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

Posted on 07/20/2004 9:00:00 AM PDT by 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."

(Excerpt) Read more at signonsandiego.com ...


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To: Patriot62
How stupid do you have to be to come out and bash the largest self-identifying groups in the country? Christianity, the largest religion by overwhelming percentages. Republicans, the largest political group (of people who self-identify). ???

Sounds to me like she knows her career is over, and she's setting herself up as a martyr.
141 posted on 07/20/2004 12:01:45 PM PDT by Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh
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To: Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh
"I'm sure that all the centers for diversity and tolerance will immediately denounce her comments? Oh wait, she's bashing republicans and christians...they will remain silent.

When will we learn? There is one set of rules for the Liberals, and a totally separate and completely different set of rules for all things Republican/Conservative. Makes it so much easier to compartmentalize, doesn't it?

As for vastly overweight, aging Ms. Ronstadt, knowing she is a flaming Liberal and Marxist-Moore loving Democrat makes it very difficult for me to enjoy her music. Guess I'll just have to TURN HER OFF and not buy any of her recorded music or see any of her concerts. She wouldn't like knowing I was in her audience, so I'll save her any "discomfort." Of course, that means she wouldn't want any of that nasty, dirty Christian/Republican/Conservative $$MONEY$$ coming her way, either. Good grief. She's an idiot.

142 posted on 07/20/2004 12:07:55 PM PDT by Max7
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To: Max7

Thanks for the title. Fortunately my wife is right in line with me, as she should be.


143 posted on 07/20/2004 12:11:30 PM PDT by biblewonk (WELL I SPEAK LOUD, AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK...AND I USE IT TOO.)
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To: Patriot62

Linda is about to become the next cause celeb. They're already started puffing her, ala Dixie Chicks.


144 posted on 07/20/2004 12:14:24 PM PDT by Richard Kimball (We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men are ready to do violence on our behalf)
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To: Patriot62
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 think she should do a stint in Tehran to get a little perspective on things.

145 posted on 07/20/2004 12:17:04 PM PDT by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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To: cripplecreek
I don't see the problem. Republicans and christians don't want to hear that fat lady sing anyway.

If Linda Ronstadt sings, does that mean it's officially over?

146 posted on 07/20/2004 12:19:10 PM PDT by Poohbah ("Beware the fury of a patient man." -- John Dryden)
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To: TheBigB; mhking

Did Kirstie balloon up also?


147 posted on 07/20/2004 12:19:43 PM PDT by ThomasMore (Pax et bonum!)
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To: TheBigB; mhking
WOW....answered my own question with a google search.


148 posted on 07/20/2004 12:22:57 PM PDT by ThomasMore (Pax et bonum!)
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To: appalachian_dweller
Public repudiation of Christians and Republicans marks a new and significant stage in the culture wars. Persecution can't be far behind.
149 posted on 07/20/2004 12:22:58 PM PDT by Aquinasfan (Isaiah 22:22, Rev 3:7, Mat 16:19)
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To: ThomasMore
Ronstadt packed it on too...


150 posted on 07/20/2004 12:25:27 PM PDT by ThomasMore (Pax et bonum!)
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To: Max7

Apparently, Ms. Rondschtat isn't so offended by Christians and Republicans that she would refuse their money over the years.


151 posted on 07/20/2004 12:25:38 PM PDT by Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh
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To: Terridan

Today they reported that Alladin was deluged by requests for refunds from the guests who walked out. That helps explain why Alladin was incensed with the fat one.


152 posted on 07/20/2004 12:26:30 PM PDT by Paulus Invictus
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To: ThomasMore; TheBigB
Did Kirstie balloon up also?

Kirstie could be the spokesmodel for Bob's Buffet Barn and Trough.

153 posted on 07/20/2004 12:29:31 PM PDT by mhking (John Kerry & Al Gore: Cut from the same tree.)
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To: mhking

LOL!


154 posted on 07/20/2004 12:30:36 PM PDT by ThomasMore (Pax et bonum!)
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To: ThomasMore
Ronstadt packed it on too...

Linda didn't pass a Golden Corral that she didn't like....


155 posted on 07/20/2004 12:31:49 PM PDT by mhking (John Kerry & Al Gore: Cut from the same tree.)
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To: mhking

The years certainly havnt been kind to this girl.


156 posted on 07/20/2004 12:33:16 PM PDT by 76834
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To: mhking

WOW! I am shocked at how much she gained. Did she marry Aaron Neville?


157 posted on 07/20/2004 12:37:13 PM PDT by ThomasMore (Pax et bonum!)
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To: Patriot62
"Linda Ronstadts says It's a "Conflict" performing for Christians and Republicans..."

Dear Ms. Ronstadt; I used to be a fan, but now I have a "conflict" with spending any of my Republican/Christian money to hear your liberal diatribe and hateful comments toward us.

Thanks,

FrankR

PS# I hear the Dixie Chicks might be looking for a new lead singer.
158 posted on 07/20/2004 12:37:56 PM PDT by FrankR (Don't let the bastards wear you down...)
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To: Patriot62

You're no good, you're no good, you're no good. Baby, you're no good.


159 posted on 07/20/2004 12:41:18 PM PDT by spodefly (This post meets the minimum daily requirements for cynicism and irony.)
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To: cinFLA

Is that the same time she discoverd that she was a Mexican!


160 posted on 07/20/2004 12:48:42 PM PDT by angcat
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