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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]
Blah blah, if he had any self respect he wouldn't go on about it. Charity is something one should do anonymously, otherwise it just becomes a pissing match of "woooh look at me I've done so much for people".
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Anonymous work does not raise funds nor does it put pressure on political leaders. Under your rubric, all charity would be limited with little hope of lasting change. If someone is in a position to raise the public's consciousness, more power to them.
Blah, blah.
Blah blah, if he had any self respect he wouldn't go on about it. Charity is something one should do anonymously, otherwise it just becomes a pissing match of "woooh look at me I've done so much for people".
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Anonymous work does not raise funds nor does it put pressure on political leaders. Under your rubric, all charity would be limited with little hope of lasting change. If someone is in a position to raise the public's consciousness, more power to them.
Blah, blah.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Basically, any sentence that begins with "Bono's views" should be discounted and thrown in the bin.[/QUOTE]
LMAO!!!! :O
LMAO!!!! :O
Well, let me give it to you from a "lives-on-the-island-of-Ireland" perspective.
Generally we're pretty proud of the *band's* achievements....though at the same time, we know they're only Irish when they're in Ireland.
Musically, no band from this island has gone on to be as genuinely huge as they are. And I still think they've a few albums and at least one more tour in them.
Someone on here said "ah they're nothing special, I've covered their songs and they're really easy". So? So what? Their songs generally are simplicity epitomized. But so what? They sell massively. They are instantly recognisable.
Just like another band we know. But without the multi-layering.
Have any of you been to a U2 concert in Ireland? It's quite a spiritual experience. And yeah, I can't believe I'm writing something that wanky either. But there you go. It just *is*.
Bono may be whine-y. He may be annoying. He may even be self-promoting. Someone else wrote "why does he need to keep harping on about how much he gives to charity?" He doesn't. It is not disclosed how much Bono gives.
Did he save Africa? No. Read this to see why not: http://www.counterpunch.org/hodkinson10272005.html
But he had a go. I think if anyone reaches a position whereby they can get the ear of the scumbag politicians that run the world from the pocket of Big Business, then it is incumbent on them to at least try.
And if a short-arsed rich Irishman constantly going on about poverty in Africa bothers you, then the only advice I can give you is switch the TV off.
Anyway...I'm sure they just *loved* Queen....
Generally we're pretty proud of the *band's* achievements....though at the same time, we know they're only Irish when they're in Ireland.
Musically, no band from this island has gone on to be as genuinely huge as they are. And I still think they've a few albums and at least one more tour in them.
Someone on here said "ah they're nothing special, I've covered their songs and they're really easy". So? So what? Their songs generally are simplicity epitomized. But so what? They sell massively. They are instantly recognisable.
Just like another band we know. But without the multi-layering.
Have any of you been to a U2 concert in Ireland? It's quite a spiritual experience. And yeah, I can't believe I'm writing something that wanky either. But there you go. It just *is*.
Bono may be whine-y. He may be annoying. He may even be self-promoting. Someone else wrote "why does he need to keep harping on about how much he gives to charity?" He doesn't. It is not disclosed how much Bono gives.
Did he save Africa? No. Read this to see why not: http://www.counterpunch.org/hodkinson10272005.html
But he had a go. I think if anyone reaches a position whereby they can get the ear of the scumbag politicians that run the world from the pocket of Big Business, then it is incumbent on them to at least try.
And if a short-arsed rich Irishman constantly going on about poverty in Africa bothers you, then the only advice I can give you is switch the TV off.
Anyway...I'm sure they just *loved* Queen....
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]The prophet's song wrote: [/QUOTENAME]it doesn't take a genius to see that Freddie's vocal range is WAY bigger than Bono's[/QUOTE]
Ha, that reminds me of a funny story that my dad's friend told me a few weeks ago. Basically there's this pub near where we live run by an elderly guy who doesn't allow his customers to sing. Bono was in there one day and the locals persuaded him to sing a few lines. The guy who owned the pub had no idea who Bono was and threw him out. The locals told him, "But that's Bono!" and the guy replied, "I couldn't give a f**k who he is, he hasn't got a note in his head anyway!"
Ha, that reminds me of a funny story that my dad's friend told me a few weeks ago. Basically there's this pub near where we live run by an elderly guy who doesn't allow his customers to sing. Bono was in there one day and the locals persuaded him to sing a few lines. The guy who owned the pub had no idea who Bono was and threw him out. The locals told him, "But that's Bono!" and the guy replied, "I couldn't give a f**k who he is, he hasn't got a note in his head anyway!"
Bono may be egotistical, may not be as talented as Freddie (really now who is?) and vain, but at least he's doing his best to raise awareness about Africa.
You don't have to like someone to admire them. I admire Bono because unlike 90% of everybody he's come out and said he cares about the third world and has put his name on the line with his beliefs.
I like U2 too! Not in the same way as Queen, but I'll sure miss them when they're gone.
You don't have to like someone to admire them. I admire Bono because unlike 90% of everybody he's come out and said he cares about the third world and has put his name on the line with his beliefs.
I like U2 too! Not in the same way as Queen, but I'll sure miss them when they're gone.
Well, U2 and Bono sent a salute to people at Wembley Stadium during 'The Freddie Mercury Tribute'. 'Until The End Of The World' was broadcatsed on the screens from a performance the night before in San Francisco.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>The Millionaire Waltz wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Bono must die.[/QUOTE]
As arrogant as Bono might be I applaud his efforts to help people in Africa.
If someone must die it should be Paris Hilton.
As arrogant as Bono might be I applaud his efforts to help people in Africa.
If someone must die it should be Paris Hilton.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Mr.Jingles wrote: [/QUOTENAME][QUOTE][QUOTENAME]<font color=pink>The Millionaire Waltz wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Bono must die.[/QUOTE]
As arrogant as Bono might be I applaud his efforts to help people in Africa.
If someone must die it should be Paris Hilton.[/QUOTE]
Look, I've already made up my mind. Bono dies, Paris lives.
As arrogant as Bono might be I applaud his efforts to help people in Africa.
If someone must die it should be Paris Hilton.[/QUOTE]
Look, I've already made up my mind. Bono dies, Paris lives.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Madman007 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Bono's a douche bag... end of story. And don't try to sell me the "But he helps millions of people world wide every year. He's a saint." bit because I don't buy it. Yes, he helps create awareness but beside that he's a two faced wanker. I remember the day he was gonna sing in Italy and was saying something about raising funds for Africa (great, right?) and then spending over 1,500 dollars to fly his hat, which he just needed to have for the concert, from England to Italy. He booked a private cab for the hat from England to the airport, a first class ticket on the plane for the damn thing, and booked another cab from the airport in Italy to wherever he was... why not FedEx the damn thing over night and donate the rest of the money to charity? Or better yet... SING WITH OUT IT! It's not like it's a magical music hat which makes you sing better when you wear it! What a jackass! [/QUOTE]
why don't you try saying something that is true instead off telling some false bullshit. you remember the day huh? please, quit lying.
why don't you try saying something that is true instead off telling some false bullshit. you remember the day huh? please, quit lying.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]kdj2hot wrote: [/QUOTENAME]He hated them and thought he could outsing the no talent wanker with the cat screeching voice and overpowering rape friendly personality, Freddie any day of the week (reference to Freddie hugging Bono at Live aid)...[/QUOTE]
wow. another one off those "tall tales".
wow. another one off those "tall tales".
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Zebonka12 wrote:
Blah blah, if he had any self respect he wouldn't go on about it. Charity is something one should do anonymously, otherwise it just becomes a pissing match of "woooh look at me I've done so much for people".[/QUOTE]
he's not doing "charity" work you moron. he's trying to help correct the mistakes off shitheads like George Bush. by helping combat things like hunger, poverty etc, etc, you erase the ability for things like hate, terrorism to take hold in a society. take your hate out off your ass and look at things from a sensible point of view.
Blah blah, if he had any self respect he wouldn't go on about it. Charity is something one should do anonymously, otherwise it just becomes a pissing match of "woooh look at me I've done so much for people".[/QUOTE]
he's not doing "charity" work you moron. he's trying to help correct the mistakes off shitheads like George Bush. by helping combat things like hunger, poverty etc, etc, you erase the ability for things like hate, terrorism to take hold in a society. take your hate out off your ass and look at things from a sensible point of view.
[QUOTE]Ha, that reminds me of a funny story that my dad's friend told me a few weeks ago. Basically there's this pub near where we live run by an elderly guy who doesn't allow his customers to sing. Bono was in there one day and the locals persuaded him to sing a few lines. The guy who owned the pub had no idea who Bono was and threw him out. The locals told him, "But that's Bono!" and the guy replied, "I couldn't give a f**k who he is, he hasn't got a note in his head anyway!"[/QUOTE]
tall tale NO:3
tall tale NO:3
if the measure off a band can be taken from it's fanbase, then based on this forum Queen is one shitty band.what love and respect i had for them is now gone.
and one more thing. Bono campaigns for more AIDS research funding and education. if someone had the heart to do this back in the days when Freddie was still here he would probably still be alive you fools.