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FOXNews is reporting that

American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh is glorified and called Jesus-like in a country-rock song to be released soon by maverick singer-songwriter Steve Earle.

The controversial ballad called "John Walker's Blues" is backed by the chanting of Arabic prayers and praises Allah.

Earle's lyrics describe the United States as "the land of the infidel." Those fighting Usama bin Laden's declared jihad against the United States and Jews are said to have hearts "pure and strong."

The song says when Lindh dies, he will "rise up to the sky like Jesus."

It's really swell that washed up losers think this kind of drivel will get them some publicity so that they can break out of the Holiday Inn lounge circuit.

Earle had hits in the 1980s with "Guitar Town" and "Copperhead Road." But his career was derailed in the '90s by a heroin addiction that led to an arrest and time in prison.

Friends of the outspoken singer believe Earle will welcome any controversy generated by the new song.

"He can take care of himself if anyone confronts him on the issue," said Grant Alden, publisher of No Depression, the alternative-country music magazine. "He will not back down."

Yawn! Back to the gutter, Steve.