisiveness he brought to the country. People seriously think if trump doesn’t get elected President, civil war is an option. I hope it is a small number of voters willing yo go there, b/c we have family members in both parties.

[laterbloomer]

Aug 25, 2023 22:36:29 GMT -5 bean29 said:

I just hate the divisiveness he brought to the country. People seriously think if trump doesn’t get elected President, civil war is an option. I hope it is a small number of voters willing yo go there, b/c we have family members in both parties.

Sarah Palin is openly advocating for it.

[djAdvocate]

i would ask who cares what she thinks, but i know the answer.