Nobody says you have to find deep meaning in their songs (maybe some consider them a "profound" band, not me, I just thought it was fun and liked their music). You have to admit, some of their songs get your heartpumping. Though, I think the videos add a lot to them, the imagery in the background of nukes going off and police beating protestors and stuff, I'm not sure I would enjoy them if I heard it on the radio.
I'm not sure if I can agree with you when you say that they pretend to be revolutionary. One, Tom Morrello graduated from Harvard majoring in political science, I dont' know about zack though. Two, what's the difference between "pretending to be revolutionary" and "being revolutionary"? If they are pretending, they've convinced me (and millions of other kids), so isn't that what's important? That, pretending or not, they've played at least a tiny role in inspiring government-waryness in kids? Sure I'd rather listen to Bob Dylan any day of the week, but still...
