Texas King Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) What you think? According to some lyrics of Rush songs...what can you conclude? Edited May 15, 2017 by Texas King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Left handed? Maybe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'd say that's a safe bet. He's said as much in an interview a while back. I'm sure someone here can find the exact quote. Just a reminder, no politics discussion outside of SOCN. This thread is fine for answering TK's question but let's not start inserting our own political views into it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 (edited) What you think? I guess I need you to explain what you mean by leftist ! Like left wing, meaning liberal tendencies, or socialist? They can be two different things. Also, this could easily disintegrate into rehashing old discussions of Ayn Rand influences, which IMO is better left for nights when someone needs help getting to sleep . . . zzzz But if it's stuff out of Neil's books, it might be interesting; I haven't read most of them. Edited May 15, 2017 by blueschica 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JARG Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I think Neil once described himself as a "left-leaning libertarian". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 He called himself a bleeding heart libertarian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 What's wrong with being a lefty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 He called himself a bleeding heart libertarian.Yep and the source is right here. But if you want to know about his views on American politics, in a Rolling Stone article two years ago, he identified himself a Democrat. I would know, I have that issue and it's the one where they graced the front cover. The article's online too if you want to find the section where he talks about it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 What's wrong with being a lefty?Nothing for most of us, but in the Arab world it's unclean, sometimes literally. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'd say that's a safe bet. He's said as much in an interview a while back. I'm sure someone here can find the exact quote. Just a reminder, no politics discussion outside of SOCN. This thread is fine for answering TK's question but let's not start inserting our own political views into it. Why not just move it? :P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Phil Collins is the only leftist drummer I know, most others are rightist. Steve Smith is a centrist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'd say that's a safe bet. He's said as much in an interview a while back. I'm sure someone here can find the exact quote. Just a reminder, no politics discussion outside of SOCN. This thread is fine for answering TK's question but let's not start inserting our own political views into it. Why not just move it? :P Because if it answers the question for TK (who doesn't have SOCN access) without devolving into an argument then it's all good, yes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas King Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 What's wrong with being a lefty? Nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I'd say that's a safe bet. He's said as much in an interview a while back. I'm sure someone here can find the exact quote. Just a reminder, no politics discussion outside of SOCN. This thread is fine for answering TK's question but let's not start inserting our own political views into it. Why not just move it? :P Because if it answers the question for TK (who doesn't have SOCN access) without devolving into an argument then it's all good, yes? It's very tempting, And not having access is his/her problem right? Can I start a thread outside of SOCN about Obama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Peart is a pinko commie peacenik and a cappuccino quaffing Christophobe! Not to mention a pretentious snobby poser! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 What's wrong with being a lefty?Isn't it a prerequisite for RRHOF enshrinement? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Peart is a quasi-intellectual, and they tend toward the liberal end of the spectrum. He's a libertarian on many social issues, but his general disdain for American culture and capitalist excesses suggest a more leftist leaning. Considering those viewpoints and where/how he lives, I'd say he's somewhat of a hypocrite. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Peart is a pinko commie peacenik and a cappuccino quaffing Christophobe! Not to mention a pretentious snobby poser! That's the spirit! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Peart is a quasi-intellectual, and they tend toward the liberal end of the spectrum. He's a libertarian on many social issues, but his general disdain for American culture and capitalist excesses suggest a more leftist leaning. Considering those viewpoints and where/how he lives, I'd say he's somewhat of a hypocrite.:goodone: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Phil Collins is the only leftist drummer I know, most others are rightist. Steve Smith is a centrist.Ian Paice is also a leftist drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Peart is a quasi-intellectual, and they tend toward the liberal end of the spectrum. He's a libertarian on many social issues, but his general disdain for American culture and capitalist excesses suggest a more leftist leaning. Considering those viewpoints and where/how he lives, I'd say he's somewhat of a hypocrite.Over time I found him to be more of a pseudo-intellectual. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Peart is a quasi-intellectual, and they tend toward the liberal end of the spectrum. He's a libertarian on many social issues, but his general disdain for American culture and capitalist excesses suggest a more leftist leaning. Considering those viewpoints and where/how he lives, I'd say he's somewhat of a hypocrite. See where this is going? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Slipperman Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Sigh.... lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congrats, King Tex! :cheers: The thread is in instant hit!!! :cheerleader: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Congrats, King Tex! :cheers:Probably a leftist who believes Permanent Waves is an 80's album. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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