They don’t own country
by digby
One of the many reasons I hate war fever — bullshit “heartland” boosterism:
Country music loves America and cares about those Americans in ‘fly-over country’ whom sophisticated New Yorkers and CBC listeners love to hate: the farmers, ranchers, truck drivers, waitresses and cowboys who still work the land, go to church, and fight the wars that keep other Americans safe (at least for now).
Oh stick it. Like Roy, I’m a fan of country music and this irks the shit out of me.
Here’s one for Real America:
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