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Elton changes tune over Bush
This Is London ^
| Dec 6, 2004
| Alexa Baracaia
Posted on 12/06/2004 6:56:51 AM PST by Tumbleweed_Connection
Sir Elton John is famed for his outbursts and diva-ish tantrums. So when he was invited to a presidential reception, hosted by George W Bush, the organisers must have been praying the Rocket Man would not explode.
Two weeks ago Sir Elton hit out at the US president, saying he was "the worst thing that has ever happened to America".
"I just wanna scream," he said. "It's a nightmare. These idiots think they can get away with anything ... it enrages me that people can just smirk their way through it."
But the 57-year-old entertainer managed to keep his cool when he met Mr Bush in person. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that the party had been organised in his honour.
Sir Elton was one of six entertainment legends to be honoured for their lifetime's contribution to American culture at the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Awards.
Actor Warren Beatty, Australian soprano Dame Joan Sutherland, Star Wars and Jaws composer and conductor John Williams, and husband-andwife actors, writers and producers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee were also honoured.
The award "is about the icing on the cake", said Sir Elton, who has sold more than 60 million albums in his 30-year career. "It's incredible for someone who's British to be given such an accolade from America."
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: antibush; bush; bushaverse; carrier; disorderedcondition; divas; headandbutimplants; homosexualagenda; host; stdfactory; willandgrace
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To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I figured from the headline that he decided to go "straight."
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posted on
12/06/2004 6:58:05 AM PST
by
dfwgator
(It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Madman Across the Water......Redeux.....
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posted on
12/06/2004 6:59:59 AM PST
by
Red Badger
(If the Red States are JESUSLAND, then the Blue States are SATANLAND......)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
If Elton had popped off, I would have welcomed it and I don't think W would cared either....just a reminder of the uncivility of the left. Let's give them even more opportunities...there's an election just 23 months away.
Any connection in your screen name TC, to Elton John?
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:02:12 AM PST
by
chiller
(1 down (Jf'nK) and 1 to go (old media))
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I heard Robert Downey Jr was the only one to make a bad political statement.
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:02:18 AM PST
by
KJacob
(I will not worry about 2008 until late 2007.)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Sir Elton was one of six entertainment legends to be honoured for their lifetime's contribution to American culture at the 27th Annual Kennedy Center Awards. ?!?!?!
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:06:23 AM PST
by
Yossarian
(Remember: NOT ALL HEART ATTACKS HAVE TRADITIONAL SYMPTOMS)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
I heard his quotes this morning. He was extremely complimentary of Bush and remarked he was very impressed by him. (I think he may have a schoolgirl crush)
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:06:33 AM PST
by
The G Man
(The Red States ... the world's only hope for survival.)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
WHY WOULD BUSH GIVE THIS TWIT THE TIME OF DAY?
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:07:38 AM PST
by
ServesURight
(Tim Michels for U.S. Senate Wisconsin)
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To: ServesURight
I think it's written somewhere that we should "Love Thine Enemies"
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:11:57 AM PST
by
basil
(Exercise your Second Amendment--buy another gun today!)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Oh, Elton is just having another bad day with menopause. His hemmorhoids are probably giving him a bad time....
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:12:42 AM PST
by
EagleUSA
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
"...for their lifetime's contribution to American culture..." I'm wondering what IS their contribution to American culture?
JWinNC
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:12:52 AM PST
by
JWinNC
(www.webgent.com)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
Dubya always is the adult, always is the gracious one. The others make fools and jackasses out of themselves, and he outclasses them every time.
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:14:24 AM PST
by
doug from upland
(Vietnam Vets: FINALLY -- welcome home, heroes)
To: Tumbleweed_Connection
The two-faced, lying, smarmy fa**ot doesn't even have the courage of his convictions.
GWB showed him up as the fool he is. Show him a shiny bauble with his name on it and he falls right in line.
There's a good by Reg. Sit up. Beg for your kibble now.
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:15:36 AM PST
by
Bloody Sam Roberts
(All I ask from livin' is to have no chains on me. All I ask from dyin' is to go naturally.)
To: chiller
If Elton had popped off, I would have welcomed it and I don't think W would cared either.... He just would have popped him in the face right back.
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:15:51 AM PST
by
Centurion2000
(Truth, Justice and the Texan Way)
To: JWinNC
I'm wondering what IS their contribution to American culture?
Besides AIDS and abortion?
To: Yossarian
Ugh! There went my day....
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:19:53 AM PST
by
RandallFlagg
(FReepers, Do NOT let the voter fraud stories die!!!! (Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name))
To: ServesURight
Unlike the Democrats, he is prepared to cut those who disagree with him some slack, and try to turn them around.
This makes him more effective as a president, although some may perceive this as wavering and timidity.
To: Centurion2000
Too much class to hit a queen.
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:30:05 AM PST
by
GraniteStateConservative
(...He had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here...-- Worst.President.Ever.)
To: doug from upland
Exactly. I wish I had even half of the class, patience and maturity of President Bush.
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posted on
12/06/2004 7:48:25 AM PST
by
clintonh8r
(It turns out that the moral majority......is BOTH!)
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