How will the Vertigo tour change now that 40,000 people are confirmed dead in Asia?

[prof_peabody]

Do you think the boys will change things up for this huge disaster?

 

[typhoon]

No.

 

[MTEdge]

The only mention we got tonight was "Indian Dream, but also an African Dream" during Pride. That is not a lot. Very surprised by the lack of reference. The cynic in me thinks it's not a marketable.

 

[Carek1230]

 

[sebo20]

It won't change. That didn't happen in the USA, if I'm a bit sarcastic.

 

[Carek1230]

I agree with you. Bono will continue his plight for Africa and the One Campaign, DATA, etc.

 

[Axver]

I present to you, ladies and gentlement, Exhibit A: A Tasteless Post, as seen in the following quote:

I can't believe you'd post that on such a thread. 40,000 people are dead, rock on!

 

[KhanadaRhodes]

i know you like to spam threads with smilies, but seriously, this is taking it a bit too far. like axver said, this is totally tasteless and way out of line.

 

[Aardvark747]

40,000 now? Jeez - the last 12 months have been very tragic for so many parts of the world.

I'm sure Bono will say something else in reference to this very soon. It's probably hard to know exactly what TO say. If there is any kind of fund raising event for them, I am certain they will be there.

 

[jackbauer]

Man, I remember being shocked because I heard it was in the hundreds a good few days ago. RIP to those who have lost their lives in this disaster.

As for the Vertigo show, I guess a reference might pop up in Streets or Pride, but I also agree that the main focus will continue to be Africa.

 

[U2FanPeter]

Did they do anything when 300,000 people died in Asia 10 months ago?

u2fp

 

[Axver]

Did they do anything when 300,000 people died in Asia 10 months ago?

u2fp

Were U2 doing anything publicly at the time?

The answer to both your question and mine is no.

 

[ponkine]

They don´t give a s*** about that they will keep touring the USA as if nothing was happened

 

[Aardvark747]

They don´t give a s*** about that they will keep touring the USA as if nothing was happened

That's not a very nice comment.

 

[zoopop]

Im sure this disaster is in Bono's or U2's thoughts. Its hard to be U2 sometime. Alot of people expect them to solve the worlds problem or take notice of them at a U2 show. I think a U2 show is and should be an escape of what is going on in the real world. We don't want to like the entire show. Though I do understand what everyone is saying about the whole Africa cry. Has Bono taken it down a step or is just as much as the 1st leg. This has been a rough year from Mother Nature.

 

[Miroslava]

They don´t give a s*** about that they will keep touring the USA as if nothing was happened

Good lord...

 

[financeguy]

Ponkine, I take it you've booked your flight to India to go and help out..

 

[MTEdge]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1207164

Donor Response to Quake Aid Falls Short: U.S. Donors Respond Slowly to Pakistan Quake; Pace Lags Behind Hurricane Katrina, Asia Tsunami

 

[Bodnex]

It's a tragic incident, but not something that relates to Bono and the work he does to "Make Poverty History" as it were. His main focus is Africa. If the started to talk about the quake then people would probably criticise him for jumping on any popular charitable cause to make him look good.

And remember, he is a rock star, not a politician.

 

[MTEdge]

So talking about damage caused by a hurricane in the Western world is okay?

 

[U2FanPeter]

Perhaps Bono only wants to talk about places where he has been - and had a Guiness.

u2fp

 

[indra]

To those criticising U2/Bono for "not doing anything" (and how do you know they/he havent/hasn't done anything anyway?), what have you done in response?

 

[u2wedge]

why focus on U2, aren't you just as upset as there's not an Earthquake Relief Concert? It's a bigger issue than U2 not mentioning it at their concert.

And I actually heard that US helicopters were there the same day, although there were only 8 of them... that's a lot quicker than they got to New Orleans!

 

[MTEdge]

To those criticising U2/Bono for "not doing anything" (and how do you know they/he havent/hasn't done anything anyway?), what have you done in response?

Who's criticising? I'm just surprised Bono hasn't said anything about it during the recent shows. Again, the cynic in me feels that it's just not as marketable at a U2 show as New Orleans is. I don't think any less of Bono at all.

Also, this isn't about fundraising or awareness. This is about recognizing human fragility and the human condition. That's what U2 has always been about... capturing powerful emotions with words and melodies.

As for fundraising and awareness concerts, yes, I'm disappointed by the lack of same. But, honestly, that's a topic totally unrelated to U2. In short, there's a bit of us versus them here that is larger than U2.

And, for the record, I have family in Pakistan. Please don't insult me with the eyebrow and ask what I've done about the quake.

 

[Ellay]

They don´t give a s*** about that they will keep touring the USA as if nothing was happened

Is it their job to comment on every world event? - I dont think so.

 

[Bodnex]

So talking about damage caused by a hurricane in the Western world is okay?

If that's directed towards me - then of course talking about Katrina is OK. So is talking about the quake in Pakistan.

What I was saying was that it wasn't necessary for Bono to mention those things at all, as his main "charity", if you will, is Africa. Bono isn't someone who fights all the world's evil, you know.

 

[zooholland]

And, for the record, I have family in Pakistan. Please don't insult me with the eyebrow and ask what I've done about the quake.

Isnt that just making it a more valid question. I mean I really hope your relatives are OK but accusing U2 of not caring because it isnt marketable is also kinda insulting and quick to judge..

What good would it do for u2 to comment every single night about every different world disaster (they get enough bitching about their speeches already). A lot happens in the world when you are touring for over a year. Somebody is bound to feel left out...(I mean we've got Iraq, all kinds of bombings and assasinations, tsunamis, hurricanes and earthquakes). I think its a sensible thing to focus on what their (or at least bono's) fight/cause was all about at the very start (the african thing).

I do want to add however that the pakistan earthquake does deserve more media attention (and financial and material aid) because it does seem that this earthquake gets less attention than for instance the new orleans hurricane

And again I do hope your family is OK

 

[Bodnex]

So talking about damage caused by a hurricane in the Western world is okay?

If that's directed towards me - then of course talking about Katrina is OK. So is talking about the quake in Pakistan.

What I was saying was that it wasn't necessary for Bono to mention those things at all, as his main "charity", if you will, is Africa. Bono isn't someone who fights all the world's evil, you know.

 

[BonosBaby12]

To those criticising U2/Bono for "not doing anything" (and how do you know they/he havent/hasn't done anything anyway?), what have you done in response?

Very well spoken! We can't point the finger at others when we do nothing ourselves. Unfortunately these disasters are just going to keep occuring. I am sorry though for the disaster and offer my prayers to those in Pakistan or who have family there.

 

[Anu]

What do we say when there's really nothing to say?
We make up cliches to say anyway?

Everything Bono doesn't speak about every night is "related" to his work; his poltical proper work is very focused, but it's all connected: war, hunger, poverty, disaster, the amount of money I'm spending on U2 tickets instead of charity, etc.

Let's thank ______ that we are okay and privileged enough to be posting in an online forum and not scavenging for survival.