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I'm astonished to discover that we're starting the news week with folk still arguing about what Chris Bishop might have said about Stan Walker's alleged musical performance.
Why is this even news?
Why is it still news?
And why should we care what either think of either?
I like simple principles. And on this question I follow a very simple principle. It's a principle that says "You don't look to a musician for their tips on politics any more than you'd look to a politician for their tips on music."
Which is very helpful advice, I think — especially if you enjoy the melodies of one Richard Wagner.
If your favourite muso's slogans do resonate, mind you, that gives you a little extra. But you look to music for the emotion of it (or perhaps its danceable emotion) which lasts a lot longer than simple sloganeering.
So get on and enjoy The Clash and the Manics as much as you like without guilt.
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