Political pop that could actually change the world

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Eminem Mosh. He says 'Fuck Bush'. He says 'No more blood for oil'. He says 'Kerry on, give me hope'. He says 'Vote on November 2nd'. And the imagery in the video says a lot more. A message like this, from a star as big as Eminem, could actually change the outcome of the US election. Who says pop music is all neutered, spayed and tame? Who says that nothing anyone says makes a blind bit of difference? As brilliantly political as anything Bob Dylan did at the height of the 60s protest boom. Positively Brechtian.

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Re: ITS viewers to vote!

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I agree with you that voter turnout isn't primarily dictated or influenced by P. Diddy or anyother celebs for that matter. Churches, school teachers, parents, and other social organizations are a great mobilizing force in this year's election, alongside the obvious spector of fear hovering over this nation's psyche.

But I guess I just disagree with you about celebs making an effort to endorse candidates and motivate others to participate in government. I think if anything, its very American, since its a public call for action. Nobody forces you to checkmark that ballot when it comes down to it.

Well, unless you live in Florida.