Was John Lennon a Closet…Republican?
- Posted on June 29, 2011 at 5:11pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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John Lennon is, no doubt, a cultural icon. His perceived liberal “make love, not war” political attitude has resonated in the hearts of hippies for five decades.
So how will the hippies of all ages handle this — the late Beatle’s last personal assistant has revealed in a new documentary that Lennon was in fact a closet Republican, who felt a little embarrassed by his former radicalism. Instant karma!
From the Toronto Sun:
“Fred Seaman worked alongside the music legend from 1979 to Lennon’s death at the end of 1980 and he reveals the star was a Ronald Reagan fan who enjoyed arguing with left-wing radicals who reminded him of his former self.
In new documentary Beatles Stories, Seaman tells filmmaker Seth Swirsky Lennon wasn’t the peace-loving militant fans thought he was while he was his assistant.
He says, ‘John, basically, made it very clear that if he were an American he would vote for Reagan because he was really sour on (Democrat) Jimmy Carter.’”
A Reagan lover, say what!
As Bruce Springsteen scolded Ronald Reagan for referencing his “Born in the U.S.A.” song in 1984, and Tom Petty recently asked Michele Bachmann to stop play “American Girl” at her events, given this new information I wonder if Lennon would have approved of this picture that John Kerry showed off left and right in 2004 to convince everyone he was cool:
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Comments (84)
Southernguy
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 7:36amWell aint that a kick in the pants, lol
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 7:30ami doubt it…
Report Post »sallyredneck
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:23amMy husband a big beetle fan all his life, has noticed his conservatism, with the changes in his music.
Report Post »He just grew up.
JoeTheFarmer
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 5:51am“A man younger than 30 who‘s not a liberal has no heart and a man older than 30 who’s not a conservative has no brain.”
Report Post »– Winston Churchill
Jack of Hearts
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:22amPlease stop misquoting Churchill – great man though he was. The phrase originated with Francois Guisot (1787-1874): “Not to be a republican at twenty is proof of want of heart; to be one at thirty is proof of want of head.” It was revived by French Premier Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929): “Not to be a socialist at twenty is proof of want of heart; to be one at thirty is proof of want of head.” Sorry to be pedantic, but after the third misquote it grates.
Report Post »one years food ration like glenn says
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 8:42am@JACK.. Reread you “quotes” you misquoted yourself idiot..
Report Post »Jack of Hearts
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 9:12am@one year of Glenns food or something….. What?!? A Republican was a left wing revolutionary in France if that’s what you mean. By the way, civility costs nothing.
Report Post »mjhillalabama
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:40amSo maybe Churchill paraphrased. Happens all the time.
Report Post »JoeTheFarmer
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 5:50am“Show me a young conservative and I’ll show you someone with no heart. Show me an old liberal and I’ll show you someone with no brains.”
Report Post »–Winston Churchill
sallyredneck
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:20amSo true, so so true
Report Post »DSN397
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 2:23amIt would take a lot more than standing next to John Lennon to make that horse faced John
Kerry look cool. I think he‘s in the upper percentile of democrat’s that are as big a liar as our
dear leader, Barack Husseine Obama, um, um, um.
What never ceases to amaze me is the number of people that a couple of Rube‘s like Barry and Kerry can convince that they’re actually sincere and telling the truth about anything. Talk about your used car salesmen, I wouldn’t buy a dip stick from those two dip sticks.
Report Post »sillyfreshness
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 2:15amYeah right! If Lennon was a closet Republican, then Hitler was a closet liberal. Lenin/Lennon were closet conservative, free market, capitalists. Give me a break!
Report Post »mjhillalabama
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:33amActually, Hitler was a socialist. He believed that the government, with him in charge, should handle everything for the people. Sound familiar?
Report Post »six52
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:10pmU cant possible think that hitler wasnt a leftist? Was that statement a joke? The political spectrum is not a line, its a circle and hitler and lenin are right next to one another at six oclock.
Report Post »Viet Vet
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 2:07amI hope not!
Report Post »heyjoey0323
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 1:36amThe only way, I would believe this story, John Lennon, himself would have to personally tell me that he was a Conservative.
Report Post »ChangeAll
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 1:09amAdd your comments
Report Post »ChangeAll
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 1:07amA perfect example, whether accurate or not, of what can happen when the young and intellectually-immature finally do reach maturity and see the TRUTH!
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 12:28amI imagine that John Lennon would have had a lot of influence if he had lived long enough to come out of the closet as a Republican. Hmm?
Report Post »Seeker of Truth
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:51pmAfter reading up on S.T.O.R.M., The Weather Underground, Soros, etc. for the past few years, the fact is my stomach twists when I listen to “Imagine” nowadays and will not cease because of this new story.
It is not all that uncommon, on the other hand, that when faced with irrefutable facts some leftists (even radicals) step away from their group think and examine the world around them for themselves.
I do not note any corrobrating evidence in this story. Though either way sometimes it is fun to be quixotic.
Report Post »TeaParty_InTheSky
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:44pmcool, maybe the closet repubs in hollywood will finally grow a pair and stand up to their communist co-workers
Report Post »nort0149
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:44pmI believe it was Churchill that said if you‘re 20 and not a liberal you don’t have a heart. If you‘re 40 and not a conservative you don’t have a brain.
Report Post »Seeker of Truth
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:52pmLove it.
Report Post »saneasylum
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:28pmCommon sense eventualy catches up to us all !
Report Post »Randyrocker
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:27pmMore insanity from today’s media, they will use,invent or dream up anything to make a buck.
Report Post »JL would be LOL.
stewartist
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:26pmImagine they’re no LIBERALS…It isn’t hard to do…
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 12:59pmOutstanding line Stewartist….ha, I am still laughing at that one.
Report Post »heyjim55
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:51pmThis is interesting if it is true then the Left should start trashing him but they won’t, they will ignore it or dismiss it as nonesense then go after the guy who says he is a republican and trash him and his family if he has one.
Report Post »TADTAD
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:22pmHEYJIM; Exactly.
Report Post »UpstateNYConservative
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:47pmLennon was Maoist. If he was any kind of Pub, he’d have voted for Ford–a man who we today call a RINO.
But it would be fun to Imagine the #9 dream, and see the Left go cataleptic over their musical icon being a ‘traitor’ to their cause.
Take me down to Junior’s farm! (I know that was Paul, but I’m having fun here)
Report Post »jlancecombs
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:50pmNot necessarily. If you read the original Toronto Sun article, it says he became a supporter of Reagan only having become disillusioned with Carter. So, Ford is irrelevant, since Carter turned him conservative. However, the story is hard to prove and Yoko will certainly not back it.
Report Post »bloptop
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:38pmHey dumb ass ever here a song called “Revolution” by a band called The Beatles? Listen to the lyrics and stop spreading lies.
Report Post »schwedebalz
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:39pmnot surprising…a lot of them do actually grow up.
john lennon just went up a few notches in my book.
Report Post »ramburner
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:35pmHe may have been. But looking at Kerry with him makes me want to puke! Back on subject though, I wonder if he ever let his wife know his feelings and why he was a Republican?
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:34pmI dont know if his vision was left or right…..I just know that those coke bottles he carried on his nose wernt thick enough because that Yoko thing he had growing on his arm is Fugly
Report Post »don4logo
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:33pmThis may be the funniest story I’ve ever read on The Blaze. Or anywhere else for that matter. Are you kidding me?!? The PATRON SAINT of liberals the world over…actually grew up.
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:24pmA Republican? Then it is time to start trashing Lennon, right? Go for it, liberals. It‘s your forte to personally destruct anyone who doesn’t agree with you 100% of the time.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 10:36pmImagine…
Report Post »who is the brizzle
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 10:42amThis is why the Blaze needs a “like” button.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 29, 2011 at 11:59pmImagine there’s a heaven – it’s easy if you try.
Hell’s not actually below us
Above us IS God’s sky!
Imagine all the people
Living life this way.
Imagine no abortion
it isn’t hard to do.
No false prophets to kill or die for
No false religions, too.
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace.
You may say that I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one.
I hope some day you’ll join us
And the nation will live as one.
Imagine lower taxes.
I wonder if you can
Charity eliminating hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing whatever they can.
You may say that I’m a dreamer,
but I’m not the only one
I hope some day you’ll join us
and the nation can live as one.
Imagine no career politicians.
It’s easy if you try.
A Constitutionally bound government
With no power over lives.
Imagine all the people
Living life as FREE!!!
You may say that I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope some day you’ll join us
and the nation can live as one.
Imagine no PAC committees.
Campaign finance reform, too.
No power to fight or lie for
we’d have term limits too.
Imagine all the people
living in LIBERTY
You may say that I’m a dreamer
Report Post »But I’m not the only one.
I hope some day you’ll join us
and the nation will live as one.
encinom
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 12:04amReally, what the hell are you tbaggers smoking to come up with this?
Report Post »fastfacts
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 1:27amALL THE SMART HOLLYWOOD AND MUSICAL TYPE ALWAYS ARE
Look at the Hollywood stars today that are Conservative. David Mamet found out later on that it was just smart to be conservative.
While we are talking about Hollywood have you seen the ‘Greatest Climate Change Ad Ever’… HILARIOUS!!! (Mini-Vader)
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 4:13amImagine…there are no Libturds
Report Post »Its easy if you try
Moneygod
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 4:28amHe was an entrepreneur.
Didn’t. Like the tax man, or gov. Intervention.
He was “doing what we can”.
He was working class, and did not expect a handout.
Sounds like a republican to me.
Report Post »Classical Liberal
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:07amI like John Lennon even if he was a hippy. I would not be shocked to learn that he turned after dealing with enough kool aid drinking liberal kooks back then.
Dave mustaine is the superior conservative rockstar in the end though.
Report Post »Jack of Hearts
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:16amAngelcat – no it’s time to trash Fred Seaman. Who is Fred Seaman? He’d been a personal assistant to John and Yoko at the Dakota in the late seventies, but he’s also a convicted criminal. He was found guilty of stealing John Lennon’s personal belongings, including his diaries, after Lennon had been killed. He was sentenced to five years probation. A guy who robs the dead – nice credible witness. Never mind, the Blaze has just increased his book sales. Nice job.
Report Post »beckisnuts
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 6:32amTomferrari, you just crapped all over Lennon’s work.
Report Post »mjhillalabama
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:26amRead the words to “Revolution” then tell me that these are words liberals live by today.
You say you want a revolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
You tell me that it’s evolution
Well, you know
We all want to change the world
But when you talk about destruction
Don’t you know that you can count me out?
You say you’ve got a real solution
Well, you know
We’d all love to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well, you know
We are doing what we can
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
All I can tell is, brother, you’ll have to wait
You say you’ll change the constitution
Report Post »Well, you know
We all want to change your head
You tell me it’s the institution
Well, you know
You’d better free your mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
You ain’t gonna make it with anyone anyhow
VegasGuy
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 12:44pmIf anything, Lennon was a Libertarian.
Report Post »nysparkie
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 12:56pmWell if you and J. Lennon liked and supported Pres. Reagan, then you were just like 49 other states when our Best President was swept to office by a true Landslide election. Just the land of Mondale went to the peanut farmer. Crushing, total defeat for the Dems. I for one have to say. Where the hell was this information when John was alive? He, like most of the USA couldn‘t stand Carter now and we now learn he certainly didn’t like Carter’s sweater wearing fireside chats back then. Plus Amy was/is sooooooo, well how can I put this…..hmmmmmm……arf, arf. I going to play the WHITE ALBUM twenty times straight for Mr. Lennon….Bless you sir.
Report Post »jkendal
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 1:55pmNo picture – not ANYTHING – could ever convince me that john f’ing kerry is cool. I don‘t care who he’s hung out with…..
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on June 30, 2011 at 4:56pmWow Tom! That was good!
You say you want a revolution
Well you know
We’d all want to change the world
YOU TELL ME THAT IT’S EVOLUTION
Well you know
We’d all want to change the world
But when YOU TALK ABOUT DESTRUCTION
Don’t you know that you can COUNT ME OUT
Don‘t you know it’s gonna be alright
You say you got a real solution
Well you know
We’d all want to see the plan
You ask me for a contribution
Well you know
We’re all doing what we can
But if you want MONEY FOR PEOPLE WITH MINDS THAT HATE
All I can tell you is brother you’ll have to wait
Don‘t you know it’s gonna be alright
You say YOU”LL CHANGE THE CONSTITUTION
Report Post »Well you know
We’d all love to CHANGE YOUR HEAD
You tell me it’s the institution
Well you know
YOU BETTER FREE YOUR MIND INSTEAD
But if you go CARRYING PICTURES OF CHAIRMAN MAO
You ain’t going to make it with anyone anyhow
Don‘t you know know it’s gonna be alright
Alright Alright Alright Alright Alright Alright Alright