The Hollywood elite are once again out of touch with the pulse of America, as proven by Rainn Wilson’s insensitive and elitist comments regarding the wildly popular country song ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ by Oliver Anthony. While hardworking Americans are struggling to make ends meet, Wilson, sitting comfortably on his estimated $16 million net worth, is attacking a song that speaks to the very real issues facing the average American.
If I were writing a song about “rich men north of richmond” I wouldnt talk about obese people on welfare, I’d sing about CEOs who make 400 times their average workers salary (up from 50 times 30 years ago) & corps that pay zero taxes & offshore tax shelters for billionaires.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) August 20, 2023
Wilson’s criticism of the song shows how out of touch he is with reality. Oliver Anthony’s hit anthem resonates with working-class Americans who are tired of being ignored by the political establishment. It sheds light on the very real issue of welfare abuse and the struggle of the middle class to earn a living wage. The song targets the system, not the individuals who are struggling to get by. This is a message that Rainn Wilson just can’t seem to comprehend.
It is no surprise that a millionaire celebrity like Rainn Wilson is attacking a song that speaks to the struggles of the average American. This is yet another example of how the Hollywood elite are completely out of touch with the everyday reality of hardworking Americans. Wilson’s comments show how insulated he is from the struggles facing the average American, given his own lofty wealth and comfortable lifestyle.
But poor people are wondering why they are working really hard for sickly lazy people who are supported by the ultra rich like you who vote Democrat
Get it? https://t.co/wdadEPcPLK
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) August 21, 2023
In contrast, Oliver Anthony’s song has struck a chord with hardworking Americans across the nation, reaching #1 on the charts. It has given a voice to those struggling to make ends meet and has exposed the truth about the system that has failed them. Wilson’s comments show that he is more interested in promoting the liberal agenda than speaking out for the ordinary people who have been forgotten by the political establishment.
But you didn’t write it. You played a parody character of a Pennsylvania farmer turned office worker. You did a fantastic job exploiting a very real simple/humble upbringing as well as the rat race of middle class white collar workers. You did such a good job making fun of their… https://t.co/klHuMf0n5K
— Joey Jones (@Johnny_Joey) August 21, 2023
It’s time for Rainn Wilson to wake up and listen to the majority of Americans who are struggling to survive. He should take a cue from Oliver Anthony and use his platform to speak out against the failed system that’s responsible for the plight of the working class. Rainn Wilson should be ashamed of himself for attacking a song that sheds light on the struggles of everyday Americans and should take a long hard look at his own privileged lifestyle before criticizing others.
