Comments on: Hey Arlo! The Times They Are A-Changin’

By: OBloodyhell

OBloodyhell — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:18:09 +0000

> or having all the libertarians move to & take over NH, neither (none) of which will work until everyone involved does the same, which’ll never happen

The problem was it came down to NH and Alaska. They clearly picked the wrong state of those two. NH is too close to Massachusetts, and their move into NH was neutralized by the outflux of fed up (but clueless) Mass libtards.

For anyone who doesn’t know what this is referring to, look up “free state project”.

By: repsac3

repsac3 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:56:14 +0000

I wouldn’t get too excited. Arlo can obviously speak for himself–& I hope he does so again here, since I’ve had two conservatives contact me pointing to this page, gloating, already–but after reading the commentary at ArloNet, a few comments from Arlo himself, in particular, (and particularly particular, his 7/23/09, 11:35am message in the “2 cups” thread: http://snurl.com/pss2r), I’m pretty sure it’s a rescue mission, rather than a statement of approval of the Republican party as is, (or has recently been, either.) I highly doubt he was a big supporter of the actions Bush was taking, and suspect that his joining the party at that time was to move his fellow Americans (Republican Americans) AWAY from the Bush model, through his one vote, at least. (While he did this years ago, this is the first many of us have heard about it. If he intended to use his fame to help any part of the Republican cause, he’s done a poor job of it thus far.)

In short, he comes not to praise the party, but to help coax it back from the brink.

Arlo says he’s looking to pull Republicans out of the weeds and help them be a viable and sane opposition party. While I think it’s a fool’s errand (I liken it to the “Monday gas boycotts, to show the oil companies,” or having all the libertarians move to & take over NH, neither (none) of which will work until everyone involved does the same, which’ll never happen), I wish him well. One party rule for too long is a bad idea, and these tea parties ‘n’ town halls notwithstanding, I wonder whether the Republican party does have the stuff to regain control of any part of gov’t for the foreseeable future…

By: Tim McCarthy

Tim McCarthy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:50:21 +0000

Hey Arlo,

I saw you at the Newport Folk Festival this year-nice performance as usual. I must say that I was taken aback when my next door neighbor informed me later that day that you were now a Republican. Not that Republican has always been a bad word. Abe Lincoln was a thoughtful individual who attempted to move the America in the right direction. Few Republican Presidents sice then have impressed me much-especially the one we just finally got rid of. I said to my neighbor that he must be mistaken. Arlo’s heritage is so rich in those things that we don’t currently associate with republicanism. His dad was a friend of the hobo, Communist, IWW and Arlo sang that wonderful anti draft song.

So I googled it and found that Stan was almost correct. I was pleased to learn (after reading) that Arlo was a thoughtful Republican who has a rationale for “jumping ship”. It is so true that a democracy needs, at least, a two party tension and it is refreshing to have some good guys on the “other side”. I just don’t like sacrificing one of our best.

All the best to Arlo! “This Land is Our Land”.

Tim McCarthy/Providence, RI

By: Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:09:18 +0000

Wow. I didn’t know anyone had moved this beyond our own website until a friend let me know this morning. A few thoughts: I remain what I’ve always been i.e. someone who is profoundly moved by our American experience. As a nation founded for the purpose of creating “… a more perfect union..” I am certainly not anti-union. That would be, to me, anti-American. I am for the right to join in with others when it seems to have mutual benefit, and equally for the right to do things individually. I am against bullying by anyone or any group. Also, I have been a Ron Paul supporter, but not a follower of anyone. I believe his economic principles have a value to the current discussion of the economic crises. I remain a ‘we’re all in the same boat’ kind of guy – which Pete Seeger and others like my father have always been. I was just singing with Pete the other day doing his song ‘Turn, Turn, Turn.” There’s times to let sleeping dogs alone, and times to wake them up.” I’m for being free to do either and taking responsibility for the choices we make – free to learn from our own experience, as individuals and as a nation.

By: Kouba

Kouba — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:50:15 +0000

Valuable thoughts and advices. I read your topic with great interest.

By: Alcove-One

Alcove-One — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:26:57 +0000

Sadly, Arlo is a Ron Paul follower which is different stripe of Republican.
Interestingly, as a teenager Arlo was given religious instruction by the late Rabbie Meir Kahane.
Talk about the running the gamut in conservative outlooks….especially on Israel.

By: Professor Guvinoff

Professor Guvinoff — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:02:58 +0000

One of these days, coming out as a consevative in show business is going to be “cool”, except that by that time “cool” won’t be so “hip” anymore. Any dude out there cares to guess what “it” will be then? Swell? No, come on, you can do better than that!

By: RightWingBob.com » Arlo Guthrie: Republican

RightWingBob.com » Arlo Guthrie: Republican — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:31:24 +0000

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By: Sean C.

Sean C. — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:18:59 +0000

Great golly.

By: David Thomson

David Thomson — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:39:08 +0000

Arlo Guthrie learned the hard way about the third generation of union activists. The grandparents often could make a good argument on why they needed union protection. One might be able to legitimately argue that the employers had the upper hand during negotiations. Alas, eventually the unions (especially after the Wagner Act) were able to turn the tables around to the point where the grandchildren could get away with behaving like spoiled brats. Unions today generally do far more harm than good.

Arlo supported Ron Paul in 2008. A distinction must be made between the good Paul—and the bad one. The Texas congressman is superbly qualified to speak on economic issues. He really has his act together in this regard. Unfortunately, the same man is an idiot when addressing matters pertaining to Israel and other foreign policy matters.