Posted on 10.27.2017

Political Correctness and the Death of Common Sense

I recently had an experience that made me realize just how little is correct about political correctness and how warped, impractical and downright silly the ramifications.

I was doing an interview publicizing an all-day, multi-act, outdoor music show we were a part of in Cary, North Carolina that was called Carolina Uprising.

The reporter, a young lady, seemingly extremely naive, asked me about the show�s name, Carolina Uprising, to which I responded, �What about it�?

She responded that it sounded like something concerning the Civil War.

Obviously, she was looking for a loose thread of racism or prejudice to pull on, but since there is none here to pull, I went on to explain to the young lady that it was a musical show, not a white supremacists meeting or gathering of �far-right extremists.�

I don�t know what she wrote but she was definitely trying to get me to walk through her political correct minefield, I refused.

It seems that so many of our supposed �news� organizations are not news organizations at all, but self-appointed arbiters of what is proper and what is improper, would be opinion makers who stand aloof from the great unwashed and piously point fingers and poke holes that have little to do with reality and everything to do with a socialist, globalist agenda that disavows, dissenting opinions , patriotism, associating oneself with others who share conservative political opinions and disavow anything that points out the eternal and obvious, God-ordained differences in the sexes.

These purveyors of �elite and progressive thought� give little heed to the right of an individual to think and act outside the box of social mores and approved vernacular and syntax they so rabidly embrace.

They insist that unabated global warming is going to be the death of the planet, yet not one of their dire prophecies have come true, parts of Manhattan Island were supposed to be underwater by now, the crops were supposed to fail, the polar ice caps reduced to ice cubes and all manner of catastrophe that mere man has no control over were supposed to overtake us, but so far life on the third rock from the sun has not come to a screeching halt because Almighty God always has and always will have His hand on the thermostat and when He moves to destroy this earth it will be evident to all.

They are horrified at the loss of one snail darter or an acre of timber harvesting that may displace one spotted owl but under the banner of �a woman�s right to choose� condone the murder, yes, I said murder, of a million or so unborn babies every year.

They defend and champion the NFL players kneeling during the National Anthem and presentation of our nation�s flag while the man or woman presenting the colors could very well be a combat veteran who has placed his or her life between us and those who want to destroy us.

The most consistently used word in their vocabulary is �racist� and I seriously doubt if half of them realize the true meaning of the word. They have used it so randomly and inappropriately they have cheapened its real meaning, using it to define those who disagree with them instead of those who really harbor racial hatred in their hearts.

They look for trouble where there is none, try to interpret well-meaning words as slights or as having some devious hidden meaning and in the process totally alienate people who could probably have empathy for some of the sensible parts of their cause, but because they will not swallow the entire empty, and sometimes silly, enchilada they are labeled fascist or worse, and worse is no problem for this ilk, as it seems the preponderance of them have a magnificent vocabulary of four-letter words.

They shout down speakers, deface and destroy historical statues, try to defame some of the bravest and most influential founders of our country, without whom the freedom they so irreverently flaunt would not exist.

Political correctness and those who hide behind its ridiculous facade discourage meaningful discourse with reasonable people, their intransigence and implacable insistence that everybody is wrong but then freezes out reason and, if they, God forbid, ever got the kind of country they want, it would probably last all of about six months.

I am an American male, I believe in the Almighty God who created us and the atoning blood of His Son, Jesus Christ, I do not judge a person by the color of their skin, I believe in and have lived the American dream, have steadily and gainfully employed 25 people for over 40 years, black and white.

I pay my taxes, take care of my family, believe in charity, always have and always will support our military, believe in the second amendment and the purposes its authors had in writing it.

I bear no undeserved ill will against any man, try to speak the truth, stand by a commitment and believe that I have a right to speak my mind in any forum and do so quite often.

I am not politically correct or bound by the artificial bounds placed on society by those who are.

And for all you people who have and will call me a hillbilly and a redneck, I have two words.

THANK YOU!!!

What do you think?

Pray for our troops, our police and the peace of Jerusalem.

God Bless America

� Charlie Daniels

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Comments

AMEN
I am the daughter of an Air Force Veteran. My Mom is German born and studied hard to gain her citizenship (she actually had to answer questions back then). She knows more about world history than most people I know and she truly loves this country ! It pains me deeply for them to see the disrespect of our flag, our country, and our beliefs. We stand with you! Thank you Charlie!!!
Posted by MICKEY
Political Correctness
I am surprised as to what offends various people and what constitutes political correctness. Many go bonkers regarding the football players kneeling during the National Anthem. However, they are fine with a person that brags about grabbing woman's genitals, mock a disabled reporter, and insults a war hero for getting caught. Some even think that person is fit to be president.
Posted by Paul
A free press
A reporter asked why Charlie�s concert event is called Carolina Uprising and she is immediately labeled as a socialist, globalist protecting snail darters. How did we reach this level of silliness?
Posted by Dana
PC be Damned
Amen, Amen & Amen Charlie another well written and true article. Murdering humans beings is alright as long as it is in the name of choice or convenience, just ask the sewer rat Obama. These PC people are the race baiters themselves and wouldn't know a true racist if it slithered among them, just like they cannot see the pedophiles and rapists among them. God Bless the Cowboys, Bears, Bengals, Jets,Vikings and Cardinals for standing and let the millionaire crybabies that have been afforded more by this great nation than possible anywhere else in the world take their ball and go play somewhere else. John 7:24 - Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. nuff said God Bless Plowboy
Posted by Plowboy
You ignored Tom Petty. Why?
-TeamCDB
Posted by Stu
Happy birthday
And many more, Charlie!
Posted by Dana
Yes Paul Fine
Paul, I personally would take a leader that prefers women over men, unlike sodomite Obama. Anyone who really has done any research, including the Washington Post does not believe that Trump was mocking the disabled reporter from the NY Times. John McCain is a true RINO, I personally would not criticize his military record, but that does not change the facts that he consistently goes with the Obamamites. No leader, like no human is perfect but I would rather die fighting for a leader like Donald J Trump than watch the leader of the USA bow to kings and princes like a milktoast, yellow bellied, scoundrel who supplies guns in fast & furious, issues a stand order in Benghazi, or trades a deserting traitor Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban. Let him without sin cast the first stone. nuff said God Bless Plowboy
Posted by Plowboy
Thank you Charlie
You said everything that I wanted to hear. I'm so tried of political correctness. Why can't we just be ourselves and stop trying to please everyone.
Posted by Cheryl
Political correctness post
AMEN Mr. Daniels !!!
Posted by Angela
Political Correctness
God bless you, Charlie Daniels!!! I agree with you and thank you for putting it so eloquently!
Posted by Pamela
Carolina uprising Cary North Carolina
Hi Charlie and good afternoon. I was at your Cary North Carolina concert to stay a couple nights ago and I thoroughly enjoyed your show again. This was probably my 10th time seeing you in the last 40 years. I have enjoyed each and every show. Thank you for everything that you do for our great nation your support and love for Jesus Christ Our Country our flag and our soldiers. I admire you very much. And yes I have two words for them as well if I'm ever caught a redneck or hillbilly exactly thank you. I wish you the very well and help for you and your family and a great new year to come enjoy your holidays.
Posted by Darrell
Political Correctness
Thank you Charlie for pointing out what so many are doing now. Yes people are trying to call any and everything racist now. I am so glad you would not let the reported get you upset, instead you more than likely made her scratch her head! God Bless America and you Charlie Daniels! I am so proud to say I am from North Carolina also, born and raised.
Posted by Carolina Girl
CDB COME TO KAUAI!
Charlie Daniels please come to Kauai and play for us! We have a HUGE population of country music fans here on our little island. Come check us out! God Bless CD and B!
Posted by sharon
Charlie Daniels
Love your speeches as much as your music....you are more logical than anyone i ever heard... Thank you And i saw you once with some buddys of mine back in 1979 i think...civic arena in pittsburgh,pa Awesome show.. Nightrider album was my buddys favorite and mine..
Posted by Jerry
I concur
I concur as usual with your assessment of the situation Charlie.
Posted by Andrew
PC
You have the words that I could never aspire to, but believe in 100%. Thank you.
Posted by Connie
God Bless America
Thank you for speaking the truth, we can only hope that your comments reach a wide audience. The protesters don't understand how they got and keep the right to do so. God Bless America, God Bless Charlie and God Bless Southern Rock !
Posted by Lenny
PC be Damned +1
Amen, Amen & Amen for speaking from the truth. And this time it's from a liberal. PC, while being the tool that liberal thought police uses to condemn conservatives as racists. In its lunacy, it also condemns the liberals interested in meaningful civil discourse as lunatics. In short, PC is keeping folks from all sides who want to engage in meaningful civil discourse as prisoners of conscience. I'm among a group of old friends on FB from all race and political backgrounds. We have been debating issues such as anthem protest in a respectable way. It certainly is refreshing as such forum can exist in this politically polarized environment, while it is sad that the PC media is strong as ever in keeping the this freedom of speech only to itself.
Posted by Bill