Posted on 11/23/2010 5:33:33 PM PST by Justaham
The American political climate for achieving change is “very, very ugly,” according to Bruce Springsteen, as he launched a staunch defence of Barack Obama.
"There's a widespread political consciousness that's perhaps deeper in Europe than it is in the States,” he told the Sunday Times magazine.
“The climate [in America] is very, very ugly for getting things done. The moderate reforms President Obama fought to make are called Marxist, socialist.
“I mean, the most extreme language is put into play to describe the most modest reforms that would move the economy back towards serving a majority of its citizens.”
The musician, often referred to as "The Boss", added: “You have a guy [Mr Obama] who comes in, he gets to be president for four years. Maybe eight.
“But you have the financial institutions, you have the military, the corporations. They're in play constantly and, in truth, they're shaping the economy and shaping the direction the US is moving in.
“Those forces are huge. The money and lobbyists are pouring in to do everything they can [to preserve the status quo]. It's a very tough time, a very hard time here in the States."
In his interview, Springsteen admitted that his decision to support Mr Obama had alienated some of his fans.
He once criticised Ronald Reagan, the late American President, for using his name to rally Republican voters in the 1980s.
"A moment comes when you cash in whatever credibility a guy can have who plays and sings rock songs for a living and you put your chips where you think they might do some good,” he said.
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I didn’t realize that, but not surprised.
Faked . . . just as I would expect from this clown
I channel surfed and saw a Time Life Music infomercial. Sure enough there he was with those overly dramatic “cool looks” he gives . . especially dumb given he really cant carry a tune
Bruce is so way cool Too bad he was born in the USA
I didn’t realize that, but not surprised.
Faked . . . just as I would expect from this clown
I channel surfed and saw a Time Life Music infomercial. Sure enough there he was with those overly dramatic “cool looks” he gives . . especially dumb given he really cant carry a tune
Bruce is so way cool Too bad he was born in the USA
Springsteen is crap.
All I had to do was become a rock star or movie star and I would be soooooo smart.
Maybe the reason Mensa has no chapter in Hollywood is because they would have too many members.
I wonder what his health care plan will be if Obiedude care kicks in?
Thank you - it’s the truth, right?!?
At one time I thought that Springsteen was a good american. I was so wrong.
He bet on the wrong horse, and blew all his chips.
He was the deal in high school. He should have shut up and played his guitar.
My perfect relative pitch demands that assessment.
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