American Badass

Who doesn't know about him? I'll punch them in the face.

the right people know about him

Absolutely, show me a performer that isn’t crapping their pants before they go on stage, and I’ll show you a mediocre performance...

"That's when you turn your back and get gored".

great quote

***** Travelling and living in a country is not the same thing Allan!!!

***** Hey mate, I am not the one you should be criticising here. I was just inspired by what Henry Rollins said and the Mark Twain quote, so if you have an issue, take it up with them, not me. And besides even in Saudi Arabia I am sure there are at least one ow two nice people who don't like what their tyrannical clerical counterparts are doing. You dont really know a country unless you have seen it for yourself. If you have lived in Saudi Arabia and have experienced oppression for yourself and have endured 400 lashes for kissing in public in your own personal experience then I will definitely buy more of what you are saying. But for most of us who have either only ever visited there or have never been there at all, we are not really in a position to judge too disparagingly, and I think that is the point Rollins and Twain tried to make. Well if Twain were still alive obviously. Personally for now I have no intention of visiting Saudi Arabia or any country that stones women to death or throws gays off buildings, but if I am persuaded to go and check it out for myself to be sure of these facts then it might be important for me to go there, and then I can honestly say what a truly disgusting backward country it really is, but until then I try to keep an open mind about everything, example being if I was persuaded to see for myself.

I dont think there is anything Leftist or retarded about wanting to broaden your scope and seeing places, and obviously taking extreme precautions and researching that country before you go there. Anyway Allan have a nice day.

***** And I never said to generalise all of Islam as being a good thing just because in this hypothetical scenario you might meet one or two good ones on your travels to one of these countries. What I WILL say though is conversely by YOUR logic it seems we should all be wrapped in bubble wrap and never set foot out the front door of our home for fear something bad will happen. How does that broaden your education in any way? Bad things do happen in the world, of course they do, that's part of life. But most times they don't happen! I am sure you know this already. And comparing travelling to a foreign country to sample a different culture to being raped up a back alley is just ridiculous! Come on mate! Surely you know better than that!!

You do realize, don't you, that _punk rock_ is a Gen X thing, not a Millennia thing.

@@toxicmasculinity4758unless that's some obtuse, convoluted trolling that's not a very intelligent comment.

I'm meeting him next month as part of a vip ticket :)

That is so cool. I've looked up to him for a long time now. I also rather love that essay. You've inspired me to read it again.

He's probably alot nicer these days than he was during his Black Flag days....now, mind you, I don't know the man, but I recall an interview, of Mr. Rollins, by a nervous young teenage kid (the video can be found on youtube), where Henry just RIPS into this kid, talking about his hair, the way he's dressed, and all kind of sh*t. Now Mr. Rollins, was (I'm guessing) in his mid 20's, and the interviewer looked about 14, maybe 15 and probably idolized Henry....I was actually suprised when I saw the video, because I never realized what an absolute jerk he is capable of being. I can't judge him for that, though, because when I look back to MY OWN younger days, I certainly had my share of "douchebag moments", so I'm glad to hear that Henry Rollins is nice in person these days. I don't agree with many of his liberal views, but I do think he is an intelligent man, and an interesting person.

The kid had this 'I know it all' attitude, acting like a little prick. He says things about 'fucking girls, get them pregnant, and kicking they're asses out of town 'cause he's got no need for them'.. Black Flag was a hard working band, the boy obviously didn't know anything about the band, telling them they we're selling out? He asked for it. I like the attitude of Henry Rollins, then and now. Some things need to be said.

Yeah, you have a point there. The kid did seem to have that "know-it-all" attitude....maybe he bring it on himself. I have to admit that, while NOW, at almost 40, I would've probably cut the kid some slack, but at 21-22, I probably would've been a bit of a dick towards him too.

If I were American I would vote for him but I’m Scottish

@@magicsteve5523 me too but I'm Indian

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Philip Gonzalez Fuck ... To the Yeah .... Henry !!!!!'

Why do people listen to this idiot? Because he wrote some bad punk songs 40 years ago? He i embarrassing himself here

@Bill laughing so hard right now!

yes sir..he's a legend..

Bill dude for real?? thats how your gonna come at this man?? you seem like a little man that has no pecker whatsoever...why. you wanna be like that?? oh let me guess.. you wont answer... ???

that statement really got me afterwards, "I do not wish ill on them, I only wish to shine brighter and brighter. And if that means I burn to a crisp, then I'm ready to go." Beautifully said.

That's fair. Hardcore isnt for everyone, but his message is.

yeah....he gets a lot of things wrong.

I agree with you, but I think his statement stands more or less under the context of combating those who believe they can/will have earned actual experience by watching documentaries or reading books or (God forbid) the news. Essentially, you can be informed by facts and data, but you can't be fully informed in the same way you can through real life experiences added to that background knowledge. Rollins is an intense dude with some intense opinions. I definitely don't agree with all of 'em, but he's entertaining as hell, so I keep subscribing. Cheers!

pwoods100 I think he means "knowledge without experience". That's how it sounded to me.

Right

After listening to more of him I understand his political stance much better and find myself agreeing with him much more than I expected.

He's a bore.

@Grady Whitman However, because of his grades and qualifications the jobs he was able to get were minimum wage ones.

Exactly, that annoyed me too.

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Anyone who isn't independently wealthy would go broke trying to keep up with his travelling/touring schedule, for starters.

Always found him an interesting dude to read interviews about, but frankly, he's always struck me as scary as hell------he always came off like the kind of guy a woman would stay the hell away from, to be honest. Cool to hear about his political views, though. He always seemed like the type of dude who would have wound up a racist skinhead or something like that, but it's a trip to see how he turned out (and was taught to be, despite his dad) the opposite of that.

@Cas van der Wal it may sound misogynist, but you know the game is real

Because he is supposed to be. I agree, I have a huge crush on him, I fucking love him actually. But I think his logic and desire needs to be spread and might not if he had his girl to share it all with instead. Idk. I'm glad he's out there too look at and listen to, ....for sure.

Well, if people keep asking you the same things over and over again I guess it's unavoidable.

that's because he's always asked the same questions.

preach

Your the mindset

‘Stop look and listen’ from the album ‘Nice’ by Rollins Band. It’s awesome but, sadly there last.

Gregory Maugeri Thanks a lot god dammit!

You're my fucking hero Henry, my first real hero. You rock and I thank you because now i'm feeling so ready for the fight, so ready to be radical in all I feel needs radical change. THANK YOU

@Jennifer Justice You left your caps lock on. I actually agree with what you're saying...but it's really difficult to take someone's words seriously when it looks like you're yelling all of them. Say the same thing, but without the caps lock on, and you might even get a couple of likes in the process. We don't come to get yelled at. We come for the open exchange of opinions and ideas.☺ You are totally entitled to all your opinions. Like I said, I agree with most of what you said. But for the sake of politeness and internet etiquette? Maybe just consider rewriting them, but without the caps lock on? Just a thought.☺

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