The real deal

San Diego Union Tribune ^ | 09/15/2004 | George Varga

[Patriot62]

The real deal

Linda Ronstadt's current tour – 'a history lesson of music' – reflects her dedication to authenticity, and quality By George Varga July 15, 2004 Other singers may have a greater passion for music than Linda Ronstadt. But few have a greater passion for more types of music, or the willingness to perform them, even at the risk of falling on her face.

"My career has befuddled other people, and it's befuddled me," admitted Ronstadt, 58, who finds her fans are polarized by her nightly on-stage salute to "Fahrenheit 9/11" filmmaker Michael Moore.

"I've been dedicating a song to him – I think he's a great patriot – and it splits the audience down the middle, and they duke it out," she said.

"This is an election year, and I think we're in desperate trouble and it's time for people to speak up and not pipe down. It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know."

"I saw a movie recently about a camel and these people in Mongolia, and I relate to them better than people here in this country. It looks like (Germany's) Weimar Republic to me here."

[Patriot62]

In a recent interview with the San Diego Union Tribune Linda Ronstadt was quoted as saying in that she feels uncomfortable performing for Christians and Republicans. She said "It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know."

[ladtx]

Too bad, I used to be a big Ronstadt fan. She'll get no more of my money.

[vbmoneyspender]

I wonder how long Ronstadt has been keeping that little gem to herself.

[votelife]

this lady should leave America if she feels that conflicted.

[AD from SpringBay]

Well then go to Mongolia or shut up and sing.

[Chummy]

She seemed nonplussed when Mrs. Chummy and I saw her in '81 in "Pirates" on Broadway....

What a cur, Ronstadt, that is.

[jmstein7]

Ah, liberal tolerance on display.

[cripplecreek]

I don't see the problem. Republicans and christians don't want to hear that fat lady sing anyway.

[MarkeyD]

Now Linda is just big.

[MizSterious]

I think it's time to speak up, too. I hope Ms. Ronstadt will agree I have the right to speak up against her causes, just as she has the right to speak up for her causes? And, of course, to not buy products produced by people like her?

[Stallone]

Destroy this b#tch.

[skeeter]

It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know.

Believe me, the feeling is mutual lady.

Now that we know we can avoid your ample butt.

[Petronski]

[floriduh voter]

well, the guy in the red suit got to her. he's friends with al gore too.

[rhombus]

In a recent interview with the San Diego Union Tribune Linda Ronstadt was quoted as saying in that she feels uncomfortable performing for Christians and Republicans. She said "It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know."

She really should seek some help for that heavy hate problem she has. Perhaps it will be covered in Kerry's health care proposals.

[Nasty McPhilthy]

"She said "It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian. It can cloud my enjoyment. I'd rather not know."

The people paying to herar you sing would rather not know where you stand on the issues.

Just Sing!

[ninergold3]

Hey Linda!

Don't let the door hit your fat arse on your way out.

[ClearCase_guy]

It's a real conflict for me when I go to a concert and find out somebody in the audience is a Republican or fundamental Christian.

Well, 50% of the country is Republican. And about 80% of the country considers themselves Christian (though perhaps not Fundamentalist).

With odds like that, she ought to assume that some of "those people" are always present. We are not a minority -- she is.

[My Favorite Headache]

Get out fat ass!

[Graybeard58]

Was it neccessary to change the title?

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