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Posted on 06/08/2025 6:42:28 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin
They know all about glory days on the Kop – the fabled terrace that is the spiritual home of fans of Liverpool – England’s Premier League champions.
But they’re more used to legends like Kenny Dalglish or Mohamed Salah banging in goals than political cries for help. So, it was surreal to watch alongside thousands of middle-aged Brits as Bruce Springsteen bemoaned America’s democracy crisis on hallowed footballing ground.
“The America that I love … a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous” administration, Springsteen said at Anfield Stadium on Wednesday night.
The Boss’s latest warnings of authoritarianism on his European tour were impassioned and drew large cheers. But they did seem to go over the heads of some fans who don’t live in the whirl of tension constantly rattling America’s national psyche.
Liverpudlians waited for decades for Springsteen to play the hometown of The Beatles, whose “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” set his life’s course when he heard it on the radio as a youngster in New Jersey.
Most had a H-H-H-Hungry heart for a party. They got a hell of a show. But also, a lesson on US civics.
“Tonight, we ask all of you who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices, stand with us against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!” Springsteen said.
His European odyssey is unfolding as Western democracies are being shaken again by right-wing populism. So, his determination to engage with searing commentary therefore raises several questions.
What is the role of artists in what Springsteen calls “dangerous times?”
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'The America I’ve sung to you about for 50 years now is real, and regardless of its many faults, is a great country with a great people and we will survive this moment,' he said."
*ROLLEYES*
America has managed to 'survive' every Socialist Democrat since President Reagan, ya dipstick. Why preach this to Europe? They're already LIVING Totalitarian lives!
Of course the Groaner lectures to the EuroTards, it is like talking to a mirror. He is at home there.
The world is getting to see what a pansy he is- keep it up bruce
Bruce ought to have a concert in Cairo, Damascus and Tehran.
The America he sung about was a dystopian nightmare. Factory, My Hometown, Nebraska, Born To Run, Atlantic City, Lost in the Flood, Jungle Land. Those songs are the America he sings about. Gang wars, murders, factories closing, racial strife. WTF is he talking about?
Could never stand him....he’s so ordinary...it’s like watching someone in our neighborhood bar.
Bruce Springsteen - the conscience of rock and roll. Bless his heart. ha ha
All he does is scream not sing
Well, Brucie, if that were true, you'd be in prison. You and your ilk simply will not stop with the evil rhetoric that, if it continues, could very well lead to a civil war. Work to vote things differently instead of ramping up incitement to violence which could cost thousands or even millions of lives, including yours.
The Biden regime did a lot of damage to this country during its stolen four years in office.
Trump is trying to right the wrongs, such as Biden letting in up to 30 million unvetted, destitute, criminals aliens - and God Bless him for doing so.
Bruce Springsteen needs to find a country that better suits his political views and where he would feel more comfortable.
I suggest Cuba. He can sing its praises all he wants after the government takes everything from him.
He went from Born to Run to Born Loser.
Did some conglomerate buy and pay for him?
FBS
He should stay in EUtopia. He and the yoops that attend his
shows should be just fine together. Hey brutheeee...🖕
He’s a “Springboard” for diving into a waterless pool.
His songs are automatic channel-changers. Not political, I’ve never been able to stand his caterwauling. Boss of No One.
He did the next best thing.
Bruce is not doing well since he went off his meds.
Along with Baghdad, Riyadh, Karachi and Kabul
Bless his little pea brain.
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