I guess the left-leaning mind set is certainly a component of some folk music. However, WITJ and MEC are a far cry from things like "Which Side Are You On", or the verses of "This Land Is Your Land" that you never hear. Actually, I get the impression that Stan Rogers was about as liberal as Alex P. Keaton.
I like folk music, but certainly not to the exclusion of everything else. It's only one small facet of who I am musically. If you look in the cd case in my truck right now, you'll see the Byrds "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo", a Statler Brothers record, and one by Steel Panther(Hairmetal tribute band-not for kids). I haven't touched a banjo this year-I've played a Telecaster more than any other guitar. I swear, I'm not a folk music drone!
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