Posted on 11/08/2021 10:44:27 AM PST by Olog-hai
Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.
The Belfast-born singer opposes restrictions to curb the spread of the virus, and has released several songs criticizing lockdowns.
He denounced Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann during a gathering at Belfast’s Europa Hotel in June after a Morrison concert was canceled at the last minute because of virus restrictions.
The defamation suit relates to three incidents in which Morrison criticized Swann, calling him “a fraud” and “very dangerous.” …
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Ommadawns
If Swann can’t stand the heat, he should get out of the kitchen.
Innocent.
A politician is a public figure. Look at the things they said about Trump. This Swan snowflake has a very thing skin.
Van is the man. Love how he and Clapton refuse to kowtow to the establishment.
Boo Hoo. Swann is an idiot and Van is challenging his ridiculous policies. Right now there is a blanket ban on live music in N. Ireland, and Van is making Swann look like an petty tyrant by publicly standing up to him.
I caught Van when he came through SD last month and he put on a great show. Still going strong at 76!
Van should write and record a swann song 😅
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