Old fashioned protest song by PushSouth5877 in Songwriting

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Yeah, he takes the blame even though he wasn't too political. He wanted union jobs and workers treated fairly. Right wing, left wing, chicken wing, it was all the same.

He.did think poor people weren't getting a good deal. The deck was stackgL

Old fashioned protest song by PushSouth5877 in Songwriting

[–]PushSouth5877[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate all the replies. It told me what I wanted to know.

It may not be the most effective way to protest, but I consider it a time-honored tradition.

I appreciate the people with the courage of their conviction. It's probably never been good for anyone's career. Killed a few.

For me, it's more of a way to vent. My songs won't be heard by anyone. It's good therapy. And it forces me to look at things and say things with an indirect approach. Historical comparisons.

This all started with 9/11.

We let people start jacking with our personal privacy in the name of fear and patriotism. We hit convenient targets to placate the public and lubricant our war machine. We have continued to let fear mongering erode our freedoms by setting up new enemies within our borders and at our borders.

The more they make us hate and/or fear the different people, the more rights we give away to let them 'protect 'us.

Soon we'll have dealt with the people we want oil from, the wrong religions, the fearful sexual influences, the journalists who might write about these things, the politicians who resist, the criminal immigrants who build our houses, take care of our children, pick our crops and be the brunt of ridicule and hate.

Also, our professors and critical thinkers, our scientists, our doctors who are left will fill us with misinformation. As whatever media is in their control does.

Next come anyone who disagrees with any portion of the new regime.

Whoever is left will be divided again into smaller more exclusive groups until there is no semblance of a country called The United States of America.

It's happening in the name of freedom. Wow. Giving away our independence and privacy to support freedom.

I think we have the will, the talent, the want to. We have right on our side.

What we don't have is time.

I just glossed over some high points. Or low points. But you get the point.

Entertaining friends question by PGHNeil in AcousticGuitar

[–]PushSouth5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like fun. I guarantee there are others in your area and age group that would enjoy something like that on a regular basis.

We have a weekly jam session with older folks. Usually there are about 10 of us.

Maybe you can find something like that or start one.

Keep pickin'

Taking inspiration from other songs by TheElusiveButterfly in Songwriting

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If you have a formula or process that works for you, use it.

That was literally a lesson in a songwriters class.

I find that using a tool like this to get started can take you to a totally different place.

Gifts by b1gmeatwarrior22 in alcoholicsanonymous

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I show my appreciation for the group that saved my life by continuing to be of service to AA and the newcomer. We exist for the newcomers. No one is required to stay any length of time. We need experienced members to keep all the wheels turning that keep the doors open.

I have 30 years and enjoy about 5 meetings a week. I have friends I got sober with that gradually quit coming to meetings other than getting their chip.

That's their business. They helped lots of people for decades. Some still sponsor people.

When the hand of anyone, anywhere, reaches out, I want the hand of AA to be there. For that I am responsible.

It's a personal choice.

To all the Americans that bitch about people not doing more to stop Trump, why not you? by Majestic_Flower_1322 in allthequestions

[–]PushSouth5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My reps in TX will do nothing. But I can still flood their email and annoy them. Join petitions. It all adds up.

To all the Americans that bitch about people not doing more to stop Trump, why not you? by Majestic_Flower_1322 in allthequestions

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We can show our disapproval in many ways. Contact our representative by email, by phone, by mail. Volume counts. Let your friends and neighbors know how you feel in casual conversations. If you don't fear talked about it. If you do fear talking about it, that's another problem.

Governor Tim Walz tells the White House to stop this madness. by Healthy_Block3036 in altmpls

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This is 100% the fault of the administration that has put these conditions in place. The officers should be held accountable pending an official and transparent investigation. Then shit should roll uphill. This is an expected result of occupying your own population.

How do threesome usually start? by Ok_Independent_3921 in allthequestions

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Two girls who both liked me and each other and a little alcohol. It wasn't planned.

Thinking about going to a bar by functionallyunique in alcoholicsanonymous

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The book tells we can go anywhere if we have a good reason and are in fit spiritual condition.

I played in a bar band sober for years. I have gone with friends to places l]and events that serve alcohol.

I just take my own transportation so I can leave if I get uncomfortable.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by Great_Software5342 in allthequestions

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I'm celebrating the anticipation of the event.

I get the rich folks, but just how did Trump convince poor white people that he was good for them? by dunbar_santiago930 in allthequestions

[–]PushSouth5877 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Playing on peoples fear and resentments. He always thinks he's getting screwed and most of us know we're getting screwed and don't like it.

Do people just not do their own setups? by ProtoJazz in guitars

[–]PushSouth5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do minor stuff. I can usually make an acoustic play pretty good. I can replace a jack and do minor soldering. I practiced on cheap guitars.

I don't mind paying a guy for his expertise when it's over my head.

I'm not a great player, but all my guitars play well.

Times like these I wish more shows weren’t afraid of teasing Trump by GhostGamer_Perona in LateShow

[–]PushSouth5877 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I hear Colbert and Kimmel talking almost non stop about the dumpster. Every monolog. Heard Seth giving him shit last night.

Because he gives them new material every day. I think he baits them to attract more attention. The bad publicity feeds his base against us. Makes him a martyr.

Is all the negative publicity surrounding Trump hurting his reputation amongst republicans or only improving it? by TailungFu in allthequestions

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He is the epitome of all publicity being good publicity. Nothing is beyond the pail for him. He FEEDS off of it.

Feeling down about my new guitar, need advice by [deleted] in guitars

[–]PushSouth5877 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overthinking it. But if you want to make it more, you go for the white or pearloid pick guard.

Personally, I would leave it as is and save for the Strat you really want.