West Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I became a Wilco fan 3 years ago after being asked to check out the Sky Blue Sky album by a friend. My musical taste is quite strict, but after absorbing the songs I have come to appreciate all Wilco albums. In fact I'm listening to a Norah Jones cover of Jesus etc. After doing a google search I found it seems that Wilco supported Barrack Obama for the 2008 president. Does anyone know who Wilco will support for 2012, if anyone? I'm a HUGE Ron Paul supporter and I also googled to find if Wilco had any feellings or words about Ron Paul, though I found nothing. Supposedly Arlo Guthrie donated to Ron Paul's 2008 bid for the republican nomination(http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?21019-Since-Arlo-Guthrie-s-onboard...-%28Wilco%29). Feel free to share any information or opinions. P.S. Sorry if my first post was this one, but I love Ron Paul and Wilco. Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think Wilco, or at least Tweedy, is still very solidly in the Obama camp. I would be shocked if that changes at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 P.S. Sorry if my first post was this one, but I love Ron Paul and Wilco. You are not alone, my friend. I'd throw Dennis Kucinich in there as his running mate... Link to post Share on other sites
West Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 I think Wilco, or at least Tweedy, is still very solidly in the Obama camp. I would be shocked if that changes at all. Aw, even after Obamas failed presidency? It's ok, I still love tweedy. I wonder if he is even familiar with Ron Paul. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Can't wait to see how this thread plays out. One could argue that Wilco's two most recent albums are as big of "failures" as the Obama administration, so in that case wouldn't they be peas in a pod? Link to post Share on other sites
West Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Can't wait to see how this thread plays out. One could argue that Wilco's two most recent albums are as big of "failures" as the Obama administration, so in that case wouldn't they be peas in a pod? Really? I actually love Sky Blue Sky, but Wilco the album? Meh. Maybe we can argue Sky Blue Sky represents Obama's promises and then Wilco the album the failure? (No offense Wilco!) Link to post Share on other sites
KevinG Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Can't wait to see how this thread plays out. One could argue that Wilco's two most recent albums are as big of "failures" as the Obama administration, so in that case wouldn't they be peas in a pod? and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot is about 9/11 I have really noticed people a way too concerned about who Wilco supports politically. I have no idea why. They are musicians, they make music, I see no reason to go beyond that. Link to post Share on other sites
ikol Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I bet Wilco will throw their support behind Michelle Bachmann. Link to post Share on other sites
Skian Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 I will continue to support Wilco though the 2012 Presidential race and there-after.I will not mix any politics into my support for Wilco. Link to post Share on other sites
The High Heat Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Don't forget these two. Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Mikael's formed an exploratory committee, actually. Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 "Ron ayn Rand Paul 2012" would without question be fully supported by Wilco. Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 It amuses me that there are people who would seek to pair Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich. If you really think Paul and Kucinich are politically compatible, maybe it's time for you to do some reading and puncture some of the mythology that's built up in your brain around those two men. They certainly agree on a select few issues, but they're diametrically opposed on most of the others. I have no doubt that Ron Paul is a principled man who only wants the best for his country. That said, I also think that his economic philosophy is preposterous and would only further cripple the national economy. I also disagree with him on a few very important social and civil liberties issues, though in that arena we see eye-to-eye a lot more than on economic policy. Also, he named his son "Rand." And Rand is a fucking lunatic. Kucinich, on the other hand, is right up my alley ... except that he's a bit of a freak and would never win a national election. As for Wilco, they will support Obama again, I'm sure, though they may choose to be less visible in doing so. Personally I have found Obama's presidency to be disappointing, but hardly "failed." However, I was never under the illusion that Obama was a leftist ... he's been a centrist his whole career, and lefties who feel let down by Obama's refusal to push their agenda simply weren't paying attention to his positions. It's hilarious that the Tea Partiers call him "radical" and a "socialist," because he's about as centrist as a politician can get. If nothing else, Obama's presence in the White House has emboldened the GOP to show their true colors on a wide range of issues, and I think the electorate is starting to see them for what they are. 2010 may have been a repudiation of Obama's first two years, but I think 2012 could turn out to be a firm rejection of the Republican vision for America. It certainly should be, anyway. I have little doubt that I will hold my nose and vote for Obama again in 2012, if only to prevent the election of another Republican. Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Ron and Dennis to further your amusement... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldyFk_PBruI Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 If Wilco supports anyone it will be Obama, since they just got done supporting Rahm Emanuel for Mayor of Chicago. Ron Paul and Dennis Kusinich in a picture together is more than I get get my brain around on a Monday morning. To those who think Obama is a failed president....all presidents fail. Tell me one in recent memory that was a smashing success. LouieB Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I predict they'll support Obama, but their support for him will be less noticable than it was last election. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Since they'll likely be touring NA in support of their new album during the campaign, I bet it will be very, very noticeable. I saw them during the Kerry/Bush election and between every song it was something or other about the election. Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I support Darth Buscemi for President, 2012. Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Since they'll likely be touring NA in support of their new album during the campaign, I bet it will be very, very noticeable. I saw them during the Kerry/Bush election and between every song it was something or other about the election. I think people tend to be quieter when supporting an incumbent than they are when trying to unseat someone like GWB. The entertainment industry in general was extremely vocal in their support for Kerry. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speed Racer Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I think people tend to be quieter when supporting an incumbent than they are when trying to unseat someone like GWB. You really think the GOP was "quieter" in 2004? Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You really think the GOP was "quieter" in 2004? That's a good point. The GOP is never quiet. They were bat-shit insane with all thier asinine, flat-out obvious lies during that campaign. I should have said Democrats aren't as vocal in their support of incumbents. NO WAY will Obama get the support this time taht he had last time, but he's still almost guaranteed to win. Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 You really think the GOP was "quieter" in 2004? Pssst (shines a flashlight at jff) i think she used quotes because "more quiet" is proper English, but what do I know? I'm whispering right now. It's kind of like saying "fonder". Wait! Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Ok. The librarian is telling me to be quiet....but not more quiet. Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Pssst (shines a flashlight at jff) i think she used quotes because "more quiet" is proper English, but what do I know? I'm whispering right now. It's kind of like saying "fonder". Wait! Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Ok. The librarian is telling me to be quiet....but not more quiet. Aren't they both correct? Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Aren't they both correct? Maybe. I'm going to ask Dr. Wookies. He should know the answer. Link to post Share on other sites
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