Lew Bundles Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Since many of you are fans, I saw this link for tix that go on sale tomorrow...coliseumconnection@nassaucoliseum.com...Maybe, he is actually going to work the phones for this sale, because, once again, he seems to be absent from the Hurricane Releif concert lineup for tomorrow...Nothing new though, I dont remember him taking part in any big time charity event...Live 8, Concert for 9/11, Kampuchea,Farm Aid, etc...I guess its not in his nature...Not a slam, just a fact...Maybe, he sends 10 or 20 bucks privately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Nice "pretend" informational thread. You obviously started this to get in a jab at Bruce. While I'm not the biggest fan, I do take exception to you singling him out as an artist who doesn't care about helping the Hurricane victims. Only about 1% of musicians take part in the "big" events. Why just ask where Bruce is? There are a lot of movie/TV stars, along with musicians that would rather give on their own instead of turning it into a self-serving media event. The focus should be on who is being helped, not who is doing the helping.And yes - You meant this thread as a slam. BTW - There is a link on Bruce's website to The Red Cross relief effort if you would like to help. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Lew don't start this nonsense again, please. If you must know, there are a bunch of charities such as food banks, shelters for battered/abused women, etc. that Bruce contributes to on a regular basis. He just doesn't advertise it the way you think he should. And by the way, he did appear on the 9/11 music special a few days after that tragedy.MarvMarv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cozmik Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Bruce opened the 9/11 telethon broadcast. Has regularly donated a portion of proceeds from his shows to local food banks since 1984, does regular holiday benefit shows in NJ. He's done the Bridge School Benefits a few years. He came here to Pittsburgh to participate in Flood-Aid, a local concert for flooding victims in Pittsburgh last year. He appeared on "We are the World" and donated a track to the album for USA For Africa. He's took part in the Harry Chapin Tribute Concert to raise money for World Hunger and headlined the Amnesty International Human Rights Now Tour. And on and on. He's got nothing to apologize to you for, Lew.What big events has John Waite done? I don't care really, but you seem to want to keep score. I like artists for their music. And if they do charity work, God bless them. That's up to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 This back and forth is getting ridiculous. If Bruce did everything his public wanted him to do, he would have no time for his family nor time to further develop his talents and contribute as best he can (musically, financially, personally, etc.)Why is it that some people only feel better about themselves by putting others down?Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popdude Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Here's a thought, Lew: maybe you could post your anti-Springsteen stuff in a Bruce Springsteen forum, instead of trying to rile people up/beat a dead horse around here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 For someone who claims to hate Springsteen so much, Lew sure goes through a lot of effort to find out info on him. Anyway in an effort to avoid another 'beatlebum' episode, my verbal sparring with Lew will be done via email and not on this Message Board. Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Lew, you could start a "Bush Bash" thread. That has become the worldwide pastime. Although I would defend some of his actions.Did you ever get personaly snubbed by the Boss? Is this a personal thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 Boy oh boy, it seems like people can come on here and bash the Pres. but if you say a word about Springsteen that is negative, but true, you get all sort of reactions...Strange...P.S.-I dont think John Waite is in a position to do anything for anybody...I think that he struggles to maintain himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I live in New Jersey and have never owned a Springsteen album AND I proudly voted for George W. Bush two times in a row!Let the onslaught begin!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 Bernie in a camouflaged support of a Bush/Bundles ticket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Oh Bernie, say it ain't so...Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I live in Florida and have never owned a Springsteen album AND I proudly voted for George W. Bush two times in a row!Well, not so proud anymore.Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Well guys that makes three of us here that do not own a Springsteen album and voted twice for W! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamacote Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 .....i live in nyc, own no springsteen recordings, and i'd vote for bush again!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I own about 45 Springsteen albums (many boots), and have NEVER voted for Bush!Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Marv,Nobody can stop you from buying Springsteen albums but you can't vote for Bush! You're Canadian! Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I'm obviously not alone (not owning any Springsteen and voted for Bush twice). As for Bush, I'm not sure any of the other pres candidates could do better with people below them not communicating well to the top - and it happens in every administration. Most of our judgments right now are based on blatant surface facts or preliminary information. Many more details need to be learned before anyone knows when and where things really took a wrong turn (with Katrina.) Entertainers have such a great opportunity to speak from their heart and people listen. I haven't seen Springsteen in concert, but I'd be surprised if he makes it through his upcoming concerts without a personal expression encouraging support of the relief effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Gee Bernie, I didn't think anyone would catch on. Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Alan Thicke for Prime Minister!Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellie Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 "Gee Bernie, I didn't think anyone would catch on."Marv, I noticed, but Bernie beat me to the comment. By the way, Calgary is one of my favorite places in the world. I drove through when I was moving to Alaska. I loved the quaint neighborhoods and the artsy architecture of the performing arts centers downtown. Hope to go to next summer's stampede!!! You live in a beautiful city with lots of beautiful people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Mellie thanks for the kind words about Calgary. I've lived here for the last 7 years, and even though I might end up living here for the rest of my life, I'm an easterner born and bred (Montreal), and though Calgary is where I live, it will never be what I call "home." What truly amazes me about the many U.S. people that I've met and call friends is, how many of them are clueless about their Canadian neighbours, how many know zero about where Canadian cities are located, the politics, etc. Growing up in Canada, elementary, high school, and university students are almost forced to study U.S. history, geography, politics, etc., thus we are brought up with a very sound understanding of the U.S. I'd go out on a limb and say that the average Canadian knows more about the U.S. than the average American knows about Canada. Nice Springsteen thread, huh?!Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregkevinw Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 own one springsteen cd... (the raspberries influenced "the river"...is that 2 cds then?)for those who voted proudly for W, are you proud to excersize your voting right?or proud you ignore the news!!!!!!!! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I voted for Bush twice, own one Springsteen album ("Born to Run") and have NEVER been to Canada. Top that! Kirk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sterling Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Marv,I would agree with you about your observation concerning U.S. citizens and their lack of knowledge of Canada. But U.S. kids know very little about any country and in many cases it is scary what they do not know about the USA. I taught school for 34 years and know this to be true. I grew up in Illinois and my grandparents had a cabin in western Ontario that we spent many summer vacations at as a kid. We loved Canada! The only other place in Canada I have been to is taking my own daughters to a full day in Montreal when we were vacationing in the Adirondack Mts of NY. Most Americans that I have talked to that have been to Canada it has been fishing in the same general area I mentioned earlier. There just is not that much exposure from personal experience for many U.S. citizens IMHO. I will probably get myself in trouble for saying this but too bad we in the U.S. do not have a health care system like yours. It would sure make my situation a lot better and a lot of others as well.Yes..nice Springsteen thread!!!Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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