Dave Matthews and Rage In opposition to The Machine’s Tom Morello have shared their ideas on “No Kings” protests in opposition to President Donald Trump’s insurance policies in cities throughout the US.
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Tom Morello’s 102 yr previous was seen with an indication. “‘GRANTIFA’ has struck!! Mary Morello combating tyranny for 102 years!,” Tom shared on Instagram on Saturday (October 18th).
However, Dave Matthews Band shared an image through which Dave Matthews was seen holding a placard studying, “I AM ANTIFA.” This sparked backlash from conservative followers, and help from liberal followers.
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The protests befell on Saturday, together with New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles. 1000’s packed New York Metropolis’s iconic Instances Sq. and streets throughout, with individuals holding indicators with slogans like “Democracy not Monarchy” and “The Structure is just not elective”.
Forward of the demonstrations, Trump allies accused the protesters of being linked with the far-left Antifa motion, and condemned what they referred to as “the hate America rally”.
It has been famous that a number of US states mobilized the Nationwide Guard. Nevertheless, organizers said that the occasions, which drew practically seven million individuals, have been peaceable.
Since returning to the White Home in January, Trump has expanded the scope of presidential energy, utilizing govt orders to dismantle elements of the federal authorities and to deploy Nationwide Guard troops to US cities regardless of objections by state governors.
He has additionally referred to as on the administration’s prime legislation enforcement officers to prosecute his perceived enemies.
The president says his actions are essential to rebuild a rustic in disaster and has dismissed accusations that he’s a behaving like a dictator or fascist as hysterical. Nevertheless, critics warn a number of the strikes by his administration are unconstitutional and a menace to American democracy.
Previously, Morello had shared his ideas on Israel’s bombing marketing campaign of Gaza however he did pose for photographers backstage holding a bit of paper scrawled with the phrases “CEASEFIRE!”
“The world is modified by common, extraordinary, on a regular basis individuals… who’re keen to face for a rustic and a planet that’s extra humane, peaceable and simply,” he mentioned in accepting award at Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame on behalf of Rage In opposition to The Machine, which is as beloved for its music as its socialist, revolutionary political leanings.
“When you’ve acquired a boss, be part of a union,” he mentioned. “When you’re an anarchist, throw a brick. When you’re a soldier or a cop, comply with your conscience, not your orders.”
“When you’re bummed out you didn’t get to see Rage In opposition to The Machine, then begin your individual band, and let’s hear what it’s a must to say.”
Throughout the identical present, whereas inducting nation nice Nelson, Dave Matthews made the night time’s different reference to raging battles between Israel and Hamas.
In decrying the world’s ills together with homelessness and unfettered capitalism, the artist mentioned that “we dwell in a world the place bombs are dropped on kids and it’s referred to as collateral harm”.
“However it’s individuals like Willie Nelson who make me hopeful,” he mentioned of the anti-war advocate with waist-length pigtails.
Dave Matthews additionally beforehand spoke out in opposition to the battle in Gaza amid Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s go to to Washington, D.C.
The Dave Matthews Band singer and guitarist was among the many hundreds who referred to as out American politicians for welcoming Netanyahu to talk in entrance of Congress throughout Israel’s navy offense on Gaza.
Matthews accused U.S. leaders of complicity within the battle, which Gaza’s Well being Ministry says has killed greater than 39,000 individuals, together with hundreds of ladies and youngsters.
Matthews informed Al Jazeera that Netanyahu’s look on Capitol Hill was a “disgusting present of help for somebody who doesn’t deserve our help.”
