The Monkees were harmless pop. I actually like their version of that song that Carol King wrote for them.

Most union activists I know listen to rock and roll, and country and western music. I haven't heard too much Woody Guthrie in any union hall bar I've been into. Some of the older folks listen to Motown maybe, or even Chicago blues. They have a few old tunes they trot out to chant or sing at demonstrations, but supporters of the folk arts they ain't. In fact, put some on when they are around and listen to the howls for Stevie Ray Vaughn (who I happen to like too, BTW). And most union folk I know, who would be the first on the picket line in any weather if called out, would roll their eyes in pain at the sound of someone strumming earnest songs of protest, unless perhaps it was a very funny song.

The poison gas story was withdrawn by CNN and an apology issed to Nixon's family. That settles it for me, because I doubt Ted Turner would ever do such a thing without the clearest reason. I trust no man who bowdlerizes Bugs Bunny.