 |  | Ultranationalistic drivel that only the lowest common denominator American could appreciate..... |  |
How can anyone take Greenwood's album, in particular "God Bless the U.S.A." seriously? The song is replete with ultranationalistic fervor, misrepresentations, and falsehoods concerning the political reality in the United States. It is a grotesquely dogmatic diatribe guised in melodic format. As an American, I am sickened and ashamed by the popularity of this song.
I like to term "God Bless the U.S.A." as "The Redneck's National Anthem," because only someone with an acute deficiency in objectivity and an overabundance of blind faith would find any serious value in lyrics that have such a deficit of understanding concerning the nature and machinations of the American political system.
The song's overconfidence in the abundance of freedom in America combined with the lyrical gender exclusion during sacrificial episodes in this nation's warfaring campaigns (which are unfortunately far too many) and its implied glorification of war, would turn any thinking, sensitive person's stomach. This, in turn, leads one to wonder why this song finds refuge in the popular conscience of such a large segment of the American populace. The answer to such a question might be very disturbing to those of us who wish for a bright American future.
Lee Greewood and the popular media should be ashamed for both performing and promulgating such distorted propaganda. We chastise other nations for hypocrisy, but when it occurs in our own backyard we seem to turn the other cheek. And we wonder why we our viewed with such hostility around the globe....
April 27, 2008You can't find a voice that can move you emotionally with PRIDE better than Lee Greenwood's American Patriot. The song choices are perfect. I have even bought for my children and grandkids at their request.
January 15, 2008This is typical Lee Greenwood and you either love him or don't, but if you do love him then I view this as a must have item
July 16, 2007Lee Greenewood's CD continues to be one of the best on the market. It's a well-rounded collection of patriotic music sure to satisfy young and old alike. Great for introducing young people to America's patriotic music.
July 15, 2007I bought this CD for my car, so when my grandkids want to listen or if I need a "patriotic" lift, these songs do the trick. There is one favorite of the kids that I too have gotten to like, as it pays tribute to each of our armed services, specifically mentioning the Army, Navy, Marine corps and Coast Guard.
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