Elton John: 'to hell with them'
Posted on 04/09/2008 7:40:44 PM PDT by lainie
NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) - British pop star Elton John, playing a fund-raiser for Hillary Clinton in New York on Wednesday, said he was amazed at the misogyny of some in America and he hoped that wouldn't stop her being president.
At the fund-raiser which Clinton's campaign manager said raised $2.5 million, John said there was no one more qualified to lead the United States into the next era.
"Having said that, I never cease to be amazed at the misogynistic attitude of some people in this country. And I say to hell with them," he said, drawing cheers from the crowd at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
"The reason I'm here tonight is to play music, but more importantly as someone who comes from abroad, and is in America quite a lot of the time (and) is extremely interested in the political process because it effects the whole world."
"I've always been a Hillary supporter," he said.
Introducing him, Clinton recalled that the entertainer had played at the White House at a state dinner when her husband Bill Clinton was president.
The New York senator, who is trailing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, vowed to take her battle for the Democratic nomination to the end of the primary process, saying all the states should have their say.
Clinton said she couldn't sing but "What I want you to know is 'I'm still standing,'" -- echoing the title of an Elton John song.
John opened his set with the track "Your Song," dwelling on the line "How wonderful life is when you're in the world." Other hits he sang included "Daniel" and "Rocket Man."
Elton John: 'to hell with them'
mi·sog·y·ny
[mi-soj-uh-nee, mahy-]
–noun
hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.
Compare misandry.
[Origin: 1650–60; < NL misogynia. See miso-, gyn-, -y3]
—Related forms
mi·sog·y·nic, mi·sog·y·nous, mi·sog·y·nis·tic, adjective
mi·sog·y·nist, noun
Sounds like he should’ve played “Bungle in the Jungle”, or more appropriately, “The Bitch is Back.”
Black seems to be the dominant fashion color tonight.
To Hell with them?? How about, to Hell with you and keep stirring up the resentments, they’ll cost your hero (Hillary) votes!
Looks more like a vagina dialogue. Bill approves wildly.
In front of Chelsea, as usual.
But then, that’s none of my business.
Oh, this’ll give really big boost to her ratings, oh yeah.
Elton must take it personally.
So if we’re opposed to Clinton, it must be misogyny?
Interesting - especially since her husband brought misogyny to a whole new level...
That boring old queen is right close to the top of it.
I know it! Look at that slick willie standing there pimping out his wife. Sheezhus.
Maybe Rev. Wright should open for Elton on the “Red Piano” tour.
Hiya, Hostess! :-)
I thought misogyny meant hatred, dislike, or mistrust of women.
I couldn’t help but notice the same thing.
Elton’s wearing clown shoes!
I thought it was an STD........
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