Democrats have got to stop using James Taylor: Once is unfortunate. Twice is an embarrassment.

What is it with singer James Taylor and the Democrats? In 2015, secretary of state John Kerry brought Taylor to France to sing "You've Got a Friend" in response to a major terrorist attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris. The Guardian called this a "tone-deaf performance" and a "hokey" idea. Foreign Policy called the Kerry-Taylor musical hug "awkward." Vox called the performance an apology by the Obama administration for failing to send a high-level U.S. official to a large anti-terrorism rally. National Review noted that Kerry was "roundly mocked" as an "international laughing-stock" for bringing Taylor to Paris to sing the song. New York's Daily News opined that Kerry gave "a new meaning to the term 'tone deaf.'" The Hill ridiculed Kerry's stunt as "You've got a friend diplomacy."

Last Wednesday, the Biden administration had Taylor sing "Fire and Rain," a song about suicide, on the day that the president heralded the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Dow Jones average fell by more than 1,200 points due in part to Biden's terrible economic policies. Talk about tone-deaf. You can't make this stuff up.

These are not serious people. They live in an elite bubble, seemingly unaware of the economic pain and turmoil suffered by working Americans as a result of the administration's "green" energy policies (Taylor also made some remarks about climate change) and massive spending bills — just as seven years ago, the Obama-Biden administration thought that singing "You've Got a Friend" to the French people was an adequate substitute for resolute action against terrorists.

“a dirt bag carpet bagging liberal douche bag”

Ah believe they call them “half backs” now.

They move to Florida, get upset with the politics and the humidity, move halfway back to NC.

NC not amused.

“Heavy metal bands on trial because kids commit suicide? What is that about? Judas Priest on trial “because my kid bought the record, and listened to the lyrics, and he got into Satan...” Well, that’s great! That sets a legal precedent. Does that mean I can sue Dan Fogelberg for making me into a p**** in the mid-70’s? Is that possible, huh? Huh? “Your Honor, between him and James Taylor, I didn’t get a **** job ‘till I was twenty-seven years old. I was in Colorado wearing hiking boots, eating granola. I want some f****** money right now!” - Denis Leary

I hold James Taylor in the highest esteem. I really don’t give a damn about his politics. He is a remarkable songwriter and performer. I feel the same way about Annie Lennox, hate her politics, love her voice.
If James Taylor ever came to visit I’m sure we would have a lively conversation and end up agreeing to disagree.

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