This is the same Billie Joe whose fans went home from an "American Idiot" anniversary concert surprised that he got "political". I reckon there's plenty of scope there.

[–] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 57 points 7 months ago (1 children)

That's almost as good as the people who drag on RATM for being political. But not nearly as good as fans shit talking Morello and telling him he needs to stick to what he knows.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 53 points 7 months ago (2 children)

"You don't have to have a degree in political science from Harvard to understand this, but I actually do" (or however he phrased it) was one of the best comebacks to bad faith "stick to what you know" admonishing ever 😄✊️

[–] Passerby6497@lemmy.world 35 points 7 months ago (1 children)

For posterity, the quote (that I never get tired of reading):

“One does not have to be an honours grad in political science from Harvard University to recognise the unethical and inhumane nature of this administration but well, I happen to be an honours grad in political science from Harvard University, so I can confirm that for you,” Morello wrote in reply.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 12 points 7 months ago

Fucking perfect! 😘👌✊️

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

There's a reason Crewman Mitchell told Janeway to go "to the left"

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago

Fun fact: Tom has said this is the highlight of his career, over anything else he's done professionally.

[–] jtk@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 7 months ago

"Are we the idiots?"

[–] drislands@lemmy.world 20 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I get what you mean, but considering how many influential people are having their anti-trans opinions broadcast (see: JKR), I think this kind of article is more necessary than you might think.

[–] Aggravationstation@feddit.uk 2 points 7 months ago

True. We may be at the point where we shouldn't just give people the benefit of the doubt in such matters.

[–] jeremyparker@programming.dev 10 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

This Just in, Singer from Punk Rock Band Says Something Provocative, Leftist

[–] PsychedSy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Calling them punk is much more controversial.

[–] chocosoldier@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

gatekeeping doesn't feel very punk tho

[–] PsychedSy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I don't really care either way, I just thought it was an amusing point in context. The majority of what I listen to has pop on the end so I don't have much to gatekeep.

[–] chocosoldier@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 7 months ago

I don’t really care either way, I just thought it was an amusing point in context.

honestly same

[–] slurpeesoforion@startrek.website 3 points 7 months ago

Pop punk then.

[–] cobra89@beehaw.org 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

I'm sure Billie Joe would agree with you. He's always been a real one.