Megyn Kelly on why ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ strikes a chord in the US.
Megyn Kelly: Oliver Anthony’s Song Strikes a Chord with Americans
Megyn Kelly, a prominent media personality, recently praised Oliver Anthony’s song “Rich Men North of Richmond” for its ability to resonate with Americans who feel a deep sense of disgust and resentment towards the government. According to Kelly, the song’s lyrics, which criticize politicians, strike a chord with people who witness those in power breaking the law and seemingly mocking the public.
Public Outrage Amidst Declining Oil and Gas Rigs
Interestingly, this song emerges at a time when the number of oil and gas rigs in the United States has dropped by 14% compared to the previous year, despite high oil prices. This decline in rigs coincides with growing scrutiny surrounding President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden’s alleged foreign business deals during Biden’s tenure as vice president.
“I do think they’re — ‘Oh, you know, he’s on drugs, he was on drugs, that’s really what this was about, don’t be so mean, he had a drug problem like a lot of Americans,'” Kelly expressed during her podcast, referring to Hunter Biden. “That’s failing. People are starting to get it. People who are on drugs don’t have access to the sitting vice president who can cut deals that can get them $20 million, help them cut deals and access $20 million and they sit back laughing at us while they flout the law.”
A Song of Alienation and Truth
Newt Gingrich, former House Speaker and guest on Kelly’s podcast, drew parallels between Anthony’s song and Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town,” a recent hit that has gained immense popularity among conservatives. Gingrich stated that both songs capture a sense of alienation felt by many Americans towards those in power. He commended Anthony for boldly speaking the truth, a rarity in today’s political landscape.
“And I think frankly, that’s part of what has powered Donald Trump’s entire political career,” Gingrich added. “The people out there who feel the most alienated, whatever his flaws, at least he’s standing up fighting for them.”
A Viral Sensation
Anthony, a resident of Farmville, Virginia, released “Rich Men North of Richmond” on YouTube, where it has garnered over 10 million views and 560,000 likes. The song’s lyrics suggest that the wealthy individuals referenced in the title are the politicians in Washington, D.C.
“These rich men north of Richmond / Lord knows they all just want to have total control / Wanna know what you think / Wanna know what you do / And they don’t think you know, but I know that you do,” the lyrics passionately convey. “Cause your dollar ain’t s***, and it’s taxed to no end / ‘Cause of rich men north of Richmond.”
Anthony recently performed the song live in front of a massive crowd, and the event was also streamed on Rumble, amassing over 100,000 views.
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