Ol boy hit it out the park.

I wish it was North of Richmond, but with the complete destruction of the beautiful Monument Ave in Richmond, the city is not the same. That street, with statues reminding us of our past and statues reminding us of more recent events, was dismantled in the misnomered "Summer of Love" by a very racist and divisive Mayor and Governor. What this singer does is capture a very blue-collar hardworking nerve that still resides in Richmond, as we still have lots of industry here.

Most people just want to be left alone to live their lives as they choose. It is a shame that the percentage of such folks is on the decline, in favor of those folks pushing for equal outcomes minus equal talent nor effort to get there.

That was great thanks

(08-10-2023 10:00 PM)ODUsmitty Wrote:  I wish it was North of Richmond, but with the complete destruction of the beautiful Monument Ave in Richmond, the city is not the same. That street, with statues reminding us of our past and statues reminding us of more recent events, was dismantled in the misnomered "Summer of Love" by a very racist and divisive Mayor and Governor. What this singer does is capture a very blue-collar hardworking nerve that still resides in Richmond, as we still have lots of industry here.

Most people just want to be left alone to live their lives as they choose. It is a shame that the percentage of such folks is on the decline, in favor of those folks pushing for equal outcomes minus equal talent nor effort to get there.

You do get that the song is talking about Washington DC, right?

Guarantee that the enlightened and tolerant libs will be here soon to mock this guy, if they even bother to acknowledge it at all.

(08-11-2023 05:33 AM)appst89 Wrote:  Guarantee that the enlightened and tolerant libs will be here soon to mock this guy, if they even bother to acknowledge it at all.

They'll do so only if they are told to do so. SOP.

I posted that elsewhere just last night. Kid has "it".

(08-11-2023 05:33 AM)appst89 Wrote:  Guarantee that the enlightened and tolerant libs will be here soon to mock this guy, if they even bother to acknowledge it at all.

Yeah but ultimately WGAF what any lib thinks about anything? They have their misinformed opinions, they aren’t changing mine. They’re fun to laugh at but at the end of the day, America would be a better place if the leftists would all just drop dead.

(08-11-2023 07:23 AM)Claw Wrote:  I posted that elsewhere just last night. Kid has "it".

He has other songs... This one sounds like he is frustrated with something or someone

(08-11-2023 05:33 AM)appst89 Wrote:  Guarantee that the enlightened and tolerant libs will be here soon to mock this guy, if they even bother to acknowledge it at all.

They'll be here if/when the talking points come out.

Here’s another to chew on

(08-11-2023 12:27 AM)banker Wrote:  

(08-10-2023 10:00 PM)ODUsmitty Wrote:  I wish it was North of Richmond, but with the complete destruction of the beautiful Monument Ave in Richmond, the city is not the same. That street, with statues reminding us of our past and statues reminding us of more recent events, was dismantled in the misnomered "Summer of Love" by a very racist and divisive Mayor and Governor. What this singer does is capture a very blue-collar hardworking nerve that still resides in Richmond, as we still have lots of industry here.

Most people just want to be left alone to live their lives as they choose. It is a shame that the percentage of such folks is on the decline, in favor of those folks pushing for equal outcomes minus equal talent nor effort to get there.

You do get that the song is talking about Washington DC, right?

Clearly, and not sure what would make you think I was posting otherwise. I wish all of this stupid bull**** was truly North of Richmond, but even we have our share of social justice stupidity. Context clues are your friend.

I loved this line, "If you're five foot three and 300 pounds taxes ought not be paying for your fudge rounds"

(08-12-2023 11:17 AM)RuckleSt Wrote:  I loved this line, "If you're five foot three and 300 pounds taxes ought not be paying for your fudge rounds"

Honestly you can say the same thing about if you are 6'3 185 pounds and smoked 2 packs a day or used 2 cans of dipped a day taxes ought not be paying for your oxygen or other meds at some point you are going to need.

You can bet the cost is 1000x higher to take care of those type of problems than the fudge rounds. Most people in this country work and pay taxes even those eating the fudge rounds.

I get the point he's making but sometime, actually very often, people that point out one problem, will overlook their own vices.

41 million in the US are getting Snap benefits and out of those

41% are in working families
38% are in families who are older adults

So 79% are either paying taxes or paid taxes and retired and their average Snap benefit is around $108 a month. Today that will get you 1 box of fudge rounds a day

So 10 million at any given time are not paying into the system and everyone of those will have a child in that house or find a job......or benefits will be cutoff after 90 days. Average benefit is $388 a month

He's pretty impressive.

Wonder what kind of income this will generate for him

Now Mr. Anthony has 9 of the top 25 songs on Itunes. And he performed at a well-known farmer's market in the way to the Outer Banks in NC in front of a great-sized crowd (with 2 days notice) this afternoon. Rich Men North of Richmond is, IMO, clearly the best, but the others are also good and soulful. Wish this guy stays grounded and launches a great career.





**Edit, as of midnight tonight, dude has 11 of the top 25 songs downloaded from Itunes. And I will admit, the fully acoustic version of "Rich Men from North of Richmond" spoke to me, but really liked the extra guitarist that joined in for the concert in Barco today. He was damned good, and could be additive when it comes to making concerts more entertaining.

Brain dead Biden will have the IRS on this guy in no time