i quit listening to what brit queers think about the USA a LOOOOOONG time ago...
Posted on 08/10/2005 5:12:27 PM PDT by Chi-townChief
The Rolling Stones' upcoming album contains a song seemingly critical of President Bush, but Mick Jagger denies it's directed at him, according to the syndicated TV show "Extra."
"It is not really aimed at anyone," Jagger said on the entertainment-news show's Wednesday edition. "It's not aimed, personally aimed, at President Bush. It wouldn't be called 'Sweet Neo Con' if it was."
The song is from the new album, "A Bigger Bang," set for release Sept. 6. There is no mention of Bush or Iraq. But it does refer to military contractor Halliburton, which was formerly run by Vice President Cheney and has been awarded key Iraq contracts, and the rising price of gasoline.
"How come you're so wrong? My sweet neo-con, where's the money gone, in the Pentagon," goes one refrain.
The song also includes the line: "It's liberty for all, democracy's our style, unless you are against us, then it's prison without trial."
"It is certainly very critical of certain policies of the administration, but so what! Lots of people are critical," Jagger told "Extra."
A representative for the Stones said the group had no further comment about the song.
The Rolling Stones intend to kick off a U.S. tour in Boston Aug. 21.
Of course it's not. Singers just babble. Probably did not even write the words. Probably hired some unemployed Hollywood screenwriter to do it.
Yeah, if you're going to dump on policy, at least dump on policy that is truly bad. Treatment of terrorists isn't exactly a braintrust's target.
A scripted booby show is still not as bad as a rock icon anti-American rant.
Maybe Mick will die of old age before the season begins. I hope the fans boo him if the NFL is so stupid as to let him 'sing'.
"Hate all Christians for your servant, the Devil."
And,
"Just call me Lucifer ’cause I’m in need of some restraint."
i quit listening to what brit queers think about the USA a LOOOOOONG time ago...
Elton John - White House Intern in the Blue Dress...
I know that's why the NFL should drop them quickly! Can you imagine the ruckus this will cause? LOL! Should be fun to watch. You make the popcorn, I'll bring the beer. :^)
I saw them in the '60s at the Greek Theatre in L.A.
Actually Mick has reputedely always been the lyrics guy from the Jagger/Richards songwriting team.
Paint It Black, you devil.
it was probably my strongly worded email to ABC this morning that changed his tune ... go little guy!!
I think the whole NFL thing is fake... just hype for an album that will lose money. But bring on the beer anyway!!
LOL! I've always liked conspiracy theories so I'll bring two cases!
LOL! I've always liked conspiracy theories so I'll bring two cases!
and two posts!
and a bottle of Jack... just in case the beer runs out!
"Didn't they have a farewell tour 20 years ago?"
There comes a point at which you are no longer a rocker, but rather a pathetic ghost of the past. That moment was a while back for Jagger and the rest of the Stones
(Two posts? How'd that happen? I swear I haven't started on those cases yet! LOL!)
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