Originally Posted by dreamsunwind (Post 1227742)

Lindsey said clearly that it was not his choice to leave.

Originally Posted by elle (Post 1227745)

exactly. not my doing and not my choice - how much more clear can you be??

translation for apparently confused - he did nothing to cause it, and he was thrown out against his will.

Originally Posted by bwboy (Post 1227761)

Like you, I definitely read the liner notes and thank yous, that was always fun for me.

I understand wealthy celebrities have an entourage, I wasn't disagreeing with that. Apparently, the woman in question works with Cameron Crowe on a tv show that actually featured Lindsey on an episode. So why wouldn't it be just as likely she was there for that reason as she was to spy for Stevie? Sure, it's possible Stevie knew about this event (which actually I doubt, because, as others have said, she's very sheltered by her people), and she asked this woman, who apparently has two jobs- one, working on a show with Cameron Crowe and two, is part of Stevie's entourage- to go to the fundraiser and collect intel on Lindsey and his performance. However, it's just as likely she went because she either supports the candidate and she works with Cameron Crowe. I don't care either way, I just think it's funny people are saying she was a spy, that's all. As someone else already said, if she was a spy, all she can tell Stevie is that Lindsey gave a fine performance and made a minute long speech about no longer being a part of FM.

Personally, I prefer the idea that Stevie was secretly there, posing as an activist or one of the staff, wearing glasses and a wig, maybe even trying to sabotage Lindsey's amp. Or maybe passing out fliers for the upcoming FM tour.

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires (Post 1227757)

Guess that makes me a conspiracy theorist. :laugh: :laugh: And makes you a far better person.

Do fans need to care about this? Not if they don't want to. But if some people find it interesting, and factor this real info into their understandings of what is going on, it doesn't make them "conspiracy theorists". :distress:

Originally Posted by jmn3 (Post 1227726)

Well, the line was that he has "taken leave" of the band. But I also found that a bit curious. It could just be Lindsey-speak and not mean much but his whole little talk there made it sound like he hadn't shut the door for good on working with the band again. :shrug:

Originally Posted by bwboy (Post 1227740)

I think we'll see FM give plenty more press as the tour draws closer, but as far as Mick "running away from reporters," two things: first, is anyone from TMZ really considered a reporter? I thought that TMZ was considered glorified paparazzi? And second, if Mick was at the airport, maybe he was running because he was in a hurry? I mean, an airport is not an ideal place to sit down for an interview LOL! I'm trying to imagine catching an airplane and someone running alongside me asking for a comment about something, and in no possible scenario do I imagine myself giving up a flight so I can talk to them.

Originally Posted by Storms123 (Post 1227810)

Agree with you re TMZ, but he wasn't really rushing anywhere for this plane. He was trying to avoid speaking to them. Very out of character for him--he usually appears pretty chatty and friendly when people approach him

Originally Posted by Storms123 (Post 1227810)

Agree with you re TMZ, but he wasn't really rushing anywhere for this plane. He was trying to avoid speaking to them. Very out of character for him--he usually appears pretty chatty and friendly when people approach him

Originally Posted by secondhandchain (Post 1227681)

I would edit that comment if I were you. Not saying I don't agree with you, but it's going to cause an explosion here and we have enough of that right now. :nod:

Originally Posted by Jondalar (Post 1227819)

I think it’s common knowledge that if Lindsey were a Republican, he would probably be kicked out California, the band and have his Grammies taken away. It’s the least surprising thing about Lindsey. You would never find a entertainer of his stature at a Republican event. Nutcases would make it their mission to ruin his or her career or beat them up.

Originally Posted by Jondalar (Post 1227819)

I think it’s common knowledge that if Lindsey were a Republican, he would probably be kicked out California, the band and have his Grammies taken away. It’s the least surprising thing about Lindsey. You would never find a entertainer of his stature at a Republican event. Nutcases would make it their mission to ruin his or her career or beat them up.

Originally Posted by SteveMacD (Post 1227823)

Umm…It’s common knowledge that John McVie is a Republican.

Originally Posted by secondhandchain (Post 1227822)

That's ridiculous. As long as he didn't act like an a hole like Ted Nugent. Are you that ignorant that you think California is 100 percent liberal? It's not. And by the way your little dig basically saying "liberals are nutcases" did not go un noticed. KNOCK IT OFF ON THIS BOARD. And btw there are plenty of successful republican musicians and actors. Get an education.

Originally Posted by secondhandchain (Post 1227824)

Jondular thinks we are going to take away John's grammys. SMH. And could we please have one freaking place where we don't have to argue about politics? It's everywhere now and I'd really like this to be one fo the places where it isn't discussed. It's pretty obvious what he was doing.

Originally Posted by Jondalar (Post 1227826)

I have a nice education. Do you? Did you read your own post? You were the one who told him not to bring up politics and he wouldn’t because he didn’t care about offending Trump supporters. If he can dish it out, he should be able to take it. So should you.

Originally Posted by secondhandchain (Post 1227829)

I haven't brought up politics and I also told him he shouldn't either. I know it's hard because you've been taught recently to hate people from Ca, but there are a lot of conservatives here. I work with many of them and we get along fine and I live in LA in the movie business. If you want to make this board about your hate of liberals go ahead, I cant stop you have at it.

Originally Posted by Jondalar (Post 1227831)

Oh no, no, no, no! Don’t turn it around. This is about liberals hating Trump supporters and not caring one bit how we feel. I always voted as a Democrat until Trump. I’m glad he is throwing a wrench in that corrupt, Washington machine. After the way Democrats have acted the last two years, I’ll be the first in line to vote for him again. Ok I’ve said my peace. Enough said.

Originally Posted by secondhandchain (Post 1227832)

Ok there is SO much I can say about your this last statement but I won't.