As we continue with our Pete Seeger remembrance, we would be remiss if we failed to mention his 1955 testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee. Go read the full thing; it's that good. But if you're going to be lazy and stay here, we have some highlights for you! But first, for the sake of context and celebration, let's just watch this short clip (above) of Bruce Springsteen introducing Pete at his 90th birthday concert. Springsteen says of performing with Pete at the Obama inaugural concert,
With the SOTU about to start, I'm listening to Steve Schmidt bloviating on, which always reminds me that he is the asshat primarily responsible for $aran Fucking Palin, who virtually single-handedly has split this country into a seething morass of hatred. So here's a fuck-you for you, Schmidt.
I'm laughing, but you're on to something. It's evidence, if we needed more, that the Right has no principles, probably isn't sure of the concept. Yeah, they'll try to claim Pete Seeger. Someday prolly Dylan too.
Contempt of Congress? Pete nailed it. Congress was/is beneath contempt. Someone needed to point that out.
He not only was at the forefront of social change and activism he was there with a smile and a song.
So, before xerography they used MIMES??!!
With the SOTU about to start, I'm listening to Steve Schmidt bloviating on, which always reminds me that he is the asshat primarily responsible for $aran Fucking Palin, who virtually single-handedly has split this country into a seething morass of hatred. So here's a fuck-you for you, Schmidt.
I'm laughing, but you're on to something. It's evidence, if we needed more, that the Right has no principles, probably isn't sure of the concept. Yeah, they'll try to claim Pete Seeger. Someday prolly Dylan too.