Politics and prog

It depends on the band entirely, but from what i can see, the majority of bands seem to lean to the left in political terms

Do yuo guys know any Anarchic prog-bands out there? Since I'm an anarchist myself it would be intresting to get ahold of some!

Politics and prog,what a strange relationship....Actually i don't think that progressive music should define your beliefs especially in politics...

 

Queensryche have done an amazing concept album(Operation Mindcrime) based on politics ,not clearly but it's surely based on this subject .Their latest album Tribe also criticises Bush's actions...

Wolf Spider wrote: After hearing The Great Debate by DT I`d say they are conservative

I'm not so sure about that.  My reading of the song is that they present both sides of the argument, and in any case, being opposed to something like stem cell research is not necessarily being conservative.

Wolf Spider wrote: Citanul wrote: Wolf Spider wrote: After hearing The Great Debate by DT I`d say they are conservative I'm not so sure about that.  My reading of the song is that they present both sides of the argument, and in any case, being opposed to something like stem cell research is not necessarily being conservative. Don`t agree the lyrics are clearly against stem cell research - Turn to the light.... So ok, but they aren`t ultra liberal

I'm not so sure - it's not made clear what "turn to the light" is referring to.  It could have a religious meaing, or it could be referring to  enlightenment through scientific progress.

I'm not going to quote the whole song, but here's the first part.  It presents both sides of the argument and isn't clearly against stem cell research.

What if someone said
Promise lies ahead
Hopes are high in certain scientific circles
Life won't have to end
You could walk again

What if someone said
Problems lie ahead
They've uncovered something highly controversial
The right to life is strong
Can't you see it's wrong

Human kind has reached a turning point
Poised for conflict at ground zero
Ready for a war
Do we look to our unearthly guide
Or to white coat heroes
Searching for the truth

Citanul wrote: Wolf Spider wrote: Citanul wrote: Wolf Spider wrote: After hearing The Great Debate by DT I`d say they are conservative I'm not so sure about that.  My reading of the song is that they present both sides of the argument, and in any case, being opposed to something like stem cell research is not necessarily being conservative. Don`t agree the lyrics are clearly against stem cell research - Turn to the light.... So ok, but they aren`t ultra liberal   I'm not so sure - it's not made clear what "turn to the light" is referring to.  It could have a religious meaing, or it could be referring to  enlightenment through scientific progress. I'm not going to quote the whole song, but here's the first part.  It presents both sides of the argument and isn't clearly against stem cell research. What if someone said Promise lies ahead Hopes are high in certain scientific circles Life won't have to end You could walk again What if someone said Problems lie ahead They've uncovered something highly controversial The right to life is strong Can't you see it's wrong Human kind has reached a turning point Poised for conflict at ground zero Ready for a war Do we look to our unearthly guide Or to white coat heroes Searching for the truth

As far as I can tell, the song presents both sides of the argument without actually stating a preference.  all the little sound clips throughout the song are about equally spaced from both sides, and the lyrics are so wishy-washy you'd never be able what side they take.  It's like trying to write a political activist song without being remotely active at all.  The song is neither conservative nor liberal, just kind of dumb.  It shows no actual knowledge of the subject on the part of whichever band member wrote the lyrics, it just repeats what was on CNN everyday around that time. 
I usually refer to this song as DT's "Ode to Cable News Talking Head Political Pundits"