By Karsten S. Andersen

The Right finally understands "Born in the USA"

Published 2010-03-12

After 25 years of misunderstandings and using "Born in the USA" as background music to political rallies and other flag-waving events, the American Right may finally be realizing that there are lyrics between the choruses. At least one member of the right-wing political sphere got it right: "Born in the USA" is not a jingoistic tribute to the United States. Right-wing talkshow host Glen Beck calls the song "anti-American propaganda". Of course, that's a little harsh. As Bruce himself has said in interviews, the protangonist in "Born in the USA" is actually proud of being American, but the America he thought he knew has let him down. Still, while Glen Beck is exaggerating his criticism, it's certainly a positive thing that "Born in the USA" may finally be disconnected from patriotic jingoism and be viewed with more nuanced glasses like it deserves. Read more on The Raw Story.


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