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Bruce Springsteen endorses Obama for president
AP ^ | April 16, 2008 | Joan Lowy

Posted on 04/16/2008 7:54:40 AM PDT by ConservativeStatement

WASHINGTON - Rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president Wednesday, saying "he speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for the past 35 years."

(Excerpt) Read more at news.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008endorsements; endorsement; music; obama; rockandroll; rockmusic; springsteen
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To: Grampa Dave

41 posted on 04/16/2008 8:26:51 AM PDT by ErnBatavia (...forward this to your 10 very best friends....)
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To: Vigilanteman
For the most part, entertainers live and work in a make-believe world which includes drugs, promiscuous sex and compensation which far, far exceeds what they contribute. It is only natural that they support candidates who live and work in the same kind of alternative universe of politics.

I have been looking for a way express how I feel about entertainers and politics in a short statement. I believe you have nailed it and I apologize up front, because I plan on plagiarizing you.
42 posted on 04/16/2008 8:27:13 AM PDT by envisio (If you ain't laughin yet... you ain't seen me naked. 8^O)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

WOW! Never saw that one coming!!


43 posted on 04/16/2008 8:28:45 AM PDT by AnnGora (I am unique. Just like everybody else.)
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To: bigcat32

“An endorsement from Bruce Springsteen is the kiss of death.” EXACTLY!

Coming up next: Jon Bon Jovi


44 posted on 04/16/2008 8:30:37 AM PDT by EDINVA (Proud American for 23,062 days.... and counting!)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

And next Jon Bon Jovi will go for this crap.

Oh well


45 posted on 04/16/2008 8:33:57 AM PDT by MartinStyles
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To: kromike
Who's Bruce Springsteen?

Some hypocrite with a scratchy voice surrounded by excellent musicians.

Does he have magical or superhuman powers?

According to the huge throng of fanatics that chant “Bruce, Bruce, Bruce...” everywhere he goes plus the many millions collected over the years would conclude he must possess some special power of marketing wizardry.

Does he have extensive domestic & foreign policy experience?

Bruce has traveled the world displaying his band's talents (While he, again plays 3 chords and sings in a raspy, scratchy voice) so in his mind yes. Bruce has millions plus delusions of political grandeur, nothing can stop him.

Then why should I give a rip who this has-been nobody endorses?

The RIAA and media pundits compel you to listen and buy his crap, both musically plus politically or else. Big media will continue to shove his worthless crap down our throats till they deem the brainwashing sufficient enough. After that continue to prop up his boring and predictable "work" and political gems/endorsements till he is 6 feet under. After that, tributes and life stories of "the everyman" will bombard us till all the "hip" people are dead. This disease must be stopped to spare future generations.

You hear me, Brucey? I DON'T CARE...

“Hip” media pundits, legions of fanatics and politicians are deeply saddened by your resistance of “The Boss”.

46 posted on 04/16/2008 8:35:19 AM PDT by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians.)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan
Well - that settles it for me!

I was wandering around in a daze, a drooling vegetable, unable to make up my own mind without the wisdom of a musician to guide me.

My wanderings are now over.

Thank You, Bruce Springsteen!!

47 posted on 04/16/2008 8:36:42 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (feh)
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To: reagan_fanatic

“Rock stars - is there anything they don’t know?”


48 posted on 04/16/2008 8:37:47 AM PDT by dfwgator (11+7+15=3 Heismans)
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To: Jaded

“For which one?”

Ask John Kerry.


49 posted on 04/16/2008 8:37:53 AM PDT by bigcat32
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Methinks Brucey was actually BORN IN THE USSR! BORN IN THE USSR!


50 posted on 04/16/2008 8:39:49 AM PDT by Zman (Liberals: denying reality since Day One.)
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To: rollo tomasi

Maybe congress should hold hearings on excessive celibrity compensation. Considering Bruse’s stated political alliance it seems like twice the national median salary would be fair for Bruce.


51 posted on 04/16/2008 8:41:12 AM PDT by MtnClimber (Obama: baby is punishment; tax increase is bundle of joy)
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To: avacado

Must be on NebrasKKKa.....


52 posted on 04/16/2008 8:42:10 AM PDT by When do we get liberated? ((Ok, Im the official Pit Bull Defender/If you can't stand behind our troops, stand in front of them.)
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To: right turn at the light

You’re right about that...I wrote a letter to the editor of our home town paper one summer as he was touring through the area...And I said something to the effect that, “is it just me or does this guy’s voice really stink?” That followed with a deluge of letters saying the same thing and calls to me...

I will say, that I got a kick out of him when he talked about the time he opened for Chuck Berry... :-) Funny..

In fact, let’s just all be honest here....If the guy was a conservative...and voted republican...I’d be saying that he’s the greatest rock and roll artist of all time... :-))))))

No seriously, he stinks...


53 posted on 04/16/2008 8:43:31 AM PDT by nikos1121 (typical white person)
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To: When do we get liberated?

Who cares? He’s brain-dead rock-n-rock puck.


54 posted on 04/16/2008 8:45:00 AM PDT by Rodm (Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Just confirms my opinion, Bruce sucks.


55 posted on 04/16/2008 8:53:15 AM PDT by gathersnomoss (General George Patton had it right.)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Yet another reason to vote for anyone but SnObama.


56 posted on 04/16/2008 8:53:37 AM PDT by MIchaelTArchangel
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Just another “rich guilt vote” from another loon in entertainment. I’m sure Brucey Baby is ready to give all his money to socialism or maybe he has it all stored off shore somewhere.....


57 posted on 04/16/2008 8:54:32 AM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

I wonder who wrote that for him; I can’t imagine this doofus being intelligent enough to say/spell all those fancy words.


58 posted on 04/16/2008 8:55:31 AM PDT by Old Grumpy
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Occasional B+ music, Lots of C- music, F for political astuteness.


59 posted on 04/16/2008 9:04:17 AM PDT by FormerACLUmember (When the past no longer illuminates the future, the spirit walks in darkness.)
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To: MassRepublicanFlyersFan

Oh man, I’m still holding my breath waiting to see who Johnny Cougar will endorse.


60 posted on 04/16/2008 9:05:50 AM PDT by JZelle
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