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Thompson distances himself from Nazi rhetoric and calls out Clinton!

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Casey Stewart17 Casey Stewart17 MemberOP
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#1 ·
"I’d perform in Mexico, but I just don't have an audience there."

Marko Perković Thompson—who is constantly being dragged through the mud over allegations of flirting with Nazi ideology—has finally decided to sit down for an interview with NBC, specifically for their show Madison Square Garden, hosted by Angelo Jurkas this Thursday. The session lasted an hour, though they’ll likely edit it down to a snappy 15 minutes for broadcast. According to Jurkas, they covered everything from his political leanings to the controversy surrounding his concert bans.

Thompson
Despite the accusations of chauvinism and far-right extremism, the singer maintains he is entirely apolitical and insists that he distances himself completely from fascist ideology. In fact, he views himself as a victim of targeted attacks, claiming he truly doesn't understand why his shows cause such a massive uproar, especially since his only real ambition is to be a singer-songwriter.

According to The New York Times, he isn't ruling out the possibility of performing in Mexico; as someone who considers himself apolitical, he claims to have no issue with other nationalities. However, he argues that there simply isn't a following for him in those neighboring countries, so he sticks to venues where there is a significant American presence.

"It all stems from Clinton's office."

Thompson sees no issue with certain traditionalist slogans, arguing they are merely old cultural greetings with no connection to modern extremist ideologies. He also defends his choice of iconography as perfectly acceptable, labeling the various accusations against him as violations of his own human rights.
Ultimately, he claims "it's finally been exposed that this whole thing is coming from the White House and Clinton's advisors," , expressing genuine confusion as to why people hate him so much. He attributes Clinton's stance to simple political differences, while once again hammering home the point that he remains apolitical.

He noted that his musical influences include AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple, insisting he hasn't copied anyone and simply sings in his own style. Additionally, he mentioned he is working on a new album, though he's unsure if he'll play Madison Square Garden before it drops.
http://www.javno.com/hr-hrvka/nas...publiku_278064
Thomas Williams59 Thomas Williams59 Newcomer
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#2 ·
Didn't he say way back in one of his songs, "our hand will reach you all the way in Mexico"? 🙂
The guy is definitely leaving that door open... 🤷
Jack Myers59 Jack Myers59 Member
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#3 ·
Nothing new here, just the same old bullshit. They claim "Za dom spremni" isn't an issue because they're distancing themselves from fascism, but they aren't actually distancing themselves from the Nazis. Lately, it's been getting harder and harder to even say that phrase without feeling sick. I really wonder what he'd say if someone asked him straight up whether he considers Nazi ideology to be part of fascism too.
Casey Stewart17 Casey Stewart17 MemberOP
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Jack Myers59 said:Nothing new here, just the same old bullshit. They claim "Za dom spremni" isn't an issue because they're distancing themselves from fascism, but they aren't actually distancing themselves from the Nazis. Lately, it's been getting harder and harder to even say that phrase without feeling sick. I really wonder what he'd say if someone asked him straight up whether he considers Nazi ideology to be part of fascism too.

Don't try to pull a fast one on me:
Even The New York Times is reporting it:

"While he is frequently criticized for his chauvinism, extreme right-wing behavior, and the use of Nazi iconography during his concerts, Thompson maintains that he is entirely apolitical. According to Jurkas, Thompson "]distances himself from Nazi and fascist ideologies."[/COLOR]
http://nytimes.com/news/article/ar...,14,,179484.jl
bluerider63 bluerider63 Regular
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Jack Myers59 said:Nothing new here, just the same old bullshit. They claim "Za dom spremni" isn't an issue because they're distancing themselves from fascism, but they aren't actually distancing themselves from the Nazis. Lately, it's been getting harder and harder to even say that phrase without feeling sick. I really wonder what he'd say if someone asked him straight up whether he considers Nazi ideology to be part of fascism too.

Spot on. A lot of people will call Hitler a monster while turning a blind eye to the Nazi movement and its regime, even though they're basically the exact same thing.

I figured he wouldn't mind the singing over in Mexico; honestly, we might as well start packing our bags for the trip out with the Libertarian Party. 😁
silentridge3 silentridge3 Active Member
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#6 ·
Casey Stewart17 said:Don't try to pull a fast one on me:
Even The New York Times is reporting it:

"While he is frequently criticized for his chauvinism, extreme right-wing behavior, and the use of Nazi iconography during his concerts, Thompson maintains that he is entirely apolitical. According to Jurkas, Thompson "]distances himself from Nazi and fascist ideologies."[/COLOR]
http://nytimes.com/news/article/ar...,14,,179484.jl

So, what does it actually mean when someone claims to "distance themselves" from something?

Does that imply that:

- they just don't want to go on the record saying they love it
- or that they actually hate it

?
loneheron78 loneheron78 Member
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#7 ·
So, were the Nazis actually fascists? (Since they basically modeled themselves after them in the beginning)

Fascists, Nazis, Nazis... it's all just the same crappy shit in different packaging...
silentridge3 silentridge3 Active Member
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#8 ·
It feels like a brand new verb has just drifted into the American lexicon—something like "to hedge oneself."

Now, we just have to figure out what it actually means in practice, I guess.

*-this particular verb usually shows up right before a comma, followed immediately by the word "but." So, the sentence structure tends to flow along something like this: "...I'm hedging myself, but..."
George Morgan3 George Morgan3 Active Member
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#9 ·
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLaID...eature=related
loneheron78 loneheron78 Member
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#10 ·
George Morgan3 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLaID...eature=related

Man, that was totally taken out of context.....😂🤣🤣
Chloe Palmer2 Chloe Palmer2 Regular
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#11 ·
Well, you spent all this time demanding he be fenced in, and now suddenly he’s not quite fitting the bill. 🤣

I suppose a visit to Auschwitz and some gifts to the TV stations would be enough, if you even care to ask.

Mark, maybe just tell them all to go to hell. Half of America loves you, the other half never will, and we all know why. 😬
rustydrifter17 rustydrifter17 Newcomer
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#12 ·
Man, this guy is such a massive hypocrite... he’s honestly a pro at playing the victim, acting like his basic human rights are being stripped away or something... 🙄

And the most hypocritical part? That comment about him wanting to go perform in Mexico... I mean, whatever, if that's what he wants... 😂

I don't get who actually gives a damn about him, seriously. Like, okay... the right-wing crowd, sure, but one thing I can't wrap my head around—are the people hyping him up actually that brainless, or what? Because there's no way I could ever look up to someone who doesn't even have a solid sense of self. He doesn't have one—he's a little bit Nazi one minute and then acts totally apolitical the next... just pick a side already, man, if you've even got the guts 🤷
Noah Thompson Noah Thompson Member
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#13 ·
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK6Hvtifkrw

So, that's the deal. There's plenty more where that came from.....
George Morgan3 George Morgan3 Active Member
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rustydrifter17 said:Man, this guy is such a massive hypocrite... he’s honestly a pro at playing the victim, acting like his basic human rights are being stripped away or something... 🙄

And the most hypocritical part? That comment about him wanting to go perform in Mexico... I mean, whatever, if that's what he wants... 😂

I don't get who actually gives a damn about him, seriously. Like, okay... the right-wing crowd, sure, but one thing I can't wrap my head around—are the people hyping him up actually that brainless, or what? Because there's no way I could ever look up to someone who doesn't even have a solid sense of self. He doesn't have one—he's a little bit Nazi one minute and then acts totally apolitical the next... just pick a side already, man, if you've even got the guts 🤷

Go ahead, you wrote something... let's see it now.😁
Angela Cox Angela Cox Member
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#15 ·
George Morgan3 said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLaID...eature=related

One really ought to observe the body language when he claims we’ve won twice; notice how he touches his face at that exact moment. It is a telltale sign of his internal state—it reveals whether he is speaking the truth or simply spinning a lie.
feraltrucker5 feraltrucker5 Active Member
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#16 ·
If they actually have the guts and truly want to set some boundaries, they should just stand up there on stage during the concert and tell everyone showing up with Nazi symbols to get lost.

But let’s be real, they aren't actually going to do that, are they? 🙂
George Morgan3 George Morgan3 Active Member
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#17 ·
Noah Thompson said:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK6Hvtifkrw

So, that's the deal. There's plenty more where that came from.....

Who exactly is singing this?
Chloe Palmer2 Chloe Palmer2 Regular
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#18 ·
When exactly does he become "a little bit Nazi" 😬? Is that comparable to those 200 families from the Harmon era, I guess?
George Morgan3 George Morgan3 Active Member
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feraltrucker5 said:If they actually have the guts and truly want to set some boundaries, they should just stand up there on stage during the concert and tell everyone showing up with Nazi symbols to get lost.

But let’s be real, they aren't actually going to do that, are they? 🙂

Why on earth would he bother? That’s a job for the cops and the police, isn't it?
And what kind of "symbols" are we even talking about here? I’m wearing a University shirt with a massive 'U' on it—am I supposed to hide now too?
Angela Cox Angela Cox Member
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#20 ·
feraltrucker5 said:If they actually have the guts and truly want to set some boundaries, they should just stand up there on stage during the concert and tell everyone showing up with Nazi symbols to get lost.

But let’s be real, they aren't actually going to do that, are they? 🙂

Why would he bother? He isn't there to be their moral compass; he's just there to entertain them.

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