Posted on 06/25/2016 4:39:51 PM PDT by dennisw
BONO has waded into the European Union debate by telling US politicians they should be "be worried" about Britain cutting ties with Brussels.
The U2 frontman yesterday urged members of Congress to confront an "existential threat" to Europe not since since the 1940s.
He claimed the continent faces a wave of "hyper-nationalism" before warning that Britons could vote to leave the EU on June 23.
The rock legend, best known for 1987 hit With and Without You, said: "This is unthinkable stuff. And you should be very nervous in America about it."
Bono also discussed the struggles of migrants fleeing their homes in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Appearing before a Senate sub-committee, he said: "Of the top ten countries that are hosting refugees today, five of them are African.
"In Europe, the problem has moved from practical to existential. Let me soberly suggest to you that the integration of Europe, the very idea of European unity, is at risk here."
He added: "Europe is America's most important ally since the Second World War.
"Are we not your most important ally in the fight against violent extremism? This should really matter to you. I know it does.
"Put simply, as we Europeans have learned, if the Middle East catches fire, the flames jump any border controls. And if Africa fails, Europe cannot succeed.
And he bizarrely claimed extremist groups such as Islamic State could be defeated by comedians such as Borat star Sacha Baron Cohen.
He said: "It's like, you speak violence, you speak their language. But you laugh at them when they are goose-stepping down the street and it takes away their power.
"So I am suggesting that the Senate send in Amy Schumer and Chris Rock and Sacha Baron Cohen, thank you."
Dork.
Why the hell was a Senate sub-committee interested in hearing from Bonehead?
Ultra-nationalism is what is used to label those who do not believe in being ruled by unelected bureaucrats in far off nations.
Yeah, I don’t know, I find it pretty thinkable. Especially since it happened. What a loser.
Bono’s credibility = 0
Eggggggzactly!
Wndle, ya’ got a way with whisky and words. LMAO!
Boner is having a hard time making a cogent point.
Exactly he loves the world and he loves pestering leaders like ex president George Bush to dump more US taxpayer billions in Africa and places like it. Meanwhile Bono avoids taxes by routing U2 business and earnings through Holland
Let’s see how long Sasha Cohen and Paul Hewson survive in Mogadishu.
“he bizarrely claimed extremist groups such as Islamic State could be defeated by comedians”
I’m sure the women who were burned alive in cages would have agreed.
Why is he speaking to congress? Also, bizarre.
Bono is a CROOK like the clintons!!!!
God bless the British for voting Leave!!!! PHOOEY to crooked “human rightsers” like Bono and the clintons!!!!
The story goes that Keith Richards told Bono/U2 about the Dutch Sandwich tax avoidance scheme. I am saying that The Rolling Stones and U2 both base their corporations in Holland. They both run multiple corporations such as one for world wide tours and another for record sales, download sales and so on
Gawd bless ya, my friend. I think we need a time to kick back after this glorious week and enjoy life .
Does he still weigh 80 Courics?
Cher’s husband should shut up :-)
He should really work on his music - since then it has been pretty forgettable.
Bono made an early investment in Facebook that helps boost his net worth into the 600 million dollar range
http://observer.com/2015/08/bonos-investment-in-facebook-made-him-the-worlds-richest-pop-star/
The U2 frontman is now the world’s richest pop star, and his music had nothing to do with it—in fact, it was an investment in Facebook that netted the Irish rocker his big payday.
As Britain’s Mirror first reported, Bono bought a 2.3 percent share in Facebook when the company went public in 2009—the investment was at that time worth $56 million. It’s fortunate that he didn’t sell the stock, because thanks to the social media giant’s ongoing popularity, the share is now worth over $1 billion.
Bono’s boffo Facebook investment made up for recent financial woes at EDUN Apparel, an ethical clothing line founded by Bono (real name Paul Hewson) and his wife Ali Hewson. The firm, which touts its positive trade relationship with Africa, has lost over $40 million since 2005.
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