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In the Grip of Official Treason
Monica Nelson of Generation, who also used to be in the Obituaries, would like to know what you think is the single most frighteningly urgent social issue facing the US today.
Nelson also followed up by asking what we can to bring about change other than writing politicians.
So the short answer would be local politics?
I guess the next question would be, “Does it matter who's in the punk band?” This comes from Justin Spite of Riot Cop, and he wonders if you think punk rock is still an effective medium for inspiring positive social change.
Do you think a lot of punk bands are taking that action and being apathetic these days?
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Arya Imig, a DJ at Portland State University's radio station, KPSU, wonders what you think about the deifying and eulogizing of the punk movement through documentaries like Punk's Not Dead, and Punk: Attitude, and American Hardcore.
But what do you think about deifying the old punk bands?
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Why were you under particular pressure to do that?
Chloe Bardacke from the Profession Man asks if you think there's any way to incorporate the punk pseudo-fans who watch MTV into a forward-thinking community.
What message do you use to try to bring in the people who are on that cusp?
Do you really think subtlety is poison, even in literature?
What're some of your favorite books of literature? Poems? Novels?
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Nick Vicario of Absolute Rulers and Autistic Youth asked sarcastically, “Ask Jello if he'll join a band with me.” But I'm actually wondering if you do frequently jam with people on a casual basis.
Do you miss having time to play music more often?
Is a speaking tour less hard on you?
The last question is from me. I was wondering if you're aware that Portland is the best major city for biking in America?
And where rains all the time, too. I listened to your new record, and you talk a lot about the advantages of trains and public transit, so I thought I'd see if you're into biking at all or have any thoughts on that.
Is human powered transportation something you'd like to see grow?
WWeek 2015