It wasn’t too many years ago that the political persuasions of artists such as Rage Against the Machine and N.W.A. caused controversy across the nation for their less-than-subtle lyrics about government-related activities in this country. It seems strange to me that music has come full-circle from the political artists of the 80’s and 90’s proclaiming their anti-establishment views to actually penning campaign songs for the latest presidential candidates. Is this really an un-selfish act of pure support or an incredible business move on the part of these musicians and songwriters?

I do realize the gravity of this election and the impact that it will have on all sorts of varieties of activism, but I do wonder how sincere all of these “budding artists” really are in their undying support of Barack Obama. Having a very crude knowledge of politics myself, these thoughts are merely speculation, but I believe that this should be some serious food for thought for all of the easily influenced voters out there. Call me cynical, but it seems a pretty far stretch from the “F**k the Police” of my generation to the sudden unbridled love of American politics in this 2008 Presidential Election. I mean, I enjoy “We Are The World” spoofs just as much as the next guy, but this is just a little too close to the repeat button for my taste.

Fortune Cookie:

Do some research on the current presidential candidates and make a truly informed decision. Turn off CNN and ignore the propaganda, and really do your homework.

Listening to:

“Dancing Days” – Led Zeppelin