Should pop 'stars' stay out of politics?

[bigbadjeff]

I was at the SSE in Belfast for the U2 gig. In one breath, Bono said it was terrible the events in Paris, and in the next advocated unchecked immigration from Syria. WTF. Good musician yes, lousy grasp of world events? Yes also. Stick to singing Bono.

Good gig by the way.

 

[Pat's Van]

seem to remember john lennon getting owned by a reporter about the vietnam war

 

[caught]

No, I think people who wear sunglasses indoors should influence all international policy.

 

[bigbadjeff]

Wasn't wearing them tonight though lol

 

[bigbadjeff]

He needed to see what he was doing in an ingenious stage show.

 

[Toast]

Bob Geldof is a bell end.

 

[Pienaar's gloves]

I was at the SSE in Belfast for the U2 gig. In one breath, Bono said it was terrible the events in Paris, and in the next advocated unchecked immigration from Syria. WTF. Good musician yes, lousy grasp of world events? Yes also. Stick to singing Bono.

Good gig by the way.

I saw them in London last month and they were boss.

Bono is a bit self-loving but he's done a hell of a lot more good than harm to great causes over the years.

Shame about his tax status.

In short, nobody should have to be silent on anything.

 

[Jamo Martinez]

I wish a lot of them would stay out of music tbh.

 

[bigbadjeff]

Agreed my friend, but the contradictory nature of his statements made me feel he should put his brain into gear before engaging his mouth.

This was to pienaars gloves.

 

[Pat's Van]

I hear Bono has the largest collection of hatchbacks in the UK

 

[sageyefc]

Awful musician and an utter prick of a man

 

[canuckblue]

They should, just as much as politicians should stay out of the music business.

 

[bigbadjeff]

I digress canuckblue. He is a good musician, as are the band, but politically he is naive.

 

[Huyton Layne]

I think he can say what he wants when he wants. Quit being jealous because he has a larger forum than you. You'd be licking his bum if he'd said something you agree with.

 

[longers]

Id rather listen to him waffle on about world events than have to listen to his music.

Shooting myself in the face would be my first preference though.