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* One of Merle Haggard’s last major interviews, from early February in Rolling Stone…
As he recovers, Haggard, a news junkie, has been watching Donald Trump’s campaign with amusement and concern. “He’s not a politician. I don’t think he understands the way things work in Washington, that’s what worries me about him. I don’t think he realizes he can’t just tell somebody to do something and have it done, you know. I think he’s dealing from a strange deck.”
A reader pointed out that Haggard could’ve also been talking about somebody else closer to home - but I’ll leave that determination for others.
* Here’s the Grateful Dead covering one of Merle’s most famous songs…
posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 7:48 am
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Nice wake up….nice tribute. Thanx
Comment by Gordon Willis Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:04 am
==“He’s not a politician. I don’t think he understands the way things work in Washington, that’s what worries me about him. I don’t think he realizes he can’t just tell somebody to do something and have it done, you know.”==
Trump and Rauner appear to be made from the same cloth. Rauner still thinks the government can and should be ran like his venture capitalist business.
Comment by Mama Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:05 am
“Dealing from a strange deck.”
Great quote — a book title in waiting — and describes Rauner exactly.
Comment by Formerly Known as Frenchie M Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:07 am
FAQs for Poker Night at Bruce Rauner’s
1. Will you be given any chips?
–No. All chips are for Bruce. Don’t even ask.
2. Will you be dealt any cards?
–Only Bruce will be given a hand to play. You will watch. If Mike Madigan shows up, and we have no information on that, he will get one card.
3. Will refreshments be served?
–Yes. To Bruce. You bring your own, commie.
Comment by Blue Bayou Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:22 am
That is excellent. Thanks Rich.
Comment by Freezeup Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:29 am
“It becomes more precious, I think, as time goes by,” he adds of performing.”
So does life and Merle Haggard made the most of it until he left his family and fans. RIP.
Comment by Wensicia Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:33 am
“Winning” too.
Comment by Steam cleaner Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:34 am
Dear complainin’ citizens:
You momma should have worked harder.
Signed
Donna Arduin
Comment by Dr X Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 8:37 am
Haggard is channeling Truman
He’ll sit here, and he’ll say, ‘Do this! Do that!’ And nothing will happen. Poor Ike—it won’t be a bit like the Army. He’ll find it very frustrating.”
Comment by ArchPundit Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 9:02 am
Ike went and played golf. Too bad Rauner won’t just hop on his motorcycle and let someone else run things.
Comment by RNUG Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 9:13 am
RIP old country. Your songs entertained us and gave us a glimpse into your life.
Comment by pool boy Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 9:46 am
As soon as I heard yesterday, ” If We Make it Through December” popped in my head and has been a welcome earworm since. One of my all time fav by anybody !
Comment by Anotherretiree Thursday, Apr 7, 16 @ 10:19 am