The announcement hit like a thunderbolt across the music world: Rush, the legendary Canadian power trio, is reuniting. But predictably, the liberal establishment and their lapdog music critics are already sharpening their knives.
For decades, Rush has been the band that drives leftist music snobs absolutely insane. Why? Because Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the late Neil Peart's legacy represent everything progressives hate: individual excellence, libertarian themes, and the audacity to succeed without kissing the ring of cultural gatekeepers.
The reunion announcement has already triggered the usual suspects. Progressive music journalists are dusting off their tired playbook, dismissing the band as "soulless" and "show-offs" – the same lazy attacks they've been recycling since the 1970s.
Why Rush Drives Liberals Crazy
Here's what really gets under their skin: Rush never bent the knee. While other bands virtue-signaled their way through decades of political correctness, Rush focused on musical craftsmanship and philosophical themes that celebrated individual achievement over collective mediocrity.
Neil Peart's lyrics often explored Ayn Rand-inspired themes of individualism and personal responsibility – concepts that make progressive heads explode. Songs like "Freewill" and "The Trees" presented ideas that directly challenged leftist group-think mentality.
"Rush endured because they never chased cool. Cool is perishable, but craft is not," one music industry insider noted.
That's exactly right, and it's exactly why the cultural elites can't stand them. Rush represents meritocracy in action – three musicians who achieved legendary status through talent, hard work, and refusing to compromise their artistic vision for trendy political messaging.
The band's massive, devoted fanbase spans generations and political lines, but their libertarian-leaning philosophy has always resonated strongly with conservatives and free-thinking Americans who value individual liberty over collective conformity.
As Rush prepares to take the stage once again, expect the hate from liberal music critics to intensify. They simply can't tolerate artists who prove you can achieve greatness without bowing to their cultural orthodoxy.
Will you be supporting Rush's reunion tour, or will you let the liberal media dictate what music you're allowed to enjoy?