Chart-Topping Singer Adele Comes Out Against National Health Care, High Taxes
- Posted on May 31, 2011 at 10:51am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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23-year-old pop singer, Adele.
If you’re a popular actor or singer, revealing yourself as someone with conservative principles is close to career suicide. Conservatives in Hollywood and the top-40 music industry are few and far between. But don‘t tell that to one of today’s most popular singers in both the UK and the US.
Adele — the curvy British woman with a raspy voice — is currently one the hottest singers on the radio. But now she’s taking heat not for her the melodic notes coming out her mouth, but for her words. Just get a load of what she said recently about nationalized health care and high taxes:
“I’m mortified to have to pay 50 per cent! [While] I use the NHS, I can’t use public transport any more. Trains are always late, most state schools are s**t, and I’ve gotta give you, like, four million quid – are you having a laugh? When I got my tax bill in from [her album] 19, I was ready to go and buy a gun and randomly open fire.”
Adele‘s comments come during a time in Britain where many of the country’s youth are blasting austerity. Consequently, the comments have been panned.
“Now, I love Adele. But that doesn’t exactly endear you to her, does it?” writes Guardian blogger Rob Fitzpatrick. He goes on to make a case that Adele pays nothing compared to the Beatles, who complained about being taxed at 95 percent.
But at least one Brit is praising her comments. James Delingpole writes in The London Telegraph that Adele is truly being unique and different by disavowing the “socialist principles” in showbiz:
A rock star can get away with many vices – from drugs to Satan worship to on-stage bat decapitation – but the one perversion that remains absolutely verboten is the kind of conservatism expressed by Adele. Rock stars, after all, are traditionally supposed to be champions of the underdog. Their fans may permit them the odd stately home or private jet, but what they absolutely won’t forgive is any sign that they’ve abandoned their socialist principles. That would be “selling out”.
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Adele, your openness, fearlessness and integrity puts the rest of your industry to shame.
And just in case you think Adele is a nobody, the Guardian has named her the most powerful force in the UK music industry. Her song “Rolling in the Deep” is currently number one on the Billboard Hot 100. You can listen below:
It seems Adele’s political views are as counter-cultural as her modest image.
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Comments (152)
airhead0
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:59amI already liked her music, I usually just listen to the radio and load my ipod from itunes but now I think I will buy her whole CD.
Report Post »frustratedwithgovt
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:59amI’m happy to see people in the entertainment industry with a conservative slat.
Report Post »jm-hollywood
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:30pmThere are more than you know. The problem for the right is that they continually bash “Hollywood” as if all performers have the same mindset. It would do conservative candidates good to stop bashing Hollywood, and embrace those that could use their star power to spread a good message.
BTW… I’m surrounded by a lot of liberals in this town, and many of them are having “buyers remorse” over Obama.
Report Post »supertas
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:56amMore of a rocker by nature, although I don’t discount anything, except rap. This young lady just became a rocker in my mind. Talent and courage. Awww Yeahh.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:50amWow, she is awesome. I first heard this song on American Idol last week and I didn’t know who did it. http://youtu.be/v6VZemwlASU
Report Post »lynnissmart
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:50amAdele, Adele – you are gutsy and say it like it is…you go Adele!
Report Post »Reagan was Right
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:48amShe is not fat and she is a very attractive looking woman,compared to that Winehouse drug whore.
Am I the only person who thinks she looks and sounds very similar to Winona Judd?
The blues and country have similar roots.
I love her singing but I just can’t remember her name.
Thank goodness I have two young daughters,so every time I ask who is this singing the song on the radio, they tell me Adele.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:36pm@Reagan~~~ Yep, I thought she looked like and sounded like Winona, too. Also a little of that Patsy Cline (of old) melancholy…. Now, that woman could sing!
Report Post »THENEWMCCARTHY
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:48amYes Adele, now that you’ve made it, time to pull the ladder up behind you. What a Christian thing to do – especially after the way you and your mother grew up. Shameful.
Report Post »evilhatemonger
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 1:37pmYeah, being a sucess automatically means that you are bound to give half or more to a govt that will piss it away on people who can’t be bothered to find work of their own. How selfish that you think that the fruits of your labor are yours. The audacity.
Report Post »blazing-arrow
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:11pmridiculous comment. it presumes that her success was due to someone “setting up a ladder” for her. that voice and talent didn‘t need anybody’s ladder. people succeed based on talent and hard work, not on dependence on government “ladders”.
Report Post »ladykrystyna
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:46pmSeriously?
Pulling up the ladder behind them is what fascist Big Business does. She’s not stopping anyone from getting to where she is. She just doesn‘t want her taxes to pay for stupid programs that are wasteful and don’t work.
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 12:13amwhat the f?!
Report Post »because she states the truth that the gov. should not be allowed to steal from those who EARN thier wat you denegrate her. grow up!
rightwingheroes
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:46amI couldn’t even understand half the article. It’s full of grammar and punctuation error. Let’s go Blaze, start proofreading your own stuff.
Report Post »RockyMountainPride
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 8:39pmReally? That’s your big problem in life?
Report Post »kerf
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:40amShe could find a new world in Nashville! We‘re in pretty rough shape but we haven’t rolled over to totalitarianism Marxism yet. Wake up America, where the Brits are treading, we’re heading.
Report Post »fragglerk
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:40amEven though I’m very conservative and like the message….. who cares what celebs think or say. This country has to get over idol worship and think for themselves.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:29amSo out of touch am I with current music and singers, I’d never heard of her until now. This video is very, very nice…. what a voice! Borders, borders, borders on the great Patsy Cline, speaking of Country music.
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 12:08amhi grandma.
Report Post »kinda like ole Dolly, Christal {cutie :) }, and Patsy myself as far as the country gals go.
1stAmendment
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:29amI’m also an outspoken conservative why am I not getting attention?!
Report Post »Oh, I’m not famous! So we have krista branch we have Adele any body else lately?
UlyssesP
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:25amI had heard of her peripherally, know none of her music, but I like her!
Report Post »Vyger
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:22amNo idea who she is to be honest but I will now buy her album.
Report Post »joelack55
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:19amThank you Adele. It does Endear me to her. I’m going out and buying her new CD
Report Post »DiscoBall
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:17amI like her even more now…..Kewl!!!
Report Post »Banshee34
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:15amMakes me appreciate her even more!
Report Post »psadie
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:13amFabulous voice. Adele come to America where you will be appreciated. You go, girl!!!
Report Post »Hope2changeHopeandchange
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:13amAwww even more reason to love Adele. You go girl.
Report Post »the zipper
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:13amLet’s hope more in the entertainment industry come out of the closet. Time for successful people not to be ashamed of the reward that comes with their work. Time for their liberal fans to wake up and smell reality.
Report Post »Zorro6821
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 7:13amSo why is this a story I ask? She is a singer that I have not heard about nor do I care. Let her sing and stay out of politics. Who cares what she has to say. Singers, actors, musicians…..please keep your day job. I really do not care about her political views. What a dumb story. Glen you can do better!
Report Post »exliberalgrl
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:10amI have always loved Adele and her music. She tell’s it like it is. You go girl!
Report Post »salvawhoray
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:04amshe can stand to lose a little weight.
Report Post »I use to be 215lb now i’m 162lb with some muscle.
RightUnite
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:14amWow… Really???
Report Post »Bloody Sam
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:37am“she can stand to lose a little weight.”
Two things:
1. What the hell does that have to do with anything in this story?
Report Post »2. Are you a doctor? Maybe she likes herself exactly the way she is. Beautiful and sexy.
lynnissmart
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:45amWho cares? How did you feel when you were told to lose weight Huh?
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:47amYou could stand to keep your mouth shut, you may be thinner but that didn’t make you smarter, that’s for sure.
Report Post »MikeDiesel
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:49amIf you’re a woman, 162 isn’t anything to brag about. And I think Adele is foxy just the way she is!
Report Post »Jennine
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:48pmBecause… only twiggy people are valid, relevant, talented, intelligent? I don’t even know what this comment is supposed to mean. Except that the person who made it should think before she speaks. Maybe even think twice or three times! What an ignorant thing to say.
P.S. I’m a twiggy person. It ain’t that great.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:52pmSALVAWHORAY
. Just because “THOSE” magazines would not place her on the cover; does not mean she is unhealthy or unattractive.
Thank you for showing your taste in women.
Report Post »blazing-arrow
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:03pmas evidenced here, overeating is the latest addition to the ever-growing list of things negative that have been moved to the “positive” column by the hordes of PC drones who swarm in noisy groups in attempt to obfuscate the obvious.
Report Post »iarefounder
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:51pmWho knew intelligence weighed 53 pounds!
Report Post »chazman
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 7:50pmI like a ‘soft’ woman …
Report Post »MonteCristo
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:04amI will buy her album just because of this. I am encouraged by her words and if more brave conservatives would speak out like she did, it could put an end to the liberal domination of the media and entertainment industry.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:34amIs it a persons right to keep what they work hard for and earn?
Report Post »No says the man in Washington it belongs to the poor
No says the church it belongs to the lord
No says the man in Russia it belongs to everyone
Bhaub
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 1:07pmI have a feeling the Blazers would choose to gain more ADAM instead of saving the little sisters. They’re no bleeding heart liberals…
Report Post »chazman
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 7:09pmATHIEST BS ARTIST
Do us a favor and go piss up a rope, you miserable punk …
Report Post »IvanK
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:00amAgreed, She can come over to the US and sing country music… She’d make and KEEP millions more than the UK.. Funny how country music listeners don’t rip off music like many of the other genres – Hmmm…. What does that tell you about country folk?
Report Post »teddie888
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:44amHuh? Where’ve you been? UK is trying to rein it in compared to USA. Our gov is still spending & keeps trying to raise taxes (thank goodness Repubs won the House or we’d all be paying a lot more taxes) of course, WH is still spending like it‘s someone else’s money…oh, it is…ours.
Report Post »BrownEyedGirl
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 1:09pmI think it’s great that at least one person outside of country music shares some conservative ideals.
Report Post »Atheist
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:53pmCountry music has been ripping off the style and attitude of rap music for about 10 years now.
The Atheist
Report Post »whototrust
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 6:06pm@ATHEIST
Please provide provide one example of that ridiculous comment.
Because, Carrie Underwood is such a rapper! I will assume you don’t have anything to back up your comment.
Report Post »Let’s see…..country music is roughly 50 years older than any rap music……whatever “dude”.
teddrunk
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 10:55amIf she can‘t make a living in the UK because she’s a bit conservative, she can always go where the real money in music is….country here in America. Heck, even the rappers are trying country to make a living. Well at least those that can actually sing.
Report Post »D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:00amI knew I liked her… I had listened to her music and hoped to never hear her politics in the fear that she’s a huge Mao fan or something… low and behold she’s a normal person! YAY!
Report Post »http://www.mythoughtsfromthemiddle.blogspot.com
www.Cryptoportico.com
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:09amCan we import politicians with the same beliefs?
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:33am@teddrunk
Rappers are not musicians and Rap is certainly not music.
Report Post »missy8s
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:47am@Ari Ben TZion
The “C” in rap is silent… ;-)
Report Post »Ari Ben TZion
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:53am@missy8s
Oh man, (RFLOL) thank you – I needed that!
Report Post »nomorpc4me
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:05pmMy daughter loves Adele. Now I see this young lady has major talent, is of sound mind and my daughter has great taste. There is always hope people.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:11pmI remember when I first heard her sing on the radio. My ears perked up and I said to myself, “Who is that?” Great voice …
Report Post »BelieveFreedom
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:50pmGo Adele. This is one artist I am happy to support!
Report Post »theonefromabove
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 12:57pmI like her a lot.
http://politicalbowl.com – Political Videos
Report Post »jjack
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 1:12pm@ EVERYONE saying rap is not music depends on what and who you listen to. Now i’ll give you about 90% of what you here on the radio IS garbage ‘maybe 95 just heard soulja boy almost forgot about him damn. But like all good things you have to go and look for it just because its not mainstream doesn‘t mean it’s not good. Youtube Immortal Technique.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:04pmI like all kinds of music, even some rap. Don‘t think I’ve heard this girl, but I like her already. She rocks. I will admit that most rap is foul mouthed garbage.
Report Post »Guerrino_P
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:27pmI wonder if the sight of ‘curvy’ Adele is causing Beck to make throwing up noises again?
Report Post »Professional Infidel
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:50pmted never knew anything anyway!!
Report Post »Atheist
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:52pmI loooooooooove when conservatives jump on a celebrities bandwagon just because they spout some conservative principals. You all endlessly decry “Hollywood elites” until they agree with you, and then they are the keynot speakers and get their own talk shows on right-wing radio.
You people love celebrities far more than the left does.
The Atheist
Report Post »MsUnderestimated
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 10:28pmI just went on iTunes and downloaded all of her albums. I already had this song “Rolling in the Deep,” but now have MORE of a reason to like her.
GO ADELE, GO!
Report Post »john8_32
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 10:45pm@ Ari Ben TZion – you sound as grumpy and irrelevant as Bill O’Reilly. You may not enjoy that particular genre – but to ignore the billions in revenue and undeniable influence rap has had on other styles of music – is idiotic. It’s comments like this that make the rest of us sensible Righties look bad
Report Post »thebarbarian
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 11:57pmdon’t care much for the pop genres but this lady kicks but social/politically speaking. hope her carreer isn’t over because of commonsence.
Report Post »dr_funk
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 5:32amThe culture of hotel-room-destruction and blowing money on all sorts of ridiculous extravagance happened because of the ridiculous taxes on repatriated profits for musicians. If they tried to bring their tour income home, they’d lose nearly all of it, so they would instead blow their money on entertaining ridiculousness rather than have to fork over all their money at customs. They’d go on tour to promote their albums, and live off the album sales back home, which they got to keep more of.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 7:42amWOW ! love that voice……Adele,come to the USA !
Report Post »Libertyluvnmomma
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 9:49amTed- why the heck would she come here? Obama is threatening the likes of her already.
Report Post »nomorpc4me
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 3:35pmAll these comparisons with Amy Grant are ridiculous. Adele has a lot of Annie Lennox in her voice and she can really bring it.
Report Post »Common Sense Sally
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 7:14pmI love her even more! FINALLY, someone in showbiz who isn’t brainwashed into thinking like the other crazies and that they know more than us little, unknown people!
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