I'm no Eminem fan, though I've enjoyed a few of his tracks, but I was pleased to hear about and even more impressed by the video for his new single "Mosh," in which he holds Bush accountable for the disastrous war in Iraq and encourages his fans to give Bush the bum's rush. How will "Mosh" play for all the suburban frat boys in Eminem's fan base who applaud Bush's shallow cowboy act but, like Bush, are chicken hawks who would never think of enlisting in the military?
Unfortunately, in what seems to be an act of cowardice on the part of the record company, "Mosh" isn't the first single to be released from Eminem's new album, which, I understand, isn't scheduled to be released until November 16, when the ballots will have long been cast and, presumably, the next President will have been elected. I'm hoping that MTV and other major media outlets pick the video up, though my guess is that they can't handle a real rap 'controversy.' The entertainment industry made it seem as though Eminem's dissing Britney Spears was shocking, but let's see if they have the cajones to generate some pre-election buzz for "Mosh."
If you want to see Eminem's "Mosh" video now, it's available at the Guerrilla News Network.
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