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By: ARodRocks

ARodRocks — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:38:47 +0000

The song “This Ain’t Mexico” is racist and idiotic. It has virtually no redeeming qualities. Buddy Jewell is a mediocre singer at best, too. The song is flat out terrible.

By: VoiceOfReason

VoiceOfReason — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:33:34 +0000

Alright. I know this is waaay late but I must dispell ignorance where I see it. To address Leann and John Maglite: you are missing the point entirely. Buddy is not pushing the idea of mindlessly burning alive those with whom one may disagree. The point is this: if a citizen of a nation is willing to disrespect his homeland in such a disgraceful and arrogant manner, he absolutely does not belong there. The line about wrapping “yourself in it before you fire it up” was written as such in the interest of literary parallelism. The first part of the lyric speaks of burning the flag. And the point being made in the latter half of the lyric is dispelling and rooting out such anti-patriotic and unloyal action. The end result, utilizing parallelism, was to write about ousting such characters via death (in this case by burning). Extreme? When broken down to the literal translation, yes. But the whole point is to highlight the writer’s honorable and unwavering loyalty to not only the United States of America, but to OBEYING THE LAW. Buddy expressly notes a prejudice against criminals, not individuals of certain nationalities or races.

And as for you, AB…you need to learn some tact. What you posted was not only extremely immature and unkind, but ignorant too. I happen to know that Buddy has done extensive research on his family tree. I also happen to know (as does he) that his great-grandmother was full-blooded Cherokee. And no, there is no Mexican blood. Congratulations–you correctly deduced his Native American heritage. Pat yourself on the back. Now wipe that stupid smug off of your face and listen. If Buddy has even an OUNCE of Native American blood flowing through his veins, then he has EVERY right to complain about ANYBODY illegally entering this great land. Know why? Because a bunch of “white boys” invaded these borders centuries ago. Haha, I see you called him “half-breed.” What is this, Harry Potter? You immature prick, slinging unintelligent slime all over the place like a disgusting slug. Get a diaper for that mouth of yours. While you’ve got that spewhole plugged, take this little tidbit intravenously: Once after a show, a hispanic woman approached Buddy in the autograph line. Being unable to speak English efficiently, her companion translated for her as she spoke to Buddy. She told him how proud and happy she was that Buddy wrote such a song as “This Ain’t Mexico.” She went on about how it was hard work to come here legally, and she was very proud of her legal citizenship, and she despised the fact that more of her people are sneaking in as criminals. How’s that for “insulting your own people”? Even the MEXICANS want the “wetbacks” out.

By: AB

AB — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:15:00 +0000

Buddy Jewel…. It’s sad what you’ve come to. To think that I supported you back in your Nashville Star days. Little did I know that underneath this “God Loving, Flag Waving, Family Man” image of yours, you’re really just another disgusting racist bigot of the type that gives the Southern US a bad name. Besides, have you ever checked your DNA white boy? You don’t look that white to me Injun. From the looks of your slanty eyes, I’ll bet anything you got some Indian blood and perhaps even some Mexican blood you don’t even know about. Look in the mirror and get your DNA tested half-breed and quit insulting your own people.

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:26:00 +0000

“Lyrical Hyperbole” would be a good name for a poetry book.

By: countryuniverse

countryuniverse — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:07:00 +0000

Don’t worry, we, your loyal fans, wouldn’t think such a thing of you.

I’m with you on being tired of this subject already. I guess I’m not tired of the subject as much as I am just tired of arguing about it over this silly song that doesn’t contribute intelligently to the conversation.

–Leeann

By: John Maglite

John Maglite — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:13:00 +0000

Just for the record, the 12:52 comment by Russ appears to have been a duplicate that he deleted himself. I don’t want anyone to take the baffling “your comments reign supreme” accusation as evidence of any censorship on my part. I didn’t do anything.

By: Russ from Boston

Russ from Boston — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:56:00 +0000

Good luck and I hope you enjoy this kingdom of yours where all your comments reign supreme!

By: Russ from Boston

Russ from Boston — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +0000

For the record John, I did not call you a bad guy…I don’t know you. But I do know from reading your posts that you are sophisticated enough to understand Lyrical Hyperbole. So Let’s not pretend you seriously think that comment was meant to be taken literally. That makes your “Burnt Alive” comment very easy to dismiss!

By: John Maglite

John Maglite — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:55:00 +0000

I’m the bad guy for not wanting to see anyone who disagrees with my politics burnt alive? Well, okay. I can accept that.

By: Russ from Boston

Russ from Boston — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:46:00 +0000

Hmmmm....Selective Memory. Perhaps you may recal this being posted above.

I'll defend your right to set fire to the flag I love
If you'll wrap yourself up in it before you fire it up

I knew that no matter who I quoted you would disparage them and try to nullify their valid Patriotic views about respecting our Flag and our freedoms. Seems it's always about who you like and not about what someone is trying to say.
Sorry you don't agree. I am through posting here and will leave you in your own little universe where the only person's opinion that is valid is your own.