It seems to me that Jim is making perfect sense. I applaud his history and knowledge in folk music.

I understand his need to move to Ireland to continue his studies. He would have
the same trouble in America as in Britain. Most people in the US wouldn't understand what he is talking about or be interested in his pursuit. I think
that it's important.

Labeling him as a "leftie" smacks of contemporary McCarthyism.

Every religion in the world is both persecuted and a persecutor. It's a tribal
identification that culminates in violence and warfare.