#Rage Against the Machine Killing in the Name Of

[candy616]

Some cool legit* Graves headcanons.

*I personally don’t like making headcanons out of nowhere; I prefer to study canon thoroughly. But since Graves is based on an actual man, it gives my mind permission to create some headcanons. Now, I’ve watched almost EVERY video featuring EP (and about him, both "good" and "bad"), and I can tell that they are extremely similar in some ways but very different in others. I don’t think I’ll ever do a full breakdown comparison (because I’ve already forgotten almost every detail, and rewatching everything would take me another year, lol). But I want to share some really nice things that suit Graves very well. The first two things were actually shared by EP’s former colleague (and now a traitor).

When Graves was on his way to the Congress hearing, he was listening to "Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name" on repeat, singing along to the line "Fuck you, I won’t do what you tell me" over and over again. He was frustrated that he had to explain his actions to civilians who weren’t even there. (I had a Graves cover of this song on my YouTube channel, but YouTube deleted my channel, so I can’t share it.)

Graves doesn’t have any hobbies—not one that isn’t related to warfare in some way. When a curious Shadow asked him about it, Graves dismissed him, saying, "My hobby is counter-insurgency." He studies conflicts around the world relentlessly, looking for opportunities. If he’s not at war, he’s bored.

Plus, Graves is a huge history buff. He knows everything about any kind of warfare, past and present. He can always make a reference to a battle or a war hero for any occasion.

Graves has a pilot’s license, of course. He loves flying. (Another hobby related to warfare, lol.) He owns some private light aircraft.

Graves aggressively built up an aviation wing in Shadow Company and supplied aircraft to the CIA and other government agencies. They have a lot of civilian aircraft, including both fixed-wing light airplanes and helicopters. With Shepherd’s permission, he was allowed to acquire some military aircraft. And the tank was Shadow Company property, too. When Shepherd allowed him to borrow an AC-130 for some missions, he was literally ecstatic.

Graves wears a titanium Breitling Emergency watch. These watches have a personal locator beacon (PLB) integrated into them.

Also, I really love how they have exactly the same facial expressions. They both have an identically sweet and kind smile (the kind that reaches their eyes) when they like you or are in a good mood. At the same time, they can give the most chilling, polite smile—more like a reptilian stare—if you try to accuse them or piss them off somehow.

Shadow Company sad bonus (sorry): !DO NOT GOOGLE IF YOU CAN’T BEAR IRL VIOLENCE!

The first Shadow Company ambush by Konni was probably based on the 2004 Fallujah ambush.

Shadow Company’s the Las Almas incident was probably based on the Nisour Square Massacre.

Shadow Company would probably be renamed and eventually sold to someone else. (I hope they don’t decide to kill Graves, or I’m coming after them.)

Written especially for my luv @bellgraves hope you like it! 💖💖 And @xxavengingangelxx ❤️ maybe you'll find some of it useful. Also @makeila04 ❤️

Further reading (for myself lol):

"Civilian Warriors: The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror" by Erik Prince.

"Master of War: Blackwater USA's Erik Prince and the Business of War" by Suzanne Simons.

"Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army" by Jeremy Scahill.

"We Were Blackwater: Life, death and madness in the killing fields of Iraq – an SAS veteran’s explosive true story" by Barrie Rice.

[whereifindsanity]

Rage Against The Machine - Killing In The Name (1993).

[shake-your-money-maker]

Today.

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name

[nobeerreviews]

For the Music Ask: 36, please? (And 11, if it's ok to ask two ☺️).

A song which changed my life in some way? That's putting quite big expectations in a piece of sound and text, isn't it. Either way, I'll just have to mention here Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the name. Because it's 2025 and "Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses"

Otherwise, embarrassed about liking a song? Definitely not me lol, I don't care enough about others' opinions... so I'll pick another song from a genre I don't dig otherwise: Johnny Cash with his impressive rendering of Hurt (original by Trent Reznor) because, again, 2025...

[x-heesy]

fUcK yOu, I wOn’T dO wHaT yOu TeLl Me

THEY HAVE YOU FIGHTING A CULTURE WAR TO KEEP YOU FROM FIGHTING A CLASS WAR

Killing In The Name by Rage Against The Machine

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[aubr3y-ac1d]

Retard (me) plays killing in the name of

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[dreamyseraphin]

rage against the machine 🤞

[cyarskaren52]

Right-wingers finding out that Greenday hates them is like when they found out that Rage Against The Machine hates them, which was like when they found out that Neil Young & Bruce Springsteen hate them, which was like when they found out that their wives & kids hate them, which w-

Speaking of Rage Against the Machine, remember during the week of the 2020 election Trump supporters were dancing to this song in one of their rallies to keep trump in power for another four years.

Should we remind them of the lyrics or no?

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TOM MORELLO REACTS TO TRUMP SUPPORTERS DANCING TO RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE’S ‘KILLING IN THE NAME’

Joe DiVita

Joe DiVitaPublished: November 7, 2020

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A video taken in Philadelphia, Penn. has gone viral as it showcases supporters of President Trump gathering outside while dancing to Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name," a song written with the express purpose of protesting police brutality. The clip even caught the eyes of Tom Morello and the rest of the band, who lamented that those seen dancing and reciting the lyrics do not seem to understand the message behind the song.

"Not exactly what we had in mind," wrote Morello on Twitter in response to the video, which he also shared.

In the clip, one woman is seen wearing a red "Make America Great Again" hat and American flag tank top with a "Thin Blue Line" adaptation of the American flag, which represents support for law enforcement officers.

Elsewhere in the video is one person outfitted with a Donald Trump mask and American flag cowboy hat while a man on the right side of the clip twirls a blue Trump flag, dancing along to Rage Against the Machine's anthem.

Trump's supporters were outside in Philadelphia, which has become the fixation of those following the results of the U.S. presidential election as a final counting of the votes is awaited in Penn., along with confirmation of the victor. The President has alleged voter fraud within the state despite submitting no evidence to support these claims, prompting supporters to line the streets to rally behind these baseless remarks.

Rage Against the Machine tweeted same video and wondered aloud, "They just don't GET IT do they?"

The irony present in the clip is that the message behind "Killing in the Name," which underscores white supremacists' penetration of the police force with the iconic lyric, "Some of those that work forces are the same that burn crosses," has been echoed immensely in 2020.

Protests against police brutality were largely led by the Black Lives Matter movement, which has been vehemently opposed and scorned by the Trump administration and, in turn, many of the President's supporters.

This adds to an already bewildering year where Rage Against the Machine fans begged Morello to stop talking about politics on social media, seemingly unaware that Rage have always been a politically-oriented band throughout their entire career. One fan even mocked the guitarist, asking what made him a political expert without being privy to the fact that Morello has is an honors graduate from Harvard University with a degree in political science.

Read More: Morello Reacts: Trump Backers Dance to RATM 'Killing in the Name' | https://loudwire.com/trump-supporters-dance-rage-against-the-machine-killing-in-the-name/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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[darthmatthewtwihard]

"Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses."

- "Killing in the Name", Rage Against the Machine, 1992

[juggalage]

"Those who died are justified

For wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites"

- Rage Against The Machine, "Killing In The Name Of"

[myimaginaryradio]

Killing In The Name - Rage Against The Machine

[zelphafrost]

Rage Against The Machine - Killing In the Name (Official HD Video)

[itscauseimbatman]

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites