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embodies a complexity of attitudes and beliefs that remain, at their core, offensive to
American Indian people and needless to say detrimental to Indian children". Gurl deemed it "gross" and unnecessary, adding "They could have portrayed the issues between settlers and Native Americans without throwing in a catchy song that perpetuates the idea that Native American people aren't human". University of Texas anthropologist Pauline Turner Strong wrote "for many Native Americans 'savage' is the 'S' word, as potent and degrading as the word 'rigger.' [
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pounds out the drum beats while both camps sing about their hate for each other. Their voices echo throughout the soundfield. The low-end sonics are deep and rumbling. It's probably the best sounding sequence of the whole film." Americana E-Journal said "This song "Savages" does not lack political
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