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Lonestar wrote:
Yup, he must lap up all those benifits like free health care, near zero gun related homicides and the stable economy ... oh wait ...
Yeah, "come back in two weeks when we can take care of your medical issue." Gun and crime problems in general in largely homogeneous societies like "The Great White North" are typically less than in this "melting pot." FWIW, 75% of the gun homicides are criminal-related. Your gun control is a huge, costly failure anyway. I think the U.S. economy is pretty stable - it can generate a few bucks now and again. I reiterate, if Young doesn't like it here leave or become a citizen and put his vote where his mouth is. Now back to his protestation...
He is singing about Canada right? Oh I forgot he has a ranch in California,therefore he must be singing about Arnold?
when did neil young become such a name dropper? assuming the song was at all worth remembering to begin with, he's certainly ruined any longevity it might have had by dating it so specifically.
NewHorizons wrote:
LMAO!!! You're kidding?!!! "EH" makes me think of someone on the verge of throwing up. I consider myself fluently bilingual (I'm a French Quebecker) but never heard someone express love for a song in quite that way before 
I think the "EH" stands for "A", not the Canadian expletive.
jasminejean wrote:
FUCKEN EH = LUVIN THAT S**T
LOL 
LMAO!!! You're kidding?!!! "EH" makes me think of someone on the verge of throwing up. I consider myself fluently bilingual (I'm a French Quebecker) but never heard someone express love for a song in quite that way before
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Arguing politics on the RP website. Sweet. Waste. Of. Time.
The first rule of debate: Never argue with a fool -- people might forget who's who.
Stellar post. The highest marks, sir. But you may need to speak a little louder so the pundits can hear.
optimusprime10 wrote:
BTW - The man can't sing
wow. already 3 pages of comments. how long since this album was released?
Is this an album then? I thought it was just a pedantic political flyer
BTW - The man can't sing
I may agree with Neil but the song is pretty awful...
Arguing politics on the RP website. Sweet. Waste. Of. Time.
The first rule of debate: Never argue with a fool -- people might forget who's who.
NICELY SAID DARLIN. dionysius wrote:
Nugent? You make me laugh. That bowhunting blowhard isn't worth a pimple on a pimple on the buttocks of Neil Young, even on a bad day for Neil. Nugent? This Southern Man don't need him around anyhow.
That said, "Looking For a Leader" is an adequate piece of agitprop, though not as grabbing and memorable as "Ohio" (f'rinstance). Glad to see Neil recovering his conscience and his anger, however.
smadanayr wrote:
Bush is an absolute TWIT.
Neil is an absolute GOD.
Bush is an absolute TWIT. Agreed. However: Neil has gone SENILE or something. This song sucks.
wow. already 3 pages of comments. how long since this album was released?
Good music, great lyrics.
Glockman45 wrote:
i wish ted nugent would finish off neil young.
I'd like to hear Neil cover "Wango Tango"; that'd be good for a chuckle.
physicsgenius wrote:
What other reason for throwing out millions of hard-working, tax-paying, community-belonging residents on a technicality?
What is a "technicality" to you may mean something more to people whose jobs are taken by people who are willing to work at whatever a crooked employer will pay. The "throwing out" argument is a complete red herring.
In short, your premise is ridiculous and your logic is fallacious.
Glockman45 wrote:
I don't want to imagine a world with an even worse US-president.
...my 9 year nephew could have written and played this song better but he is from the USA and is even smart enought to know that Kerry would have been the absolute wrong choice.
Wronger than Bush? That's really possible??
I don't want to imagine a world with an even worse US-president.
shutter wrote:
OK, so Young is a Canadian, living in the U.S. for years. Taking advantage of all of this country's benefits. And now he still feels compelled to whine about things here as opposed to his Canuckian nirvana. Hint: Become a U.S. citizen and vote, Neil. Or you could go out with the rest of the boycotting illegal aliens.
Yup, he must lap up all those benifits like free health care, near zero gun related homicides and the stable economy ... oh wait ...
Glockman45 wrote:
i wish ted nugent would finish off neil young.
Nugent? You make me laugh. That bowhunting blowhard isn't worth a pimple on a pimple on the buttocks of Neil Young, even on a bad day for Neil. Nugent? This Southern Man don't need him around anyhow.
That said, "Looking For a Leader" is an adequate piece of agitprop, though not as grabbing and memorable as "Ohio" (f'rinstance). Glad to see Neil recovering his conscience and his anger, however.
Marr wrote:
I really don't "have to admit" to anything of the sort. This man is from a wealthy and powerful family. He will remain wealthy and popular among his "base" for long after he is no longer in power. He never has to run for another office and will probably retire to his little "ranch" (its a former pig-farm) in Crawford to cut brush and plan his presidential library.
If you believe that George's motivations are based on anything beyond cynical, machiavellian interests far beyond normal folks like you and me then you are deluding yourself.
Swatttt! And it's one over the fence for Marr! Bravo!
persona non grata-
FUCKEN EH = LUVIN THAT S**T
LOL
NewHorizons wrote:
NewHorizons wrote:Excellent one, Bill! Good driving rock and roll song 
You don't have to be so vulgar to tell people you don't like a song girl
You don't have to be so vulgar to tell people you don't like a song girl i wish ted nugent would finish off neil young.
wayneoh wrote:
"Slam dunk" was a phrase used by Clinton-appointee George Tenet you idiot.
So? Wrong is wrong no matter who appointed them.
Mission accomplished banner was for & about THE SHIP. He NEVER SAID IT.
lol, no need to read any further
cutterjudd wrote:
How original playing the race card when someone disagrees with your point of view. That dog does not hunt anymore.
What other reason for throwing out millions of hard-working, tax-paying, community-belonging residents on a technicality?
bush bush blah blah. insert strong, well-worded political opinion here.
Excellent one, Bill! Good driving rock and roll song
jasminejean wrote:
jasminejean wrote:FUCKEN EH!!
You don't have to be so vulgar to tell people you don't like a song girl
neil should sing about his own country, Canada. he can suck it! it's too bad we can't give negative ratings. my 9 year nephew could have written and played this song better but he is from the USA and is even smart enought to know that Kerry would have been the absolute wrong choice.
FUCKEN EH!!
Bush is an absolute TWIT.
Neil is an absolute GOD.
plus he runs his cars on veggie oil WAHEY
Ouch!!!!
jerseygirl wrote:
WHAT are you talking about? Neil Young has been talking about politics since the 60's. And i don't know, who has more audience attraction? Neil Young or the Dixie Chicks. If you pick the Dixie Chicks you are asleep. Darkness - is running this country. You just don't want your little life interupted, so believe in the bullshit that keeps you in FEAR. And come again why we are in Iraq? Saddam Hussein? Ah I forgot. Yeah right!
ObeliskToucher wrote:
Whatever your opinion of Bush, you certainly have to admit that he has sacrificed his "short term interests" to follow a policy that he believes are in the long-term interests of the country.
I really don't "have to admit" to anything of the sort. This man is from a wealthy and powerful family. He will remain wealthy and popular among his "base" for long after he is no longer in power. He never has to run for another office and will probably retire to his little "ranch" (its a former pig-farm) in Crawford to cut brush and plan his presidential library.
If you believe that George's motivations are based on anything beyond cynical, machiavellian interests far beyond normal folks like you and me then you are deluding yourself.
ObeliskToucher wrote:
Whatever your opinion of Bush, you certainly have to admit that he has sacrificed his "short term interests" to follow a policy that he believes are in the long-term interests of the country.
That's only because he's painted himself into a corner.
Anyway, anti-Bush sentiments can only take you so far, as Neil Young proves here. This album is just awful.
wayneoh wrote:
"Slam dunk" was a phrase used by Clinton-appointee George Tenet you idiot.
Mission accomplished banner was for & about THE SHIP. He NEVER SAID IT. He indicated that there was still much left to do. Where the hell were you when the Army helped the Iraqis bring down the Saddam statue? I can show you many, many pics of Iraqis smiling & waving at US & Allied troops, & many acts of kindness in both directions._ He never said anything about oil revenues paying for it, that was conjecture by pundits, I believe. I wish that we could be "reimbursed. Hell the Iraqis are more optimistic than the American Left & the drive-by media. You just wait, you & all your left wing fellow travelers will be proven WRONG.
Clearly, numb-nuts here has been getting all his news from either FOX or nitwit radio.
It was Paul Wolfowitz who "predicted" the war would be paid for by Oil revenues. He said:
"We're dealing with a country that can really finance its own reconstruction, and relatively soon,".(In my estimation that line sums up the competence of Bushs cabinet)
You do know about Wolfowitz don't you? He's one of the Brain-trust who architected the war. Pundit indeed...
If I were to go to Iraq and take hundreds of pictures of the civilians, I could pick out at least twenty or so smiling ones and publish them with the caption, "They love us here".
"Where the hell were you when the Army helped the Iraqis bring down the Saddam statue? ". Probably the same place as you chump but smart enough to be looking at the war from many points of view. That little act of spontaniety was staged btw.
And I hope to hell we are proven wrong and you are right. But if this countrys recent history of incompetant foreign "policy" is anything to go on, your great grandchildren are going to be paying for the "unintended conseqences" of mr. bushs nasty little war.
And the song gets a ten. Just becuase he's Neil and and he pisses off so many people.
mbrailer wrote:
How so? Explain.
Whatever your opinion of Bush, you certainly have to admit that he has sacrificed his "short term interests" to follow a policy that he believes are in the long-term interests of the country.
ObeliskToucher wrote:
We have one right now.
How so? Explain.
rocket5150 wrote:
Can't we get one leader who will sacrifice his short term self interest for the long-term good of the country?
We have one right now.
WHAT are you talking about? Neil Young has been talking about politics since the 60's. And i don't know, who has more audience attraction? Neil Young or the Dixie Chicks. If you pick the Dixie Chicks you are asleep. Darkness - is running this country. You just don't want your little life interupted, so believe in the bullshit that keeps you in FEAR. And come again why we are in Iraq? Saddam Hussein? Ah I forgot. Yeah right!
allenrudd wrote:
Kinda makes you wonder where neil was when the dixie chicks were expressing the same sentiment. Guess he had to wait until the political winds were blowing his way.
allenrudd wrote:
...Guess he had to wait until the political winds were blowing his way.
I guess its all just wind... lots of talk, noise and whatever. I am waiting for someone besides Peter Garrett to step up to the plate and make change, enough soapbox preaching...
allenrudd wrote:
Kinda makes you wonder where neil was when the dixie chicks were expressing the same sentiment. Guess he had to wait until the political winds were blowing his way.
The Dixie Chicks made an offhand remark; Neil Young wrote and recorded an entire album. Albums take time to write and record.
And why is the timing so significant, anyway? Young is either making valid points, or he isn't, but it is those points we should be discussing, not something as arbitrary as their timing.
allenrudd wrote:
Kinda makes you wonder where neil was when the dixie chicks were expressing the same sentiment. Guess he had to wait until the political winds were blowing his way.
Neil is dumb like a fox. Streaming it for free because his anti-government sentiment wouldnt be accepted? B.S. A great way to create a buzz, is all.
Kinda makes you wonder where neil was when the dixie chicks were expressing the same sentiment. Guess he had to wait until the political winds were blowing his way.
This is a great song that asks a timely question. Where are all the leaders. Does it always have to be about politics? Can't we get one leader who will sacrifice his short term self interest for the long-term good of the country? That being said, Neil Young is a true patriot. Why aren't all the young hot shots out there writing any meaningful music?
wayneoh wrote:
"Slam dunk" was a phrase used by Clinton-appointee George Tenet you idiot.
Mission accomplished banner was for & about THE SHIP. He NEVER SAID IT. He indicated that there was still much left to do. Where the hell were you when the Army helped the Iraqis bring down the Saddam statue? I can show you many, many pics of Iraqis smiling & waving at US & Allied troops, & many acts of kindness in both directions._ He never said anything about oil revenues paying for it, that was conjecture by pundits, I believe. I wish that we could be reimbursed. Hell the Iraqis are more optimistic than the American Left & the drive-by media. You just wait, you & all your left wing fellow travelers will be proven WRONG.
x558 wrote:
retire this fool, and this song
"Southern man don't need him around, anyhow".
retire this fool, and this song
wayneoh wrote:
"Slam dunk" was a phrase used by Clinton-appointee George Tenet you idiot.
Mission accomplished banner was for & about THE SHIP. He NEVER SAID IT. He indicated that there was still much left to do. Where the hell were you when the Army helped the Iraqis bring down the Saddam statue? I can show you many, many pics of Iraqis smiling & waving at US & Allied troops, & many acts of kindness in both directions._ He never said anything about oil revenues paying for it, that was conjecture by pundits, I believe. I wish that we could be reimbursed. Hell the Iraqis are more optimistic than the American Left & the drive-by media. You just wait, you & all your left wing fellow travelers will be proven WRONG.
I think its safe to say that many comments and quotes are available that come directly from the mouths of numerous senior Bush administration officials, including George himself, have been proven painfully and bloodily wrong. And yes someone in the admin. did say that Iraqi oil would pay for the war. Its pretty easy to look up.
Maybe you're right and 20 years from now things will all be hunky dory. But I think its understandable in the light of current events that many Americans, left, right, and center, are less than optimistic.
I think you should be careful in assuming that any who disagree with Bush are left wing. Many like myself chose to use both wings so that we don't flop around like lame ducks.
shutter wrote:
OK, so Young is a Canadian, living in the U.S. for years. Taking advantage of all of this country's benefits. And now he still feels compelled to whine about things here as opposed to his Canuckian nirvana. Hint: Become a U.S. citizen and vote, Neil. Or you could go out with the rest of the boycotting illegal aliens.
You got a point of sort, but being Canadian doesn't mean you can't voice an opinion. You see, we are the same as two neighbors living on the same street. Now Canadians are fighting (and getting killed) in Afganistan so more US troops can be deployed in Irak. Politics, because the canadian Prime Minister of the time didn't approve the Irak war, but was bullied around by Mr Bush to do something to help his needy neighbor. I live a mere 40 minutes drive from the U.S. border where I know a theater, the Haskell Opera house in wich the entrance, main office, and most of the seats are in the U.S., but the library books and the opera house stage are in Canada. The border line is visible across the theater. That's how I see our countries. And you know what? There is a real community sense emerging from that place mixing Americans/Canadians (and some french speaking on both sides of the border- being another factor). Benefits? Both countries get some from the other. If you are against what Young says, please use your freedom of speech to voice an opinion on the matter at hand, not the guy. That's a benefit you can use yourself.
Thank you.
physicsgenius wrote:
No, anyone who wants to throw "darkies" out of the country for an offense no worse than the parking and speeding tickets they themselves no doubt have dozens of is a racist.
How original playing the race card when someone disagrees with your point of view. That dog does not hunt anymore.
physicsgenius wrote:
Neil Young doesn't pay taxes?
Of course, the "boycotting illegal aliens" mostly pay taxes too, since being undocumented is a civil offense on the level of a parking ticket. Not that I expect a dittohead to get rid of their racist rage any time soon.
All that said, this is still Neil Young and therefore pretty sucky. The lyrics lack any subtlety or elegance and the music is horribly distorted.
Ahhhh! A breath of fresh air! Thanks, Fizz!
physicsgenius wrote:
Yes, it's the people who point out idiotic, harmful policies that are the deranged ones, clearly.
and apparently, close to 70% of the country now has "BDS"! (finally)
physicsgenius wrote:
10 years? What happened to "slam dunk"? What happened to "oil revenues will pay for it"? What happened to "greeted as liberators"? What happened to "mission accomplished"?
"Slam dunk" was a phrase used by Clinton-appointee George Tenet you idiot.
Mission accomplished banner was for & about THE SHIP. He NEVER SAID IT. He indicated that there was still much left to do. Where the hell were you when the Army helped the Iraqis bring down the Saddam statue? I can show you many, many pics of Iraqis smiling & waving at US & Allied troops, & many acts of kindness in both directions._ He never said anything about oil revenues paying for it, that was conjecture by pundits, I believe. I wish that we could be reimbursed. Hell the Iraqis are more optimistic than the American Left & the drive-by media. You just wait, you & all your left wing fellow travelers will be proven WRONG.
CanuckBeaker wrote:
April 2006: Neil Young announces to the world he has contracted BDS.
Regrettably, there is no known cure for BDS.
Millions of previously adoring fans sadly take notice of his condition and put Neil on ignore.
Yes, it's the people who point out idiotic, harmful policies that are the deranged ones, clearly.
I don't need Neil Young around either....ignore 
wayneoh wrote:
Knuckledragging conservative eh; well I'm a libertarian & would rather be a conservative than a bedwetting-left wing socialist/communist moron liberal. (excuse the redundancies) BTW wait ten years ask the Iraqis who will owe their very freedom to GW if he was the worst president ever. Are you serious? You weren't alive for most of them, you moron. Have you forgotten the President who never met a Murdering dictator he didn't love, Jimmy Carter?
10 years? What happened to "slam dunk"? What happened to "oil revenues will pay for it"? What happened to "greeted as liberators"? What happened to "mission accomplished"?
wayneoh wrote:
Hey you just became a contestant in the new national pastime called "Spot the Idiot!" Anyone who disagrees with you is a rascist, yeah that's intelligent. As bugs would say: "What a maroon!"
No, anyone who wants to throw "darkies" out of the country for an offense no worse than the parking and speeding tickets they themselves no doubt have dozens of is a racist.
CanuckBeaker wrote: 
April 2006: Neil Young announces to the world he has contracted BDS.
Regrettably, there is no known cure for BDS.
Millions of previously adoring fans sadly take notice of his condition and put Neil on ignore.
To all RP listeners, please click on this yahoo's link so you can see for yourselves what an incredible putz this dude is!
madtowner11 wrote:
My first Neil Young rating above a 2!!!
His voice still sucks, but I gotta love the lyrics.
It saddens me to see so many 1 ratings, too! I had no idea so many knuckledragging conservatives listen to RP. (All of my previous Neil Young ratings of 1 were because of his voice and the fact that those songs were not bashing the worst president ever.)
Knuckledragging conservative eh; well I'm a libertarian & would rather be a conservative than a bedwetting-left wing socialist/communist moron liberal. (excuse the redundancies) BTW wait ten years ask the Iraqis who will owe their very freedom to GW if he was the worst president ever. Are you serious? You weren't alive for most of them, you moron. Have you forgotten the President who never met a Murdering dictator he didn't love, Jimmy Carter?
physicsgenius wrote:
Neil Young doesn't pay taxes?
Of course, the "boycotting illegal aliens" mostly pay taxes too, since being undocumented is a civil offense on the level of a parking ticket. Not that I expect a dittohead to get rid of their racist rage any time soon.
Hey you just became a contestant in the new national pastime called "Spot the Idiot!" Anyone who disagrees with you is a rascist, yeah that's intelligent. As bugs would say: "What a maroon!"
sycamore wrote:
Finally! Somebody tell it like it is! Did he coordinate this with Colbert or are we finally reaching critical mass. Being born and raised a Christian, Bush disgusts me to no end (rich man....eye of needle...). I suppose those who don't get it couldn't tell the difference between a paradox and hypocrisy. Neil's still the daddy of punk. Just saw "Heart of Gold"...Neil Young is awesome!
...if there is a God, Bush and all his murdering thugs are probably going to hell...
Probably?
Lazy8 wrote:
This sounds like a bad bar band, especially the drumming.
Neil can make a political point without making crap music, but this falls absolutely flat.
I couldn't agree more with Lazy8. The political point is valid, but the song, especially the drumming is terrible. Where is "Ohio" when you need it?
madtowner11 wrote:
I had no idea so many knuckledragging conservatives listen to RP.
I'm a bleeding-heart, Bush-bashing, ACLU-card-carrying liberal, and this song sucks.
What the hell happened to Neil Young's skills as a lyricist? Eagan is right, this is an embarrassment.
I sure hope Bush continues to innovate when it comes to circumventing the Constitution. Those ''signing statements'' are hilarious! That whole ''faithfully execute the laws'' thing is for suckers. The Constitution is just a g*dd*mned piece of paper, after all.
Go, Neil. The last angry man.
I'm giving it a 9 only because it voices my sentiments.
the drumming ruins it for me.
shutter wrote:
OK, so Young is a Canadian, living in the U.S. for years. Taking advantage of all of this country's benefits. And now he still feels compelled to whine about things here as opposed to his Canuckian nirvana. Hint: Become a U.S. citizen and vote, Neil. Or you could go out with the rest of the boycotting illegal aliens.
Neil Young doesn't pay taxes?
Of course, the "boycotting illegal aliens" mostly pay taxes too, since being undocumented is a civil offense on the level of a parking ticket. Not that I expect a dittohead to get rid of their racist rage any time soon.
All that said, this is still Neil Young and therefore pretty sucky. The lyrics lack any subtlety or elegance and the music is horribly distorted.
Finally! Somebody tell it like it is! Did he coordinate this with Colbert or are we finally reaching critical mass. Being born and raised a Christian, Bush disgusts me to no end (rich man....eye of needle...). I suppose those who don't get it couldn't tell the difference between a paradox and hypocrisy. Neil's still the daddy of punk. Just saw "Heart of Gold"...Neil Young is awesome!
...if there is a God, Bush and all his murdering thugs are probably going to hell...
https://decider.cf.huffingtonpost.com
another anti-bush song done to I am the walrus.
Bocephus wrote:
Never heard Crazy Horse before? They aren't the best musicians, but they work great with Neil.
Own most of their work, and love it. But not this.
Lazy8 wrote:
This sounds like a bad bar band, especially the drumming.
Never heard Crazy Horse before? They aren't the best musicians, but they work great with Neil.
OK, so Young is a Canadian, living in the U.S. for years. Taking advantage of all of this country's benefits. And now he still feels compelled to whine about things here as opposed to his Canuckian nirvana. Hint: Become a U.S. citizen and vote, Neil. Or you could go out with the rest of the boycotting illegal aliens.
This sounds like a bad bar band, especially the drumming.
Neil can make a political point without making crap music, but this falls absolutely flat.
Once again Neil's colon has voided itself and we need a zero rating. Neil can do much better than this, musically. Any high-school music teacher could have come up with this. It's just not worthy.
When did this come out?
A 10 because it is a great political song in a world filled with so much pop schlock, only Neil Young can still pull this off.
My first Neil Young rating above a 2!!!
His voice still sucks, but I gotta love the lyrics.
It saddens me to see so many 1 ratings, too! I had no idea so many knuckledragging conservatives listen to RP. (All of my previous Neil Young ratings of 1 were because of his voice and the fact that those songs were not bashing the worst president ever.)
Wouldn't it be nice if it was as easy to find a leader as it is for neil to sing about finding a leader?
Thanks for giving this album so much airplay, Bill.
Mr. Inconsistent strikes again. "A leader with the Great Spirit" ?Sheesh!
Hey, maybe that's George Bush (in an ironic and freakish kind of way)?
I can understand the sentiment, but these lyrics are an embarrassment for an artist of Neil's stature.
It might not work too well in ten years, but I sure like hearing it now!
And what is with the beef about political music the source of most all those 1 scores I suspect)? Music is an effective form of communication, part of why we are all plugged into RP, right? Politics is almost all about communication. So what's the problem?
Great new song and sentiment from Neil. Nice segue into "The Man Who Sold the World".... nice work Bill!
justlistening wrote:
Sometimes music is about politics. Don't remember the 60's I guess.
Word.
Sing it Neil!!!!!
Amen!
YES!!!!!!!!
CanuckBeaker wrote:
Nope. Not an appropriate lead-in. Cute, but not really funny.
I thought RP was about music, not politics?
Sometimes music is about politics. Don't remember the 60's I guess.
I didn't hear the lead in, but I heard the whole album on Neil's site. HUGE this album is HUGE.
Best ramp of all time: "Madman Across the Water... which you may or may not see as an appropriate lead-in to this new song from Neil Young here:" AMEN!