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'''Steven Patrick Morrissey''' is a [[Britain|British]] alternative rock star, singer songwriter, and musician born May 22, 1959 in [[Manchester]], [[England]] to [[Irish]] parents. Morrissey has espoused many [[leftist]] positions, but in recent years has increasingly pushed against the [[political correctness]] and hatred of working-class people by the modern [[far-left]] elite.

'''Steven Patrick Morrissey''' is a [[Britain|British]] alternative rock star, singer songwriter, and musician born May 22, 1959, in [[Manchester]], [[England]] to [[Irish]] parents. Morrissey has espoused many [[leftist]] positions, but in recent years has increasingly pushed against the [[political correctness]] and hatred of working-class people by the modern [[far-left]] elite.

He is most famously identified with the 1980s rock band [[The Smiths]], as their lead vocalist and lyricist. Morrissey, also called Moz, began a successful solo career in 1987 after the Smiths disbanded. <!--DEAD LINK [http://images.fluctuat.net/m/o/morrissey-1.jpg]-->

He is most famously identified with the 1980s rock band [[The Smiths]], as their lead vocalist and lyricist. Morrissey, also called Moz, began a successful solo career in 1987 after the Smiths disbanded. <!--DEAD LINK [http://images.fluctuat.net/m/o/morrissey-1.jpg]-->

Morrissey is also an outspoken supporter of [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA).

Morrissey is also an outspoken supporter of [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA).

In November 2017, Morrissey stated that he would kill U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] "for the safety of humanity" if he were able to.<ref>Blake, Andrew (November 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/25/morrissey-supports-killing-donald-trump-interview/ Morrissey supports killing Donald Trump ‘for the safety of humanity’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Savransky, Rebecca (November 27, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/361951-morrissey-i-would-kill-trump-for-the-safety-of-humanity Morrissey: I would kill Trump 'for the safety of humanity']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> However, he also criticised [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Bill Clinton]], and had also criticised [[Barack Obama]].<ref> https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/aug/27/morrissey-obama-is-doing-nothing-for-black-community</ref> In 2019, Morrissey revealed he supported the right-wing party For Britain: his records became the victim of [[cancel culture]].<ref>Kent, Simon (May 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/24/morrissey-political-views-spark-ban-from-worlds-oldest-record-store/ Morrissey’s Political Views Spark Ban from World’s Oldest Record Store]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.</ref>  

In November 2017, Morrissey stated that he would kill U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] "for the safety of humanity" if he were able to.<ref>Blake, Andrew (November 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/25/morrissey-supports-killing-donald-trump-interview/ Morrissey supports killing Donald Trump ‘for the safety of humanity’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref><ref>Savransky, Rebecca (November 27, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/361951-morrissey-i-would-kill-trump-for-the-safety-of-humanity Morrissey: I would kill Trump 'for the safety of humanity']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved November 27, 2017.</ref> However, he also criticised [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Bill Clinton]], and had also criticised [[Barack Obama]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/aug/27/morrissey-obama-is-doing-nothing-for-black-community</ref> In 2019, Morrissey revealed he supported the right-wing party For Britain: his records became the victim of [[cancel culture]].<ref>Kent, Simon (May 24, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2019/05/24/morrissey-political-views-spark-ban-from-worlds-oldest-record-store/ Morrissey’s Political Views Spark Ban from World’s Oldest Record Store]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.</ref>  

Morrissey was also a supporter of [[Brexit]] and described the result as "magnificent", as well as criticising the liberal [[BBC]] for its anti-Brexit bias.<ref> https://www.politico.eu/article/morrissey-says-brexit-voters-victimized-by-media-bbc-sky-news-fox-news/</ref> He has expressed support for conservative populist [[Nigel Farage]]<ref> https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0625/1057484-morrissey-farage-would-make-a-good-prime-minister/</ref> and [[Tommy Robinson]].<ref> https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/07/morrissey-expresses-sympathy-for-jailed-edl-founder-tommy-robinson</ref>

Morrissey was also a supporter of [[Brexit]] and described the result as "magnificent", as well as criticising the liberal [[BBC]] for its anti-Brexit bias.<ref>https://www.politico.eu/article/morrissey-says-brexit-voters-victimized-by-media-bbc-sky-news-fox-news/</ref> He has expressed support for conservative populist [[Nigel Farage]]<ref>https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2019/0625/1057484-morrissey-farage-would-make-a-good-prime-minister/</ref> and [[Tommy Robinson]].<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/07/morrissey-expresses-sympathy-for-jailed-edl-founder-tommy-robinson</ref>

Morrisey opposes [[political correctness]]; in April 2018, the singer described the British media as "so politically correct that basic truth is actually impossible". This was in response to the [[liberal media]] calling him far-right.<ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/music/morrissey-hits-back-newspaper-hate-piece-2280143 Morrissey hits back at newspaper “hate piece” and says he is “neither Loony Left nor Far Right”]</ref>

Morrisey opposes [[political correctness]]; in April 2018, the singer described the British media as "so politically correct that basic truth is actually impossible". This was in response to the [[liberal media]] calling him far-right.<ref>[https://www.nme.com/news/music/morrissey-hits-back-newspaper-hate-piece-2280143 Morrissey hits back at newspaper “hate piece” and says he is “neither Loony Left nor Far Right”]</ref>

In 2021, Morrisey described authoritarian [[coronavirus]] [[Lockdown|lockdowns]] as "slavery" and criticised the fact that the political elite did not seem to be remotely affected by any of the UK governments COVID-19 restrictions.<ref>[https://www.spiked-online.com/2021/07/07/morrissey-vs-the-new-normal/ Morrissey vs the New Normal]</ref>

In 2021, Morrisey described authoritarian [[coronavirus]] [[lockdown]]s as "slavery" and criticised the fact that the political elite did not seem to be remotely affected by any of the UK governments COVID-19 restrictions.<ref>[https://www.spiked-online.com/2021/07/07/morrissey-vs-the-new-normal/ Morrissey vs the New Normal]</ref>

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