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Rage's politics are generally "leftist". Politics are most easily divided into 'left-wing' and 'right-wing'. The left-wing usually fights for equality, justice, integrity, and freedom.
The "machine" in question can be quickly defined as the state propaganda system of media, corporations, and government. It can just as easily mean any form of illegitimate authority.
"Rage" directed at the machine means demonstrating, by any means necessary, one's dissatisfaction with the status quo.
Rage is about generating social conciousness, urging activism & involvement, and fighting for change.
They are on a mission to educate and inspire people all over the world, especially American teenagers. To quote Zack de la Rocha: "We're not going to play to the mainstream. We're going to hijack it." In this aspect, they are using the "machine" against itself by making commercially viable music, that is still rebellious and sincere in it's nature.
