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“The thing that bothers me the most is the recklessness and greed of the local ranchers, who run too many cattle back here, choking with waste the creek that runs through my property. There's certain times of day that the cowboys like to send them turds down the river. Them f**kers piss me off. if you gotta mess up the ecology of the world in order to raise a bunch of cows, well eat somethin else. I'm not a fan of the cowboys.”

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Merle Haggard

Merle Haggard was a highly influential American country music singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on April 6, 1937, and passing away on the same day in 2016, Haggard's career spanned over five decades. Known as the 'Poet of the Plains' for his storytelling and narrative songs that often depicted the struggles and triumphs of rural life, Haggard's distinctive voice and personal connection with audiences have solidified his status as an iconic figure in country music history. more

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