http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/eltonjohn/ en-us Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:33:05 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999485/posts A bitter Sir Elton John thinks America's sexism may be sinking his friend Hillary Rodham Clinton. John, a knighted British subject, said that gender discrimination is behind Clinton's problems in the polls as he addressed 5,000 Clinton supporters at Radio City Musical Hall last night in an event that raised $2.5 million for the cash-strapped campaign. "I never cease to be amazed by the misogynistic attitudes of some people in this country," said John, wearing a spangled black evening coat over a vermilion silk shirt. "I say to hell with them. ... I love you, Hillary, I'll always be there... Newsday.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999485/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:33:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1999311/posts There's a real crowd at Radio City, complete with scalpers, and lines around the block for Elton John and the Clintons. Toward the back of one line: Frank Luntz, Lanny Davis, and Doug Schoen. ("I used to be in business with Mark Penn," Schoen joked.) Inside, Bill Clinton introduced his wife, thanked the packed house for contributions to keep the race going, and asked for more, to shouts of "We miss you, Bill." "If you know anybody who didn’t come here tonight who could send some money over the Internet …," he said. "What I want you to know is,... Ben Smith http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1999311/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:35:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992498/posts Are Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Elton John breaking U.S. laws by allowing the British pop singer, a foreign national, to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Mrs. Clinton's presidential campaign by performing a concert on her behalf? That's the question Inside the Beltway put to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) yesterday, which does not rule out the possibility. First, some background supplied by the FEC: The goal of the 1966 Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was to "minimize foreign intervention" in U.S. elections by establishing a series of limitations on foreign nationals. In 1974, the prohibition was incorporated... Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992498/posts#comment Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:10:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992532/posts Are Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Elton John breaking U.S. laws by allowing the British pop singer, a foreign national, to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Mrs. Clinton's presidential campaign by performing a concert on her behalf? That's the question Inside the Beltway put to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) yesterday, which does not rule out the possibility. First, some background supplied by the FEC: The goal of the 1966 Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was to "minimize foreign intervention" in U.S. elections by establishing a series of limitations on foreign nationals. In 1974, the prohibition was incorporated... Washington Times - Inside the Beltway http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992532/posts#comment Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:51:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992434/posts Are Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Elton John breaking U.S. laws by allowing the British pop singer, a foreign national, to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Mrs. Clinton's presidential campaign by performing a concert on her behalf? That's the question Inside the Beltway put to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) yesterday, which does not rule out the possibility. First, some background supplied by the FEC: The goal of the 1966 Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) was to "minimize foreign intervention" in U.S. elections by establishing a series of limitations on foreign nationals. In 1974, the prohibition was incorporated... The Washington Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1992434/posts#comment Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:57:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988215/posts HILLARYCLINTON.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988215/posts#comment Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:27:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1904354/posts Child Porn Seized from 'Art' Show Comes From anti-Christian Elton John's Private Collection By John-Henry Westen LONDON, UK, September 26, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Popular homosexual musician Elton John, who regularly promotes homosexuality and has said he would ban Christianity, may be in hot water as police have seized one of his pieces of "art" on suspicion of breaching child pornography laws.  According to media reports police seized the photographic image from an art gallery in Tyneside. Apart from promoting homosexuality, John has expressed his contempt for Christianity. In an August 2006 interview Elton John said, "I think religion has always... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1904354/posts#comment Sun, 30 Sep 2007 06:56:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902100/posts Seized 'art porn' owned by Sir Elton John By Sophie Borland and Nigel Reynolds  Last Updated: 4:49pm BST 25/09/2007 A photograph by a controversial American artist which is part of Sir Elton John's private collection has been seized by police from a gallery on suspicion it may have breached child pornography laws. The image, which featured two young girls one of whom was sitting down with her legs wide apart, was taken by the renowned photographer Nan Goldin. The shot, from the artist's Thanksgiving series, was to be exhibited at the Baltic Modern Art gallery, Tyneside, this week along with... The Telegraph (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902100/posts#comment Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:49:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875230/posts POP legend Sir Elton John wants the internet CLOSED DOWN. Never one to keep his opinions to himself, the Rocket Man has waded into cyberspace with all guns blazing. He claims it is destroying good music, saying: “The internet has stopped people from going out and being with each other, creating stuff. “Instead they sit at home and make their own records, which is sometimes OK but it doesn’t bode well for long-term artistic vision. “It’s just a means to an end. “We’re talking about things that are going to change the world and change the way people listen to... The Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875230/posts#comment Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:32:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1874935/posts POP legend Sir Elton John wants the internet CLOSED DOWN. Never one to keep his opinions to himself, the Rocket Man has waded into cyberspace with all guns blazing. He claims it is destroying good music, saying: “The internet has stopped people from going out and being with each other, creating stuff. “Instead they sit at home and make their own records, which is sometimes OK but it doesn’t bode well for long-term artistic vision. “It’s just a means to an end. “We’re talking about things that are going to change the world and change the way people listen to... The Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1874935/posts#comment Wed, 1 Aug 2007 23:00:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860742/posts See for example this thread first. It's enough to make anyone wince Elton John forced to yield to the prince Elton thought it was mean He's not prince, but a QUEEN! So he left his car and took a ...mince. grey_whiskers http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860742/posts#comment Wed, 4 Jul 2007 14:30:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860726/posts Sir Elton rages as princes' security guard makes him walk to post-gig party As a member of rock 'n' roll royalty, Sir Elton John does not take kindly to being outranked. Not even by Princes William and Harry. So when his chauffeur-driven people carrier was stopped because of royal security around the Concert for Diana, the veteran singer flew into one of the rages for which he is renowned. "Get out of my ****ing way," he screamed at a policeman. "Don't you know who I am? I've been working all ****ing day and I need to get to my ****ing... This Is London (via Drugereport.com) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860726/posts#comment Wed, 4 Jul 2007 13:58:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860582/posts As a member of rock 'n' roll royalty, Sir Elton John does not take kindly to being outranked. Not even by Princes William and Harry. So when his chauffeur-driven people carrier was stopped because of royal security around the Concert for Diana, the veteran singer flew into one of the rages for which he is renowned. "Get out of my ****ing way," he screamed at a policeman. "Don't you know who I am? I've been working all ****ing day and I need to get to my ****ing dressing room." The officer, however, remained unmoved and eventually the 60-year old star,... This is London UK Drudge Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860582/posts#comment Wed, 4 Jul 2007 02:50:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860216/posts As a member of rock 'n' roll royalty, Sir Elton John does not take kindly to being outranked. Not even by Princes William and Harry. So when his chauffeur-driven people carrier was stopped because of royal security around the Concert for Diana, the veteran singer flew into one of the rages for which he is renowned. "Get out of my ****ing way," he screamed at a policeman. "Don't you know who I am? I've been working all ****ing day and I need to get to my ****ing dressing room." This is London UK via Drudge Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1860216/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jul 2007 15:02:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1844345/posts Elton John's Partner Blasts Michael Moore and 'Sicko' Posted by Lynn Davidson on June 2, 2007 - 13:52. Maybe Michael Moore should listen to people who actually have socialized medicine—at least those who are allowed to disagree with their government’s policies. Singer Elton John’s partner David Furnish slammed Michael Moore and his latest docuganda “Sicko” for misrepresenting the quality of the US health care system. On June 02, Furnish stated, ”[America] was the only place to get good treatment”(emphasis mine): Elton John's partner David Furnish has hit out at filmmaker Michael Moore for criticising the US healthcare system.The star -... http://newsbusters.org/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1844345/posts#comment Mon, 4 Jun 2007 04:32:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1820453/posts "I would ban religion completely," British pop-music star Elton John said in a much-noted interview last November. "It turns people into hateful lemmings, and it's not really compassionate." It isn't exactly news that many people find religion odious, but what is being called the New Atheism has lately become a booming industry. Books, articles, and lectures in profusion extol secularism and deride faith in G-d as pernicious and absurd. Such antipathy to religion was once relegated to the edges of polite society. Today it shows up front and center: A California congressman is cheered for announcing that he is an... Jewish World Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1820453/posts#comment Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:47:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1805885/posts "I've no wish to be living sixty years on." A 23-year-old Elton John sang those words at his first U.S. concert, at the Troubadour club in Los Angeles on Aug. 25, 1970. On Sunday night at a sold-out concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, John will open with the same song, "Sixty Years On." The show, not coincidentally, will also be his 60th sell-out appearance there. More significantly, it will mark the day that the global pop star reaches 60 years on himself. Much like the narrator in The Who's "My Generation," who hopes to expire "before I get... Atlanta Journal-Constitution http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1805885/posts#comment Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:47:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/524051/posts Elton: I'll only fly US jets with gun guards ELTON JOHN has vowed he will only fly on an American airline again if it has armed guards. Speaking publicly for the first time about the US disaster, the singer also urged people not to take revenge on Muslims around the world. Elton fought back tears as he spoke of the tragedy. He said: "It is evil and devastating. They should have armed guards on planes and they should seal the cockpits. That's the only way people will fly. "I know I wouldn't get on an American airline unless it had ... thesunuk http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/524051/posts#comment Sat, 15 Sep 2001 14:06:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1745469/posts GAY rock star Sir Elton John has delivered an "up yours" message to Prime Minister John Howard for opposing same-sex marriages. Sir Elton, in Sydney last night for the first of three concerts, said he was unimpressed with the lack of legislation to protect gay couples in Australia. The 59-year-old and his partner David Furnish last December became one of the first gay couples in England to tie the knot in a civil partnership ceremony. "It was just a commitment I wanted to make because I love him, and vice-versa, and it was just a great day," Sir Elton told... Herald Sun http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1745469/posts#comment Wed, 29 Nov 2006 01:01:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1743458/posts Elton John - make that Sir Elton John - recently declared in a magazine interview that "religion should be banned completely." At least he didn't say it should be banned selectively; that might smack of favoritism and discrimination. It seems his animus toward religion is driven largely by his status as a homosexual. He resents religiously based disapproval of his lifestyle and says that religion directs "hatred towards gay people." His ironic remedy is that religious intolerance, as he sees it, shouldn't be tolerated. He's also critical of religious leaders for not coming together to end war. Now, Elton John... Rocky Mountain News column http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1743458/posts#comment Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:39:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1737266/posts Sir Elton John wants religion banned completely – because he believes it promotes hatred of gays. Speaking to the Observer Music Monthly Magazine the singer said religion lacked compassion and turned people into “hateful lemmings". The PRESS ASSOCIATION reports: In a candid interview for a dedicated Gay issue of the magazine he shared his views on topics as varied as being a pop icon to Tony Blair’s stance on the war in Iraq. He said there was a lack of religious leadership, particularly in world politics, and complained that people do not take to the streets to protest any more.... PoliPundit http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1737266/posts#comment Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:39:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1728899/posts (AP) MADISON -- Rock music legend Elton John has donated $20,000 to a group trying to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage in Wisconsin, according to a campaign filing on Monday. Voters will decide the issue Nov. 7. John made the donation to Fair Wisconsin Oct. 23, according to its report with the state Elections Board. The donation was among those that helped the group raise $2.5 million between July 1 and Oct. 23. The group has been running television advertisements noting that the proposed amendment would also ban civil unions comparable to marriage, which... WFRV.COM http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1728899/posts#comment Tue, 31 Oct 2006 03:23:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660540/posts Sir Elton John has slammed the England football team as a "disgrace" after Portugal knocked them out of the World Cup on Saturday. The Don't Go Breaking My Heart singer made his feelings public when he made his comments during a gig in Bournemouth, hours after the quarter-final match finished. John, who is friends with David Beckham, attributed most of the blame to coach Sven Goran Eriksson. He told the sell-out crowd, "There has not been an outstanding player at this World Cup. I do not even want to talk about that f**king Sven Goran Abba-dabba. "As always the England... UK N ews Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1660540/posts#comment Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:55:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638106/posts LONDON, May 24, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) - British pop music star Elton John has attacked the Catholic Church and its position on condom use as a reason for the demise of 60 of his friends to the sexually-transmitted disease, AIDS. Speaking at a business awards ceremony, he said, "We don't have a medical vaccine but we have a social vaccine and it's called education." He failed to include in his so-called education platform that condoms may be a leading reason for the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Even leading health experts at the United Nations have acknowledged that condoms have an estimated 10% failure... LifeSite.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638106/posts#comment Thu, 25 May 2006 14:59:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638321/posts MIDI - BENNIE AND THE JETS Hey, guys, no time for delaying...in the bathhouse, oh,yeah, let's start playing And pretend there is no consequence Drop your pants...and join us in the circle for a dance It seems that so many have not learned yet Some will spread HIV...and then we're gonna blame the church, you bet Being gay is wonderful...with envy, they're so green We meet a brand new guy...then, my oh my We do it up in the mezzanine...yeah, yeah, yeah Then we blame the church, you bet Hey, guys, where's the sex toy vendor...this night will be... DFU SONGS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1638321/posts#comment Thu, 25 May 2006 21:25:17 GMT