You know, the words "socialist" "conservative" and "liberal" tend to conjure up different images in The US than they do over here. So Goofus for once may have an excuse for his confusion.

Regarding tools, I think "tool" amongst other words whenever I read Akenaton's posts. Mind you, his confusion regarding immigration isn't going anywhere fast where he lives. On the million to one shot that little Britain prevails, The Scottish National Party will use the break of membership of The EU as reason for another independence referendum and apply to join The EU. SNP are probably the most pro EU political party in The UK.

So back to the singers. Those who use music as a medium for their soapbox a la Roy Bailey? Those who use social injustice as a theme a la Vin Garbutt? Those who play a straight bat and concentrate on the historical perspective of certain songs a la Martin Carthy? Those whose world views are irrelevant to their act a la Kate Rusby?

Yet all the above, not just Mr Bailey, come across as the opposite of conservative in conversation.

Interesting thread title but in the same way as Ewan MacColl putting on a false Scottish accent to go with his false Scottish name, it's all showbiz!