Rifleman
Rifleman: Unveiling America's Illusions through Provocative Beats
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The alt-right is marching with the KKK
The alt-right is aligning with the Ku Klux Klan.
They say homeland got secured by the NRA
They claim that the homeland is protected by the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Guns to nazi cops to defend the country
Guns are provided to Nazi cops for the defense of the country.
Deficient education so where's the money
There is a lack of funding in education, leading to deficiencies.
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Repetition of "rifleman" emphasizes the focus on armed individuals.
The alt-right got a gun
The alt-right possesses firearms.
White men blessed by their god
White men believe they are blessed by their deity.
The so-called land of the free
The country is referred to as the so-called "land of the free."
Your only security
Freedom is portrayed as the only form of security.
Propaganda at elementary school
Propaganda is present in elementary school education.
Say it often enough, it becomes the truth
Repetition emphasizes the idea that repetition can shape perception as truth.
Bowing down to the anthem and the flag
There is a critical view of showing allegiance to the national anthem and flag.
This country's so free, there's alternative facts
Suggesting that the notion of freedom in the country is based on alternative facts.
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Repetition of "rifleman" continues the focus on armed individuals.
The alt-right got a gun
The alt-right continues to be armed.
White men blessed by their god
White men perceive themselves as blessed by their deity.
The so-called land of the free
The country is again referred to as the so-called "land of the free."
Your only security
Security is portrayed as being solely dependent on freedom.
Fancy suit hides a white sheet and a burning cross
A criticism of individuals hiding racist beliefs behind a facade of respectability.
Smarter rifleman would aim at the cops
Suggests a more strategic approach for those with firearms, targeting oppressive forces.
Another shooting at the kids at school
Highlighting the issue of school shootings.
Smarter rifleman would find the guilty at the roots
Encouraging addressing the root causes of problems rather than surface issues.
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Repetition of "rifleman" maintains the emphasis on armed individuals.
White man got a gun
White men are armed with guns.
White men blessed by white god
Reiteration of the belief that white men are blessed by their deity.
Stuck in the land of the free
Expressing a sense of being stuck in a country that claims freedom.
Your only security
Security is again linked solely to the concept of freedom.
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