Trump Has Started Playing 'Born In The USA' At Rallies To Taunt Cruz

[Cali_Democrat]

Now that he has raised questions about Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-TX) Canadian birth and American citizenship, Donald Trump has started playing Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" before campaign rallies, according to reports in The Weekly Standard and the Texas Tribune.

The introduction of the song may be an attempt by the real estate mogul to troll Cruz as many openly wonder whether he is eligible to run for president.

Cruz was born in Canada, but his mother was an American citizen, earning Cruz citizenship in the United States at birth. The Texas senator has repeatedly said that he is eligible to run for president.

But as Trump continues to prod Cruz on his eligibility, numerous politicians have noted that the senator's citizenship is worth looking into.

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/donald-trump-born-in-the-usa

[Siwsan]

1. And how long before Springsteen serves him with papers to stop using this song!

Doesn't Hank Williams Jr have any appropriate music for these people??

[B Calm]

3. My thoughts too!

[randys1]

5. I get angry when I see rightwingers using any art in their posts or comments.

The very concept of art, music, etc., is opposed by the basic belief system of righty.

[Hortensis]

24. Yes, but this is still my best laugh of the day - so far.

[global1]

6. Doesn't Hank Have The Song - All My Rowdy Friends Have Gotten Rowdier?.....nt

[hifiguy]

22. Anout 24-48 hours, I'd bet.

Takes that long to draft the papers and get in front of a judge. I think the Wilson sisters set the record when they enjoined Sparklemoose for using "Barracuda" in less than 36 hours.

The Boss- 1 Trumpolini - 0

[emulatorloo]

26. I predict Springsteen will be on this very quickly.

[sharp_stick]

2. Yet another republican moron

that's never actually looked at the lyrics of that song. Kind of like playing American Woman.

[gratuitous]

4. Did he pay the royalty?

I know that Trump doesn't stay rich by paying for stuff. Did he pay Springsteen or get his permission?

Magic 8 Ball says, "Signs Point to No." Here's hoping Springsteen sues the combover off this thief.

[Erose999]

30. He probably paid ASCAP or whatever. So he may have a legal claim to use the song. But how do these

idiots keep using songs without asking for permission, knowing the artists like Neil Young, REM, and the Boss are going to call them on their shit. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission, but if you regularly use songs and then have artists chew you out about not having permission it makes you look like a dick.

But I guess the works for reich wing artists like Ted Nugent or Randall Williams (I refuse to call him by his father's name) don't really get the crowd going, LOL. Maybe Kid Rock will write a Trump anthem like he did for RMoney.

[MohRokTah]

7. Does Springsteen's attorney know about this yet? eom

[Wounded Bear]

8. Repubs are so obtuse...

I was in the Corps during Vietnam. That is a protest song for christ's sake.

That jingoistic crapfest from Lee Greenwood would be more appropriate for his fascistic followers IMNSHO.

I won't link it here because I hate that fucking song.

[Glamrock]

34. Thank you!

I thought I was all alone in my hatred for that shitty fucking song.

[Person 2713]

36. I thought of the Greenwood garbage right away too

I won't link it here because I hate that fucking song too.

[KamaAina]

9. Bruce is not going to be happy

he slapped Raygun down for using the same song.

[JustAnotherGen]

10. Does the Boss know?

Someone needs to alert Springsteen. I don't think he's exactly in support of Trump. I'd bet anything he is supporting Sanders.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

11. Sorry, but I had to laugh at that!

I do hope that Springsteen's attorneys file and cease and desist order soon.

[louis-t]

27. If I were Bruce, I'd let him use it.

Just for the comic relief.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

28. Glad I'm not the only one who thought it was funny!

nt

[EdwardBernays]

33. it's hilarious

It's like endlessly saying to Bush's face that his Bush's family is deeply disappointed in him... lol.

[Lil Missy]

12. I don't feel a bit sorry for Creepy Cruise.

Couldn't happen to a worse jackass.

[ms liberty]

13. If they understood song lyrics

Have they never heard the words? Bruce has probably had a lawyer putting a stop to that sh*t this morning, lol.

[Arugula Latte]

21. Nuance is not their thing.

They keep things to a third grade level.

[bluedigger]

14. He should stick with Cat Scratch Fever.

[jmowreader]

15. You mean there's not a Ted Nugent song about being born in the US?

Bruce Springsteen has already told at least one Republican politician to quit using this song in his campaign. You think he's going to let Republican oligarchs use it?

There is of course only one acceptable response to Trump using an antiwar song to troll Cruz:

[NightWatcher]

16. Trump is King Troll

[B Calm]

17. I'm a little surprised he doesn't play one of Johnny Rebel racist songs.

[Bjornsdotter]

18. Okay

I admit it. I laughed.

[KingCharlemagne]

19. Thereby proving that irony is most definitely not dead (rumors of its

demise, I hear, were greatly exaggerated).

You just can't make this shit up.

[Arugula Latte]

20. I've gotta admit, that made me laugh.

Trump is an enormous a-hole, but so is Cruz, and this is kinda funny.

[hifiguy]

23. He will be hearing from Broooooooce's lawyers

within 24 hours. Take that to the bank.

[yellowcanine]

25. Actually pretty funny but I suspect the Boss will nix it.

As he should. Springsteen is everything Trump is not - class wise.

[oberliner]

32. He can't

The rights to use songs at campaign rallies go through ASCAP.

[sufrommich]

29. There's nothing stranger that the right wingers love of

Born in the U.S.A.,it's like they hear phantom lyrics in that song.

[SwankyXomb]

31. Much like their reading of the Constitution

consists only of the last half of the 2nd Amendment, their version of that song is just the chorus, repeated ad infinitum.

[Person 2713]

35. Not for long

Make up your mind moran

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-springsteen-donald-trump-president-obama/

[Octafish]

37. It's got a nice hook to it.

Ironic, seeing how Cruz has done so much for fascism and reaction.

[grossproffit]

38. Trump's campaign is like a never ending episode of Punk'd.