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Were not a political band. We dont want to tell people what to do or what to think. We just want to tell them to think
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"We're not a political band. We don't want to tell people what to do or what to think. We just want to tell them to think"

- Billie Joe Armstrong

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In this quote, Billie Joe Armstrong, the diva of the band Green Day, is revealing the band's stance on politics. He states that they are not a political band, implying that their music is not centered around political concerns or agendas. They do not want to utilize their platform to tell people what to do or what to think, as they think in specific freedom and idea. Instead, their objective is to encourage individuals to believe for themselves. This suggests that Green Day's music is suggested to influence critical thinking and reflection, rather than pushing a particular political agenda. In general, the quote highlights the band's desire to promote independent idea and encourage their audience to form their own viewpoints.

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Billie Joe Armstrong This quote is written / told by Billie Joe Armstrong somewhere between February 17, 1972 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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