I have no idea what this author or this article is trying to say.
Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen are leftists. That’s not a crime per se. Politically, they are just retards who think that because they can entertain people with their music, they can use their influence to make the world a socialist utopia.
It doesn’t make them assholes. Most entertainers are empty and flawed people who are serial bad husbands, fathers and think they can make their lives worthwhile by using their talent to make up for their human frailty.
I still love Billy Joel for his music.
Well said. Many of them believe in Utopian societies where everyone has a home, health care, goes to college, etc.
They are just naive and forget the dreaded “free rider problem.”
If its free, nobody tries anymore.
Basic law of human nature. That is why Marxists have to use force.
What has Billy Joel ever said about politics?
Joel for sure isn't a Republican, or a conservative, but I do remember during the Iran Hostage crisis, he would always start off his concerts by giving the Ayatollah, "the bird."
And also "Goodnight Saigon" did a lot to raise awareness of the Vietnam vets. So I don't lump Joel in with the other show-business lefties.