Gravitymaster 0 #1 June 29, 2011 QuoteJohn Lennon was a closet Republican, who felt a little embarrassed by his former radicalism, at the time of his death - according to the tragic Beatles star's last personal assistant. Fred Seaman worked alongside the music legend from 1979 to Lennon's death at the end of 1980 and he reveals the star was a Ronald Reagan fan who enjoyed arguing with left-wing radicals who reminded him of his former self. In new documentary Beatles Stories, Seaman tells filmmaker Seth Swirsky Lennon wasn't the peace-loving militant fans thought he was while he was his assistant. He says, "John, basically, made it very clear that if he were an American he would vote for Reagan because he was really sour on (Democrat) Jimmy Carter. "He'd met Reagan back, I think, in the 70s at some sporting event... Reagan was the guy who had ordered the National Guard, I believe, to go after the young (peace) demonstrators in Berkeley, so I think that John maybe forgot about that... He did express support for Reagan, which shocked me. "I also saw John embark in some really brutal arguments with my uncle, who's an old-time communist... He enjoyed really provoking my uncle... Maybe he was being provocative... but it was pretty obvious to me he had moved away from his earlier radicalism. "He was a very different person back in 1979 and 80 than he'd been when he wrote Imagine. By 1979 he looked back on that guy and was embarrassed by that guy's naivete." http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/28/lennon-was-a-closet-republican-assistant Nice to see he finally grew up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,476 #2 June 29, 2011 I hear he was also gay. And I've never seen his birth certificate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #3 June 29, 2011 QuoteI hear he was also gay. And I've never seen his birth certificate. You left out moron. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #4 June 29, 2011 QuoteQuote***John Lennon was a closet Republican, who felt a little embarrassed by his former radicalism, at the time of his death - according to the tragic Beatles star's last personal assistant. Fred Seaman worked alongside the music legend from 1979 to Lennon's death at the end of 1980 and he reveals the star was a Ronald Reagan fan who enjoyed arguing with left-wing radicals who reminded him of his former self. In new documentary Beatles Stories, Seaman tells filmmaker Seth Swirsky Lennon wasn't the peace-loving militant fans thought he was while he was his assistant. He says, "John, basically, made it very clear that if he were an American he would vote for Reagan because he was really sour on (Democrat) Jimmy Carter. "He'd met Reagan back, I think, in the 70s at some sporting event... Reagan was the guy who had ordered the National Guard, I believe, to go after the young (peace) demonstrators in Berkeley, so I think that John maybe forgot about that... He did express support for Reagan, which shocked me. "I also saw John embark in some really brutal arguments with my uncle, who's an old-time communist... He enjoyed really provoking my uncle... Maybe he was being provocative... but it was pretty obvious to me he had moved away from his earlier radicalism. "He was a very different person back in 1979 and 80 than he'd been when he wrote Imagine. By 1979 he looked back on that guy and was embarrassed by that guy's naivete." http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/28/lennon-was-a-closet-republican-assistant Nice to see he finally grew up. Well hell, if Fred said it, it must be true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 June 29, 2011 I can Imagine how difficult this is for you and your ilk to accept if it's true. I mean this is the guy who wrote "Imagine". It also must be frightening to Imagine that as you get older there's the risk you may wake up one day and find yourself agreeing with Republicans. Imagine That. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,280 #6 June 29, 2011 Quote the peace-loving militant Republicans 1 : Journalism 0Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 June 29, 2011 QuoteI can Imagine how difficult this is for you and your ilk to accept if it's true. well, these kind of revelations 30 years later, COUPLED WITH A BOOK SALE, are rightfully viewed with suspicion. It's not like Lennon is around to contradict him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #8 June 29, 2011 QuoteQuoteI can Imagine how difficult this is for you and your ilk to accept if it's true. well, these kind of revelations 30 years later, COUPLED WITH A BOOK SALE, are rightfully viewed with suspicion. It's not like Lennon is around to contradict him. I can't Imagine where you got the idea that there's a BOOK SALE. The only thing mentioned was he told this to the producer of a documentary on Lennon. I can't even Imagine there was any offer of compensation for telling a lie. I think the BOOK SALE is a figment of your Imagination. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #9 June 29, 2011 Quoteyou and your ilk Sigh. One of the more poisonous phrases used in SC. Can't we at least make a pretext of playing the ball before calling each other goat-fuckers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #10 June 29, 2011 QuoteI mean this is the guy who wrote "Imagine". What does that have to do with being democrat, republican or other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #11 June 29, 2011 Man, speaking ill of the dead is one thing, but to accuse them of being Republican is way over the line! "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,476 #12 June 29, 2011 >You left out moron. "Get a brain morans!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hwt 0 #13 June 29, 2011 Quote I hear he was also gay. And I've never seen his birth certificate. you also left out racist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #14 June 29, 2011 All this time, I thought he was British! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #15 June 29, 2011 Ya can't slander the dead . . . so feel free to make up any shit ya want to about them.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #16 June 29, 2011 QuoteYa can't slander the dead . . . Salman Rushdie had a fatwa put on his head for doing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #17 June 29, 2011 QuoteQuoteyou and your ilk Sigh. One of the more poisonous phrases used in SC. Can't we at least make a pretext of playing the ball before calling each other goat-fuckers? Like you have a lot of room to talk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #18 June 29, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuoteyou and your ilk Sigh. One of the more poisonous phrases used in SC. Can't we at least make a pretext of playing the ball before calling each other goat-fuckers? Like you have a lot of room to talk. Are you calling me fat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,280 #19 June 29, 2011 Quote All this time, I thought he was British! Hehe, even if he liked Reagan I still think he probably would never have voted for ThatcherDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #20 June 29, 2011 Quote All this time, I thought he was British! Chuck No, he was from Liverpool.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #21 June 29, 2011 Quote Quote All this time, I thought he was British! Hehe, even if he liked Reagan I still think he probably would never have voted for Thatcher Quite possibly... he never voted, at all!? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #22 June 29, 2011 QuoteQuoteYa can't slander the dead . . . Salman Rushdie had a fatwa put on his head for doing it. I didn't realize fatwas were legal recourse! My bad.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #23 June 29, 2011 Quote Quote All this time, I thought he was British! Chuck No, he was from Liverpool. Isn't Liverpool in England? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #24 June 29, 2011 QuoteQuoteI mean this is the guy who wrote "Imagine". What does that have to do with being democrat, republican or other? Let me know if you need it dissected for you. I will if I have time and you can't figure it out for yourself. Let me know. Quote Imagine there's no heaven It's easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today... Imagine there's no countries It isn't hard to do Nothing to kill or die for And no religion too Imagine all the people Living life in peace... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will be as one Imagine no possessions I wonder if you can No need for greed or hunger A brotherhood of man Imagine all the people Sharing all the world... You may say I'm a dreamer But I'm not the only one I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #25 June 29, 2011 Quote Quote Quote All this time, I thought he was British! Chuck No, he was from Liverpool. Isn't Liverpool in England? I don't think they like to claim the Scousers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
