I liked The Clash, because even though you knew they were leftists, their lyrics were left open to where even a Conservative could get it. It was about asserting your rights, and standing up to authority, something that definitely conservatives can relate to these days.
When push came to shove, Joe Strummer would back down on the political rhetoric. Read Lester Bangs’ lengthy roadtrip interviews with them. Joe wasn’t a debater. And he faked lower class background “roots” for cred.
Lefties yes but “Rock The Casbah” has been a favorite of Brit troops. I liked the Clash’s rebellious attitude. Green Day had none of that. Another sign the Clash were real was their drummer being a dope addict
Clash had an album “Sandinista” which supported the commies. Oh well