I know that Interference, is most of the time, ahead of the fray on news articles, but I just have to say in the last few days I have seen no less than 30 or so articles from all over the globe.
I subscribe to alot of online newspapers and sites. (Just because I want too.)
There is no mention of any back problems that Bono is currently going through, and most of the mentions are of Larry's apology, the (Bono) & Nobel Peace Prize nominations but the most I have received are of the falling numbers for the viewing of the grammys.
Just tonight I have seen:
AFP ! News Wed, 16 Feb 2005 12:01 PM PST
Powell, Yushchenko and Bono among 166 Nobel Peace Prize candidates
At least 166 names figure on this year's list of Nobel Peace Prize candidates, the Nobel Institute said, with observers expecting to find former US secretary of state Colin Powell and Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko in the running.
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PM to help bring U2 to Ottawa
Jam! Showbiz Wed, 16 Feb 2005 6:31 AM PST
OTTAWA -- Radio station BOB-FM's campaign to bring U2 to town saw them recruit a top gun for the cause yesterday.
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Powell, Bono 'up for Nobel Prize'
NEWS.com.au
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Grammy viewers' exodus perplexes
Omaha World-Herald Wed, 16 Feb 2005 8:49 AM PST
NEW YORK (AP) - From J. Lo to James Brown, Usher to U2, the Grammys had it all this year - except a lot of viewers..
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I could post more, but really, it's not necessary. Some, if not most of the major complaints/concerns on U2 fan sites are not as prevelant as some would like to make them out to be.
This is not in any way to dispute anyone's thoughts, beliefs or ideas that U2 is being... whatever...
Some of this shit is just not true.. Even alot of it I read..
Just look at the numbers and the ticket sell outs.
I find myself defending U2 more on the fan sites than I actually see in the mass media.
Maybe that is why Bono was at a loss for words. He just knew anything he said would be referred to as "Bono speak."
Also Keep in mind alot of radio/ tv, media outlets go to these sites for information, true or not. Sensationalism is alive and well. Especially when it comes to Bono & U2.
Just my thoughts anyway. Don't really care what others think. Gave that up a long time ago.
and I respect myself enough to know I will go to bat for anyone else I respect.
I still respect Bono & U2. They are just themselves. Much like I am.