Encounter with Rove inspires Sheryl Crow’s new album.
By on Feb 13th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Encounter with Rove inspires Sheryl Crow’s new album.
Singer Sheryl Crow’s new album “Detours” is inspired by her run-in with Karl Rove last year at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Crow sought to convince Rove about the need to take action on global warming, and Rove responded, “I don’t work for you, I work for the American people.” Crow’s new album contains tracks like “God Bless This Mess” and “Make It Go Away (Radiation Song).” Recalling her encounter with Rove, she told Rolling Stone:
I’m shaking even talking about it again. I feel like I got his stink on me. To have someone bring you to a height of your anger and frustration, and to be shot down that way – it was a pivotal moment for me. It became the impetus for making this record so political.
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Actually, Rove may have been misquoted here…
I’m pretty sure what he really said was, “I don’t work for you. I work for Satan, and he answers to Cheney…”
February 13th, 2008 at 12:43 pmSheryl Crow on KKKarl Rove, “I feel like I got his stink on me.”
Classic
February 13th, 2008 at 12:49 pmKarl Rove stench- very similar to the smell from a rat dying & decaying in your attic…
February 13th, 2008 at 12:54 pmWe’ve all got Rover’s stink on us!
February 13th, 2008 at 12:54 pmDon’t feel bad Sheryl, we all have his stink on us. How low has he brought our once mighty nation?
February 13th, 2008 at 12:54 pmPush Karl Rove to the ground every time you see him, and laugh at him.
February 13th, 2008 at 12:54 pmNeither Clear Channel or any other mainstream ststaion willnever play any of it. Just ask Bruce.
February 13th, 2008 at 12:55 pmWhen can I get a copy???
February 13th, 2008 at 12:56 pmIf Karl Rove is responsible for having Sheryl Crow unleash another album upon the public, then I join you all in condemning him.
February 13th, 2008 at 12:59 pmGo scratch, Exley.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:03 pmIt’s really simple, ExLax. Don’t buy one.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:04 pmSen. Obama or Sen. Clinton should offer vouchers to all Americans in order to buy Febreze to get the stink of Turdblossom out of our homes.
-GSD
February 13th, 2008 at 1:05 pmJust in Time!
You too can purchase your full railcar of RUC-RoveStinkAway!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:06 pminquire at gettherovestinkoff@gotcha.com…
Exley, I was hoping to enlist some rightwing bloggers in my efforts at getting a venue change for the GOP convention.
I want to switch if from Minnesota to Iraq.
I think that would help get the word out about how great things are going. It would also prove how brave the GOP-ers are by braving Al Qaeda.
What say?
-GSD
February 13th, 2008 at 1:07 pmComment by GSD — February 13, 2008 @ 1:07 pm
I think that’s an excellent idea, GSD!
It’s a concept that’s a win-win for the GOP: they prove to America either a) how great things are in Iraq or b) how brave and manly they are
AND
they get to abandon Minneapolis, with its trademark collapsed bridge symbolizing the failure of BushCo to invest in infrastructure back home.
I don’t see how they can refuse!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:11 pmGin, Don’t you think we should pay Sheryl, abundantly, for this album?
February 13th, 2008 at 1:12 pmI found it on limewire, no royalties either!
Comment by Gin — February 13, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
Ah, yes… Cheap Rot-gut Gin ably demonstrates the honor of the Right.
Motto: “I Got Mine, Now Fu(k Off!”
February 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pmSay, GSD, it’d be great PR moment fer tha Brusch Regime if those delegates would all go shopping fer some o’ them faaabulous $5 rugs, sans heavily armed guards.
That would put us cowardly “Libruls” in our place. Mebbe KKKarl would even be willing ta lead the shopping expedition!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pmwell now we know you’re a crook and a republican.
sorry, i’m repeating myself.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pmRats, I was hoping the lot of them would drive right off the collapsed bridge and do us all a huge favor.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:13 pmthe stink that sheryl is smelling most likely comes from her own ass – as she is the original advocator of using 1 square of toilet tissue.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:16 pmI found it on limewire, no royalties either!
Comment by Gin — February 13, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
What’s the music industry trade group suing folks who do downloads for free? Perhaps someone should forward Gin’s comment to them. It’s costing some of the people being sued something like $3,500 per SONG.
Wonder if Gin has other stuff on his computer like that, apart from the S&M porn? Could git expensive, no?
February 13th, 2008 at 1:16 pmOkay folks, start flagging ct.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:17 pmComment by c**t — February 13, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
Silly little c**t. Another troll with irony-deficient blood. Maybe take some supplements for that?
February 13th, 2008 at 1:19 pmFlag ‘im, Ralph. I already did.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:20 pmFlag ‘im, Ralph. I already did.
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 13, 2008 @ 1:20 pm
Done.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:21 pmThank you!
Whatarewewaitinfer, folks?
Keep flaggin’ ct until he’s… GONE!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:24 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 13, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
ct is gg, right?
February 13th, 2008 at 1:24 pmCould be. ct has been around in the past.
There is a certain caustic, pointless quality to the comments.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:25 pmGin: “I found it on limewire, no royalties either!”
And yet, people like Gin scream and bray when someone suggests taking away some of Exxon-Moble’s exorbitant profits extracted from the hide of working Americans. That’s modern conservatives for you – situational ethics in spades!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:27 pmWonder if Gin has other stuff on his computer like that, apart from the S&M porn? Could git expensive, no?
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 13, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
probably steals cable, stiffs waiters and “forgets” to pay the check too.
like i said, a real republican.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:27 pmAnd yet, people like Gin scream and bray when someone suggests taking away some of Exxon-Moble’s exorbitant profits extracted from the hide of working Americans. That’s modern conservatives for you – situational ethics in spades!
Comment by Ret. Col. Jack Ripper — February 13, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
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gin, your thoughts?
February 13th, 2008 at 1:28 pmIt’s the RIAA that’s been suing the illegal downloaders. A Minn woman lost in court and got hit w/ a $220,000 penalty.
Gin’s prolly zappin’ stuff off his/her hard drive as we speak.
Man, it took MONTHS to put that porn collection together.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:30 pmAll of America has the stench of Rove on it at this time.
Hopefully, Obama will use a some strong air freshener with some disinfectant on the vile vermin that have diseased our society, ie Frank Moron, Exlax, Southern Scum, Gayrll, J(erk)T(rud), gooy goon, etc.
Buck Fush
February 13th, 2008 at 1:34 pmBuckie, you forgot Jake….
February 13th, 2008 at 1:37 pmIf Karl Rove is responsible for having Sheryl Crow unleash another album upon the public, then I join you all in condemning him.
Comment by Exley — February 13, 2008 @ 12:59 pm
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We don’t have much bi-partisanship on TP, but I welcome you to the “Karl Rove and Sheryl Crow are terrible people” caucus
February 13th, 2008 at 1:39 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 13, 2008 @ 1:30 pm
no wonder we haven’t been hearing much from gin.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:39 pmDharma, yeah, there are so many, Jake D. Fake, C**T, Rotten Gin, the list is just so long of these vile, subhumans.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:40 pmIf Gin gets sued by the RIAA **snicker** and has to cough up $25K, or so, mebbe we kin all pass that hat ‘n help the li’l feller out… NOT!!!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:42 pm#39 Welcome deebaser,
It’s a select group….But while I won’t say that Sheryl Crow is a “terrible person” (I haven’t heard anything really bad about her personally), I do agree her music is just God-awful.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:43 pmComment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
bi-polar? yes. bi-sexual? probably. but ex-lax bi-partisan? puhleese!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:44 pmActually, little bit of trivia- Rove has been a muse for 3 decades!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pmRove also inspired the Pixies’ “Debaser” the Ramones’ “Beat on the Brat” and oddly enough Def Leppard’s “Pour some Sugar on me.”
Actually, little bit of trivia- Rove has been a muse for 3 decades!
Rove also inspired the Pixies’ “Debaserâ€
Comment by belac — February 13, 2008 @ 1:45 pm
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Vicious lies and slander!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:54 pmIt’s a select group….But while I won’t say that Sheryl Crow is a “terrible person†(I haven’t heard anything really bad about her personally), I do agree her music is just God-awful.
Comment by Exley — February 13, 2008 @ 1:43 pm
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Yeah, I don’t think she goes around strangling kittens, but her poppy generic beats inspire me to strangle kittens.
February 13th, 2008 at 1:55 pmWell shucks… I just noticed that ct did indeed get tossed this am!
Thank you, Admin!!! :-D!!
February 13th, 2008 at 1:57 pmCT?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:00 pmVicious lies and slander!
Comment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 1:54 pm
“got me a movie
i want you to know
slicing up eyeballs
i want you to know”
Exactly how Rove described the CIA interrogation video’s to Bush…
February 13th, 2008 at 2:00 pmjust sayin’
#48… didn’t know this was a crow stronghold… =(
February 13th, 2008 at 2:01 pmThe comment got blipped away, deebaser.
The flagging worked, this morning.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:01 pm“I don’t work for you, I work for the American people.â€
So, is Rove trying to say that Cheryl Crow is not one of the people?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pm50… so “un chien andilosea” is like a terrorist confessing while being waterboarded?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pmIt would appear so, bilbo.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pm#46 deebaser, “her poppy generic beats” … Agreed.
That reminds me of a “Family Guy” episode where Brian sings a Rick Astley song and, in a reference to “Back to the Future,” the band leader phones his cousin and says:
“Rick? It’s your cousin Marvin. Marvin Astley! You know that generic, mediocre sound you been looking for???? Well listen to this!”
February 13th, 2008 at 2:02 pmCT?
Comment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
he’s busy holding a fundraiser. for himself.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pm52 – yeah, i just don’t remember any troll named CT. I guess they fall fast down the memory hole.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pmI do agree her music is just God-awful.
Comment by Exley
Sorry Ex…No go. All you need to know is that the Rolling Stones had her on one of their recent tours, and she also has appeared on quite a few songs by them lately. They only work with the best artists.
Sorry, but if she is good enough for the Stones, she is good enough.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:03 pm54. Who but a terrorist would speak in french? I rest my case…
February 13th, 2008 at 2:06 pmComment by StratRat — February 13, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
and with that i give you the think progress – rolling stones theme song:
THINK
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)
I’m givin’ you a piece of my mind.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:07 pmThere no charge of any kind.
Try a very simple test.
You should just retrace your steps.
And think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back alright.
Think, think, think back baby.
Think, think back a bit girl.
Think, think, think back baby.
Tell me who’s fault was that, babe?
Tell me who’s fault was that, babe?
Think about a year ago.
How we lived I’ll never know.
Connin’ people for a dime.
Here’s another piece of my mind.
And think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back alright.
Think, think, think back baby.
Think, think back a bit girl.
Think, think, think back baby.
Tell me who’s fault was that, babe?
Tell me who’s fault was that, babe?
Take a look inside yourself.
You’re not really someone else.
Still, I am the same old me.
You say I lack maturity.
But think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back, alright!
We’re not children anymore.
We don’t need to play with toys.
Take a look and you will find
You’re gettin’ old before your time.
But think back, back a little bit baby.
Back, back alright.
Think, think, think back baby.
Think, think I said back a bit girl.
Think, think, think back baby.
Tell me who’s fault was that, babe?
Tell me who’s fault was that, babe?
I said think.
You’d better think back a little bit.
I said think.
What about last year and the year before?
I said think.
You promised me so much.
I said think.
Doncha ‘member what you said?
StratRat,
Well, I disagree. But musical taste is very personal. To each his or her own….I have to wonder though, would the Rolling Stones in their great, pre-geriatric era had her as an opening act?
I mean, let’s face it — The Stones haven’t made a really good album since “Tattoo You” in 1981.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:07 pmThe stink she smells is the result of her conservation of toilet paper.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:09 pmWell shucks… I just noticed that ct did indeed get tossed this am!
Thank you, Admin!!! :-D!!
Comment by The Republic of Stupidity
Well, it’s about time. What took TP so long? Now perhaps they can toss GiGi, Exley, SM and Jason too. Their reason for being is to stink up the place. Oh yeah, add justasking to that list. That’s all it does anymore is to whine and stink.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:09 pm*sigh* Could we please stop with the toilet paper jokes???? It’s gross.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:10 pmct has been here in the past. I remember that “name”.
One of the perpetually nasty ones…
February 13th, 2008 at 2:10 pmThe stink she smells is the result of her conservation of toilet paper.
Comment by Jason M. Hendler
See, what did I tell you about Jason stinking up the place. Keep flagging it. Maybe TP will ban it too. At least for as long as it takes it to get a new e-mail address.
TP – WAKE UP AND BAN THEM BY THEIR IP ADDRESS!!!
February 13th, 2008 at 2:10 pmPolitical songs can be great. It’s all about pathos- and sometimes our society is intensely political and it’s good to see it reflected in music. I think that environment is coming around again for the first time in 20 or so years.
I’m a fan of “Politics Un Usual”. Good theme song for the new conciliatory politics of the ‘08 cycle. By New 2 the brain (www.new2thebrain.com) and it’s a free download right now. Pretty cool.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:11 pmThe stink she smells is the result of her conservation of toilet paper.
Comment by Jason M. Hendler — February 13, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
jas, you made that up all by yourself, didn’t you?
eh?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:12 pmCareful, Hendler. ct made a similar comment this morning and got banned for it. I just flagged you for that.
Start flaggin Hendler, folks. The trolls won’t learn any other way.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:12 pmComment by bilbobaggins — February 13, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
flagged.
buh, bye jas.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:13 pmComment by The Republic of Stupidity — February 13, 2008 @ 2:12 pm
stealing ct’s material?… jas, i’m so disappointed.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:15 pm54. Who but a terrorist would speak in french? I rest my case…
Comment by belac — February 13, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
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Winner!
February 13th, 2008 at 2:21 pmSorry Ex…No go. All you need to know is that the Rolling Stones had her on one of their recent tours, and she also has appeared on quite a few songs by them lately. They only work with the best artists.
Sorry, but if she is good enough for the Stones, she is good enough.
Comment by StratRat — February 13, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
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Good enough for the Stones? Im sorry, but no. Can you remember the last great song the stones put out? I can’t, because they were all recorded before I was born.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:24 pmOldies can still be goodies deebaser, my favorite is ‘Out of Time’ which I arrange to a calypso/reggae beat and harmonize the crap out of in four part. Tasty.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:26 pmadd justasking to that list
Comment by bilbobaggins
Oh cripes, don’t even bring up the name of the vile jerk, justanass is just the vilest of trolls, a complete and utter moron. He is certainly one that I wish they would permanently ban from this site.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:33 pmWinner!
Comment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
aw, shucks… thanks, I just calls ‘em likes I sees ‘em
February 13th, 2008 at 2:33 pmI don’t really know anything about Sherl Crow’s music, but I’m glad she’s doing political songs and I’m glad she’s a liberal. I assume her music is “pop” or “rock” and I know she has a large audience so this is good stuff.
This issue with Rove and his particular brand of modern conservative is this un-american idea that some Americans are not really Americans. When he said he works for the American people, he of course knows that she is a U.S. citizen, so that’s simply another slap in the face. God, it’s just going to be a relief when people like Rove are out of government.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:34 pmI found it on limewire, no royalties either!
Comment by Gin — February 13, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
Why does Gin hate musicians?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:35 pmI have to wonder though, would the Rolling Stones in their great, pre-geriatric era had her as an opening act?
I mean, let’s face it — The Stones haven’t made a really good album since “Tattoo You†in 1981.
Comment by Exley & other Comment by deebaser
No worries…Art is for the eye or ear of the beholder. My point was that if the Stones could choose an artist to be a part of their tours and recorded music – notwithstanding somebody’s opinion of that music – that is still a pretty good ’shout out’ for the chosen artist.
BTW, I think their latest album “A Bigger Bang” is quite good. Still, they are getting on in years, no?
February 13th, 2008 at 2:36 pmI mean, let’s face it — The Stones haven’t made a really good album since “Tattoo You†in 1981.
Comment by Exley — February 13, 2008 @ 2:07 pm
Admit it, you just didn’t like “Sweet Neocon”, heh
February 13th, 2008 at 2:37 pmStratRat,
“notwithstanding somebody’s opinion of that music – that is still a pretty good ’shout out’ for the chosen artist.”
Oh, sure…I am not a fan of her music, but I, of course, realize that many, many others do.
I don’t dislke her music because of her politics — I usually separate the artists politics from their art. I mean, if I based my musical preferences on the artists politics, I’d have to throw away all my Springsteen CDs!
February 13th, 2008 at 2:41 pmBTW, I think their latest album “A Bigger Bang†is quite good. Still, they are getting on in years, no?
Comment by StratRat — February 13, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
I have Bigger Bang on my ipod, along with most their other albums. I enjoy it.
Jagger and Richards have stated that as long as they still have fun and people still attend their concerts, they don’t plan to retire.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:42 pmWayne,
I have to admit I never heard it…I haven’t really listened to any of the Stones’ newer stuff.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:43 pmAdmit it, you just didn’t like “Sweet Neoconâ€, heh
Comment by Wayne
Man, does that song hit the nail on the head or what!? Love it…
February 13th, 2008 at 2:45 pmWhy does Gin hate musicians?
Comment by Wayne — February 13, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
One could report Gin to the RIAA…
February 13th, 2008 at 2:46 pmI have to admit I never heard it…I haven’t really listened to any of the Stones’ newer stuff.
Comment by Exley — February 13, 2008 @ 2:43 pm
I really love that one=)
A Bigger Bang Album
SWEET NEO CON
(M. Jagger/K. Richards)
You call yourself a Christian
I think that you’re a hypocrite
You say you are a patriot
I think that you’re a crock of shit
And listen, I love gasoline
I drink it every day
But it’s getting very pricey
And who is going to pay
How come you’re so wrong
My sweet neo con…. Yeah
It’s liberty for all
‘Cause democracy’s our style
Unless you are against us
Then it’s prison without trial
But one thing that is certain
Life is good at Haliburton
If you’re really so astute
You should invest at Brown & Root…. Yeah
How come you’re so wrong
My sweet neo con
If you turn out right
I’ll eat my hat tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah….
It’s getting very scary
Yes, I’m frightened out of my wits
There’s bombers in my bedroom
Yeah and it’s giving me the shits
We must have loads more bases
To protect us from our foes
Who needs these foolish friendships
We’re going it alone
How come you’re so wrong
My sweet neo con
Where’s the money gone
In the Pentagon
Yeah ha ha ha
Yeah, well, well
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
February 13th, 2008 at 2:46 pmYeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah…
Neo con
Oldies can still be goodies deebaser
Comment by RUCerious — February 13, 2008 @ 2:26 pm
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not hating on the oldies and even today they’re a notch above the rest of the mediocre crap that is put out.
That said, invoking the stones reminds me of this Bob Dylan concert I went to last year. I have 5 full bob dylan albums on my Ipod and I even have Blonde on Blonde on cassette, but going to that show depressed me.
The stones and dylan should have pulled a Tiki Barber and retired at the top of their game.
That’s just my opinion though.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:47 pmComment by Wayne
Thank you Wayne, that song really does say it all, except the torture that is going on.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:51 pm#89,
Wayne, Those lyrics are too subtle…What are they try to say????? :)
February 13th, 2008 at 2:51 pmThe stones and dylan should have pulled a Tiki Barber and retired at the top of their game.
That’s just my opinion though.
Comment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
The Stones are one of the most requested groups I get when doing requests at gigs, including the Bigger Bang album, just saying
February 13th, 2008 at 2:52 pmHow come you’re so wrong
My sweet neo con
Where’s the money gone
In the Pentagon
Yeah ha ha ha
Yeah, well, well
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah…
Neo con
Comment by Wayne
Thanks Wayne…Hopefully those on the right side will read the lyrics and understand what they mean.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:53 pmQuite a morning for the trolls here at TP.
Silly little c**t gets deleted, Exlax admits that he criticizes albums he’s never heard, and Jason ManHandler steals the line that got c**t banned.
Does this mean that Jason ManHandler IS c**t, as well as being demonstrated to be other troll names?
Fascinating.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:55 pmThe stones and dylan should have pulled a Tiki Barber and retired at the top of their game.
That’s just my opinion though.
Comment by deebaser
Fair enough. But for me, I’m glad they feel they still have something to say. Most younger artists are standing on the shoulders of bands like the Stones, Beatles, Who, etc…
God, do I feel old :)
February 13th, 2008 at 2:56 pmI was wondering that myself, Ralph. Hendler’s comment was waaaay to much like ct’s.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:58 pm“The stones and dylan should have pulled a Tiki Barber and retired at the top of their game.”
deebaser, Some would say Tiki retired TOO soon. Instead of participating in perhaps the greatest Super Bowl upset of all time this year, he was on the golf course….
(Then again, who knows if the Giants would have won if Tiki had still been on the team?)
February 13th, 2008 at 3:05 pmI can see there are many opinions when it comes to Sheryl Crow’s music. I admit I don’t know much about her stuff, but I did like her in “De-Lovely”.
I think the quality of her music is irrelevant. For Rove to say “I don’t work for you; I work for the American people,” was beyond the pale no matter what her music sounds like, no matter how famous she is, and no matter what her political leanings are. What was Rove saying — that she’s not “American people”?
I may just have to go out and buy her album.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:05 pmThere’s a difference between having a contrary opinion and posting the kind of comment that got ct zapped this morning. I’ve had my run-ins w/ some of the regulars over the language used here, and so it goes.
Free speech is a strange and puzzling substance, but some comments are just too tasteless to tolerate, like ct’s was.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pmSilencing the opposistion is un 1st Amendment. You know the document that you love throw around when it suits your argument. ROTFL…ROTFL…ROTFL
Comment by Southern Man
If the ‘opposition’ arguments had any merit, then the debate would continue. When the ‘opposition’ fouls the thread, then they get flagged. It is courtesy and decorum – not a first amendment issue. If you – or anyone else wants to foul a thread, do it somewhere else.
It’s funny the right side knows about the Constitution and Bill of Rights when it is THEIR rights getting abused. Hmmm, that seems weird to me.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:46 pmThat said, invoking the stones reminds me of this Bob Dylan concert I went to last year. I have 5 full bob dylan albums on my Ipod and I even have Blonde on Blonde on cassette, but going to that show depressed me.
Comment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
I saw Dylan in the late 80’s and he was so drunk (or something) that he couldn’t find the mike stand on several occasions, slurred lyrics and missed lines. That said, I was in no shape to pass judgment myself and my friends and I had a night that we won’t forget anytime soon. I’d go seem him again.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:53 pmSo why do people like RHF, Lefty Patriot, and a few others who abuse the rules on a daily basis not get the same treatment?
Comment by Southern Man — February 13, 2008 @ 3:56 pm
You have every right to flag them, Southern Mammal. Get your buddies Gigi, c**t and Jason to help you.
If you would make more coherent arguments, you’d get more respect around here.
If your nephew was told that story about “one square of toilet paper” and thought it was for real, it looks like the strain of family intelligence level got passed down to him too. Poor kid.
Here’s where the whole story started:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheryl-crow/laurie-and-sheryl-go-to-s_b_46320.html
If you read this blog entry, and still think Sheryl Crow was doing anything but making a joke at the expense of herself and other environmentalists, you’ve got bigger problems than your comments here suggest.
No, I take that back. It means you have exactly the same problems that your comments here suggest.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:07 pm#106… Do yourself a favor and either go severely intoxicated or save your money.
Bob Dylan sounded like he hadn’t listened to a Bob Dylan album in 15 years. There were a few songs that I didn’t even know what they were until the second chorus… like all along the watch towers….
February 13th, 2008 at 4:07 pmI wonder if Sheryl Crowesfeet likes freedom of speech? Silencing the opposistion is un 1st Amendment. You know the document that you love throw around when it suits your argument. ROTFL…ROTFL…ROTFL
Comment by Southern Man — February 13, 2008 @ 3:33 pm
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There is so much wrong with the above I had to quote it for the lulz
February 13th, 2008 at 4:10 pm#106, 109,
I was at a Springsteen concert back in 2004 (I think) at Shea Stadium and Dylan got on stage and sang along with the Boss on a number. It was pretty cool to see two legends performing together like that.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:12 pmSo why do people like RHF, Lefty Patriot, and a few others who abuse the rules on a daily basis not get the same treatment? And why do some of you tolerate them, when they make reasonable people like you and Molly look bad.
Comment by Southern Man
Actually, I appreciate you calling me reasonable – most would disagree with you :) I wish I could answer that question for you, I cannot.
I don’t so much mind the bad language or dis-respect. I mind when the topic gets whacked off track – and even I am guilty of that from time to time.
Even though you and I, or Exley, and I don’t see things the same way, it would be kinda lonely around here at TP if you both were not part of the discussion.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:28 pmI was at a Springsteen concert back in 2004 (I think) at Shea Stadium and Dylan got on stage and sang along with the Boss on a number. It was pretty cool to see two legends performing together like that.
Comment by Exley — February 13, 2008 @ 4:12 pm
I could see how that would be great. Sitting through an entire Dylan show? Ehhh, not so much.
And the Stones? Yeah, yeah, Exile on Main St., blah blah, but the last album of theirs that I actually bought? Aftermath. All my friends went off to Altamont and I stayed home, mostly because I wasn’t interested in sitting with in that sh!thole with a half million people, no shade, inadequate sanitation just to see the Stones. And they haven’t gotten better.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:35 pmThey condem Bush for breaking all the rules, but are hypocrites for not abiding by the rules set forth by TP. They are in a way, just like Bush. Abusing rules set forth by any establishment is what it is, breaking the rules.
Comment by Southern Man
So perhaps the fool tool troll S&M can tell us what rules these people are breaking. Are they stinking up the place? Are they posting strictly for the purpose of disrupting threads? What is it these regulars are doing that would rate their being banned?
February 13th, 2008 at 4:35 pmOh wow Its sure to sell …
February 13th, 2008 at 4:43 pmStratRat,
“I mind when the topic gets whacked off track – and even I am guilty of that from time to time.”
Agreed, but sometimes, topics just lend themselves to going off-track….Take this thread, for example. It was almost inevitable it would turn at some point into an off-topic discussion of music.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:54 pm#106… Do yourself a favor and either go severely intoxicated or save your money.
Bob Dylan sounded like he hadn’t listened to a Bob Dylan album in 15 years. There were a few songs that I didn’t even know what they were until the second chorus… like all along the watch towers….
Comment by deebaser — February 13, 2008 @ 4:07 pm
Actually at the time it was mary-jane rather than booze and if I see him again I doubt if I would be on any drug – even cigarettes (yeah). After my first concert experience with Dylan I found out that he often was (or is even now I don’t know) under some influence and that he often changed his songs – whether it was the timing or lyrics or emphasis on certain instruments. Clearly his band was in on the alterations. For this reason I think it would be even more entertaining to see. He is an artist afterall and it’s his art.
Anyway, Dylan is one of the few people I would go see live as I’m not a concert goer these days.
Cheers deebaser, I’m on holidays in New York and I’ve got other interests these days.
February 13th, 2008 at 4:55 pmTake this thread, for example. It was almost inevitable it would turn at some point into an off-topic discussion of music.
Comment by Exley
Yep…Agreed. Spot on, Ex!
February 13th, 2008 at 4:56 pmGummitch, “All my friends went off to Altamont and I stayed home, mostly because I wasn’t interested in sitting with in that sh!thole with a half million people, no shade, inadequate sanitation just to see the Stones.”
Plus, you didn’t want to get stabbed by a Hell’s Angel, I’d imagine….
February 13th, 2008 at 5:00 pmKarl Rove is such a pathetic, irrelevant little man. You obviously had him backed into a corner that night, and he was intimidated beyond belief! He has always hid in the dark corners of any room he’s in, because every attempt to appear in public is a gruesome failure! No one wants to read his book, no one wants him speaking at their affairs! He’ll just have to live out the last few years of his failed existence at Faux News, contributing to their never never land!
February 13th, 2008 at 5:19 pmPlus, you didn’t want to get stabbed by a Hell’s Angel, I’d imagine….
Comment by Exley — February 13, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
I don’t remember whether that particularly stupid decision (to use the Angels for security) was publicized in advance, but it would definitely have been a factor.
Idiots.
February 13th, 2008 at 5:20 pmCheers deebaser, I’m on holidays in New York and I’ve got other interests these days.
Comment by Nature Rules — February 13, 2008 @ 4:55 pm
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Well as an unofficial member of the NYC tourist board be sure to check out:
Rare Bar and Grill – Hands down the best burger I’ve had in the entire world
37th and lex
230 Fifth – Rooftop bar… expensive, but if the weather picks up it has an AMAZING view
February 13th, 2008 at 5:32 pmThanks deebaser
February 13th, 2008 at 5:43 pmI found it on limewire, no royalties either!
Comment by Gin — February 13, 2008 @ 1:11 pm
If Gin’s thick enough to use limewire, then RIAA won’t long in catching him.
Thanks for the heads up on Sheryl new album…Not out here in the UK until 18-2-2008 but I’ve just pre-ordered it.
February 13th, 2008 at 5:45 pmThe stink she smells is the result of her conservation of toilet paper.
Comment by Jason M. Hendler — February 13, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
“If you use your left hand for wiping, and then wash it off, you save trees.†My nephew was told this in his science class at a public school last week. A girl in his class stated that she heard that Crowe was doing this. Simple minds will follow simple people. I guess spreading disease and harmful bacteria trump trees.
Comment by Southern Man — February 13, 2008 @ 3:41 pm
looks like the two experts on stink have weighed in. which hand for you, SM, or do you have Jason Hitler use his tongue?
You’re a weak, sad example of a typical wingnut loser, the both of y8ou. This is all you have for a social life? Not surprising.
February 13th, 2008 at 6:01 pm