If I recall correctly, Arlo was interviewed at his farm/ranch.
My best guess as to what converted Arlo is this: He worked hard, saved his money to buy the farm, and now realizes that the socialist agenda is to take the farm away from him and give it to a welfare bum.
Had the pleasure of seeing Arlo, John Prine and David Bromberg in concert together, fantastic show.
Its just good music.
Oooof people, it's a 25 minute song with no cuss words, good humor and a story that relates to many from the era, including myself. Have FReeprs become a bunch of non-laughing morons.....damn people get over yourselves.....