truecoloursfly
The Fly
Great discussion, all. I too have had mixed feelings -- well, really, mixed thoughts -- and this is what I needed to hear. All I might add is that most of us here haven't a flippin' clue what it is to run a multimillion dollar business -- they are four artists, yes, but also a "corporation of five," and one that's in the big leagues. I simply respect the fact that they can exist in those two very different spheres and be successful in BOTH. (The average well-made film is a multimillion-dollar affair all by itself, and if it happens to be one of soul and intelligence the filmmaker's integrity is not questioned -- the art speaks for itself in its relationship with its audience.)
Meanwhile, utah:
Deb D
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I wanna walk with you on an unapproved road
the greatest frontman in the world - by truecoloursfly: http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=1575
Meanwhile, utah:
BRAVO. Point well-taken.That leads to one of the main reasons more people don?t speak out about injustice or try to affect change in the world?they think they have to be perfect when it comes to their own lives, and that they have to know absolutely everything about an issue before they have a right to speak up. People are afraid to be called ?hypocrites? or to be taken to task for not knowing something. That?s why Bono?s example is so great. He?s an example of someone who is obviously a hypocrite and knows it, yet doesn?t let that stop him. He has the courage to take the criticism and other "lumps" and to keep going. (That overblown ego does come in handy sometimes ) Does that mean he isn?t accountable for his actions? No. He should feel obligated to try to become more congruent between his words and his actions, but he doesn?t use his failings as an excuse to do nothing and that is a lesson for us all.
Deb D
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I wanna walk with you on an unapproved road
the greatest frontman in the world - by truecoloursfly: http://www.atu2.com/news/article.src?ID=1575