Stay out of our politics, Bono

Toronto Sun ^ | 2005-11-29 | Peter Worthington

[Clive]

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[Clive]

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[Argus]

I read someplace today that Bono forgot his favorite hat when he went on vacation, so he paid first class airfare to have it flown to him in Italy.

A guy who can fly his hat to Italy first class could probably buy everybody in Africa burgers, fries and a Coke for a couple of months.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

"Fabricated moral superiority, thy name is Bono."

Man, that's perfect. :)

Can this author write something about Sean Penn, too? Please, Oh, Pretty Please? ;)

[Cyber Liberty]

All together now: What's the difference between the sounds of one hand clapping and my heart breaking over Bono?

[Recovering Hermit]

Shut up and entertain me, assclown.

Then again, I don't find Bono particularly entertaining, so just shut up.

[Para-Ord.45]

More like, Bonehead !

Isn`t it scary when someone gets a little rich and famous they suddenly become an expert in everything.

[jackson29]

methinks bobo overlooks the welfare circle. you can continue to contribute, (just like like horses, prepared to continue to eat hay delivered to them when there is fresh grass nearby) feed their dependancy and destroy their self sufficiency.

~~ i know ~~he's right, we should all send more money to mugabe.

where did marxism meet its objectives? through the equity of poverty? doubt he feels it

[blam]

"Isn`t it scary when someone gets a little rich and famous they suddenly become an expert in everything."

Similar to politicians.

[snoringbear]

I am an expat living in Shanghai and unfortunately about the only news outlet available to me is CNN International. CNN periodically runs this commercial where Clinton states "we actually know how to get rid of poverty", then Bono states "not one single penny has as yet been sent down to the people", then some other dude states "where are we going to get the money?". What I love is Bono refuting Clinton's statement! Btw, CNN removed Bono's statement a few weeks ago - guess someone besides me noted the contradiction...

[Incorrigible]

For a while there it looked like only the Irish government was going to give Bono the cold shoulder. Perhaps the world is growing tired of Bono as its self appointed leader!

[Leisler]

Foreign aid....to....welfare NGO's....to...corrupt local officials...to Swiss banks...to grants to....welfare NGO's...who push for more aid.

Closed circle. Perpetual motion. Doing well by doing good....and have the help chase off those fly encrusted beggars.

[freedumb2003]

Then again, I don't find Bono particularly entertaining, so just shut up.

He can't hold a tune in a bucket. Even "New Year's Day" sounded like some 14-yo whining as loud as possible. Why anyone EVER liked U-2 was and is beyond me.

[Irish_Thatcherite]

But Bono is going to save the World! < /a bit of sarcasm there >

[Irish_Thatcherite]

Bono sticking his nose in Canadian affairs!!

[Mister Baredog]

Give that man a Nobel Prize, he is clearly qualified. < sarcasm on >

[aculeus]

A trip down Memory Lane ...


http://www.theage.com.au/news/people/u2-recover-bonos-hat/2005/07/06/1120329481809.html

U2 recover Bono's hat

U2 won a court case today to recover singer and activist Bono's Stetson hat and a pair of trousers taken by their former stylist in 1987.

The rock band, who opened Saturday's Live 8 concert in London's Hyde Park, said they took Lola Cashman to court on a point of principle rather than for the estimated 5,000 euro ($A8,000) value of the goods.

Bono's iconic hat, a pair of black trousers, a green sweatshirt and a pair of metal hooped earrings were taken without permission during the group's Joshua Tree tour.

[montomike]

I'm sure the favorite hat had a favorite Irish lassie wearing it while sitting in the first class seat!

[Irish_Thatcherite]

He might get his brain back yet.....