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We [americans] self-regulate ourselves, we self-censor ourselves a lot in this country instead of having someone else censor us so we can blame them. That's not good, either.
Serj Tankian
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Serj Tankian
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: August 21
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In terms of political things, I think it's important to be more direct in terms of political statements. I think in terms of philosophical and things that you plant things and see them grow lyrically or musically, it's okay to be subtle.
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Touring and putting out records is fun and cool, but I've been doing it for a long time.
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People always ask me 'do you think there should be more bands doing political music?' and I say 'absolutely not.'
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