On the subject of the thread, jazz was frowned on by many countries as something "new" and something to be wary of.
Not sticking to the written music was considered wrong and libertarian

I have read up EDV and i am neither a supporter nor detractor. Like many politicians he did what he thought neccesary at the time for the people who elected him and his party's continuance in power, like any good politician. I have yet to hear of a politician who could please all of the people all of the time.