Housewives that watch oprah and politicians are totally different audiences
Paul O'Neill even said that he didn't want to talk to Bono at first because of his image as a rock star. But being a politician which usually requires being at least a little open minded, gave him a chance - the audience of Oprah is much less likely to do that. If they turned on their show to see the regular Bono we all know and love they would say "Oh... Bone-o? Bah." and turn him off without listening to a word he says. Politicians for the most part were turned OFF by his image but were won over by his persuasive tongue.
gb: wouldn't you be?
me: Shush, I'm being serious.
Anyway, Bono said himself that he was very nervous to go on the show. He was trying to make as good as impression as possible, and that includes looking sharp. He's his own free man, he can wear a suit if he wants to, and don't forget he wore his usual bulgari shades so we don't forget that he is indeed Bono.
Either that or he forgot to pack his other glasses. Also remember he cut his hair months ago and not specifically for Oprah.
We who adore the rock star Bono, we've already recieved his message. It's the people who don't like it that are the ones he's trying to reach now.
So I wouldn't say he sold out.
Gb: You'd buy him, wouldn't you?
me: Oohhh yeah... HEY didn't I tell you to shush?
SO.
My point here is that I don't care whether or not you like how he dressed or not, that is your personal preference, it's that you understand WHY he did it.
Personally if Bono has to sell out to save millions of lives than I'm all for it.
And I didn't see anyone objecting to that suit in the picture with Gina...
so thus endeth my two cents on the matter