I read somewhere that Bob Geldof has BANNED any * bashing

[CatWoman]

at Live 8.

Who the fuck does he think he is?

[DS1]

1. A guy that doesn't want any politics mixed in with his show, and thinks

that Bush might be more likely to sign on the whole relieve African debt idea if he isn't called an asshole between songs?

Just an idea.

Bush, of course, is still an asshole, and Geldoff is sorely mistaken if he thinks Bush gives a rats ass about his concert.

[name not needed]

15. I'm posting this for no reason whatsoever

[gorbal]

38. I don't know

Where was it that I heard that Cheney and co were trying to keep Bono away from Bush for filling his head with...actual thoughts? Was that just a rumor?

[Zomby Woof]

2. He has always been an arrogant prick

Although I was glad he did Live Aid, he was a smug prick anyway. His band The Boomtown Rats had a hit in 1980 or so with a song called "I Don't Like Mondays", and he achieved even greater fame playing Pink in Pink Floyd's "The Wall" movie in 1982.

Then he did Live Aid in 1985, and has been full of himself ever since. Saint Bob indeed (as many called him).

[CatWoman]

10. didn't his wife leave him for Michael Hutchence?

I think she's dead now (suicide).

[billyskank]

17. No, Michael Hutchence is dead (suicide).

As far as I know, whatsherface is still living.

[CatWoman]

20. she committed suicide too

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/930460.stm

[Scout1071]

36. That is so sad. I guess I never saw that story on this side of the

pond. At least not that I remember. I feel horrible for those children. Not only because they lost one or both of their parents to suicide, but also because they named them things like Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches Honeyblossom, Pixie and Tiger Haarani Lily.

[-..__...]

30. Was it suicide?

I thought it was autoerotic asphyxiation? :+

[paula777]

13. He was GORGEOUS when he played Pink. Boy did he hit the wall hard

[johnnie]

3. I haven't heard that

Can you find a link or something?
Not to stick up for Bob Geldof too much, but he has done his fair share of humanitarian work. If he wants to concentrate on helping other human beings and not put georgie in the spotlight, then that's fine with me.

[babylonsister]

4. Here's a link from this a.m.

http://www.nbc10.com/news/4637763/detail.html

[johnnie]

7. Thank you

I did a mini search, but didn't see that.
I guess he doesn't want to alienate anyone from what he is trying to do.
Thanks again for the link.

[babylonsister]

9. I say, "Let the people protest!" He'd be bound to get

lots more attention when the masses are marching through Scotland against the blivet!:)

[Zuni]

29. but he wants everyone to pony up

he does not see this as a partisan political protest---he simply wants to get more aid money for the impoverished

[Options Remain]

5. If Bob says no * bashing he should be listened to

n/t

[underpants]

6. Taking the same approach as Bono

Picking sides cuts off half of your options and half of your audience.

[Zomby Woof]

31. But 99% of the world hates Bush

So I think a 1% loss is an acceptable risk.

[madrchsod]

8. want to see african artists singing

to raise money for there countries? you have to go to paris..here in the usa-50ct ,jay z,and will smith,oh yes, stevie wonder. all fine african artists. or maybe the african artists realized he just full of shit and don`t care to be there with the "great white acts of the last century"

[name not needed]

11. He's Bob Geldof

The only man ever to have his head so far up his ass that he can watch himself chew his food.

[Beware the Beast Man]

12. He's a Chicken!!!!

[johnnie]

14. You said the "c" word

You are pushing it pal..

[CatWoman]

16. bok-bok

[Susang]

18. LOL

Best one yet! :D

[elperromagico]

19. I don't know. But I do know that rock and roll is a cruel mistress:

YOWL!!!

[Dan-W]

21. I'm jealous.

That man has a fine head of hair for his age.

[elperromagico]

22. Yes, but he has the face of a 70 year old.

That's the rock and roll tradeoff.

[AntiCoup2K4]

39. Irish rock stars in particular don't seem to age well.

Seen Van Morrison lately??

Adam Clayton's looking pretty old too, for a guy in his mid 40's. And even Bono ain't the "Boy" he used to be.

Makes me wonder what Phil Lynott would look like today. I'm guessing Keith Richards with a darker complexion.

[CatWoman]

23. he can afford to have a fine head of hair at his age

:P

[NawlinsNed]

24. He the fuck is the founder of Live 8

And the purpose of Live 8 isn't to bash people who control the pursestrings which might help his cause.

[CatWoman]

25. I don't give a fuck what the fuck he is fucking the founder of

that still doesn't fucking give him the fucking right to fucking tell people they can't fucking bash Bush.

Remember the fucking Tsunami?

The only reason Bush gave fucking money was because people were fucking bashing him.

[Orsino]

26. Yep. The last thing we need...

...is yet another media event closed to us.

Has he forgotten that Woodstock helped to move us away from war?

[Zomby Woof]

27. TELL IT LITTLE SISTER!

I am HOPING the bands playing ignore him and bash the HELL out of Chimpy!

[CatWoman]

33. LOLOLOLOLOL

:D

[Zuni]

28. Actually, if I was him, I would do the same thing

he doesn't want to alienate anyone---he knows what he wants to do---aid impoverished people---he knows how to catch flies (with honey, not vinegar)

He wants to get as much support as possible, plus he wants to encourage Bush to pledge more aid money

I think it is smart to keep politics out of this. People who dislike Bush aren't just going to start loving him if no artists at the concert throw out some verbal barbs about him

[tyedyeto]

37. Encourage the chimp to give more aid?

Like he's given very much in his almost 5 years in 'power'? Anything * gives is with severe strings attached.

I doubt if what any performer says or does at this concert is going to make any difference to * % Co.

[Pithlet]

32. I kinda actually sorta see why he's doing it.

It isn't what the concert is about. He doesn't want to alienate people who could help the cause. If I were him I might have done the same thing, and no one hates Bush more than I do.

[Zomby Woof]

34. The repukes would try to "Wellstone" it

But I would still like to see some defiance, just to piss 'em off. :-)

[Pithlet]

35. Anything that pisses off the Republicans

is okay by me! :thumbsup:

[Dukkha]

40. I don't see Roger Waters obeying that rule

Geldof should be kissing his ass anyways. It's PF that gave Live a massive dose of publicity. Millions will be tuning in just to see their set.

Bob Geldof kind of looks like the character Pink now, someone who's been living in a hotel room strung out in front of the tube.