The Ramones were a fun band for the most part with the political leanings of the Beach Boys. Actually that is not true - the Ramones had there political moments (the Clash were leftist political from the start). To be honest, on second thought, maybe my entire analogy is wrong - although I did enjoy my Hot Fudge Sundae and Electric Garage Door Opener analogy - next time I will apply it where it fits.
In my mind I think the Ramones and the Clash are like apples and oranges but there is lots of weird stuff that goes on in my mind. I see the Ramones as the core of punk rock energy - straight-forward, balls-to-the-wall, bang out the power chords rock (the Punk movement from the pure musical side) I see the Clash as one giant political statement (the Punk movement as a political statement ).
I see the Sex Pistols as the Punk movement from a pure publicity side - they were a gimmick from the beginning. I am a big fan of the Sex Pistols - nothing beats when you are feeling a bit psychotic and you get into the car and put on Never mind the bullocks and try to hit pedestrians (figuratively of course).
Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?"
I'll go along with that. I guess I find them easier to compare because I've learned to tune out the Clash's political lyrics. (And, then, not all of their lyrics are overtly political; "London's Burning" is perhaps pre- or proto-political.)