Roiling Stones stick it to Bush (FR mentioned...)

NY Daily News ^ | 8/10/05 | Helen Kennedy

[jimbo123]

The normally apolitical Rolling Stones have no sympathy for President Bush.

In the refrain of the 13th track on their upcoming album, Mick Jagger belts out the refrain: "How come you're so wrong, my sweet neo-con?"

"You call yourself a Christian, I call you a hypocrite," the verse goes. "You call yourself a patriot. Well, I think you are full of s---!

Fans have been buzzing about the tune, with many up in arms over rumors that Virgin Records cut it from the final disk, fearing America's conservative-owned radio networks and big-box chain stores would refuse to play or stock it.

But it's there, even though Jagger told Newsweek magazine that Keith Richards is "a bit worried" about the song because he lives in the U.S.

Even though nothing sells a new album better than a little controversy, the wrinkled rockers' people seem a mite jumpy, too.

Stones publicist Fran Curtis told the Daily News the song doesn't mention Bush by name.

The album - "A Bigger Bang" - isn't even out yet, but right-wing Internet discussion groups already were fizzing with anti-Stones vitriol.

"The Rolling Stones' main audience these days is that segment of the [baby] boomers that has refused to recognize that the '60s have been over for almost 40 years, and so they'll lap this slop up and beg for more ... while they tie their hair back into gray ponytails and stretch those old tie-dyed T-shirts over their potbellies," wrote one poster at Free Republic.

The song is not going to break Bush's heart. When the White House put out the contents of the presidential iPod, the Stones were not on his playlist.

[AppyPappy]

When I hear the word "neocon", I always suspect an anti-semite under the hood.

[MilleniumBug]

I think we need a second opinion from Madonna.

[FastCoyote]

"Inner beauty, bubbling to the surface."

At least they aged well, like a fine Ripple.

[wolfcreek]

must of been partying with the Dizzy Chicks/ still can't get no satisfaction

[Shazbot29]

The Rolling Stones are here in Toronto rehearsing their concert tour. The people in line to get tickets to their thank-you concert (at a venue where 2 people were shot, in our latest two-week spree of unrestrained gunfire)

If we were to apply Lefty logic or if they were to apply their own logic in all situations, this would mean that the Rolling Stones cause gun battles and should be banned.

[doberville]

When the Stones first arrived on the scene in the '60s, a DJ initially referred to them as the 'Rolling Uglies'.

Some things never change.

[Recon Dad]

Since I fall into demographic that attends the Rolling Stones concerts, I can speak with authority that there are two reason not to concern ourselves about what impact Mick will have. 1. My and my generations memory is failing and with the next election being 18 months off....2. Many of the Baby Boomer's are having hip replacement operations and have been advised not to attend anything harder than "The Lovin Spoonful reunion tours.

[jos65]

I don't agree with this at all,but it is a free country despite the ROILING STONES.

[geege]

They should be writing songs about "Depends and Maalox", something they can relate to....

[Jim Noble]

Has Keef sobered up?

He only looks 1/3 dead, instead of the usual 7/8.

[newcats]

WAS HE WRONG IN THAT ONE RULE, THE GOLDEN RULE?

YOU are wrong....(first for using all caps)....

Second, the "Golden Rule" is NOT in the Bible. Granted the ideals of it are, but not the "Do unto others etc..."

[cricket]

Has Keef sobered up? He only looks 1/3 dead, instead of the usual 7/8"

Are you saying he has more afflictions than just 'being Liberal'?

( Really cannot say; since I do not like him - in a can. . .on TV. . .with my ham. . .anywhere. . .anytime. . .)

[TheForceOfOne]

"The Rolling Stones' main audience these days is that segment of the [baby] boomers that has refused to recognize that the '60s have been over for almost 40 years, and so they'll lap this slop up and beg for more ... while they tie their hair back into gray ponytails and stretch those old tie-dyed T-shirts over their potbellies," wrote one poster at Free Republic.

The truth shall set you free! or send you to Free Republic to find it! LOL!

FEAR THE MIGHTY FREEPER!

[AmericanMade1776]

Guess the Rolling Stones.."can't get no satisfaction".

MUST BE SOMETING YOU ARE DOING MIC!

[nicollo]

The article's author is correct that the band has been "normally apolitical." If they've veered from it its a stunt, and if so it worked -- mildly. They're in the news for it -- barely.

If Jagger really wanted to shock anyone, he should have come out in support of the President.

Btw, anyone hear "Neocon" by The Offspring?

[Moonman62]

Has Keef sobered up? He only looks 1/3 dead, instead of the usual 7/8.

It's all relative. The other three are catching up to him.

[paltz]

The Offspring - "Neocon"
we are strong
we are right
we won't be pushed aside
we'll go on
we will fight
we will not compromise
we will never lose to you
we will never lose to you
we will never lose to you
we will never lose to you

[longtermmemmory]

Dixie Chix part DUH.

They have every right to be "concerned".

Who is the sponsor? Time to crank up the power of the almighty consumer.

[auntyfemenist]

They need to retire already. Maybe take up jazz, something that other older pop/rock musicians do when they get older and want to display some dignity and mature musicianship. I just don't see how this can't be an embarrassing attempt at trying to stay cool, hip and now.

Yeah, they were great 25-30 years ago. They should just leave us with the memories of their greatness.

[AmericanMade1776]

We Will Not Tire. We Will Not Falter. We Will Not Fail.