Metallica's Kirk Hammett says the Alt-Right is "just another sneaky euphemism for white supremacy"
Needless-to-say, Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday (Jan. 20) left many with a bad taste in their mouths. This was true for Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, who took to Twitter to express his opinions on the situation, as Metal Sucks reports.
His tweets addressed everything from climate change to the Inauguration Address, culminating in: “REJECT the term Alt-Right, just another sneaky euphemism for white supremacy, call it what it is!”
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Previously, Hammett sat down for an interview with Billboard, during which he expressed that while Metallica was not a political band, it does not mean he won't be vocal on an individual level.
“Part of the reason why we don’t consider ourselves a politically oriented band is because when you start talking about politics you draw a line in the sand, and all of a sudden [there's] division, and that’s not what we want. We want everyone to be in this together, experiencing the music together,” Hammett says.
He continues, “I—not Metallica, but I—will take it upon myself to get involved, if there is something I see that is seriously wrong, and I really feel that it’s my job to say something, and to call out people who need to be called out. I believe in fairness. I believe in equal ground for everyone. I believe in equal opportunity and I believe that everyone is equal. That guy doesn’t even believe in that! He does not believe that everyone is equal.”
Trump's Inaugural Address
and his asking us to put America first sounds, to me, familiar to…— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
…what was said in speeches going around Germany in the 1930's …and later Russia in the 1940's …
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Pay attention people !
Stand up for truth, compassion and togetherness.Don't settle for anything less.
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Reject lies
Fear mongering
Misguided AngerThe system wants us divided, so it's easier to control us emotionally.
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!
LIKE IT OR NOT, WE NEED EACH OTHER TO OVERCOME THE BIGGER THREAT…
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
And we all know what the threat is – people in power who are trying to deny us and our children and grandchildren a healthy green future
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
REJECT AMERICAN CARNAGE
We are a better nation right now than ever, better than just 5 years ago!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
REJECT THE LIES FROM THE PEOPLE IN THE NEW ADMINISTRATON, THEY ARE THERE ONLY TO FEED THEIR OWN THIRST FOR GREED AND POWER
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
America never stopped being great!!
America is one of the wealthiest and most prosperous nations on the planet.
I'm proud of America!!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
To say America is not great, that it lacks greatness, sets up a scenario for manipulation and control from others – pay attention people!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Remember the great America of today.
Then I'll check in with you about America's greatness in 6 months and we'll see what's changed.
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
The only people who deny CLIMATE CHANGE are the same people who stand to lose from renewable energy
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
Let's not stand for their preaching lies about our Mother Earth –
DENY THE DENIERS !!!THEY ARE THE EARTH KILLERS
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
One final thing –
If we don't put up a fight we risk losing our rights..
Defend Democracy from those who want to crush it !
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
REJECT the term Alt-Right, just another sneaky euphemism for white supremacy, call it what it is!
Don't let them hide behind dishonesty!
— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) January 21, 2017
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