With the end of this national preoccupation, I think no matter what you believe in or who you voted for EVERYBODY I think is of one mind now: THANK GOD THIS IS OVER!
I'll just have one (long) paragraph with regards to the election and then no more political banter. I guess I would consider myself an anarcho-conservative/libertarian/environmentalist my presumption (based on your article) is that you are a liberal (but I bet you're more a classical than a neo). I would reckon that if we were at a bar shooting the political shit, we would see eye to eye on 80% of the important issues of our day, I would also wager that 15% we could probably come to a commonsensical compromise and the remaining 5% we would respectfully agree to disagree. UNFORTUNATELY, we let the "powers that be" who hide in the shadows rev us up over that 5%. If we've learned nothing else in the past 9 years it should be this: think critically, try not to fall into the trap of being manipulated, listen with genuine interest to those who you disagree with and consider modifying your view on a subject if someone presents a compelling argument. My suggestion to everyone whose life is wrapped around politics (fuck all, mine isn't), is seek out your political opposite; get drunk and laugh how you were both played!
Now, F politics for the next 4 years and let's discuss something much more aligned with your substack: Is The Who the Greatest rock and roll show on Earth? Will Peter Townsend, 100 years from now be considered the Beethoven of OUR time? Will Roger Daltry be remembered as our Pavarotti?
First let me say that I loved reading your Keith Moon book and reading all the supplemental material on your substack which filled in the blanks of many questions I had. I gave my copy to a Dutch friend of mine who is currently reading it. I also shared some of the stories with friends during my Fall Whoulagon party. Incidentally would you be interested in MCing my Fall (2025) party? (Providing you don't banish me to Substack jail). You can contact me on my personal email to discuss the financial and other such stuff.
Well, here's what I have to say about your Substack post. I would like anyone who has a deep hatred for the Orange Man (and his supporters) to watch two short videos that were produced by Nicole Shanahan (RFKjr's running mate), who I supported for president:
What's interesting is that at this year's Whoulagon party (during an election year) I would reckon out of the 80 or so people who showed up about 20% were probably supporting the Orange Man, 20% were going to support whoever the democrats put up and the rest I would not know (or would I care) what their politics were. All I know is everyone there left their political beliefs at the curbside because they were all looking forward to a rowdy, loud two hours of Who music videos.........
What do we call that? "Long-time listener, first-time caller"? Good to hear from you and thanks for all the positivity. I appreciate very much the tone of the post and the civility, that's what we need more of, and I imagine living in PA you have been subject to incredible negativity judging by what I heard to be $1.2bn of advertising money poured in to the State. So thanks for not succumbing to that tone!
I'll do my best to get to the links though same as with my comment to fellow Who fanatic Max, below, I am trying to stay on an upbeat tone. It's a different political conversation but a necessary one that exists in media platforms who are more dedicated to news and politics, but American politics has always needed valid third, fourth and more parties. Democracy functions better when it is not seen as a sporting match with a determined winner and loser.
And yes, music is an incredible unifier. Often, a song has a profound message, sometimes it is more subtle, and sometimes it is just there for us all to let go. If in letting go, it brings together, it has achieved something.
We watched the BBC UK latest Panorama and heartily suggest that all should see it. I was pretty amazed at the traveling “ front row joes” who follow the rallies! Some one has posted the episode on you tube… “ “ trump a second chance “ https://youtu.be/p7NPmGteLXY
Thanks. I appreciate Panorama doing this and I sense that with you going back and forth to the UK quite a lot you probably get to watch more British TV than many on this side of the pond. I followed the link, and I am sure it's a good show, but for me to watch this would run counter to the central premise of my article and so with the limited time left I am going to continue to live in the land of positivity. There is a whole separate article to be written about people who follow his rallies being like Springsteen die-hard giggoers in some regard, but I'm not the one to write it!
Hello Tony,
With the end of this national preoccupation, I think no matter what you believe in or who you voted for EVERYBODY I think is of one mind now: THANK GOD THIS IS OVER!
I'll just have one (long) paragraph with regards to the election and then no more political banter. I guess I would consider myself an anarcho-conservative/libertarian/environmentalist my presumption (based on your article) is that you are a liberal (but I bet you're more a classical than a neo). I would reckon that if we were at a bar shooting the political shit, we would see eye to eye on 80% of the important issues of our day, I would also wager that 15% we could probably come to a commonsensical compromise and the remaining 5% we would respectfully agree to disagree. UNFORTUNATELY, we let the "powers that be" who hide in the shadows rev us up over that 5%. If we've learned nothing else in the past 9 years it should be this: think critically, try not to fall into the trap of being manipulated, listen with genuine interest to those who you disagree with and consider modifying your view on a subject if someone presents a compelling argument. My suggestion to everyone whose life is wrapped around politics (fuck all, mine isn't), is seek out your political opposite; get drunk and laugh how you were both played!
Now, F politics for the next 4 years and let's discuss something much more aligned with your substack: Is The Who the Greatest rock and roll show on Earth? Will Peter Townsend, 100 years from now be considered the Beethoven of OUR time? Will Roger Daltry be remembered as our Pavarotti?
Take it easy, Jay
Hello Tony,
First let me say that I loved reading your Keith Moon book and reading all the supplemental material on your substack which filled in the blanks of many questions I had. I gave my copy to a Dutch friend of mine who is currently reading it. I also shared some of the stories with friends during my Fall Whoulagon party. Incidentally would you be interested in MCing my Fall (2025) party? (Providing you don't banish me to Substack jail). You can contact me on my personal email to discuss the financial and other such stuff.
Well, here's what I have to say about your Substack post. I would like anyone who has a deep hatred for the Orange Man (and his supporters) to watch two short videos that were produced by Nicole Shanahan (RFKjr's running mate), who I supported for president:
https://youtu.be/Mq5J9PAA5Ps?si=caBuHeOEoFx0RD1q
https://youtu.be/Z8k1Z6f15LI?si=SxVd-vEE6tx0mLMg
What's interesting is that at this year's Whoulagon party (during an election year) I would reckon out of the 80 or so people who showed up about 20% were probably supporting the Orange Man, 20% were going to support whoever the democrats put up and the rest I would not know (or would I care) what their politics were. All I know is everyone there left their political beliefs at the curbside because they were all looking forward to a rowdy, loud two hours of Who music videos.........
Sincerely, Jay
Reading, PA.
Hello Jay,
What do we call that? "Long-time listener, first-time caller"? Good to hear from you and thanks for all the positivity. I appreciate very much the tone of the post and the civility, that's what we need more of, and I imagine living in PA you have been subject to incredible negativity judging by what I heard to be $1.2bn of advertising money poured in to the State. So thanks for not succumbing to that tone!
I'll do my best to get to the links though same as with my comment to fellow Who fanatic Max, below, I am trying to stay on an upbeat tone. It's a different political conversation but a necessary one that exists in media platforms who are more dedicated to news and politics, but American politics has always needed valid third, fourth and more parties. Democracy functions better when it is not seen as a sporting match with a determined winner and loser.
And yes, music is an incredible unifier. Often, a song has a profound message, sometimes it is more subtle, and sometimes it is just there for us all to let go. If in letting go, it brings together, it has achieved something.
I will reach o ut,
Cheers,
tony
We watched the BBC UK latest Panorama and heartily suggest that all should see it. I was pretty amazed at the traveling “ front row joes” who follow the rallies! Some one has posted the episode on you tube… “ “ trump a second chance “ https://youtu.be/p7NPmGteLXY
Hi there Max,
Thanks. I appreciate Panorama doing this and I sense that with you going back and forth to the UK quite a lot you probably get to watch more British TV than many on this side of the pond. I followed the link, and I am sure it's a good show, but for me to watch this would run counter to the central premise of my article and so with the limited time left I am going to continue to live in the land of positivity. There is a whole separate article to be written about people who follow his rallies being like Springsteen die-hard giggoers in some regard, but I'm not the one to write it!
Thanks again, and good luck there in GA.
Tony