FR EXCLUSIVE: Springsteen Called For Impeachment of President Bush at DC Concert

Kristinn | September 13, 2003 | Krsitinn via Angelwood

[Angelwood]

Rock star Bruce Springsteen called for the impeachment of President George W. Bush at a nearly sold-out concert at FedEx Field just outside of Washington, DC tonight. During the introductions of his back-up band, The E Street Band, Springsteen said of saxophonist Clarence Clemons, "It's time to impeach the president and get a man in there to get us out of this mess." The audience cheered in response.

At a recent concert at Fenway Park in Boston, Springsteen touted liberal comedian Al Franken's new book and encouraged people to read it. In the Spring, Springsteen issued a statement defending the Dixie Chicks after they told a foreign audience that they were "ashamed that the President of the United States was from Texas."

At least Springsteen chose to make his statement about impeaching President Bush in the nation's capital. However, his timing just two days after the nation marked the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks is sure to make his remarks even more controversial than otherwise, especially because the nation's capital was a target.

Springsteen was silent during the eight years of Bill Clinton's presidency: A time when children were gassed and burned to death at Waco; our national security was betrayed to the communist Chinese government in exchange for millions of dollars for Clinton's campaign coffers; and when Clinton lied under oath and obstructed justice in a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of the "little people" that Springsteen champions.

Springsteen's current album and tour are based on the September 11 attacks and he has several songs about the bravery of those who gave their lives responding to those attacks. Springsteen's tour is scheduled to end at the beginning of October with three dates at New York City's Shea Stadium.

[SuziQ]

Shut up and sing, Bruce! We don't wanna hear your politics.

[Paul Atreides]

Oh, get off the rag and go back to DU.com, where Bubba can do no wrong.

[Semper911]

You are going to be needing a helmet, dude. Incoming!

[Chad Fairbanks]

Been here long? "your Boy"? "Cronies"?

[plain talk]

Another reason to download mp3's.

[tgslTakoma]

I had a feeling Springsteen was going to do something stupid; especially after hearing his comments (taped earlier this week) played on 94.7 today.

I'm glad I didn't put any of my money in his piggybank by going to his concert tonight; he'd probably pass it on to cANSWER for their next march on Washington.

What a pig.

[RedwM]

I always wondered why anybody ever liked him, his music sucks.

[Paul Atreides]

He was pretty good during his Born In The U.S.A days. That was his peak, though.

[July 4th]

Thanks for the update!

[plain talk]

He speaks for the ignorant. Like you.

[Consort]

Let's not do celebrities, just for old time's sake.

[Paul Atreides]

Funny, how they only have one song to sing, huh?

[NormsRevenge]

Tramps like us,, Baby We were born to run

The operative word being Tramps.

idiot .. Bruce , that IS,, not you ;-)

[dighton]

It's true. You are a troll.

Well, not exactly. He was one.

;-)

[walrus954]

I really don't care what Springsteen things of Bush's politics anymore than I care what Bush thinks of Springsteens music.

It reminds me of a hilarious skit when John McCain guest starred on Saturday Night Live and sung Streisand songs. The skit ended with "I don't try to do your job, Babs, don't try to do mine"

[Chad Fairbanks]

Yeah LOL...

[Squantos]

Dang #37 was to me what did the whiner have to say ?

Stay Safe !

[Mo1]

Hey Bruce .. Kiss My Royal Irish American A$$

I HAVE HAD IT WITH THESE LIBERALS!!!

[Palladin]

Hint to the President:

Isn't it time for someone at the IRS to go over Stinksteen's tax returns with a finetooth comb?

[ConservativeMan55]

What in the world? I can't even understand your ramblings. Step away from the crack and get yourself some help.

Maybe a twelve step program....

More importantly....GET A JOB YOU STUPID LOSER!!!

Stop sitting on your couch and sucking money from the government!!!!