Concert-goers Jam Exits After Anti-Bush Display (More Looney Left Tirades)

Rocky Mountain News (Colorado) ^ | 4/3/2003 | Mark Brown

[NYC Republican]

Incensed fans walked out of Pearl Jam's concert Tuesday after lead singer Eddie Vedder impaled a mask of President Bush on a microphone stand, then slammed it to the stage.

Most of Vedder's antiwar remarks earlier in the Pepsi Center show were greeted with mixed cheers and scattered boos. But dozens of angry fans walked out during the encore because of the macabre display with the Bush mask, which he wore for the song Bushleaguer, a Bush- taunting song from the band's latest album, Riot Act.

"When he was sharing his political views in a fairly benign manner - supporting our troops, opposing policy - that's OK," said Keith Zimmerman, of Denver.

"When he takes what looks like the head of George Bush on a stick, then throws it to the stage and stomps on it, that's just unacceptable. I love Pearl Jam, but that was just way over the edge. We literally got up and left."

Others joined Zimmerman, some complaining about the lyrics of Bushleaguer, which in part call Bush "a confidence man" and say, "He's not a leader / he's a Texas leaguer."

"I wasn't sure if it was really happening," said Kim Mueller. "We looked at each other and realized he really did have George Bush's head on a stick and was waving it in the air, then slam-med it to the ground and step-ped on it."

"It was like he decapitated someone in a primal ritual and stuck their head on a stick," Zimmerman said. "It kinda blows away the Dixie Chicks."

[NYC Republican]

I used to really enjoy their music- years ago, until they went "creative", and their music has been horrific ever since. I remember many of the critics calling them the second coming of the Beatles (then again, many critics thought "the Knack" was also going to be the next Beatles - remember them?).

Add them to the list of clueless, hateful, vermon in the entertainment industry.

[hilaryrhymeswithrich]

I have always despised them and still giggle when I think of what a friend of mine calls them "Eddie Chedder and Squirrel Jam. hehehe

[Zavien Doombringer]

Didn't listen to either and now definitely not Pearl Jam. What did Bush do to Veder?

[wideawake]

I've been on to this joker ever since he wrote "PROCHOICE" on his body with a magic marker while performing live on SNL ten years ago.

Too bad his career has already been over for years - I would have enjoyed the backlash.

[ladyinred]

What is wrong with these people?
Sheesh. I hope these morons are added to the boycott list.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Eddie had to use visual methods to convey his thoughts because you can't hardly understand a word the mushmouth crack-smack head sings. Toe Jam's music sucks anyway. Did I read it right all 12 people left?

[thoughtomator]

The only thing they ever made that was worth the recording tape was their first album 'Ten'. Everything since has been pure crap. It's no shock that they're resorting to seditious grandstanding to revive the corpse of their careers.

[NYC Republican]

As Rush and Sean have mentioned numerous times... It's mind-boggling how much these libs HATE Bush. Spewing venom at every opportunity.

[Irene Adler]

I am guessing that the net effect of all these actions by Madonna, Dixie Chicks, and other entertainers is probably fairly positive for Bush. Major segments of the music and film industries are making themselves took worse and worse and making Bush look like more and more of a hero for sticking to his principles without engaging his vicious detractors directly. This strategery is working pretty well, IMHO.

I think not backing down, yet not replying publicly to abuse is a very deliberate plan on Bush's (and perhaps Rove's?) part. It may well be the best public response possible to looney leftists.

[Zavien Doombringer]

Liberals are all about "peace" unless they have to make a point at the expence of hate...I don't get it.

[Paraclete]

As we face the reality of our times, the actions of these people and the Madonna's of the world take on their full boorishness. Hopefully, they'll all fade into oblivion.

[NYC Republican]

Yeah, PROCHOICE- the right to kill one's unborn baby. Some choice.

One thing I never understood.

In New York, one can have an abortion, no questions asked, through the end of the 6th month. This could easily go into the middle of the 7th month (who can tell precisely). NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

Now, hypothetically... what are the legal ramifications if she has an abortion? None. What if she goes into labor that day, gives birth, and then dumps the baby in the trash? Murder. The only difference being the passing through the canal. It's still a live baby, inside or out. It can surely live on its own during the 7th month. Each time I've asked friends this question, no one has come up with a reasonable response. Exposes their hypocrisy.
The above example is for illustrative purposes, but it shows just how twisted their views are, IMO.

Don't mean to turn this thread into Choice/Life... Just couldn't let that go... Thanks.

[JohnnyZ]

(then again, many critics thought "the Knack" was also going to be the next Beatles - remember them?).

MYYYYYYYYYYYY SHARONA!

[ZULU]

By their fruits ye shall know them.

[isthisnickcool]

Does Eddie Vedder Suck Poll

[formercalifornian]

Adios, Pearl Jam

[wideawake]

Hey, I'm right there with you. Abortion makes as much sense in 2003 as slavery did in 1863.

Clearly a moral abomination whose time has come.

[NYC Republican]

I thought the Kosovo bombing was a fantastic move, liberating people being brutally persecuted and murdered, just like Bosnia and Iraq (I wish we would have acted to stop the horrendous murders in Rwanda, when the Hutu butchered the Tustis for months)...

Bush has solid moral character. He makes us proud of our president. Clinton's legacy is a stained blue dress and smelly (also stained) cigars.

Quite a difference there.