Bono's Polictal Evolution. - Page 2

U2Bama · 08-03-2002, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by melon

Lest we forget, all of the Democratic Congress (minus Barbara Boxer of CA) voted to support this terrorism police action.

Actually, it was Representative Barbara Lee who voted against H.J. Res. 64; Representative Boxer voted for it.

~U2Alabama

z edge · 08-03-2002, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by melon

I don't know how this makes him "conservative." Lest we forget, all of the Democratic Congress (minus Barbara Boxer of CA) voted to support this terrorism police action.

It dosen't necessarily make him conservative, just shows that he is awake enough to realize what must be done

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Or are we still reviving the stereotype that liberals are flowery, druggy, anarchist sissies?

Melon

yes, that was my point

diamond · 08-03-2002, 12:50 PM

Im ok w both parties and am a happily registered Republican.

ZEdge please control your testostorine

DB9

Lilly · 08-03-2002, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by Moonlit_Angel

And Lilly, sorry if what I said came out wrong, because I do intend to pay attention to all candidates in elections, and see where they all stand on things.

Angela

i didn't mean to come across so strongly, and now as i re-read the post, i see i came across...well, more than strongly. and for that i sincerely apologize. i just don't like when people vote the party line. i'm all about the

Lilly · 08-03-2002, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by diamond
The liberals here say it is staged/faked..I say no.

MY Liberal friends BEFORE you answer that question DO NOT project your self image onto Bono. Just becuz you THINK Bono should think or act exactly like you should think/act..ect.

the liberals here...ok...well, i don't think it's faked and i'm a "liberal" here. so, that's one that's not falling into your stereotype. remember when fym was taken away? remember why it was taken away? from people saying such inane things.

i don't think bono should act and or think like me. in fact, i'm pretty pleased that he, as a 40 some year old man with a wife and children isn't going around acting like an 18 year old female.

diamond · 08-03-2002, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by Lilly

the liberals here...ok...well, i don't think it's faked and i'm a "liberal" here. so, that's one that's not falling into your stereotype. remember when fym was taken away? remember why it was taken away? from people saying such inane things.

i don't think bono should act and or think like me. in fact, i'm pretty pleased that he, as a 40 some year old man with a wife and children isn't going around acting like an 18 year old female.

Point taken Lilly, well said

You are a person first- who is not afraid of diversity as Bono is not afraid..

I dont think it was inane

or
mean

Only an observation having witnessed live performances of Bono for 20 yrs.

Peace-
DB9

melon · 08-03-2002, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by U2Bama

Actually, it was Representative Barbara Lee who voted against H.J. Res. 64; Representative Boxer voted for it.

~U2Alabama

Yes...I humbly stand corrected.

I apologize for mixing up my Barbaras.

Melon

U2Bama · 08-03-2002, 07:02 PM

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Originally posted by melon
I apologize for mixing up my Barbaras.

As long as you don't credit any quote of value to Barbara Wah-wah of ABC News, I will let everything else slide.

~U2Alabama

Moonlit_Angel · 08-04-2002, 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by Lilly

i didn't mean to come across so strongly, and now as i re-read the post, i see i came across...well, more than strongly. and for that i sincerely apologize. i just don't like when people vote the party line. i'm all about the

It's okay. You made a good point anyway. When voting, no matter what the party line, people should vote for who they honestly feel will be the best choice for president, who they truly believe will do the best job in office.

Anywho, yeah, that's okay about your reaction-I've been known to come across rather strongly when I'm talking to people about certain issues in the past myself, so...

.

Angela

Bono's shades · 08-05-2002, 06:36 PM

I don't think Bono has become more conservative. I read an interview somewhere (sorry I can't remember exactly where) in which he said he is actually MORE angry now at the injustice in the world than he was when he was younger. I think the difference is he has learned that in order to get anything useful accomplished you have to work with those who have the power to change things, even if you don't agree with them politically. I think it shows a lot of maturity on his part. I think a lot of politicians, both on the left and the right, could learn a lesson from him.

diamond · 08-05-2002, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by Bono's shades
I don't think Bono has become more conservative. I read an interview somewhere (sorry I can't remember exactly where) in which he said he is actually MORE angry now at the injustice in the world than he was when he was younger. I think a lot of politicians, both on the left and the right, could learn a lesson from him.

I think that doesnt mean that he likes Conseratives less.
I think when he was younger..he might of said- "Its all the Conseratives fault" Just a blanket statement.
He doesnt say that NOW

He used to though

Sure he's angry at the injustices in the world:idea:
Arent we all?

Now that he has developed friendship w some Republicans..genuine frienships- I see a different Bono from say 1983-1985.:idea:

And yes I do agree , polictians can learn alot from our friend.

DB9

therulz · 08-09-2002, 01:37 PM

It was my understanding that what Bono does isn't influenced by his need to lead a political career.....His life is dedicated to simply making the world a better place to live. I see him as a leader, not a follower (liberal or conservative.)

He has the same goal that I set for myself in the 80's

""I want my life to make a difference..... :attn: ""

diamond · 08-09-2002, 02:07 PM

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Originally posted by therulz
It was my understanding that what Bono does isn't influenced by his need to lead a political career.....His life is dedicated to simply making the world a better place to live. I see him as a leader, not a follower (liberal or conservative.)

He has the same goal that I set for myself in the 80's

""I want my life to make a difference..... :attn: ""

you r correct
and
he has made friends FROM ALL areas along the way

db9

z edge · 08-09-2002, 08:01 PM

I think you guys are both right! Good posts rulz and db9

diamond · 08-09-2002, 08:09 PM

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Originally posted by z edge
I think you guys are both right! Good posts rulz and db9

See
20 years ago he couldnt stomach the thought.

Now I think he has changed a bit in regards to being more openminded and unafraid of diff polictal philosophies- as WE ALL should be

db9

z edge · 08-09-2002, 08:25 PM

true enough....................a cat will fight for survival when backed into a corner though

08-09-2002, 01:37 PM	#32
therulz Acrobat Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fountain Hills, Arizona , USA Posts: 412 Local Time: 05:51 AM	?? It was my understanding that what Bono does isn't influenced by his need to lead a political career.....His life is dedicated to simply making the world a better place to live. I see him as a leader, not a follower (liberal or conservative.) He has the same goal that I set for myself in the 80's ""I want my life to make a difference..... :attn: ""

08-09-2002, 08:25 PM	#36
z edge I serve MacPhisto Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: the HORROR Posts: 4,022 Local Time: 06:51 AM	true enough....................a cat will fight for survival when backed into a corner though __________________

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diamond ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Az USA Posts: 12,856 Local Time: 05:51 AM	Im ok w both parties and am a happily registered Republican. ZEdge please control your testostorine DB9

08-05-2002, 06:36 PM	#30
Bono's shades Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The back of beyond Posts: 5,046 Local Time: 06:51 AM	I don't think Bono has become more conservative. I read an interview somewhere (sorry I can't remember exactly where) in which he said he is actually MORE angry now at the injustice in the world than he was when he was younger. I think the difference is he has learned that in order to get anything useful accomplished you have to work with those who have the power to change things, even if you don't agree with them politically. I think it shows a lot of maturity on his part. I think a lot of politicians, both on the left and the right, could learn a lesson from him.

08-09-2002, 08:01 PM	#34
z edge I serve MacPhisto Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: the HORROR Posts: 4,022 Local Time: 06:51 AM	I think you guys are both right! Good posts rulz and db9