Bam.
Country superstar and “The Voice” panelist Blake Shelton has dropped hints of his political leanings in the past. Today, he took to Twitter to express his disgust with the way Obama and his bumbling team have made a mockery of foreign policy with their shameful and inept handling of the embassy attacks and global anti-American demonstrations.
A few of his followers expressed their annoyance at his foray into politics:
https://twitter.com/JorieNewell/status/249198041649774593
But Shelton’s fans overwhelmingly expressed support for his willingness to call a spade a spade:
@blakeshelton U are a true merican!
— Josh Knight (@JHoyt18) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton The fact that security was not heightened b4. I think info was leaked. If safe house leaked what else?
— salrgl (@salrgl) September 21, 2012
https://twitter.com/NicholsonBrandi/status/249198939067265024
https://twitter.com/Amanda_Dryer/status/249197902365339649
@blakeshelton You mean the whole "not a big deal" feeling? Yeah, it should've been addressed as an attack, not a random oopsie.
— Jill Marie (@okie_sweetyj) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton I love the way you're just speaking your mind! Keep it up–but don't quit your day job! <3
— Aimee. (@AimeeDearx3) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton How dare you question the leadership? <—sarcasm. Some people don't realize there are issues greater than #TheVoice
— Jody Fuller (@jodyfuller) September 21, 2012
https://twitter.com/ruuddenis/status/249199375803355136
@blakeshelton They are making us look like weenies…not acceptable!
— Cary Laine (@CaryLaine) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton Sadly, I'm not shocked by how it was handled. Glad to know you pay attention, though!
— Missy Ham (@Anthillgoddess) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton Agreed! When Iraq war vets r asked 2 take down American flags n we r told by r leaders 2b tolerant of enemy somethin is wrong
— Jennuh (@Jennifer78Oct1) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton if you call then leaders..but yep its a crying shame…!!!
— Trae Edwards (@TraeEdwards_) September 21, 2012
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https://twitter.com/Sgamache07/status/249198830145384449
https://twitter.com/CaseeMuree/status/249198727317823488
@blakeshelton As a war veteran… the way they’re handling these matter is exceptionally baffling to me. They make me very angry.. :-/
— Vance Smith (@VanceSmithJr) September 21, 2012
@blakeshelton Barack blames it on his own country. I'll keep my freedom and guns they can keep this "change"
— Andrew McCay (@AndrewMcCay1) September 21, 2012
https://twitter.com/bigduva/status/249197427255549952
For his part, Shelton insisted that his comments weren’t political in nature:
“@michelleeliz2: please don't be political. I really like you.”
Not being political at all I swear!!! Just hate terrorism…— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) September 21, 2012
Shelton may just be attempting to downplay his political inclinations — an understandable move in the entertainment industry — but he’s got nothing to worry about. Addressing pathetic government “leadership” goes beyond politics. When something sucks, it sucks. And good on Blake for being willing to point it out.
It’s worth noting that his “The Voice” co–star Adam Levine probably won’t be too pleased about any of this … which only makes Blake’s bluntness taste that much sweeter. Yum.
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