It’s interesting that the same people who say Lebron James should shut up and dribble and that the Chicks sound shut up and sing selectively support free speech.
Like the coronavirus, ignorance and stupidity know no cultural or stylistic boundaries. Ted Nugent, Ricky Scaggs... you can be a fool and be fooled regardless of the type of music you enjoy or play.
I stand 100% behind Ricky Skaggs. He was in no way saying that everybody who's a Democrat is a child predator or sacrifices children. He was simply stating that the world we live in today is an evil place. And he's right. He is a God-fearing Christian man. We need more people like Ricky in our world today. He has a platform & he's using it for good. Ricky is worried about his & our eternal souls, not how the world sees him. Just for the record, this past election WAS stolen. We all know it. I used to be a Democrat. I know when to throw in the towel & I did. Ricky is a great talent. He has always spread the gospel everywhere he goes. Every music personality isn't going to agree with you Democrats & your insane divisive rhetoric. If this is your mindset, you better go on every musicians' profile page that you plan to interview & find out their preference. People are tuning out in droves to Democrats & the evil they spew. Ricky has violated nothing here. You will do a great deal of harm if you continue on this path. You will lose listeners/viewers. Last time I checked, this is a free country & as of now, we do still have freedom of speech. Think about it.
Freedom to promulgate the "Big Lie" and all the others that go with it? To attack and trash the Capitol? To project onto decent, honest, forward-looking people your own delusions and divisiveness? Sheeeh! None so blind.
Thank you, Don. People who claim the election was stolen never present any evidence of widespread voter fraud. It's all rumor, speculatio, and misinterpretations They sound just like moon landing deniers and 9/11 truthers. Very sad.
Baloney! We have the videos of people shuttering the voting places to bring in the false ballots. We have pictures of so-called "mail in ballots" with no crease marks! How do you mail in a ballot without creasing (folding) it to put it in an envelope?
How are you enjoying your Biden $5.00/gallon gasoline and all the other blessings of the Democrat rule over us? What will it take to wake up people like you and realize that the Democrat Party has become the party of Communists and violent Leftists who hate America?
I remember hearing false claims like this. Many absentee and mail-in ballot systems use envelopes that don't require the ballots to be folded. So there is no crease in those Also, where absentee or mail-in ballots are damaged, poll workers will fill out a clean ballot for that voter and save the damaged one. There are no videos of vote-counting centers being shuttered while fake ballots are brought in, but there are definitely people like you who don't understand what they're looking at and leap to the conclusion that it's fraud. Do you really believe people would engage in a plot to submit fake ballots in full view of video cameras? They would have to be incredibly stupid. After all the reviews, audits, recounts, court cases and independent analyses, no widespread election fraud has been found. None.
The naked fear so many White Protestant men have of having to share a world where they are not top dogs anymore would be humorous if they weren't so prone to acting on their fears.
It’s sad that he’s been fooled by the Big Lie about the election like too many others. I don’t care about his religious views but using his platform to spread that lie is dangerous for the country. I won’t be attending any shows or festivals if he’s on the bill.
QAnon followers are tools of the Kremlin and the Chinese. They are taking advantage of rural White people's rabid fear of losing their place as America's center and all the benefits that come with that.
I have to pity you as you are the one who has been lead astray. The Bible says beware of false prophets. We have seen those false prophets prop up for centuries and nothing has changed since.
I think of my grandfather who was very devout and loving. A wise man who said his witness is the way he lives his life. He would have been very offended by Trump. My family on my father's side were among the original Republicans, also were abolitionists. My late father and my grandfather would have condemned what they are seeing in the party of my ancestors as well as they hypocrisy of many who wish to call themselves Christians.
The only false prophets are people like you and other liberals who call good evil and evil good (i.e. believe in abortion, transgender rights, etc). I feel completely confident in my beliefs and TRUE people of faith have had enough of this weak and watered down version of the gospel. I applaud and will continue to applaud TRUE and ANOINTED people of faith like Ricky Skaggs who are brave enough to speak these things. People like you might as well take a seat because God’s hand is on the righteous.
Thank-You very much Craig for your statements and views. It's imperitive we all face the white haired elephant in the room whose names rhymes with Picky
Anyone who believes that the election was not stolen is a Democrat and Leftist at heart. The liberal media simply ignored all the violations of the law, such as the breaking of voter laws in Pennsylvania. Men like Mark Levin, who is a Constitutional lawyer and brilliant man, have clearly addressed these various violations. The fact is that we are now a Third-World shithole (like in San Francisco, where you can play hopscotch with fecal matter lying on the streets) and a completely lawless country. Good job, Democrats!
I appreciate your article but I’m not clear what line has been crossed? It’s ok to be a bigot and insult your fans for years but Qanon is somehow a step to far? Promoters (nearly all white) book him because he sells tickets, not because of some grand compromise between ideologies. I know one of the finest fiddlers in Nashville who turned down the opportunity to join his band because of his toxic stage presence. People have been boycotting him and taking stands for years - it’s a form of who’re privilege to be able to “look the other way” until now
Ricky Skaggs is an extremely talented musician, but a classless individual. I went to a "meet and greet" after one of his concerts, bought his book, got the book signed, and asked to get a picture of the two of us together. No picture!
I worked with Ricky as well as the Whites and up to this point had tremendous respect and appreciation for their friendship. But I'm terriblely saddened to see Ricky embrace this misguided philosophy. Trump is the most diabolical evil man ever to assume the highest office in the land. I'm glad he and his crew are now laying at the bottom of history"s trash bin.
As for Ricky I feel sad for him, suck a great talent and kind heart..misguided as it is.
Diabolical? Don't use words. PROVE IT! List the diabolical things he has done! You have listened to too much CNN and other media liars. Trump is no angel, but he loves this country and wants the best for it.
But I guess you think that the brainless moron in the White House, who has sold us down the river, given our enemies billions of dollars in military hardware and financial aid, and hates America in general, is a great guy, right?
Spot on, Craig. A compassionate and well-documented piece that I know was painful to tackle given our tightly-knit community. Thank you.
Very well said, Craig. Thank you for thinking this through and putting it so wisely.
It’s interesting that the same people who say Lebron James should shut up and dribble and that the Chicks sound shut up and sing selectively support free speech.
Too true.
Like the coronavirus, ignorance and stupidity know no cultural or stylistic boundaries. Ted Nugent, Ricky Scaggs... you can be a fool and be fooled regardless of the type of music you enjoy or play.
I stand 100% behind Ricky Skaggs. He was in no way saying that everybody who's a Democrat is a child predator or sacrifices children. He was simply stating that the world we live in today is an evil place. And he's right. He is a God-fearing Christian man. We need more people like Ricky in our world today. He has a platform & he's using it for good. Ricky is worried about his & our eternal souls, not how the world sees him. Just for the record, this past election WAS stolen. We all know it. I used to be a Democrat. I know when to throw in the towel & I did. Ricky is a great talent. He has always spread the gospel everywhere he goes. Every music personality isn't going to agree with you Democrats & your insane divisive rhetoric. If this is your mindset, you better go on every musicians' profile page that you plan to interview & find out their preference. People are tuning out in droves to Democrats & the evil they spew. Ricky has violated nothing here. You will do a great deal of harm if you continue on this path. You will lose listeners/viewers. Last time I checked, this is a free country & as of now, we do still have freedom of speech. Think about it.
Well said! I couldn’t agree more!!!
Freedom to promulgate the "Big Lie" and all the others that go with it? To attack and trash the Capitol? To project onto decent, honest, forward-looking people your own delusions and divisiveness? Sheeeh! None so blind.
Thank you, Don. People who claim the election was stolen never present any evidence of widespread voter fraud. It's all rumor, speculatio, and misinterpretations They sound just like moon landing deniers and 9/11 truthers. Very sad.
Baloney! We have the videos of people shuttering the voting places to bring in the false ballots. We have pictures of so-called "mail in ballots" with no crease marks! How do you mail in a ballot without creasing (folding) it to put it in an envelope?
How are you enjoying your Biden $5.00/gallon gasoline and all the other blessings of the Democrat rule over us? What will it take to wake up people like you and realize that the Democrat Party has become the party of Communists and violent Leftists who hate America?
I remember hearing false claims like this. Many absentee and mail-in ballot systems use envelopes that don't require the ballots to be folded. So there is no crease in those Also, where absentee or mail-in ballots are damaged, poll workers will fill out a clean ballot for that voter and save the damaged one. There are no videos of vote-counting centers being shuttered while fake ballots are brought in, but there are definitely people like you who don't understand what they're looking at and leap to the conclusion that it's fraud. Do you really believe people would engage in a plot to submit fake ballots in full view of video cameras? They would have to be incredibly stupid. After all the reviews, audits, recounts, court cases and independent analyses, no widespread election fraud has been found. None.
The naked fear so many White Protestant men have of having to share a world where they are not top dogs anymore would be humorous if they weren't so prone to acting on their fears.
Good point. I try not to be that guy.
Get real, Don. You’re the blind one.
It’s sad that he’s been fooled by the Big Lie about the election like too many others. I don’t care about his religious views but using his platform to spread that lie is dangerous for the country. I won’t be attending any shows or festivals if he’s on the bill.
QAnon followers are tools of the Kremlin and the Chinese. They are taking advantage of rural White people's rabid fear of losing their place as America's center and all the benefits that come with that.
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/19/politics/qanon-russia-china-amplification/index.html
Democrats and those on the left are truly sick people. I pray that all of you on the left open up your eyes before it’s too late!
Hmmmm.... I feel quite fine. Vaccinated and my eyes are open! Too late for what?
I have to pity you as you are the one who has been lead astray. The Bible says beware of false prophets. We have seen those false prophets prop up for centuries and nothing has changed since.
I think of my grandfather who was very devout and loving. A wise man who said his witness is the way he lives his life. He would have been very offended by Trump. My family on my father's side were among the original Republicans, also were abolitionists. My late father and my grandfather would have condemned what they are seeing in the party of my ancestors as well as they hypocrisy of many who wish to call themselves Christians.
The only false prophets are people like you and other liberals who call good evil and evil good (i.e. believe in abortion, transgender rights, etc). I feel completely confident in my beliefs and TRUE people of faith have had enough of this weak and watered down version of the gospel. I applaud and will continue to applaud TRUE and ANOINTED people of faith like Ricky Skaggs who are brave enough to speak these things. People like you might as well take a seat because God’s hand is on the righteous.
Beware people who claim God is on their side.
Bruce...we are not going anywhere either. In fact, the truth cannot be hidden! What’s done in darkness will be brougt to the light!
GFY!
Keep praying weirdo
Thanks, Craig. Your courage and sense of community will go a long way......
This is the best and most thoughtful piece I've read about this. Very well done Craig. Thank you.
Thank-You very much Craig for your statements and views. It's imperitive we all face the white haired elephant in the room whose names rhymes with Picky
Spot on cousin Skaggs. Very proud of you
Hey Craig, you sound like a total moron! Thanks for all you do!
Anyone who believes that the election was not stolen is a Democrat and Leftist at heart. The liberal media simply ignored all the violations of the law, such as the breaking of voter laws in Pennsylvania. Men like Mark Levin, who is a Constitutional lawyer and brilliant man, have clearly addressed these various violations. The fact is that we are now a Third-World shithole (like in San Francisco, where you can play hopscotch with fecal matter lying on the streets) and a completely lawless country. Good job, Democrats!
I appreciate your article but I’m not clear what line has been crossed? It’s ok to be a bigot and insult your fans for years but Qanon is somehow a step to far? Promoters (nearly all white) book him because he sells tickets, not because of some grand compromise between ideologies. I know one of the finest fiddlers in Nashville who turned down the opportunity to join his band because of his toxic stage presence. People have been boycotting him and taking stands for years - it’s a form of who’re privilege to be able to “look the other way” until now
Ricky Skaggs is an extremely talented musician, but a classless individual. I went to a "meet and greet" after one of his concerts, bought his book, got the book signed, and asked to get a picture of the two of us together. No picture!
One less fan, too.
Well, I'd certainly hold that against him forever.
I worked with Ricky as well as the Whites and up to this point had tremendous respect and appreciation for their friendship. But I'm terriblely saddened to see Ricky embrace this misguided philosophy. Trump is the most diabolical evil man ever to assume the highest office in the land. I'm glad he and his crew are now laying at the bottom of history"s trash bin.
As for Ricky I feel sad for him, suck a great talent and kind heart..misguided as it is.
Diabolical? Don't use words. PROVE IT! List the diabolical things he has done! You have listened to too much CNN and other media liars. Trump is no angel, but he loves this country and wants the best for it.
But I guess you think that the brainless moron in the White House, who has sold us down the river, given our enemies billions of dollars in military hardware and financial aid, and hates America in general, is a great guy, right?