FR EXCLUSIVE: Springsteen Called For Impeachment of President Bush at DC Concert

Kristinn | September 13, 2003 | Krsitinn via Angelwood

[Angelwood]

Rock star Bruce Springsteen called for the impeachment of President George W. Bush at a nearly sold-out concert at FedEx Field just outside of Washington, DC tonight. During the introductions of his back-up band, The E Street Band, Springsteen said of saxophonist Clarence Clemons, "It's time to impeach the president and get a man in there to get us out of this mess." The audience cheered in response.

At a recent concert at Fenway Park in Boston, Springsteen touted liberal comedian Al Franken's new book and encouraged people to read it. In the Spring, Springsteen issued a statement defending the Dixie Chicks after they told a foreign audience that they were "ashamed that the President of the United States was from Texas."

At least Springsteen chose to make his statement about impeaching President Bush in the nation's capital. However, his timing just two days after the nation marked the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks is sure to make his remarks even more controversial than otherwise, especially because the nation's capital was a target.

Springsteen was silent during the eight years of Bill Clinton's presidency: A time when children were gassed and burned to death at Waco; our national security was betrayed to the communist Chinese government in exchange for millions of dollars for Clinton's campaign coffers; and when Clinton lied under oath and obstructed justice in a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of the "little people" that Springsteen champions.

Springsteen's current album and tour are based on the September 11 attacks and he has several songs about the bravery of those who gave their lives responding to those attacks. Springsteen's tour is scheduled to end at the beginning of October with three dates at New York City's Shea Stadium.

[Angelwood]

Men and women of our Armed Forces are overseas still fighting those who committed the atrocities of September 11 in Afghanistan and the remnants of the terrorist-supporting regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. The 54 year-old Springsteen's politics are stuck in a 60's quagmire. He may not be able to tell the difference between LBJ and George W. Bush. But those of us who understand the stakes America is fighting for now and how we are taking the fight to the enemy instead of our home turf understand that this is a fight we cannot, dare not lose.

Kristinn

[ConservativeMan55]

I think its time to impeach Bruce Springstein from his high horse. Just who in the hell does he think he is?

[martin_fierro]

Springsteen's a no-talent bum in my book. Always has been.

[Texas_Jarhead]

that sucks!

[OldFriend]

He also told his audience to buy Al Franken's book.

He did a concert in NY that was blatantly against the police about a year ago.

The man ought to be ashamed of himself.

[Keith in Iowa]

Springsteen is a whazoo aperture.

[ConservativeMan55]

I agree. He is a no talent, two bit, flash in the pan, piece of garbage.

[syriacus]

Springsteen touted liberal comedian Al Franken's new book and encouraged people to read it

Why read a book about liars that is written by a man who lied to the Attorney General in a letter written on Ivy League School stationery?

[sinkspur]

Never saw Bruce Springsteen, in concert, or on TV, or anywhere else.

But, we went to a great Ft. Worth Opera production last night, of "RIGOLETTO."

No politics.

[MEG33]

I never caught the "magic"of Springsteen.

[TomGuy]

What an idiot. Who does he think would replace GWB? [Idiots like Springsteen shouldn't be allowed to reproduce....]

[tet68]

Bruce Who?

Who cares!

[nwrep]

Just who in the hell does he think he is?

He is a pathetic, liberal scumbag, but he is still protected by the 1st amendment.

[IncPen]

Springsteen's been a Hollywood liberal for 25 years. No surprise here...

[Old Sarge]

He is a no talent, two bit, flash in the pan, piece of garbage...>

And his albums will sell, his concerts will be packed, and People Magazine will print his every belch.

It's what sheep do...

[Rome2000]

What a dickweed

His ass is grass.

[Chad Fairbanks]

SOunds like he's lookin' for a Coup Deluxe...

[Paul Atreides]

During the 80s, I like to listen to Bruce Stringbean. I never understood the cult status he was given, but I enjoyed his music. Then, he went steadily downhill. Now, he has reached the bottom. So long, Bruce, you've officially lost a quasi-fan.

[ConservativeMan55]

LOL! I found this Hilarious website just a little bit ago!

http://www.blair2004.com/

[Revolting cat!]

Is the Fabian of the 60s generation still around? Sheesh! What is he singing now, Tiger Man?

[Squantos]

Still room in the Dixie Chicks short tour bus Bruce......keep talkin loudmouth.

[concerned about politics]

From a guy who uses fake national patriotism to sell his music?
He uses the American young people, then disses them after he gets his cash. That's just plain sick. What a jerk!

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Agree with you there. (I am a professional musician. I think he Stinks with a capital S.)

[ConservativeMan55]

That is what happens when you smoke crack. You steadily go downhill. Until you are a cheap whore for the media and Katie Couric.

Asta La Vista Bruce. You can go the way of France for all I care!

[Paul Atreides]

He wore blue jeans and white t-shirts and fooled a lot of people into thinking that he wasn't in it for the money.

[nutmeg]

Thank you for the eloquent (as always) report. I don't think we've ever spent a dime on anything Springsteen, so at least I feel good about that. Add him to the 'boycott' list, along with Sheryl Crow, Dixie Chicks, Janeane Garafalo, etc., etc....

I'll ping my list to spread the word!

[Semper911]

If Laura Ingraham were here, she would say:

Shut Up and Sing: How Elites from Hollywood, Politics, and the UN are Subverting America

[greasepaint]

re Bruce Springsteen
Did he do the song?... 'Viva Kazaa'

[cars for sale]

ditto

[nutmeg]

ping!

Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.

[ConservativeMan55]

LOL! Hehehehehe.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/982046/posts

[TopQuark]

Just who in the hell does he think he is?

A hero to many.

Many people in this country cannot tell apart a hero and a singer.

[Congressman Billybob]

Hi, friend,

I noticed you ansewred for yourself and kristinn. Might y'all consider sending a special message just to the magnificent members of the D.C. Chapter, pinging them to the website on "We Are Running for Congress -- Maybe."?

I've stood shoulder to shoulder with the D.C. Chapter in good weather and bad. I'd be greatly honored to have members of that Chapter shoulder to shoulder with me, now. Let me know what you think is appropriate.

Congressman Billybob

Latest column, "Paying the Wrong Piper," discussion thread on FR. Article is also on ChronWatch.

[kcar]

Just so you know - I'm ashamed I was once from New Jersey, and thought the Boss was cool.

[Paul Atreides]

I think I'll just stick to listening to classical music. At least, if the composers had any radical views, I don't have to hear them.

[Bogey78O]

That was the one where he blasted the cops for the Diallo case, right?

[Afronaut]

There is a million Liberals that agree. So what? Why did everyone Cheer?

The world is filled with Liberals. I can't escape them anywhere I go. They are all over the Free-Republic. I could care less what Spingsteen says to a cheering crowd.

I think he is a great performer and songwriter.

[Lauratealeaf]

It's true. You are a troll.

[and the horse you rode in on]

Who is Bruce Springsteen?

[SuziQ]

Shut up and sing, Bruce! We don't wanna hear your politics.

[Paul Atreides]

Oh, get off the rag and go back to DU.com, where Bubba can do no wrong.

[Semper911]

You are going to be needing a helmet, dude. Incoming!

[Chad Fairbanks]

Been here long? "your Boy"? "Cronies"?

[plain talk]

Another reason to download mp3's.

[tgslTakoma]

I had a feeling Springsteen was going to do something stupid; especially after hearing his comments (taped earlier this week) played on 94.7 today.

I'm glad I didn't put any of my money in his piggybank by going to his concert tonight; he'd probably pass it on to cANSWER for their next march on Washington.

What a pig.

[RedwM]

I always wondered why anybody ever liked him, his music sucks.

[Paul Atreides]

He was pretty good during his Born In The U.S.A days. That was his peak, though.

[July 4th]

Thanks for the update!

[plain talk]

He speaks for the ignorant. Like you.