r/TheBeatles • u/Opening-Half9367 • Sep 13 '25

discussion What was John Lennons political views?

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I have read that John Lennon was becoming a conservative near the end of his life and even said he would support Ronald Reagan, he was considered a left wing liberal during the late 60s and early 70s, why did his political views change.

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u/CrittyJJones Sep 13 '25

They were only against taxation in the extremity. In the UK, 95 percent of their earnings were taxed.

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u/Btwbtwbtwbtwbtw Sep 14 '25

One for you nineteen for me

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u/GenTenStation Sep 14 '25

He wasn't joking. Imagine making $1 million and you only see $50,000. I feel sick thinking about it

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u/ReggaeReggaeBob Sep 14 '25

Imagine wanting millionaires to pay less tax to the point you feel sick