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1. #1
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:08 pm, johnnyh said:

   Kid Rock has softened up a lot since most of those songs…he’s done pop love songs etc and supported the troops big time, as well as being a pretty big Bush backer in a very anti-Bush industry. I understand the concern, but say we cut him some slack for this

2. #2
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:12 pm, Oddybobo said:

   I agree, while I read your column every day (several times)and I usually agree with what you say, I have to say that Kid Rock has softened up and I don’t think he will be singing those songs at the Inauguration, especially if asked not to. But by saying he can’t perform is also saying he isn’t welcome. That isn’t the message we want to send.

3. #3
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:13 pm, Cracka Jack said:

   I have to agree with you on this one Michelle. I don’t fancy myself as being *that* old, but I find Kid Rock to be quite distasteful. Of course I think his music stinks in addition to being offencive. However, there are many other bands who could play for the daughters Bush who aren’t as offencive. Republicans are supposed to be about values. We have to stand up for them.

4. #4
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:15 pm, Bill said:

   Stick to your guns, Michelle. You’re right on this one.

   There are plenty of great performers out there who don’t have to resort to p()rnographic lyrics.

5. #5
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:16 pm, Bill from INDC said:

   My “Religious Right” comment was mildly tongue-in-cheek.(hint: I was demanding our right to see a clip of mickey rooney’s ass) Whereas your scorn for “South Park” Republicans seems pretty clear.

   Kid Rock has sections of his catalogue that are much different than the lyrics you highlight above, though those are some pretty bad examples, I’d admit.

   I really just maintain that Kid Rock playing a Bob Seger or Bad Company cover at an inaugural ball is not worth getting outraged or up-in-arms about.

6. #6
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:25 pm, Watcher said:

   Personally, I think the main reason not to have Kid Rock perform is that he just plain looks nasty… he looks like a skinnier (yet somehow even filthier) version of Michael Moore. Props to him for supporting Bush, but come on… I don’t get what all the hype about him is.

   Maybe a better strategy for drawing younger folks would be to invite SaRenna Lee (she says she’s a Republican, but I have no idea if she voted for Bush) and have her sit in the front row wearing something revealing, but not so revealing that the FCC has to get involved.

7. #7
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:27 pm, Richard said:

   Thank you for posting those lyrics, Ms. Malkin. You refreshed my conviction that turning my radio off in 1967 was a good idea.

8. #8
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:32 pm, BlueStateCaptive said:

   I’ma big fan of Michelle, Bush, and heavy metal. That said, I wouldn’t like to see Metallica or Slayer at an inaugural event. There’s a time and place for everything.

   Is MTV having an Inaugural ball this year, or only in years when Dems weasel into the WH???

9. #9
   On January 7th, 2005 at 5:32 pm, Kevin Lister said:

   No need to tell you to stick to your guns — you do that quite ably by yourself — but stick to your guns, Michelle.

   It seems to me that conservatives are the only ones left with a conscience to violate when it comes to these cultural issues. It’s sad to see so many otherwise decent people for whom crude profanity and degrading speech in entertainment has become a non-issue.

10. #10
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:33 pm, Todd said:

    Michelle,

    I agree with you completely. I may be older, but that does not make me an old fart. I still know what good taste is, and Kid Rock is not it. I don’t care how much “softening up” he has done, he stands for a lot of what is wrong in our culture today. The republican party does not have to be about Pat Boone and the Oakridge boys, but we also don’t have to be about someone who disgraces the American flag, women, and people in general.

11. #11
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:34 pm, DUTCH said:

    Kid Rock belongs anywhere other than an President Bush sanctioned event. I’m glad they bumped him.

12. #12
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:35 pm, Craigy said:

    You know what Michelle? At some point in our lives we have to become adults, real grown ups. And having to admit I certainly took my time getting there, I would have to say that this is an easy decision. The lyrics are obscene, plain and simple. There is no argument.

    Having a collection of other songs does not make these any less obscene. To say otherwise would be hypocritical. Bad is bad, wrong is wrong, and if this is part of Kid Rock’s body of work, then he cannot hide it.

    There are far too many examples of folks who weasel through based on hiding some of what they are underneath “all of the other things they do”. Has to stop somwhere, why not here?

13. #13
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:35 pm, Craigy said:

    You know what Michelle? At some point in our lives we have to become adults, real grown ups. And having to admit I certainly took my time getting there, I would have to say that this is an easy decision. The lyrics are obscene, plain and simple. There is no argument.

    Having a collection of other songs does not make these any less obscene. To say otherwise would be hypocritical. Bad is bad, wrong is wrong, and if this is part of Kid Rock’s body of work, then he cannot hide it.

    There are far too many examples of folks who weasel through based on hiding some of what they are underneath “all of the other things they do”. Has to stop somwhere, why not here?

14. #14
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:37 pm, willow said:

    Ya know? I’m thankful we’re even having this debate. Sure beats no debate at all because we’re bracing ourselves to see Michael Moore on center stage, which is exactly where he would be if we were looking towards a Kerry/Edwards inaguration. Ick.

    I have to say I have my reservations about Kid Rock, but as long as he was invited by the committee, it sure seems rude to disinvite him entirely. And if he does end up playing, he needs to think about where he is and the fact that he was invited and be a good guest - keep it clean, in other words. And I say that as a “South Park Republican”. Time and place for everything, and all that. And I have a feeling the pimp would happily oblige.

    Now, as INDCent Bill has said, can we please get onto more important topics such as the WOT and others? How many terrorists have we killed today? Huh?

15. #15
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:39 pm, Booby aka Christian Worrier said:

    I like him. Get over it.

16. #16
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:39 pm, RapidTransit said:

    Love your work Michelle.

    I’ve listened to a little Kid Rock, thanks (?) to my teenagers. Some I liked and some I didn’t, but I don’t think I could understand most of the shouted lyrics.

    My question is: Who invited Kid Rock? Is W a fan?

17. #17
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:40 pm, Mike said:

    Michelle, I disagree. Having Kid Rock play at the inauguration would convert 2 young Republicans for every 1 old Republican (who let’s face it, isn’t going to run out and joing the Constitution Party) it offends. It’s not like he’s going to PLAY “Pimp of the Nation” at the inaugural!

    This notion that an “artist” (yes, I’m using the term loosely) should be forced to wear a scarlet “F” for using profanity in their music at some point– whether subtle or gross– reminds me of the liberals who immediately discount Rush Limbaugh and his entire audience as racists because someone heard him say something about a “bone through the nose” twenty years ago.

18. #18
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:41 pm, Blythe said:

    Michelle, I completely agree with you. Wrong is wrong. I can’t believe they thought it would be okay in the first place! Here’s all this focus on how people reelected Bush by 3 million votes on moral values, and this is how he’d like to use his political capital that he earned? ’nuff said.

19. #19
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:46 pm, Downtown Lad said:

    I guess the Republican party is now getting its inspiration from the Taliban.

    First they freak out about Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction, then they demonize and persecute all gay people (even the conservative ones like me), then they fine Howard Stern, they freak out about Desperate Housewives, and now it’s time to declare war on Rock music. This is not a lone incident. It’s a pattern.

    People like myself (gay conservative) feel like they are no longer welcome in this party. Do you really want others to feel the same?

    Downtown Lad

20. #20
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:47 pm, Confederate Yankee said:

    I like some of Kid Rock’s songs, but I’m a father as well, and Kid Rock’s music and lifestyle are far outside the values I want to impart to my family.

    I’m glad Kid is a Dubya fan, and I value his work entertaining the troops. That said, there are more than enough clean and popular musical acts out there to choose from. We don’t need to go to the borderline of acceptability just to fake an image of being “cool.”

21. #21
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:47 pm, Blather said:

    As most liberals grasp when they grow older, get a job, buy a home, have a real life …. and become conservatives …. learning the facts can often change your opinion.

    I like Kid Rock, but I’m not familiar with his music for the most part. At the beginning of your post, I disagreed vehemently - and truly thought you had the proverbial “stick up your butt.”

    Then I read his lyrics.

    You are right. I was wrong.

    Still like the guy. Still proud of him for supporting the President, and I am happy that he seems to be going in a different direction “artistically.”

    But does he belong at a PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION?

    OF COURSE NOT.

    That’s patently obvious. And to the above poster - no, he doesn’t compare to any of us, including my fellow Marines, who routinely use profanity. First, his profanity is beyond the pale, bordering on obscene, is grossly misogynistic and violent (whew … my liberal moment for the day!). Second, he MAKES HIS LIVING PUBLISHING that material, disseminating to the youth of America.

    There’s a big difference there. If he swears like a sailor when he stubs his toe, I don’t care. But he publishes the stuff, and makes millions doing it.

    He cannot be at the inauguration.

    If he is there, the liberals will and SHOULD call us hypocrites.

    I get it now. Why don’t some of you?

22. #22
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:48 pm, Jack said:

    “Pimpin’ Barbara Bush”?

    And someone invited him to the inaugural?

    How about instead someone gives him a beating for talking about the president’s mom?

23. #23
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:49 pm, Oddybobo said:

    Here I am again (cause Michelle didn’t add me to the linky stuff) just to say, we are focusing a lot on Kid Rock, but let’s look at some others. Every year we have the ceremony where the Prez. gives the medals to the entertainers, this year Elton John got one a couple years back Jack Nickelson (sorry bad speller!) they both use profanity profusely but were lauded for their entertainment achievements, and were able to keep it clean for the event. Why is it automatically assumed that Kid Rock can’t keep it clean? Maybe he will sing the song for his kid or the Bob Seger song or Picture or any number of his non-explicit songs. While I understand the outrage, who really thinks he will be singing F. U Blind for the Bush Girls? Not I.

24. #24
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:52 pm, Ken Cox said:

    I really don’t care much about Kid Rock’s lack of class when it comes to foul language and disrespect of women, but, as a Viet Nam Vet, I don’t think he should have been invited to play at the Inauguaral of the President of the United States from the way he disrespected the US Flag at the Super Bowl.

    RM1Cox

25. #25
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:54 pm, DavidLukens said:

    I would agree that this guy has no standing to appear at the President’s Inauguration celebrations.

    Lukie

26. #26
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:56 pm, Jeff G said:

    How DARE the committee decide who to invite to the inauguration before clearing it with the moral standard bearers of The Party.

    The Party must remain pure! No one must sully the reputation of The Party!

    This is just the sanctimonious flip-side to the kind of PC “tolerance” garbage universities are using to sanitize speech of anything potentially controversial.

27. #27
    On January 7th, 2005 at 5:57 pm, Taverner said:

    So Michele - who paid you to rant against Kid Rock? Or did the White House pay you just to “test the waters”?

28. #28
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:00 pm, Scott Arnold said:

    I agree with Michelle on almost everything. But in this case the question for me is, should conservatives cut a little slack to the handful of entertainers who are willing to line up on our side?

    It’s so frustrating to watch all the lefty Hollywood types spewing against Republicans from their west coast bully pulpits. So when someone like Kid Rock offers to stick his neck out for our cause, I am inclined to give his past a wind and a nod and let him help us win over young voters while offsetting the avalanche of entertainers aiding the Democrats.

    Don’t forget, we embraced Arnold for Governor - he’s got some history too (and isn’t as conservative as most of us would like).

29. #29
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:02 pm, Zelda said:

    If we are looking only for the perfect in the Republican Party, we might as well start handing over elections right now. Part of the Republican appeal is due to the self-righteous sanctimony and hypocrisy of the Left.

    So I say, let’s welcome back the Prodigal Son and let him sing some nice songs for the Inauguration.

30. #30
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:06 pm, Dman said:

    See what Elvis started. If only they had listened to the moralists at that time and banned him from the Ed Sullivan show and not just his lower half we would not be in this predicament now. I say ban all booze from the inaugaration also. Its the devil’s juice and causes loose morals.

31. #31
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:09 pm, David R. Block said:

    Two of the three groups you name at the beginning have had the unfortunate experience of placing me on their mailing list where I did not want to be, and that has resulted in my almost guaranteed support of everything that they oppose.

    That being said, what is the age group for the event at which he is appearing? If they are over 21, then I think that this is going to make more enemies than friends.

32. #32
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:09 pm, Electrix said:

    If for no other reason, Bob Ritchie (aka “Kid Rock”) should be dropped due to the simple fact that he’s a talentless hack, existing primarily on mangled covers of Bob Seger, Metallica, Bad Company, etc.

    If the Republicans should stand up for anything, it’s talent.

33. #33
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:11 pm, Thompson said:

    Let him perform. He has gone out of his way to entertain and support out troops.

34. #34
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:12 pm, John Collins said:

    Thank you, Michelle, for having the courage to print those lyrics. The folks who often label us “prudes” with “a stick up our ass” haven’t actually heard them. When we ask if they’ve heard them, they say, “No, but they can’t be THAT bad! Lighten up!”

    They can be that bad. I applaud you and I’m solidly in your corner on this one. If the “dumbing down” of our culture has gotten so bad that those who would call you a prude HAVE heard those lyrics and STILL think you are a prude. . .well, they’re not in any culture I want to be a part of, that’s for sure!

    You go, girl!!!

    John Collins

35. #35
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:17 pm, BorgQueen said:

    Somehow, I think the President hasn’t actually heard these lyrics, especially the song that mentions his mother. One hopes his daughters didn’t know about that song, either.

    If I were either of them, I’d be mortified to have that clown sing at an event I was hosting! How could they look Grandma in the eyes again?

36. #36
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:20 pm, Jo said:

    I agree with you Michelle - I was floored to find out he was even considered at an event surround the President’s inauguration.

    There are other signers, entertainers, or bands out there can represent the young people of the Conservative/Republican party without having to worrying, or be concerned about their past performances.

    I’m glad he supports the troops and supported W in the election - but reforming start with renouncing. When he renounces the lyrics he use to sing and work toward stopping it in the music industry, then I might take a 2nd look at his music.

    Until then — talk radio and oldies station for me!

37. #37
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:21 pm, Sarah said:

    I may not be the best judge of modern pop culture (I rarely listen to it), but I don’t think that someone who writes (or at least sings) lyrics so crude and vulgar, does not belong at the inauguration. I also seem to recall that during the Super Bowl, Kid Rock had cut a hole in an American flag and was wearing it as a poncho.

    If he does support George W. Bush and co., then congratulations. I wouldn’t have a problem with him attending the ceremony, but I do hope that he doesn’t get to perform.

    You could also look at it this way: Slim Shadey has written some truely horrible songs in the past. He has also written songs that I can easily enjoy. Overall, though, I will not listen or support anyone who writes (or at least performs) songs that speak of raping, killing, mutilating women, doing drugs and unnecessary swearing.

38. #38
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:24 pm, Jeff G said:

    Should we start flipping through our old Tom Wolfe novels, see what comes up?

39. #39
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:24 pm, Electrix said:

    Quote:

    When he renounces the lyrics he use to sing and work toward stopping it in the music industry, then I might take a 2nd look at his music.

    When the recording (I hesitate to use the word “entertainment” or even “music”) industry gets a clue and decides to enforce a consistent set of standards (not unlike the 1933 Motion Picture Production Code, whose fundamental philosophy was “No motion picture shall lower the standards of those who watch it”), then, and only then will I re-consider listening to so-called “popular” music.

40. #40
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:26 pm, Mark said:

    Michelle, I’m a big fan. I’m also a fan of Kid Rock, (although not the songs you posted.) He’s a very talented musician and song writer, and he somehow eeks tons of charisma out of his trailer trash appearance. He is also a dedicated single father, and he’s intelligent enough to support GWB desite the obvious clash between the prudish administration and some of his lyrics.

    I would love to see him play. More importantly, I think the GOP needs to lighten up a LOT on issues such as this. This should NOT be a theocracy, but we seem to be headed in that direction. Michael Powell and his sympathizers need to go.

41. #41
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:29 pm, Chris Bray said:

    I do love that the discussion thread is open for “non-F-word-laced discussion.” Please, folks, don’t reference or repeat any of the dirty words in the lyrics Michelle has posted. The f-word is not appropriate for this site, clearly.

42. #42
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:32 pm, JeremyR said:

    I think as long as Kid Rock doesn’t perform any of those songs at the event, then what’s the big deal?

    Newt Gingrinch wrote love scenes in one of his novels - should he be banned from all Republican events?

43. #43
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:35 pm, Dan Paden said:

    In his “The Church at the End of the Twentieth Century,” Francis Schaeffer cautioned us to be aware of the difference between a co-belligerent and an ally. People who want to see God glorified in the United States and people who just want their individual rights protected have many things in common, but they are not allies–they are only co-belligerents. People like Kid Rock suffer from what Schaeffer called an inadequate base for their beliefs and opinions and cannot be a real ally of those whose conservatism is biblically based. If Bush is going to govern as someone whose conservatism is based on the biblical foundations of natural law, it is inconsistent, to say the least, to grant Kid Rock the status of performing at the inaugural.

44. #44
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:35 pm, Andreas M. Hofmann said:

    I am on board with Michelle’s position. The posted lyrics are outrageous and certainly indicative of a trend in our morally decaying culture. Can anyone say that those words are speech of any value in a contributive society? It takes guts to stand up for moral issues such as this, even as pressure from left and right seem to be pushing for citizens to “loosen up” on values. Certainly, if one acted upon the verses in his lyrics, it would be repulsive and criminal. Actions are not far from where the heart and mind are at.

45. #45
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:50 pm, Rob said:

    I’m no social conservative. In fact I’d say that I’m a Kid Rock fan, but I wouldn’t want my kids listening to it.

    I’m of the opinion that a Presidential swearing-in should be something you aren’t afraid to bring your kids to. In fact, its very much something you should bring your kids to, but a lot of parents may not if someone like Kid Rock is performing regardless of what songs he sings.

46. #46
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:53 pm, Tim McNabb said:

    I think Dan Paden makes a good point. Kid rock is welcome to be a co-belligerent where our interests cross, but he is a carrier of the disease religious conservatives are trying to wipe out.

    Tim McNabb
    fivehundredwords.com

47. #47
    On January 7th, 2005 at 6:57 pm, Donnah said:

    To me he’s a Country singer, and a good one too.
    Don’t dig too deep in Charlie Daniels’ past. You might be shocked at what you’d find.

    BTW, Hank Williams would put all the bad boys of any music genre to shame.

48. #48
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:00 pm, Linda said:

    Michelle,

    Either we have standards, or we don’t. Filth and degradation like Kid Rock sings, simply doesn’t belong any where near a GOP Presidendial inauguration. Going along with this coursening of the culture, is simply not what we need. I think we don’t need the type of people that has to have to filth and degradation around. Of course he(Kid Rock) knows that if Islamist have their way he would be the first they would behead.

    Remember what the parents do, in moderation, the Kids will do in excess. If you let this in the door now, then next will have him or someone like him actually singing those words at an inaguration. Let the Dims have that “honor”.

49. #49
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:08 pm, Jesse Maglan said:

    I agree with Michelle 100 percent. I am proud of the way that Bush has taken on the intolerant religious fundamentalists in the Middle East, and we cannot allow the degradation of our culture while we are fighting to purify others. Like Tim McNabb says, a few posts above, Kid Rock is “a carrier of the disease religious conservatives are trying to wipe out.” We should really wipe these people out for real, once and for all, so we can get back to fighting fundamentalist intolerance in the Middle East without any distractions.

50. #50
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:10 pm, Vulgorilla said:

    You’re absolutely right, Michelle! If this is the sort of stuff that Bush wants at his inaugural, then maybe I need to re-think my vote. This guy is just pure filth….nothing more. I wouldn’t go to any of his concerts if he were paying me to attend. Just more new-age garbage. Heh.

51. #51
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:21 pm, Pam said:

    I’m a prude and an ol’ woman. I’ve voted Republican my whole life–had twins out of wedlock that I gave up for adoption because I’m against abortion and I like Kid Rock. He used drugs and so did I. I’ve watched him go from miscreant to active participation in civilization and community. I agree with most that he has cleaned up his act. I think he can keep it appropriate for the venue and I think he attracts people to the PAR-TEE!!!!

52. #52
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:22 pm, denis said:

    If Kid Rock had a body of songs talking with great enthusiasm about his contempt for Jews or black people (sorry, I don’t know if he’s white or black) and how much he loved beating on them, I don’t think the fact that he subsequently ’softened’ would mean much in terms of performing for the President.
    His contempt for women, shown in these songs, disqualifies him, permanently, from performing at events which define the national profile.
    And, by the way, these lyrics are not ‘love songs’, so how Newt Gingrich or Tom Wolfe’s love scenes relate to the Kid’s lyrics is beyond me. Please!

53. #53
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:23 pm, The Kenosha Kid said:

    I am in shock about how often I see the “F” word on this webpage. I always thought of Michelle Maglalang as a nice young lady, but after witnessing the foul language here, I must report her to the FCC at once.

54. #54
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:29 pm, Alex said:

    I’m not at all offended by the idea of Kid Rock performing at a concert for young people. I am offended that a bunch of blue-haired ninety-year-olds got to complain and moan and dictate the content of a concert for the YOUTH.

    Kid Rock is a great act with some great songs. I have a feeling he would probably not have performed those which have been posted here as examples of his regular work. Rather, those seem to be the most extreme of his work. Many of his songs can get a PG-13 rating with some simple word-switching.

    You don’t have to be a Bible-thumping, prayer-wailing Christian conservative to be a conservative. Hence us “South Park Republicans”.

    By the way, it’s a lot more offensive to me that the guy being feted here, Bush, is a sell-out to Mexico and does nothing to stop the illegal alien invasion. Yet legions of Republicans and conservatives mindlessly backed the guy anyway because “the rules” say you’re not supposed to criticize. THAT’S offensive.

55. #55
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:32 pm, dries said:

    among young (fit to be shown on MTV ) musicians go, Kid Rock was completely alone in his support for Bush, he even went to visit troops in Iraq. give him some credit, for crying out loud. he grew up since 1999.

56. #56
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:34 pm, ahem said:

    If anything, this demonstrates that Bush isn’t quite the intolerant nut-job he’s portrayed to be by the mainstream media; however, a Presidential Inauguration is not quite the place to try to prove it - especially during war time. Rock ought to be replaced with someone who befits the occasion. America must have a million great entertainers who are somewhere between Lennie Bruce and the Lennon Sisters. Natalie Cole? Rachelle Farrell? Anita Baker? And I’m not even warmed up…

57. #57
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:35 pm, Donald said:

    Hi Michelle

    Keep up the good work of identifying the wolves in sheep’s clothing.

58. #58
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:37 pm, Mr.Murder said:

    Wait until AWOL breaks out an eight ball and lines up some action for Kid Rock. Then the party begins.

    See who can coke-stutter the most on a live mic.

    Condie is a big time groupie, her husband will enjoy the throw-down.

    The twins have sobered up since then. They’ll settle for autographed CD and some handwritten liner notes to those wodnerful lyrics.

    Besides Neil Bush can outparty Kid Rock. So can Jeb’s boy.

    Rock’n roll stars are wannabes in comparison.

59. #59
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:39 pm, HeidiHeidiHeidi said:

    I agree, but wouldn’t have if you hadn’t posted the lyrics. The line about Barbara Bush is over the top–I mean, how COULD they contemplate inviting a guy like that? At that level, you have to know who your friends are, or at least read their album covers.

    The most obvious question is: why are musicians so afraid to align themselves with Bush? Afraid they won’t get their next deal, won’t get promotion on their next album, won’t be back on Leno, etc.? It’s hard to blame them, given the staus of the industry–it would be worse if there were no Nashville, which at least provides some sort of safe harbor. It’s probably more challenging to be a Republican in entertainment than it is to be a closeted gay performer.

    I am disappointed that the twins seem unable to identify and/or get their friends excited about a less misogynistic artist. They appear to have some growing up to do, as does Kid Rock (who turns 34 on Jan. 17, and whose son turns 12 this year).

60. #60
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:42 pm, John Hawkins said:

    Personally, I’m a big fan of Kid Rock & I like his music.

    I also understand that he is profane and raunchy, but I would also add that he’s a guy who supports Bush, performed for the soldiers in Iraq, and even chided other performers for not performing in Iraq…

    “You see this thing now where like Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi - like I love all these guys as musicians - they’re gonna raise money for John Kerry. God bless ‘em. But, before you go and do that, why don’t these motherf**kers go over there and play for our soldiers in Iraq? I’m not vocal about my views on the war. I’m just vocal about my views on the troops.”

    I do understand that he offends some people and I’m not criticizing anybody who he doesn’t like him. But, he’s being nominated for Attorney General here, they’d just like to have him play a little music =D As far as I’m concerned, anybody who’s supports W and sticks up for the troops like that is OK to play the inauguration in my book.

61. #61
    On January 7th, 2005 at 7:54 pm, Fenrisulven said:

    Note that this entertainer’s “lyrics” are beamed around the globe, all under the byline of America. We dump this *poison* right into their living rooms. I’m amazed Al Queda hasn’t directed their attention towards Hollywood.

62. #62
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:01 pm, Alex said:

    Michelle Malkin, while I admire you a lot and I’m eternally grateful for being quoted on your blog, you are wrong about this one. This is what it means to be a big tent party. I play violent video games, I listen to Eminem, and Kill Bill is one of my favorite movies. And none of that makes me any less of a conservative. And as long as Kid Rock doesn’t sing something inappropriate at the inauguration, there’s no reason we should exclude him from the event.

63. #63
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:15 pm, Jerry Hurtubise said:

    Michelle,

    Mike and other writers have suggested that the best reason to have Kid Rock perform is for all of the “kids” that would climb on board the Republican wagon. Sorry, but I don’t want anyone that develops their political philosophy and alliances because of the cheerleaders testimonials in the music and movie industries.

    Didn’t we just spend 6 months saying we couldn’t care less what the Dixie Chicks, Bruce Springsteen, Barbwa Streisand, etc. had to say about anything?

    Maybe he’s our guy, and maybe he’s a great guy, too, but he doesn’t belong on stage at an inaugural event.

64. #64
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:17 pm, Ray Meyers said:

    Michelle,

    I didn’t think you had to be an “old-fart prude” to deem those lyrics offensive. I thought you just had to have been raised by some creature other than wolves.

    I’ll wager some of your commenters in support of that excrement can understand how someone could be offended by a nativity scene and the 10 Commandments in a courtroom, too.

    If taking that loser off the ticket drives off Republican voters, good riddance.

65. #65
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:20 pm, M.L.Johnson said:

    Michelle—You’re absolutely right to stand on principle on this issue. If we can only expand the base by adopting Demo values, what’s the point. No Kid Rock.

66. #66
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:36 pm, TiaKay said:

    Hey, how about someone doing an IP limiting poll? Surely bloggers who know and care can let their minds be known, and they could get some sort of #s to see how it truly stands, without getting vote spammed…

67. #67
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:39 pm, Gen. JC Christian, patriot said:

    You know what would be better than having Kid Rock do a concert for the kids at the inauguration? Having Jenna and Not-Jenna speak about why they’ve chosen to remain virgins until they marry. I think the kids would love it, and the twins should be recognized for their determination to uphold high moral standards.

68. #68
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:41 pm, mk said:

    There’s a strange disconnect in our society when people who call themselves “conservative” approve of an entertainer who sings songs like those at a concert. If you’re not a conservative, then you have no beef with those who are: we have different value systems and can agree to disagree. What you can’t do is criticize us for expressing our values. It is depraved and not “enlightened” to support that kind of music. The measure of a moral standard isn’t contemporary practice (slavery anyone? partial term abortions? euthanasia for spina bifuda babies?), otherwise you’ll all soon be drinking Peter Singer’s kool-aid and think that cyanide tastes sweet because other people tell you so. Come on people, get some principles. Admit you like it, but at least call it trash. Conservatives admit we don’t like it, and we call it trash. Trash it is. That’s the common area of agreement.

69. #69
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:49 pm, Barry said:

    Kid Rock sang that stuff as a self-conscious circus act, a country singer parodying rap music, with a midget on stage. The lyrics were all taken from gangsta rap with a heavy dose of inherent sarcasm coming from a white guy with a mullet.

    It’s a JOKE. Kid Rock is a big dirty joke.

    Sorry you all don’t get it.

    That IS one thing that make social conservatives look like idiots and prudes. It reminds me of a time when I was a teenager and my dad quoted some DK lyrics as read by a social conservative radio commentator.

    He told me how punk music was about killing poor people.

    Jello Biafra is a barking moonbat, but if there’s anything that can be said about him it’s that he stongly opposes “killing the poor” and his song was a sarcastic protest.

    Some things never change. It’s sad. I don’t want the next generation to grow up leftie, but this sort of thing sure makes that more likely.

70. #70
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:52 pm, Gen. JC Christian, patriot said:

    The inauguration committee could have Alberto Gonzales hook up electrodes to Kid Rock’s little soldier, and if he says anything obscene, Michael Powell could deliver 10,000 volts of moral values into Rock’s wicked appendage by simply pressing a button.

71. #71
    On January 7th, 2005 at 8:57 pm, Cpt. Gladys Stoutpamphlet said:

    Which Barbara Bush is he talking about pimping? W’s mom or his daughter? Knowing which one he wants to pimp is important in my deciding whether or not the lyrics are appropriate.

72. #72
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:01 pm, mk said:

    “That IS one thing that make social conservatives look like idiots and prudes.”

    Yes, we benighted social conservatives are just “idiots and prudes.” We’ll never measure up to the really cool and smart people on this thread. How can you beat an argument like that? Oh well.

73. #73
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:15 pm, Scott of Slant Point said:

    I’m with Michelle on this one.

    Would we invite Ann Coulter or Michael Savage to give a speech?

74. #74
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:24 pm, Barry said:

    Uh, people…

    This is a pre-party, with his two party animal daughters. This is not the inauguration.

    I’m a proud South Park Republican. Sorry if I’m not the Church Lady. Did you understand that she, too, was meant as parody?

75. #75
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:35 pm, Brown Shirt said:

    Get Toby Keith to play, and sacrifice a homosexual to the vengeful Christian God.

76. #76
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:43 pm, C.C. Tidings said:

    Michelle, I completely agree with you. Wrong is wrong. I can’t believe they thought it would be okay in the first place! Here’s all this focus on how people reelected Bush by 3 million votes on moral values, and this is how he’d like to use his political capital that he earned? ’nuff said.

    The sad thing is, everyone gets the joke but you W lovers. If you think Fearless Leader cares about moral values, check what he and his friends are doing to the natural resources we’re supposed to be good stewards of. You may have to get down out of your SUV to check the quality of the water—it’s hard to see how dirty it is from up there.

77. #77
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:43 pm, Vanyogan said:

    Kid Rock performed on the CMT Outlaws concert with Hank WIlliams Junior, Big and Rich, Montgomery and Gentry, Gretchen Wilson, and some others. Quite frankly he rocked the place and stole the show. He is a great performer.

78. #78
    On January 7th, 2005 at 9:49 pm, vader said:

    I am beginning to understand why you so rarely open your posts for comments. This is the same appalling excuse for “public discourse” that has turned the letters pages of most of the periodicals in this country into freak shows.