Bruce Springsteen and the military

8/10/04 | BoloBaby

[lillybet]

What he also likes to do, Is flex his upper arm muscles, these people think they now it all. dont understand why people look up to them, They couldn't walk a mile in any Soldiers Boots,, except ovcourse Bruce Wills

[anonsquared]

Thanks for the clarification, but I would still be curious to know if what is charged really covers the cost of the guards' payroll. Wouldn't our military be better used providing security to taxpayers so islamists don't blow us up?

Since others are posting their celebrity stories, I'll share mine. I know someone who does security for the large venues in Chicago. He said after dealing with Madonna, all the security people were ready to shoot her. Crazed fans are the least of her worries! Contrast that with The Rolling Stones who were kind and gracious the entire time. Ronny Wood even went out with the security people after the last show to shoot pool!

[no dems]

I'm sorry but what program was this on? Does Colin Quinn have his on show? I'm not much of a TV watcher.

[NutmegDevil]

Fort Monmouth is less than three-four miles from Springsteen's mansion in Rumson, located just across the street from Rumson Country Day. That's why Fort Monmouth instead of Dix/McGuire.

His cars (at least one Jaguar convertible that needs a lot of maintenance) have been maintained at the Mayo Klinic almost across the street from the fort. Though it has recently moved three miles away into Red Bank.

[Gefreiter]

Hoorah MA-ARNG

"Let's Go!"

[susiek]

I don't know what the show is called, but I guess it's Colin Quinn's own show. It was just him talking. It was on in the gym while I was working out, and I was glad I caught it for those great answers to hypocritical things said by Springsteen. I remember him from SNL, but I don't know much about his current career.

[Zavien Doombringer]

I know Springsteen lived close by, My dad was stationed at Monmouth. I lived in Keansburg, when I was a kid. not to far from the amuesment park.

[Zavien Doombringer]

I know Springsteen lived close by, My dad was stationed at Monmouth. I lived in Keansburg, when I was a kid. not to far from the amuesment park.

[Arizona Carolyn]

So why not send it to Rush instead???

[Bob]

I think all Democrats are like that. (How is that for a blanket statement???)

Sounds about right to me.

[Zavien Doombringer]

The Gate guard would be there anyway, regardless of who was using the facilities or not. So the pay is the same. The money paid for the use of the facilities goes to the bases MWR, Morale - Welfare - and Recreation office.

[NutmegDevil]

And ... Fort Monmouth was once home to the 389th Army Band 'til their '95(?) Base Closure/Realignment move to the DC area, so the facility Springsteen used was probably top-drawer.

I retired out of Fort Monmouth back in 1998 - had enough of the Klinton military.

I hope we charged Springsteen a fair market fee for the use of the facility.

[stevio]

Thank you for your service to our country.

[Blzbba]

I've hated the Boss and his very-overrated music since that infernal "Born In the U.S.A." song, which is NOT about Bruce's patriotism.

[Zavien Doombringer]

If you are still in the monmouth area, stop by the Bayshore Manor Mobile Home park, the Site manager is Pat Russin, Tell her Geoff Carter said, "hi".

[NYCVirago]

Springsteen had made comments about race and asked why people (impliedly conservatives) can't look past race. Quinn's response--"Let's ask the 6 blacks who have ever been to one of your shows."

He's got that right. The only black people I've ever seen at a Springsteen show are Clarence Clemons and the stadium employees!

[NYC GOP Chick]

I've despised him ever since that anti-cop song.