No music should ever be clbuttified politically.

No. They aren't required. But you did state, "in general folkies are pretty liberal" with absolutely nothing but your personal experience to back it up. So, you should have stated this as an opinion.

No. The original poster was looking for some type of feedback regarding the political and religous posture of bluegrbutt music as a basis upon which they were to decide whether or not to participate in it. I completely challenge that as any basis upon which to decide whether or not to listen to a musical form. It may influence your artist choices, but not your participation in the entire scene.

You tried to "butture" them that "folkies" are good old liberals like them. I.E. You fed them a line which you yourself admit you have only your experiences as proof.

You mistook my comments as a direct attack on you. I should have been more clear that I was generalizing. I was speaking more to the original poster. Since I don't know you I could hardly comment on why you listen. My appologies.

Ignoring the snide little dig. I did state that I was commenting on your statement as literal and added a pre-appology if I was wrong. To you it might seem to be obvious... but again... I don't know you.

I was simply frustrated by folks who seek out a peer group in order to enjoy something(again... not you).