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Springsteen's Lack of Skill

Ricci WrightRicci Wright Member Posts: 8,259 ✭✭
edited November 2016 in General Discussion
I like Springsteen's music not his politics. Just listened to an interview in which he stated he had to be successful in music due to the fact he had no other skills with which to earn a living. I have had many jobs from digging ditches to driving trucks and heavy equipment to sound man/stage hand in Reno and Atlantic City.One thing they all had in common is I always tried to do my best and develop the skills to do the job. That always seemed to work pretty well for me.
I was wondering if "The Boss's" lack of skills contributed to his politics. Discuss this amongst yourselves.[:)]

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  • discusdaddiscusdad Member Posts: 11,427 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i don't hitch my appreciation of an entertainer doing his work to an idea like politics. apparently you do...ok
  • Ricci WrightRicci Wright Member Posts: 8,259 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    No and neither do I. I guess I didn't make myself clear. quote:Originally posted by discusdad
    i don't hitch my appreciation of an entertainer doing his work to an idea like politics. apparently you do...ok
  • 1911a1-fan1911a1-fan Member Posts: 51,193 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    their opinions mean nothing


    but when they become an activist and talk down to others who do not agree with them, then i have an issue
  • searcher5searcher5 Member Posts: 13,511
    edited November -1
    I must admit, that the more flagrant liberal entertainers do put me off of their performances, in any venue. Not that I completely boycott any thing they are in, but it certainly takes away from my appreciation of their other skills. Every man and woman is entitled to their own opinions, but when they start telling me how to think, and that I am a * if I don't agree with them, then they have gone too far. Right or left. agree or disagree. There are performers that I will not watch if I can help it, because I believe that their actions border on treason.

    If someone truly loves America, yet holds a different opinion from my own, I can respect that. If you are just being a hate mongering *, then I can't respect that. And that very thing is what a lot of these pretenders do.
    Bruce is borderline with me.

    Peace

    Dan
  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by searcher5
    I must admit, that the more flagrant liberal entertainers do put me off of their performances, in any venue. Not that I completely boycott any thing they are in, but it certainly takes away from my appreciation of their other skills. Every man and woman is entitled to their own opinions, but when they start telling me how to think, and that I am a * if I don't agree with them, then they have gone too far. Right or left. agree or disagree. There are performers that I will not watch if I can help it, because I believe that their actions border on treason.

    If someone truly loves America, yet holds a different opinion from my own, I can respect that. If you are just being a hate mongering *, then I can't respect that. And that very thing is what a lot of these pretenders do.
    Bruce is borderline with me.

    Peace

    Dan




    We'll said, Dan.

    I had a lengthy response typed up, re-read it, and decided not to post it.

    Springsteen, and others of their Liberal mindset, have lost me as a conduit to espouse their mindless drivel.

    If you choose to continue supporting those like him, by furthering their careers, in any way whatsoever. I guess that is your choice.

    Me, not so much.
  • Ricci WrightRicci Wright Member Posts: 8,259 ✭✭
    edited November -1
  • 84Bravo184Bravo1 Member Posts: 10,461 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ricci Wright
    Never mind.


    My reply, was not directed towards you Ricci. I'm sorry if it came across that way.

    I understood your post.

    I believe Bruce's political views and mindset, came from his association with the Hollywood elite. His lack of skills, not withstanding.


    -Ken-
  • Big Sky RedneckBig Sky Redneck Member Posts: 19,752 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This is why when I had the choice between ZZ Top or Ted Nugent I chose ZZ Top.

    While I agree with Uncle Ted on just about every issue and respect him for not caving to the libs and speaking his mind no matter who it pisses off, a concert should not be a political platform.

    Now with that, I lost tons of respect for Jon Bon Jovi who not only had an opinion but went out of his way to give a campign concert for hillary.

    No matter what side of the fence they are on I don't want politics and music/entertainment mixed at the same venue.

    Bruce has always been a leftist twit speaking his mind where it didn't need spoke.
  • Dads3040Dads3040 Member Posts: 13,552 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Ricci Wright
    No and neither do I. I guess I didn't make myself clear. quote:Originally posted by discusdad
    i don't hitch my appreciation of an entertainer doing his work to an idea like politics. apparently you do...ok


    I think you were plenty clear, Ricci. I agree with you.

    You began your statement with this:
    quote:I like Springsteen's music not his politics.

    Where can there be confusion absent some real effort?
  • eastbankeastbank Member Posts: 4,052 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    just because they sleep on vevet sheetz and not cotton like the rest of us, doesn,t mean they don,t put their pants on one leg at a time like most of the world.i would not walk acrossed the street to hear most of them preform free. but hey thats just me. mr myopic.
  • M1A762M1A762 Member Posts: 3,426
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    Screw Springsteen!

    He's a complete sellout, always has been. He's made millions under the guise he represented the 'working man', but he's just a punk who never did any real 'work' himself. He just sang about it.

    He's supported nearly every ultra-liberal initiative, candidate and policy.

    F'em!




    I would like to see that liberal * mason tend for a day. He wouldn't cut it and would start crying by 9am![:D][:D][:D]

    These famous libtards that have never done a days work in their lives are so much smarter and better than the working class, at least in their minds.

    I like FCD's sentiments; F' em!!!
  • asphalt cowboyasphalt cowboy Member Posts: 8,904 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    Screw Springsteen!

    He's a complete sellout, always has been. He's made millions under the guise he represented the 'working man', but he's just a punk who never did any real 'work' himself. He just sang about it.

    He's supported nearly every ultra-liberal initiative, candidate and policy.

    F'em!



    +1
    I wouldn't piss on his face if his teeth were on fire.
  • pwilliepwillie Member Posts: 20,253 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    Screw Springsteen!

    He's a complete sellout, always has been. He's made millions under the guise he represented the 'working man', but he's just a punk who never did any real 'work' himself. He just sang about it.

    He's supported nearly every ultra-liberal initiative, candidate and policy.

    F'em!




    ...and besides his guitar banging isn't music like Merle, Waylon, and Willie! BB King is better than Springsteen..[;)]
  • eastbankeastbank Member Posts: 4,052 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    laid off from heavy high way work one fall, i put two months working building trades as a mason tender. man was i glad when that job was done. mason tending is not for sissies. mr myopic.
  • leadlead Member Posts: 2,311 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Roger Daltry said years ago that singing for The Who was the only thing that kept him from a life in a steel mill.
    I've often looked at the guys in some of those bands and figured if they couldn't play, they'd be bagging groceries at the supermarket.
  • tomh.tomh. Member Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm glad for him that he was able to earn a living in music if he had no other skills.
    Cause his skill in music is pretty pathetic.
    I can't imagine he'd do a worse job digging a ditch.
  • OakieOakie Member Posts: 40,521 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Big Sky Redneck
    This is why when I had the choice between ZZ Top or Ted Nugent I chose ZZ Top.

    While I agree with Uncle Ted on just about every issue and respect him for not caving to the libs and speaking his mind no matter who it pisses off, a concert should not be a political platform.

    Now with that, I lost tons of respect for Jon Bon Jovi who not only had an opinion but went out of his way to give a campign concert for hillary.

    No matter what side of the fence they are on I don't want politics and music/entertainment mixed at the same venue.

    Bruce has always been a leftist twit speaking his mind where it didn't need spoke.


    Throw Jimmy, "I love Obama", Buffet in that group. Talk about a liberal. For someone that loves fishing and the outdoors, he sides with a group, who consistently goes against him. He does not talk politics while on stage, but has given concerts to benefit the liberal wackados.
  • BikerBobBikerBob Member Posts: 2,745 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I didn't go to a Garth Brooks concert this summer with my wife and a couple friends because of his anti stance. I'm not going to support his ability to espouse views contrary and damaging to mine.
  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    Screw Springsteen!

    He's a complete sellout, always has been. He's made millions under the guise he represented the 'working man', but he's just a punk who never did any real 'work' himself. He just sang about it.

    He's supported nearly every ultra-liberal initiative, candidate and policy.

    F'em!






    And the horse he rode in on. I do not knowingly support anyone that is actively trying to destroy my way of life. George Cloney, Barbara Streisand and a whole passel load of others can KMA. I do everything I can to avoid them and any product they sell.
  • Marc1301Marc1301 Member Posts: 31,895 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bruce Springsteen pretty much sucks,...that's all that matters to me. Never could stand the pos, politics aside.
    "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life down here." - William Shatner
  • RobOzRobOz Member Posts: 9,523 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nebraska was his best album
  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    What a bunch of old farts. [:D][:D]

    Might as well be weighing in on Doris Day's and Bing Cosby's politics.

    Everyone you've named is on a "reunion" tour.

    [:D][:D]
  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932
    edited November -1
    Springsteen is an *. Screw the boss.
  • bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443
    edited November -1
    Hah!!
    I'd like to blame autocorrect. But I can't.

    Crosby. Damit. [:I]
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    The man thinks repeating a phrase ad nauseum makes good songwriting. Not much else to say.[:I]
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • asopasop Member Posts: 9,004 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Oh come on-This is just getting good[}:)] There has to be a lot more to say[?]
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