Posted on 09/22/2004 2:21:15 PM PDT by beansox
NEW YORK -- Bruce Springsteen, who once bemoaned the television wasteland in his song "57 Channels," offered some fresh criticism of the small screen and its political coverage: enough with partisan politics and "Fear Factor," let's focus on the facts. "Things are distorted by ratings and by money to where you're getting one hour of the political conventions," Springsteen says in an interview for the Oct. 14 issue of Rolling Stone magazine. "No matter how staged they are, I think they're a little more important than people eating bugs." The New Jersey rocker also offered harsh words for the Bush administration and its efforts to "sanitize" coverage of the war in Iraq. "The fact that the administration refused to allow photographs of the flag-draped coffins of returning dead, that the president hasn't shown up for a single military funeral for the young people who gave their lives for his policies, is disgraceful," Springsteen says. Springsteen, before launching his Vote for Change tour with the Dixie Chicks, R.E.M., Pearl Jam and other artists, said he had noticed a change in media coverage of the election _ and he offered an explanation for the switch. "I think Fox News and the Republican right have intimidated the press into an incredible self-consciousness about appearing objective, and backed them into a corner of sorts where they have ceded some of their responsibility and righteous power," he said.
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While Bruce is entitled to his opinion, he is not known for his high-end braincell power...
He helps the Bush cause more than he knows,,,,
hamelfull?
Wow. I never thought Bruce was exactly a rocket scientist, but it turns out he's a real scumbag. What a shame. Oh well - - at least he kept it pretty much hidden up to now, in his declining years as an over-hyped has-been.
yes yes i know ...it was a typo :( (hanging my head in shame)
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Dang! No fair changing the headline before the fun can start!
They get stoned every evening...who would listen to what they say?
A hangover come morning...it is just like this each and every day
From their words we grow weary...they're flapping their gums to hear themselves
Lives so dreary...they need pills and some mental help
Their minds run on empty...they say foolish things just for a lark
Why should we listen?...they are just clueless lefties in the dark
They're getting more outrageous...they pretend that we aren't at war
Among them it's contagious...they're acting like they're Osama's whore
From their words we grow weary...they're flapping their gums to hear themselves
Lives so dreary...they need pills and some mental help
Their minds run on empty...they say such foolish things just for a lark
Why should we listen?...they are just clueless lefties in the dark
And every day they get older...but it is so clear they've not gotten wise
As their pronouncements get bolder...see the souless look in their eyes
Because they're good at singing...self-importance rules the day
I won't miss what they're bringing...if lightning struck and took them away
From their words we grow weary...they're flapping their gums to hear themselves
Lives so dreary...they need pills and some mental help
Their minds run on empty...saying foolish things just for a lark
Why should we listen?...they are just clueless lefties in the dark
Their minds run on empty...as they're saying foolish things just for a lark
Why should we listen?...they are just clueless lefties in the dark
They are just clueless lefties in the dark...they are just clueless lefties in the dark
I have to admit that I used to be a big fan. Saw him in four concerts in mid 70's. Stopped going once the crowds got too big. But I always liked and often listened to his first four albums . . . but once he started mouthing off about Bush, I quit. If his song comes on the radio, I turn the channel. It really is a shame when an artist that I liked turns into a complete knobjob.
A) With the internet and 24-hour cable news, anyone who wants complete convention coverage can get it. Apparently Springsteen wants ABC/CBN/NBC coverage so that people are forced to view it. I thought he was Pro Choice.
B) If Bush attended military funerals, he'd have to be selective because he clearly can't attend every one, so he rightly stays away. Not to mention that he'd be criticized for "politicizing" the war if he did attend any.
C) Evidently Fox's intimidation of the media has been less than effective against CBS.
its called self promotion. hes got to get the name of the tour back into the news since everyone pretty much has all but ignored it!!
Ho hum, Sounds like the boss is trolling for ticket sales. ha ha Brucey aint it time for you to start doing the "free" oldie concerts?
ps, All of your albums I had were on 8 track
Would someone explain to me why anyone listens to this one-note, two-word, tone-deaf rocker?
before you comment on me spelling the shamefull wrong.. you spelled *will* wrong :P
Hey Bruce:
Hehe, actually "Dancing in the Dark" is one of his more tolerable songs.
I never spent one penny on his crap music in the past. This only confirms my dislike of him.
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