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Fortunate Son

by Josh Marshall
11.13.14 | 3:34 pm

John Fogerty says he’s “proud” that Bruce Springsteen performed Fortunate Son performed at this weekend’s Vets concert.

I’m not sure how much it even makes sense to call ‘Fortunate Son’ an ‘anti-war’ song, especially in the context of an event honoring veterans. I’m curious whether people think Born in the USA is anti-war or anti-American.

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