Steve Earle : Christmas Time In Washington

[wheelmanstan]

Man, this is beautiful, Steve has the the torch Townes Van Zandt handed off to him. Is he ever gonna team up with Ron Paul or what?

[AdamHassan88]

@wheelmanstan why would he team up with Ron Paul?

[nilradem]

@wheelmanstan

Never in a thousand years - they are polar opposites in their understanding of economics. I am not sure how you can listen to Steve and not recognize that. Ron Paul, and libertarianism in general, has little concern for the poor. Steve, and democratic socialists like him, have that as a primary concern. He is singing about Guthrie and Goldman as heroes, for Pete's sake.

[wheelmanstan]

@nilradem Since when does Ron Paul not care about the poor? They both care about freedom, they both oppose the wars, they want what's best for this country. I seriously doubt they're polar opposites. Maybe you have Ron Paul confused with someone else. He's the only hope we got.

[nilradem]

@wheelmanstan

Ron Paul is a libertarian. On economic issues, that means a rejection of programs that aid the poor such as a national health care system, which Earle supports. Earle is supporting Occupy Wall Street at the moment. I am sure Paul thinks his positions help "all Americans", but they would let the rich get richer. Earle has always been critical of trickle down economics (listen to Snake Oil from 1988.) Sure, they agree on some issues, but Earle's no libertarian.

[nilradem]

@wheelmanstan

And though he is "to the left of a democrat," Steve has also been open about voting for Obama as the best choice. I don't really want to argue about the politics - you and I clearly disagree - but I do think you have Earle's politics wrong.

[wheelmanstan]

@nilradem Yeah I don't wanna argue either, I'm more a fan of his music honestly. Is he still a fan of Obama or was he one of many who got ran over by the bandwagon I wonder.

[nilradem]

@wheelmanstan

Based on interviews I have read, I think Steve is like many on the far left who saw from the beginning that Obama is a moderate and wouldn't be the reformer we might like. Not to mention that it was clear that even moderate change would be hard with a Republican congress. Steve supported Obama as the best choice and I doubt that's changed. But anyone who feels that way wouldn't vote libertarian. If anything, it would be a Green party or socialist third party.

[SuperstarNeilC]

<3 steve earle <3

[princessofhesse]

northernmuse9---Steve Earle is still "allowed" in the US for the same reason you are allowed. It's freedom of speech and the fact we have a Constitution that promises you you won't wake up with a bullet in your head for speaking what you feel.

[frankmiller95]

What's on top of his head, is called a "combover." Lotsa guys have one. He's still best we have now, even with that ugly do.

[princessofhesse]

@frankmiller95 Steve Earle will be the best when he has 1 hair left on his head. saw him in July, he's getting pretty slick on top, but always always will be my hero.

[frankmiller95]

@princessofhesse

None better. Lucinda Williams too, although not as political.

[stevieraygod]

@frankmiller95 get a fucking life asshole. judgemental shithead. go write a song like steve........

[frankmiller95]

@stevieraygod Relax. I thinks he's great. Who cares if he's bald. What's your problem?

[stevieraygod]

could all the assholes post comments somewhere else.....stop pissing on other peples bbq;s

[pfrank1025]

Great song even greater artist!

[MuddyG]

Seriously, what is going on atop Steve's head??

[TheAim1977]

@MuddyG seriously, how is that relevant?

[northernmuse9]

Yep, that's definitely Nanci Griffith. Too bad they didn't work out a 3-part harmony. ;-)

Could you please post the year this concert took place? Steve Earle tells so much truth in his songs I'm surprised he's still allowed to in the Amerikka of today.

[19HurdyGurdyMan46]

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[1953jazzman]

Hot dang, I love this man's artistic output! One of the top two or three of a dying breed in music - Musician/Poet/Activist/Songwri­ter. We need all of his skills now more than ever before!!

[207Emily]

lovely song......

[andyltaylor]

I am about as conservative as they get but I love this song!

[jkonig]

this is fantastic!!

and i love hearing emmylou in the background. and i'm pretty sure that's nanci griffith sitting next to him...

[usps1775]

He's one of the best. Perhaps the best writing today.

[buckwheattornadotopp]

@usps1775

you got that right. a Demon Hero

[cimarroncowgirl]

Thanks for sharing this is wonderful!

[johnmarshallmn]

I like this one, Thanks!