Sherry Darling
New Yorker
Darryl Morden
U2's activist frontman Bono is taking on too many causes, according to actor, singer, spoken-word poet, and pundit Henry Rollins.
"I think if the guy is doing something, it's better than nothing--but I just wonder if he's following through," the ex-Black Flag frontman told Britain's Sunday Mirror.
Rollins is in no way a U2 fan, but respects Bono's convictions. "I hate this guy's music, but I like the idea of absolving Third World debt, because otherwise these people are going to die. So if he's using all that rock-star power, well, right on. Like he's Mr. Africa Third World Debt Guy, which is a huge issue, but now, he's Mr. AIDS Guy. Well, wait a minute, how did you go from Third World debt to AIDS?"
Rollins is skeptical about the timing of the activism as well, suggesting to the Mirror, "Is this a crusade or really good promo for U2's new Greatest Hits album? I have to think his heart's in the right place. I think he's a boring singer, but I don't think he's a bad man."
Uh...how did Bono make that giant leap from debt to AIDS? BECAUSE DEBT MEANS THEY CAN'T PAY FOR THE DRUGS, YOU MINDLESS MORON! *sigh* He is serious, do you think? Whatever. Anyway, just had to rant.
Don't forget to send your letter to drop the debt to John Snow, our new Sec. of the Treasury! It's at the link in my sig (which you might need to cut and paste if you can't click on it!)
SD
U2's activist frontman Bono is taking on too many causes, according to actor, singer, spoken-word poet, and pundit Henry Rollins.
"I think if the guy is doing something, it's better than nothing--but I just wonder if he's following through," the ex-Black Flag frontman told Britain's Sunday Mirror.
Rollins is in no way a U2 fan, but respects Bono's convictions. "I hate this guy's music, but I like the idea of absolving Third World debt, because otherwise these people are going to die. So if he's using all that rock-star power, well, right on. Like he's Mr. Africa Third World Debt Guy, which is a huge issue, but now, he's Mr. AIDS Guy. Well, wait a minute, how did you go from Third World debt to AIDS?"
Rollins is skeptical about the timing of the activism as well, suggesting to the Mirror, "Is this a crusade or really good promo for U2's new Greatest Hits album? I have to think his heart's in the right place. I think he's a boring singer, but I don't think he's a bad man."
Uh...how did Bono make that giant leap from debt to AIDS? BECAUSE DEBT MEANS THEY CAN'T PAY FOR THE DRUGS, YOU MINDLESS MORON! *sigh* He is serious, do you think? Whatever. Anyway, just had to rant.
Don't forget to send your letter to drop the debt to John Snow, our new Sec. of the Treasury! It's at the link in my sig (which you might need to cut and paste if you can't click on it!)
SD