Who's the Boss? The Bruce vs. Trump Playlist
Briefly

The article reflects on the profound impact Bruce Springsteen had on individual understanding of America, portraying him as a voice of shared struggles and aspirations. In contrast, it underscores Donald Trump's critique of Springsteen as indicative of his deeper disconnection from a core aspect of the American experience. Through an analysis of select Springsteen songs like 'Thunder Road' and 'Born in the U.S.A.', the article highlights how Springsteen explores themes of aspiration and disillusionment, while Trump embodies superficiality and a lack of genuine understanding of the American spirit. Ultimately, it defends Springsteen's artistry as a reflection of real America.
Because Bruce is the kind of myth one earns. Trump is the kind one buys.
Springsteen sings, 'It's a town full of losers, and I'm pulling out of here to win.' He rolls down the windows and says, 'It's not too late.'
This song isn't patriotic - it's post-patriotic. Springsteen howls for the soldier who came home to nothing.
Bruce channels Whitman's America. Trump xeroxes P.T. Barnum's.
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