Accusations of racism prompted a country music channel to pull the video, which is set at the site of an infamous lynching and race riot. But Republicans are embracing Aldean.

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  • themeatbridge
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    382 years ago

    Especially considering that, with the exception of spitting, those are protected rights. Imagine threatening violence and murder for protesting or criticizing the government.

    • @arensb
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      112 years ago

      Exactly. The song glorifies extrajudicial violence in response to protected but unpopular behavior, but according to Aldean’s press statement, it’s not about lynching.

      “No, your honor, I didn’t steal anything from John. All I did was take some of his stuff without him knowing.”

      • @EhList
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        1 year ago

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        • @rekliner
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          22 years ago

          And also doesn’t write his own songs