He certainly feeds the poor, as Christ commands. Many here can criticize him for his politics, but God sees what he's doing and I'm sure He's pleased that Bono is following His command to feed the poor. I wonder how many of us even send a few bucks to help the poor. It's a command!
I don't believe anyone has criticized him for giving to the poor. The issue is more about him telling others to give money, not to the poor, but to the rapacious "leaders" of third world nations.
"He certainly feeds the poor, as Christ commands."
The poor like Mugabe.
Bono may be something of a Leftist, but I think he's a true believer, not a glory seeker. He's not doing it to make waves and gain popularity. He did make friends with CLinton, but he has done the same with GWB. I think he's actually sincerely trying to look past the blatantly political aspects of it all and actually trying to effect change regardless of whom he has to work with.
Again, I think as far as the causes he espouses, he's a true believer (unlike most unstable deranged Leftists with their misguided notions of "social justice" stemming from self-loathing). And though I may disagree with his politics, his aims are noble and I can certainly say I repsect him a great deal for his character. He puts his money where his mouth is. All in all, political disagreements aside, he's a good man.
Music-wise, blah. The first album was good, then they got all weird and artsy. :)