[joyce11111]

I don't care what that unwashed bum says.

[karmichit]

The one and only sure fire tactic for re-launching failing careers for musicians and artists,as if The Boss's recent mediocre recordings are not to blame for his demise. I fail to see how this will benefit anyone involved.

[Rummyfan]

OK, I gave him a pass before because I liked his music (say what you will but I think THE RISING is fantastic), but no more. If he is going to lead this overtly political move, the hell with him and all those who accompany him in this effort - Raitt, REM and Michael Stipe the perv, and Eddie Vedder and company. Not just because I disagree with their politics, but because if they have their way, they will put my family's and my lives in danger! Curious to see what kinds of crowds they draw......

[Rummyfan]

Through my work, I've always tried to ask hard questions. Why is it that the wealthiest nation in the world finds it so hard to keep its promise and faith with its weakest citizens? Why do we continue to find it so difficult to see beyond the veil of race? How do we conduct ourselves during difficult times without killing the things we hold dear? Why does the fulfillment of our promise as a people always seem to be just within grasp yet forever out of reach?

What country is he talking about?

I don't think John Kerry and John Edwards have all the answers. I do believe they are sincerely interested in asking the right questions and working their way toward honest solutions. They understand that we need an administration that places a priority on fairness, curiosity, openness, humility, concern for all America's citizens, courage and faith.

It's pathetic that a grown adult man can be so naive and, yes, STUPID!

[Free ThinkerNY]

Spingsteen is a political hemorrhoid.

[mtbopfuyn]

Huh? What the heck was he rambling about? I understood the part about him being against the war in Iraq but everything else made no sense.

[boycottliberalhollywood.com]

Liberal Hollywood, of which I consider the music industry to be a major part, has this chronic problem with mistaking artistic talent for political wisdom.

Rock stars, movie stars, these people are entertainers. We allow them to entertain us for a while. If they are sufficiently amusing, we might splurge a bit more and buy a few bucks worth of their entertainment. In days gone by, these same individuals would certainly not be considered as the intelligencia.

So Don Henley gets booed, and he makes some wise-acre comment about how there is no room for political discussion anymore. Guess what, Don; those people paid for you to entertain them, not open your liberal yap and vomit out praises for a seditious traitor.

You know what is odd? These same whiners who decry conservative values also whine about how the internet, MP3 burners, DVD burners, etc., are eating away their livelihood. Guess what, Liberal Hollywood; those very people who are stealing away billions of dollars of intellectual property annually are your own spawn, you Marxist slime! You taught those people to hate authority, to hate their country, to hate the military, to hate the rich, to hate capitalism. And guess what? They do!

[Ramonan]

I once was a fan of Bruce.
He wrote some good songs about September 11. However, when he started this Anti-Bush, Anti-War crap, my conclusion was altered. It was then decided that he wrote the songs to make money. He doesn't give a care about anyoner who was killed or had a close person die. He wanted to make money, forget the feelings.. Well, he will never get a penny from me.

[AaronInCarolina]

Why is it that the wealthiest nation in the world finds it so hard to keep its promise and faith with its weakest citizens?

So Bruce, is it safe to assume that you give away most of your millions to these "weakest citizens"? You could give away 90% of your wealth and probably still live in higher style than most of the evil Republicans you besmurch who are just trying to get by without giving up huge chunks to the government for them to waste most of it.

I used to love your music. Now I just think you're a pathetic washed up musician who is trying to jump-start a career in decline.

[rocky88]

I'm originally from NJ, and as of today, I'm ashamed Bruce Springsteen is from New Jersey, too.

[fat city]

"Our goal is to change the direction of the government..."

"I've got it! Let's set up a government like our fan Daniel Ortega set up in Nicaragua-- only we won't be stupid enough to hold elections."

[steelwheels]

concern for all America's citizens

Well, except the military, conservatives, rich bigwigs, oil companies, oil well service companies(Hallibuton), pharmaceutical companies, evangelical Christians, SUV owners, smokers, pro lifers, capitalist, small busniess owners, stay at home moms, non flag burners, home schoolers, non union employees, tradionalist, patriots and most radio talk show host.

[kb2614]

I would call Springsteen a preening idiot, but he isn't. He's just dumb. The fawning media gives him and the rest of the 'beautiful people' waaayyyy to much coverage on their opinions about issues that are simply beyond their grasp. I generally don't bother to read the political opinions of empty headed celebrity dopes unless it's posted here. I get appropiate commentary that way ;)

[wasnova]

"Vote for Change"

I guess even Bruce's tin ear can tell that "Vote for Kerry" doesn't sound good.

[HHFi]

I used to like Bruce okay, many moons ago, when he played tunes with a beat, but I personally think he hasn't written a good song since he fired the E Street Band (and yes, I've heard all this albums at least once, but I haven't bought one since "The River.") His downward trajectory into tuneless, whiny, pompous preaching exactly tracks his rising belief in the value of his own opinions about AIDS, foreign policy, police brutality and a host of other issues he knows nothing whatsoever about. Not surprising he's now reached the very nadir of boring music and stupid liberal politics: hanging out with Dave Matthews.

[Mr.Atos]

I'd repeat Laura's slogan, "Shut up and Sing," but Bruce has NEVER even been capable of that, so I'll stick with the latter half with personal embellishment...

"mr. springsteen? Shut the hell up! ...until you can offer - well - anything to the legacy of mankind."

Atos

[Mr.Atos]

This is a great opportunity to let this worthless 'has-been' know what YOU think. An LTE (Letter to the Editor) is only 150 to 300 words, and in many cases can be submitted online (but send it on paper for effect). Be thoughtful and clear and flame this crumb. Send your comments to the New York Times.

Atos