karl
The Fly
I am not sure if I read the same comments as you did, but I think you are extrapolating way too much from these offhanded comments made by Bono about Edge's concerns about Bono's meetings with conservative politicians. Trying to stir the pot a little, eh?
I think Bono or Edge or both was only making light of the irony and outrageousness of what he is doing and that it looks uncool. I don't think anyone would seriously say that Bono shouldn't do what he is doing because it might make certain fans uncomfortable. The only problem with Bono's efforts from the rest of the band's perspective is the lack of focus on making music and U2. That is the real concern.
Karl
I think Bono or Edge or both was only making light of the irony and outrageousness of what he is doing and that it looks uncool. I don't think anyone would seriously say that Bono shouldn't do what he is doing because it might make certain fans uncomfortable. The only problem with Bono's efforts from the rest of the band's perspective is the lack of focus on making music and U2. That is the real concern.
Karl