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To: SirLinksalot
Insignificant musical talents like Bob Dylan, John Williams,

Sorry - I don't buy this line. I have never been a Dylan fan - but many conservatives don't like him because they think he was some kind of "anti-war" icon in the '60s.

If you check the facts, Bob Dylan was NEVER against the war in Vietnam.

The media and the left-wing music industry tried to paint him as anti-war, but if you read his comments he always supported the troops and their mission.

John Williams, who wrote the music for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman, Harry Potter, Jaws, Close Encounters, E.T., Schindler's List, Jurassic Park, Midway, Paper Chase, Poseidon Adventure, Towering Inferno, Diamond Head and many, many movies from the 60s and 70s (watch for his name on the credits of many films from back then - his earlier movies he is listed as "Johhny Williams") - I would not consider his talent as "insignificant".

23 posted on 02/13/2007 11:56:21 AM PST by Tokra (I think I'll retire to Bedlam.)
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To: Tokra
Please try reading it again. The writer was being sarcastic in using the word "insignificant".

Nobody in their right mind would describe Dylan or Williams this way.

33 posted on 02/13/2007 12:08:16 PM PST by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: Tokra

The writer was joking - being sarcastic. He likes Dylan and Williams.


40 posted on 02/13/2007 12:15:54 PM PST by Timothy
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To: Tokra
He was clearly being sarcastic on that one. I also LOVE Bob Dylan. He visited Viet Nam several times in support of our troops through USO shows. He also kept himself out of the anit-war rallies in the late 60's & early 70"s.
46 posted on 02/13/2007 12:33:16 PM PST by PSYCHO-FREEP (" Judge not and thou shalt not be judged")
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To: Tokra
I would not consider his talent as "insignificant".

It was sarcasm

70 posted on 02/13/2007 3:39:23 PM PST by frogjerk (REUTERS: We give smoke and mirrors a bad name)
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