neutral said:
I know Kerry has used Beautiful Day as he makes an entrance at a campaign stop. But you guys probably already knew that.
To me, that is the same as an endorsement of Kerry
Look, how many times have people tried to use songs and the artist made them stop, saying they didn't want their song associated with the candidate because they didn't support them? So, since U2 hasn't said a word, or might even have approved this, I take it they are not upset about it, even happy about it, and therefore are supporting Kerry's campaign!
I am unhappy with this for 2 reasons:
1. As many of you have said on the thread on the news forum, it is best for Bono not to play partisan politics because no matter who wins, he will need their support for his AIDS battle! Suppose Bush wins, and knowing Bush was for Kerry, he might not be so friendly to let him in the White House next time. Bono has done an excellent job worming his way into Washington and I don't want that to change. It's too important to his cause!
Even if they haven't officially given their permission, their silence allows him to continue using it, which to me is the SAME AS AN ENDORSEMENT!
2. U2 was so upset by the idea of one of their songs being used in a car commercial, they rejected a $23,000,000 bid! They said their music was too special to them and their fans to have it associated with commericals! Yet, they go and allow a politician to use it??
I would much rather see my song connected with a car flying down the highway, or through mountainous terrain, on a happy joy ride than to be associated with a politician, and all the negative things that come to mind with politics!