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Originally Posted by strandinthewind
AARRGGHHHHH - pet peeve - artists are always free to speak their minds and they certainly did for Kerry in that huge concert promoting Kerry that was lead by The Boss.
But, artists should not be surprised if people judge them for their political views - and that judgement cuts both ways in that both sides do it  I mean many people cannot stand artists who speak out for W and refuse to buy their records on that basis So, I think they can talk about politics all they want - but there are repercussions for that. In a way that is sad, but I certainly do it even though I try not to - I think on some level we all do. I mean if I went to the doctor and as she was examining me, she started extolling the virtues of W and his cronies, I would be offended as I am there for medical treatment - not a lesson in politics - and I certainly would not go back  Conversely, if that same doctor started lambasting W - I would go back. To me that is the same thing and it has nothing to do with the quality of the medical treatment 
Anyway - I know what ya mean - it is just a pet peeve of mine 
But - back to the topic at hand - England is a FAB. place. I love London and I really love Wales and the Cotswolds!!!!!!! |
What is your pet peeve? That artists speak out politically and then are suprprised by a backlash? I see that point. It depends on context. If GM was asked what he thought about Blair's relationship with Dubya it is different from doing some charity thing and randomly blurting out what he thinks. But it is scary when a band like the Dixie Chicks says they are ashamed that the president is also from Texas and it turns into this huge CD burning hate fest. Granted what they said was unpatriotic but from their point of view Bush is a monster who knowingly has marched our troops in to kill innocent people. Blablabla. I just hate it when people say artists shouldn't say anything, why shouldn't they?
Anyway, I never had a desire to go to England until recently but now I REALLY want to go! I think of bland food, stuffiness, really old stuff, and Big Ben. I guess I've got some things to learn!