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M.I.A. makes political point
Chicago Tribune ^ | 11/26/07 | Andy Downing

Posted on 11/26/2007 5:01:54 AM PST by redstates4ever

Edited on 11/26/2007 7:16:03 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

The magnetic MC, performing her second Chicago show in three nights in support of her excellent sophomore album, "Kala," turned her 90-minute performance into a fiery political statement. "We have no choice but to destroy this country," announced a videotaped talking head at the onset of the concert.


(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: anarchist; antiamericanism; proterrorist; sedition

1 posted on 11/26/2007 5:01:56 AM PST by redstates4ever
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To: redstates4ever
My favorite line in the pice:

Even when M.I.A. employed hip-hop cliches, such as sampled gunshots, it was in service of a broader message.

She's advocating for good violence, not bad violence! If all these silly gangbangers would just restrict their drive-bys to, say, police or other representatives of the power structure in general like white people in general, things would be just fine.

2 posted on 11/26/2007 5:13:34 AM PST by denydenydeny (Expel the priest and you don't inaugurate the age of reason, you get the witch doctor--Paul Johnson)
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To: redstates4ever
"We have no choice but to destroy this country,"

on another thread we learned something about Julius Striecher, the Nazi propaganda cartoonist: "he holds the distinction of being the only defendant from the Nuremberg trials executed solely for the expression of ideas."

Of course, that was only after tens of millions of humans had been "liquidated" with industrial efficiency, nations had been trashed, and the world had been at war.

So I guess we might have to wait before trash like this gets its due.

3 posted on 11/26/2007 5:14:11 AM PST by the invisib1e hand
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To: denydenydeny

When can we expect the peace protesters to hold up banners decrying her violent rhetoric?

Oh wait, they all support the overthrow of our government.


4 posted on 11/26/2007 5:19:58 AM PST by weegee (End the Bush-Bush-Bush-Clinton/Clinton-Clinton/Clinton-Bush-Bush-Clinton/Clinton Oligarchy 1980-2012)
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To: the invisib1e hand

Mildred Gillars was convicted of treason after WWII for a radio drama. She was tried domestically and not executed.

The British did hang William Joyce (Lord Haw Haw) for his propaganda broadcasts.


5 posted on 11/26/2007 5:23:08 AM PST by weegee (End the Bush-Bush-Bush-Clinton/Clinton-Clinton/Clinton-Bush-Bush-Clinton/Clinton Oligarchy 1980-2012)
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To: redstates4ever

From the Rapper Krugerand…..

Kill the Rapper,Kill him dead
Shoot the retard in the head

Crush his throat with his gold chain
Watch the video of his pain.

Hate the bastard, the illigit
Mouthing nonsensense, verbal shit

The story here that we must tell
Let the sob rot in hell


6 posted on 11/26/2007 5:25:26 AM PST by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . Moveon is not us...... Moveon is the enemy)
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To: redstates4ever

Rap music is for retards.


7 posted on 11/26/2007 5:36:39 AM PST by YourAdHere (Buy My Book, Bradypalooza, from Amazon.Com)
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To: redstates4ever
MIA Makes Political Point

The point is most revolutionaries are dead. And for good reason.
8 posted on 11/26/2007 6:04:32 AM PST by Thrownatbirth (.....when the sidewalks are safe for the little guy.)
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To: redstates4ever

Here again this article should not be in “chat”. It is critical news when an “artist” call for the destruction of this country in front of an audience of our countrymen. The article was short on audience reaction or enthusiasm.


9 posted on 11/26/2007 6:06:18 AM PST by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
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To: redstates4ever

Shouldn’t she be arrested?

Seriously.

Then pardon those two border guards, Mr. President.

Have we got everything entirely backward anymore?


10 posted on 11/26/2007 6:09:55 AM PST by Cringing Negativism Network (Berlin Olympics 1936 = Beijing Olympics 2008)
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To: Monterrosa-24
"this article should not be in “chat”. "

I agree, but I've been slammed by the mods in the past when putting something in News/Activism that they didn't agree belonged there. So I don't take chances anymore. :(

11 posted on 11/26/2007 6:11:16 AM PST by redstates4ever
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To: YourAdHere
Retards

Attempting

Poetry

12 posted on 11/26/2007 6:11:38 AM PST by bmwcyle (BOMB, BOMB, BOMB,.......BOMB, BOMB IRAN)
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To: All
Here is the subject of this thread:

13 posted on 11/26/2007 6:21:47 AM PST by NCC-1701 (PUT AN END TO ORGANIZED CRIME. ABOLISH THE I.R.S.)
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To: NCC-1701

She’s clearly just confused.

I’ll go talk with her. :)


14 posted on 11/26/2007 6:24:30 AM PST by Cringing Negativism Network (Berlin Olympics 1936 = Beijing Olympics 2008)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

She’s from the U.K.. Kick her tresonous little a$$ out of OUR country. You can read more about this prick at hie link. Klik on it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.I.A._%28artist%29


15 posted on 11/26/2007 6:29:12 AM PST by NCC-1701 (PUT AN END TO ORGANIZED CRIME. ABOLISH THE I.R.S.)
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To: NCC-1701

I hate to confess - I was with you 110%, right up until you posted her photo. ;)


16 posted on 11/26/2007 6:33:26 AM PST by Cringing Negativism Network (Berlin Olympics 1936 = Beijing Olympics 2008)
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To: bert

Now that’s downright good!


17 posted on 11/26/2007 6:33:56 AM PST by Enterprise (Those who "betray us" also "Betray U.S." They're called DEMOCRATS!)
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To: weegee

If we can’t go after Kennedy, Schumer, et al for the very real damage they’ve done... what makes you think some idiot musician is gonna be bothered by your threats?


18 posted on 11/26/2007 6:37:38 AM PST by Dead Corpse (What would a free man do?)
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To: redstates4ever

Okay then, vote for hillary.


19 posted on 11/26/2007 6:38:15 AM PST by mainerforglobalwarming
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To: Dead Corpse

She is a foreign worker. She can be denied entry into this country.

I’ve seen members of Hawkwind denied enter for 30 year old pot busts on their record.

We don’t have to host this seditious twit or let her make a dime giving concerts here.

Just ask John Lennon.


20 posted on 11/26/2007 9:40:22 AM PST by weegee (End the Bush-Bush-Bush-Clinton/Clinton-Clinton/Clinton-Bush-Bush-Clinton/Clinton Oligarchy 1980-2012)
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