Alice Cooper: Anti-Bush acts treasonous morons

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[PaulaB]

Shock-rock legend Alice Cooper calls rock stars campaigning for Democrat John Kerry treasonous morons.

The 56-year-old Cooper says he was disgusted to learn the likes of Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, R.E.M., Sheryl Crow, James Taylor and Dave Matthews were hitting the road for a series of concerts designed to help defeat President Bush.

"To me, that's treason," Cooper told the Canadian Press. "I call it treason against rock 'n' roll because rock is the antithesis of politics. Rock should never be in bed with politics."

When I was a kid and my parents started talking about politics, I'd run to my room and put on the Rolling Stones as loud as I could. So when I see all these rock stars up there talking politics, it makes me sick.

"If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons. We sleep all day, we play music at night and very rarely do we sit around reading the Washington Journal."

"Besides," he continued, "when I read the list of people who are supporting Kerry, if I wasn't already a Bush supporter, I would have immediately switched. Linda Ronstadt? Don Henley? Geez, that's a good reason right there to vote for Bush."

As WorldNetDaily previously reported, Linda Ronstadt was escorted off the property of a Las Vegas casino after publicly supporting Bush-bashing film director Michael Moore, and singer Don Henley was subsequently booed on stage in Orange County, Calif., for expressing support for Linda Ronstadt during one of his own concerts.

Cooper, whose real name is Vincent Damon Furnier, is reportedly a strong Republican who joins Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., at NBA games in Phoenix.

He continues his own summer rock tour, with upcoming dates in the Northeast, Canada, California and Las Vegas.

[Americanwolf]

yeah he is a really down to earth person. When I first moved to the valley about 7 years ago... my brother and I ran into a couple times playing golf in north mesa. was always happy to stop and chat for a bit.

on a side note with your screen name.. is that bombguy as in EOD..... or was that bomb loading...just curious i was a navy bb stacker.

[fish hawk]

Hahaha, I believe cockles are those things they make steamed clams out of. LOL

[Chode]

we really almost could use ELECTED as a campaign song... there's nothing really wrong with the lyrics

[Chad Fairbanks]

Are ya sure? If I figure out what they are, I'll show ya! Howzat? ;0)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Okay, but only if they aren't gender-specific. ; )

[Chad Fairbanks]

There's always a catch... sigh...

[texasflower]

Have you seen his back to school commercial? It' s a good one.

[texasflower]

It is a good one. My kids love it.

[Americanwolf]

yes I have...and it is great. :)

[tame]

No more Mr. Nice Guy...

I love the song :o)

[montanus]

http://www.bpnews.org/bpnews.asp?ID=18238

Alice Cooper to receive honorary degree from Grand Canyon Univ.
May 7, 2004
By Erin Curry

PHOENIX (BP)--In what some may consider an incongruous action, rock legend Alice Cooper will receive an honorary doctorate May 8 from an Arizona university formerly owned by Southern Baptists.
Though he is best known for his shocking antics at concerts, including simulated hangings and infant dolls gushing blood, and for albums such as "Killer" and "Welcome to My Nightmare," Cooper also has been known in some circles as a born-again Christian.
Because of his apparent faith in God, Cooper and his wife, Sheryl, have donated a substantial amount of money to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix over the years. The school, founded by Baptists in 1949, was sold by its self-governing trustee board to California-based Significant Education, LLC in February, changing the institution from nonprofit to for-profit.
"[At that time] I reviewed donors and wanted to make sure we were respectful not only of the Southern Baptist heritage but of people who had made donations to the school over the years," Michael Clifford, vice chairman of the university, told Baptist Press. "When I went down the list, I was very surprised to see Alice and his wife had been significant donors to the school for many years."
Clifford began praying about the possibility of honoring Cooper with a degree, first, he said, because of his status as a faithful donor but also because he believes it "speaks to the core mission of the founding fathers of the school because of the redemption of salvation."
"Alice exemplifies somebody who was raised by Baptist missionary parents on an Indian reservation in Arizona who clawed his way into probably the toughest business in the world -- American rock 'n' roll -- became wildly internationally famous, made an enormous amount of money, fell in love, has a great wife, great family and has gone back to his parents' missionary roots as a deeply committed Christian," Clifford said in a phone interview May 7.
Clifford said he does not know much about Cooper's conversion experience and has never heard his testimony but does have some trusted Christian friends who know Cooper well. To those who wonder how Cooper's reputation as a shock rocker fits with his walk with God, Clifford said they should read the biblical accounts of Paul, Matthew, Mary and others.
"I do know that when people come to know Christ and make an effort to change their lifestyle, that does not mean they're perfect," he said.
On the Internet, Cooper’s official website displays pictures of him in dark makeup and clothing. An article about his latest album, “The Eyes of Alice Cooper,” makes no mention of his faith or Christianity but highlights its kinship with newer rock bands, stating, “... you can almost feel the umbilical cord connecting these bands back to the power of the original Alice Cooper sound.”
In addition to rewarding Cooper as a donor to the school, Clifford said he looks forward to what Cooper can contribute to the education of students interested in the performing arts.
"We have some of the most talented musicians, singers, artists, writers and set designers here, and Alice will help add value to their degree," he said. "We have asked him to consider bringing in his managers, lawyers, set designers, writers and musicians to teach our students about the performing arts industry from a guy who's actually done it."
As an example, Clifford said there is a talented young man currently enrolled at Grand Canyon whose dream is to perform on Broadway.
"When this young man goes to Broadway and shows his resume and they see he received special attention from Alice Cooper, he's going to get the job before somebody from another university who has theorists rather than practical knowledge," he said. "It won't hurt for him to say, 'Call Alice Cooper as my reference.'
"I'm trying to maintain the Christian heritage that the founders created, but I've got to create value for the degrees for our graduates so they can find top jobs and go help change the world for Jesus," Clifford said.
Cooper will begin the "Eyes of Alice Cooper" world tour in June.

[USMCBOMBGUY]

EOD, usmcbombguy and usmceodguy are both my screen names. for some reason only one works at home.

[Lancey Howard]

Ha, I was fortunate to see a couple of bands who later made it big as well. It was at Bucknell University around 1975 (we traveled over there from Penn State for concerts from time to time) and the headline act we went to see was Blue Oyster Cult. Opening the bill were a couple of unknown bands named Rush and Kiss.

I think I STILL have a headache from that concert.

[Dave278]

"If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons."

Quote of the day...

[Searching4Justice]

Thats the most honest thing I have heard about this election !!! or politics in general, always did like Alice.......he probably got beat up more than Kerry (in Nam), in his last concert, from the fans lol....

ok sing it John Little purple hearts for you and me

[MsGail61]

I'm your top prime cut of meat, I'm your choice,
I wanna be elected,
I'm your yankee doodle dandy in a gold Rolls Royce,
I wanna be elected,
Kids want a saviour, don't need a fake,
I wanna be elected,
We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make,
I wanna be elected, elected, elected.

I never lied to you, I've always been cool,
I wanna be elected,
I gotta get the vote, and I told you 'bout school,
I wanna be elected, elected, elected,
Hallelujah, I wanna be selected,
Everyone in the United States of America.

We're gonna win this one, take the country by storm,
We're gonna be elected,
You and me together, young and strong,
We're gonna be elected, elected, elected,
Respected, selected, call collected,
I wanna be elected, elected.

"And if I am elected
I promise the formation of a new party
A third party, the Wild Party!
I know we have problems,
We got problems right here in Central City,
We have problems on the North, South, East and West,
New York City, Saint Louis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles,
Detroit, Chicago,
Everybody has problems,
And personally, I don't care."

[MsGail61]

I also love his current Office Max ad, where the girl pouts and says, "I thought you said school's out forever." Then he says, "No, the song goes, School's out for summer. Nice try though."

[visualops]

Johnny Ramone is a Republican.



Check out the t-shirt hehhehehe

[AFreeBird]

IIRC he's the son of a preacher man, who went renegade in his early years. I guess he's settled down now.... settled, but with attitude.

[GBA]

Thanks for the post. I didn't know that Grand Canyon gave him an honorary degree. My sister is a Grand Canyon grad.