Posted on 08/20/2008 10:49:23 PM PDT by peggybac
Sen. Barack Obama is getting praise from Nashville, courtesy of one big, patriotic country star.
Toby Keith, perhaps best known to non-country audiences for his post-Sept. 11 song "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue," says he's a Democrat, and was impressed by the senator from Illinois.
Keith has said in the past that the 2002 song – which included lines aimed at the Taliban like "we lit up your world like the Fourth of July" – was more patriotic than pro-war.
Asked while promoting his new movie "Beer For My Horses" about the role of patriotism in the current presidential election, Keith replied: "There's a big part of America that really believes that there is a war on terrorism, and that we need to finish up."
"So I thought it was beautiful the other day when Obama went to Afghanistan and got educated about Afghanistan and Iraq. He came back and said some really nice things.
"So as far as leadership and patriotism goes, I think it's really important that those things have to take place. And I think he's the best Democratic candidate we've had since Bill Clinton. And that's coming from a Democrat."
Oh BS.
LOL!
Here’s a much better song by Lynrd Skynard, “Red, White, and Blue”.
We don’t have no plastic L.A. Frynds,
ain’t on the edge of no popular trend.
Ain’t never seen the inside of that magazine GQ.
We don’t care if you ‘re a lawyer, or a texas oil man,
or some waitress busting ass in some liquor stand.
If you got Soul
We hang out with people just like you
My hair’s turning white,
my neck’s always been red,
my collar’s still blue,
we’ve always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you.
Yes you could say
we’ve always been,
Red, White, and Blue
Ride our own bikes To Sturgis
we pay our own dues,
smoking camels, drinking domestic BREWS
You want to know where I have been
just look at my hands
Yeah, I’ve driven by the White House,
Spent some time in jail.
Momma cried but she still wouldn’t pay my bail.
I ain’t been no angel,
But even God, he understands.
My hair’s turning white,
my neck’s always been red,
my collar’s still blue,
we’ve always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you.
Yes you could say
we’ve always been,
Red, White, and Blue
Yeah that’s right!
My Daddy worked hard, and so have I,
paid our taxes and gave our lives
to serve this great country
so what are they complaining about
Yeah we love our families, we love our kids
you know it is love that makes us all so rich
That’s where were at,
If they don’t like it they can just
get the HELL out!
Yeah!
My hair’s turning white,
my neck’s always been red,
my collar’s still blue,
we’ve always been here
just trying to sing the truth to you.
Yes you could say
we’ve always been,
Red, White, and Blue
oh..oh..Red, White, and Blue....
Red, White, and Blue
oh..oh....Red, White, and Blue
Sen. Barack Obama is getting praise from Nashville, courtesy of one big, patriotic country star.
That's the one that got me started. Sorry for anything personal. :^)
Thanks for the lyrics. I love that song. I remember the first time I heard it.
Good song, I can relate. lol
No problem ;)
No I have not.
That's a dang good point. Hope he does say something.
It will be by proxy, of course. :^) (Doing it now)
The message has been sent.
Well, his patriotic songs made him a lot of money....
People like them.
You're very welcome. VetsCoR used it in a tribute to our Troops way back just before the war started in Iraq back in 2003 with hundreds of photos of dozens of pro-American rallies around the Nation. Check out the front page of Free Republic, down the page somewhat - you can still send them to your own Heroes of Irag/Aftgan or other active military of Veterans, free of charge.
We sent hundreds and hundreds to our Heroes back then. Recieved major thanks from many in-country units.
It's obviously dated now, but think they would still like to see it. We're thinking about producing a more updated version.
We will still send the CD or DVD slideshow to any active military or returning Vet of your choice, with no charge. It may be a little latter th
Again, it's free - just need an address. Plus, if you want one for your self to copy and ship to your own Troop member or family or friend, not problem.
Contact: Neil E. Wright POB 912 Ehrenberg, AZ 85334-0913 Again, It's on the front page of Free Republic, with a short (3) minute version. Enjoy.
The statue of liberty started shakin her fist
I've heard him interviewed in the last month or so and he said pretty much what the article does. He reasoning was vague, pretty much that he's a democrat, therefore...
If you only want to be entertained by conservatives, you may as well just go buy yourself a harmonica.
Oh no. This news will end my sisters love affair with him.
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