The soul-wrenching pain this nation went through influences our hearts & souls & therefore our art. Most globally popular Irish music is drenched in that sorrow, empathy for underdogs & rebellion. This is why 'stick to music & shut up about politics' is redundant noise to me.https://twitter.com/Rathclav/status/1099154001029779456 …
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P.S. most videogames have similar themes of helping the underdog overcome the oppressive authoritarians... but, y'know... 'sTOp PUtTiNG pOLIticS in mY VIdEogAMEs''
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I'm still floored that a large portion of Metal gear fans tried arguing the series isn't political. Yes a series where one the most beloved characters and end boss went long speeches asking the MC, and the player, questions about loyalty to the state vs loyalty your own ideals.
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That is categorically political...
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Questions about loyalty to the state vs loyalty your own ideals, this is inherently a political theme.
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