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Most fans don't even pick up on the lyrical content of their artist's songs. I doubt corporate paid any more attention to the song than most of the fans.
Just remember, "Born in the USA," "Won't Get Fooled Again," and "Rockin' in the Free World" are all Patriotic songs. Except, you know, if you listened to them. Rise Against are pop culture, and nobody listens to the content of pop songs.
However, I'll say this: Vince appeals to the "Patriotism" of his base fan. These days, America doesn't want to be in a war or support Bush. It would make sense that someone who wants to Market to America might distance himself from what even a lot of conservatives are calling a clusterfuck.
Hoiwever, I don't think they went that far. At best, they probably went "it's about 9-11...SUPPORTOURTROOPSVACANTSTAREDROOOOOOOOL..." And more likely, Rise Against is like every other pop act they've dealt with--A way to cross promote, what the fuck else matters?
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