tBoots Riley: We need real democracy

Boots Riley: We need real democracy


Raymond "Boots" Riley is a musician and political activist who's politically charged lyrics and beliefs have led to controversy. He believes elected officials are just puppets of the ruling class, so what we elect is who we want to be the next puppet. The seat of power in the world is with the people that own the means of production, the people that own the corporations that are running the world.

US music losing political backbone

US music losing political backbone

A few decades ago, music in America was used as an outlet to bring to light different political, socioeconomic and racial issues. These days it seems American music is all about money, fame and women but why the shift? Scott Huminski from Scott X and the Constitution Commandos says his music is a response to the US government's conduct which objected to his dissent and activism.

US Army: Onward Christian soldiers?

US Army: Onward Christian soldiers?

Is there no freedom of musical choice in the US armed forces? US Army posts in VA have been putting on a series of so-called Spiritual Fitness Concerts. But "spiritual fitness" is merely the military's new term for promoting evangelical Christianity. Religious scholar and US military veteran Jake Diliberto explained there is a strong Christian influence in the US military that goes back to the early founding of the military and today the religious right in America has very strong influence in the US national security system.

Thou shall not Rock-n-Roll?

Thou shall not Rock-n-Roll?

US Army posts in VA have been putting on a series of so-called Spiritual Fitness Concerts. But "spiritual fitness" is merely the military's new term for promoting evangelical Christianity. While attendance is not mandatory,those who opt-out are usually punished. Is there no freedom of musical choice in the US armed forces? RT's Cedric Moon Reports.

A song for Ron Paul in 2012 -- Exclusive

A song for Ron Paul in 2012 -- Exclusive

Check out this song that calls Paulite's to start Ron Paul's Revolution in 2012 performed by Rick Beckwitt