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Toby Keith has died at 62
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Geeko Sportivo
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Anytime a man sells 40 million records, you may want to take a 2nd look at his catalogue.
Toby was a good person, and had a great singing voice made for Country music. He was a loving Father, Husband, and Grand Father that loved his family, and the USA, proud of his military heritage, and showed it by performing at over 200 USO events around the world for the benefit of the military.
His politics were often times misunderstood, as he was a supporter for Obama and Gore, and then George Bush, and played at various campaign and presidential events. He also played at Trump's inauguration event, and said, that he was proud to serve all of the presidents by performing for each of them.
He denounced being a Democrat in 2008, and said he was now an Independent, although he remained an ardent supporter of President Obama, and said of Obama, that he was the greatest Democratic President since Bill Clinton. HE also said some very nice things to say about John McCain over the years, and his service to the country.
Not only is Keith not a fan of Trump, but he was raised a Democrat in Oklahoma and was registered with the party until 2008, when he re-registered as an independent. "I was a Democrat my whole life. They kind of disowned me when I started supporting the troops, then I went and registered independent," he told the Tribune. "I've never been a registered Republican. It just keeps people off balance. They don't know what to think."
Keith would not say whether he voted for Barack Obama or John McCain, but when asked in 2009 if he approved of Obama, he didn't seem to have any problem with the president. "I think he's doing fine," he told CNN. "The stock market's rallied. I mean, I'll always pull for the commander in chief, whoever it is. Clinton, Bush—I always pulled for those guys because I want to live in a country that's functional. I don't want to live in a country that's on the skids. So it doesn't matter if it's a Democrat, independent, Republican or just a citizen who's running for president. If they're doing a good job, let 'em do a good job. So far, so good. All of them will have their ups and downs."
In 2008, he told The Washington Post that he voted for Clinton twice and twice for George W. Bush as well. "I didn't care for Gore or Kerry," he said.
Despite his indifference to Al Gore, Keith isn't opposed to efforts to fight climate change. At Gore's behest, he agreed to appear in a climate change awareness commercial with the Dixie Chicks. The commercial was never filmed because of scheduling conflicts, but Keith encouraged Americans to "go out and see if there's enough evidence that polar bears are dying and the polar caps are melting because of emissions from cars."
Keith seems to be planted firmly in the center of the American political spectrum, and he supports the idea of a free market when it comes to his services. He played an event for the Republican National Committee in July but stopped short of offering the party his support. "It was just a paid party for the sponsors, just a private party for 1,200 people," he told the Tribune. "When I start catching shit about it, I just say, 'Look, I'm not a registered Republican, and they paid me a butt-load of money to play this thing. And if the other side calls, I'll go play theirs for that much too.'"
Asked about the controversy surrounding artists agreeing to perform at Trump's inauguration, Keith reinforced his support for America, not Trump or the Republican Party. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," he said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. "I performed at events for previous presidents [George W.] Bush and Obama and over 200 shows in Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/ente...ath-celebrity-tributes-reactions/72489931007/
Toby was a good person, and had a great singing voice made for Country music. He was a loving Father, Husband, and Grand Father that loved his family, and the USA, proud of his military heritage, and showed it by performing at over 200 USO events around the world for the benefit of the military.
His politics were often times misunderstood, as he was a supporter for Obama and Gore, and then George Bush, and played at various campaign and presidential events. He also played at Trump's inauguration event, and said, that he was proud to serve all of the presidents by performing for each of them.
He denounced being a Democrat in 2008, and said he was now an Independent, although he remained an ardent supporter of President Obama, and said of Obama, that he was the greatest Democratic President since Bill Clinton. HE also said some very nice things to say about John McCain over the years, and his service to the country.
Not only is Keith not a fan of Trump, but he was raised a Democrat in Oklahoma and was registered with the party until 2008, when he re-registered as an independent. "I was a Democrat my whole life. They kind of disowned me when I started supporting the troops, then I went and registered independent," he told the Tribune. "I've never been a registered Republican. It just keeps people off balance. They don't know what to think."
Keith would not say whether he voted for Barack Obama or John McCain, but when asked in 2009 if he approved of Obama, he didn't seem to have any problem with the president. "I think he's doing fine," he told CNN. "The stock market's rallied. I mean, I'll always pull for the commander in chief, whoever it is. Clinton, Bush—I always pulled for those guys because I want to live in a country that's functional. I don't want to live in a country that's on the skids. So it doesn't matter if it's a Democrat, independent, Republican or just a citizen who's running for president. If they're doing a good job, let 'em do a good job. So far, so good. All of them will have their ups and downs."
In 2008, he told The Washington Post that he voted for Clinton twice and twice for George W. Bush as well. "I didn't care for Gore or Kerry," he said.
Despite his indifference to Al Gore, Keith isn't opposed to efforts to fight climate change. At Gore's behest, he agreed to appear in a climate change awareness commercial with the Dixie Chicks. The commercial was never filmed because of scheduling conflicts, but Keith encouraged Americans to "go out and see if there's enough evidence that polar bears are dying and the polar caps are melting because of emissions from cars."
Keith seems to be planted firmly in the center of the American political spectrum, and he supports the idea of a free market when it comes to his services. He played an event for the Republican National Committee in July but stopped short of offering the party his support. "It was just a paid party for the sponsors, just a private party for 1,200 people," he told the Tribune. "When I start catching shit about it, I just say, 'Look, I'm not a registered Republican, and they paid me a butt-load of money to play this thing. And if the other side calls, I'll go play theirs for that much too.'"
Asked about the controversy surrounding artists agreeing to perform at Trump's inauguration, Keith reinforced his support for America, not Trump or the Republican Party. "I don't apologize for performing for our country or military," he said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. "I performed at events for previous presidents [George W.] Bush and Obama and over 200 shows in Iraq and Afghanistan for the USO."
https://www.usatoday.com/story/ente...ath-celebrity-tributes-reactions/72489931007/
TOP
Retired Teacher
See post # 64
TOP
Retired Teacher
He left the democrats for good reason... what he believed in was not what they believed in... God Rest him for that very wise decision and everything that he did for this country...
Dutch Uncle
* Tertia Optio * Defend the Constitution
That's because, as proved daily on JPP, most MAGAts are demented, stupid and/or poorly educated.
I can attest that it is hard to be a Democrat in Oklahoma these days, but when Toby and I were younger it was the standard. Guys like George Nigh, David and Dan Boren, etc. Those guys were decent fellows but couldn’t get elected in today’s Democratic Party.
We are headed to Norman to see the offspring today and coincidentally plan to watch the Bedlam men’s basketball game at Lloyd Noble Arena. They plan to do a tribute to Toby at halftime. He was kind of a big deal here in Oklahoma. An oil field worker who made it. A family man, philanthropist, restauranteur, and just a decent fellow. He will be missed.
Dutch Uncle
* Tertia Optio * Defend the Constitution
There are a lot of specific points in American history where the nation went through a clear transition. For most of us on JPP, two of those points were Vietnam/Civil Rights era and the end of the Cold War.
You mentioned people like Nigh or the Borens, but in today's Republican Party, people like Barry Goldwater, Ronald Reagan and GHW Bush would be pushed out as RINOs since they are not considered Alt-Right and were too willing to work with the Democrats to resolve issues facing the nation as a whole. Notice that last part, "as a whole"; in those days most politicians put the country ahead of themselves or their party. Nowadays, if a politician doesn't put party first, then they are not really supporting their party.
Serious question … What lessons do they need to learn?
Nomad
Every trumper is a N4T.
Same here.
The whole über redneck thing just didn't appeal to me.
And the way one or two of his songs glorified war and killing, especially after 9/11.
I've heard them described as military propaganda.
I didn't hate him, I just wasn't a fan.
evince
Truthmatters
Nomad
Every trumper is a N4T.
Yes, and pop country comes with all the fake, overdone redneck affectations.
Phony posing like the rest of today's entertainment.
Nomad
Every trumper is a N4T.
I'm guessing Toby probably drank his share of hard liquor.
Probably ate a lot of char broiled steaks, too.
And do not forget unhealthy.
Not to use chew/dip, or really any tobacco products?