Springsteen, Young, Pearl Jam make anti-war soundtrack.
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Springsteen, Young, Pearl Jam make anti-war soundtrack.
“Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and Peal Jam have contributed tunes to the anti-war soundtrack for a documentary about a U.S. soldier paralyzed in Iraq. The 30-song, two-disc album ‘Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran’ will be released March 18 via Warner Music’s Sire Records label. All proceeds from the sale of the album will benefit Iraq Veterans Against the War.”
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And it's rarely fashionable to be a fascist pig like you, frank.
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:15 pmYeah. It’s fashionable to be anti-war these days.
Comment by Frank M — February 23, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Fashionable? You mean it's the OPINION of the MAJORITY OF PEOPLE IN OUR DEMOCRACY? Yeah, it's easy to see how DEMOCRACY would be threatening to an OLD FASCIST LIKE YOU JAKE! ;)
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:33 pmYeah. It’s fashionable to be anti-war these days.
Comment by Frank M
Unfortunately , willful ignorance is still fashionalbe in some circles...
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:36 pmHere's the site:
http://www.sirerecords.com/node
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:40 pmFrom the site:
Oh, here's the tracklist:
CD 1
“Hero's Song†- Brendan James
“American Terrorist†- Lupe Fiasco
“Light Up Ya Lighter†- Michael Franti & Spearhead
“Guerilla Radio†- Rage Against The Machine
“Son Of A Bush†- Public Enemy
“Empty Walls†- Serj Tankian
“Let Them Eat War†- Bad Religion
“White People For Peace†- Against Me!
“Letter From Iraq†- Bouncing Souls
“War†- Dilated Peoples
“Overcome (The Recapitulation)†- RX Bandits
“Fields Of Agony†- No Use For A Name
“Bushonomics†- Talib Kweli & Cornel West
“The 4th Branch - Immortal Technique
“B.Y.O.B.†- System Of A Down
“No More†(Live) - Eddie Vedder & Ben Harper
CD 2
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:42 pm“Devils & Dust†- Bruce Springsteen
“Masters Of War†(Live) - Pearl Jam
“When The President Talks To God†- Bright Eyes
“Gimme Some Truth†- John Lennon
“The Restless Consumer†- Neil Young
“Battle Hymns†- The Nightwatchman
“Anthrax†- Kimya Dawson
“WMD†- Blow Up Hollywood
“State Of The Union†- David Ford
“Yo George†- Tori Amos
“Love Vigilantes†- Laura Cantrell
“Black Rain†- Ben Harper
“To Kill The Child†- Roger Waters
“Day After Tomorrow†- Tom Waits
It's always been fashionable for pro-preemptive war, hawkish Republicans to only report the number of American military deaths in Iraq, currently 3973 brave volunteer men and women, and not report the number of wounded and amputee soldiers, currently 28773. Also, it's fashionable that pro-war Americans justify a war based on 3000 deaths in New York, without any regards to the estimated 81,000 to 88,000 Iraqi civilian deaths directly resulting from George Bush's and the Republican establishment's decision to invade Iraq. So how many civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan have to die in order for pro-war Americans to feel they have retribution for 3000 deaths in New York?
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:43 pmWell, this album will certainly change the world! There ARE more important stories out there, you know TP.
Here's one:
Governors Oppose New Medicaid Rules
By ROBERT PEAR
Published: February 24, 2008
WASHINGTON — Governors of both parties strongly objected on Saturday to a half-dozen new federal Medicaid regulations that they said would shift billions of dollars in costs to the states, forcing them to consider cutbacks in services.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/24/washington/24medicaid.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 pmAnd let's not forget the "fashionable Toby Keith and his jingoistic macho songs that encouraged young men to g o get their legs blown off in the streets of Baghdad. It was easy for that big hat phony cowboy to act tough when his ass wasn't on the line. Kind of like Frank M and the rest of the "good german" republicans around here.
February 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 pmYeah. It’s fashionable to be anti-war these days.
Comment by Frank M — February 23, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Hey Frank, why don't you go Cheney yourself.
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:07 pmYeah. It’s fashionable to be anti-war these days.
Comment by Frank M — February 23, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Mebbe for sheep, but some of us have been saying it was wrong all along, and we were right.
Let's see... mebbe we need a score card here...
The left turned out to be right...
And the right turned out to be wrong...
There. I hope that makes it clear for folks.
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:10 pmFrankie, why don't you grow a pair of and enlist.
Oh, No balls to put your body where your mouth is.
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:17 pm“Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young and Peal Jam have contributed tunes to the anti-war soundtrack for a documentary about a U.S. soldier paralyzed in Iraq."
I wonder if "Peal Jam" is as good as "Pearl Jam"?
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:19 pm“The Restless Consumer†- Neil Young
brilliant Song from the "Living with war" album
Neils youngs best I think
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:31 pmCanada eyes Afghan exit by 2011
The 2,500 Canadian troops deployed in south Afghanistan are due to leave within four years under a proposal likely to be passed by parliament.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7258804.stm
GOOD MOVE CANADA
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:32 pmYeah. It’s fashionable to be anti-war these days.
Comment by Frank M — February 23, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
only among the patriots that actually support the troops and want them home. The 19% that still support the war are the remaining crew of draft-dodging cowards that still think McCain is anything but a lying thief.
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:40 pmI'm old school music wise. my favorite antiwar tunes-from the 60s
I-Feel-Like-I'm-Fixinin'-To-Die Rag--------Country Joe & the Fish
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:45 pmWar---Edwin Starr
Give Peace A Chance---Plastic Ono Band
Masters Of War----Bob Dylan
Waist Deep In the Big Muddy----Pete Seeger
Sky Pilot-----Eric Burdon & the Animals
An Untitled Protest----Country Joe & the Fish
Blowin' In the Wind----Peter, Paul, & Mary
Stop the War, Now!-----Edwin Starr
The Path of Glory----Petula Clark
Once I Was----Tim Buckley
Mercy, Mercy, Me----Marvin Gaye
Ball of Confusion---the Temptations
Draft Morning----the Byrds
Draft Resister---Steppenwolf
I Ain't Marching Anymore----Phil Ochs
Draft Dodger Rag----Pete Seeger
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?-----the Kingston Trio
What's Going On?-----Marvin Gaye
Volunteers------Jefferson Airplane
Morning Dew-----Lulu
Fortunate Son----Creedence Clearwater Revival
GREAT MUSIC!
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:01 pmcomment by Frankie
Perhaps others noticed this as well, but it's been my observation over the years, that the people that are the most eager for war are the same ones who make sure ALL their draft-deferments are in order.
Compare notes here. Wayne? Upside? missmolly? Col Ripper? specialist?
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:03 pmothers?
Peal Jam -- Is that the Pearl Jam tribute handbell choir?
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:03 pmGreat Music! comment by McWars
to which list are you referring? the one I posted...,the new soundtrack..., or both?
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:05 pmComment by Bush Cover Ups — February 23, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
Two Army Brigades To Recieve Three-Hots-And-A-Cot.
Technique will dramatically reduce stress on forces, the Pretzledunt contends.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:05 pmto which list are you referring? the one I posted…,the new soundtrack…, or both?
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 4:05 pm
The whole thread. I've probably listened to much of what you posted. The thing with me is, I have trouble recalling whether I listened to certain music by the title.
I like Phil Collins and The Police, though.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:09 pmThis is off-topic, but I just registered on Taylor Marsh's blog (new requirement) but can't get in to refute a statement they are running. I was not allowed to post previously (not banned...my posts just never appeared at all). They have a video of an anti-war protest and other footage of civil rights marches, obviously meant to remind Clinton's supporters of the generation that participated in these actions. The focus of the story is Obama not attending the Annual State of the Black Union forum in New Orleans. My point: That website suppresses opinions other than those they support (in other words, support Obama and you aren't allowed to be heard), and that video....please! I am a member of that generation and marched in the 60's and 70's for both civil rights AND against the Vietnam war. The Clintons are trying to associate themselves with that time, and perhaps they were involved. But if they were, they lost their idealism a long time ago. These people are Centrist Democrats....NOT the true left, as they are frequently accused by the Right. Complete joke.
And now Clinton is attacking Obama on CNN, stating that his campaign is imitating the worst of the Republican campaigns. Frankly, if Clinton wins the nomination, I have every intention to vote for her, because I don't want a Republican to get the Presidency. Now, and perhaps forever. But she (and/or her campaign) is threatening to tear apart any ability to strengthen and unite the Dem party. That's what we need...not another Republican majority in the Congress within a short time again.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:27 pmI must confess, I have not heard any of the more contemporary material. Maybe, I'm outdated-music wise.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pmI must confess, I have not heard any of the more contemporary material. Maybe, I’m outdated-music wise.
Comment by Uncle Ho
Well, if your screen name is any indication, you are probably well versed in protest music from an earlier time.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:38 pmimpeachcheneythenbush;
Billary has turned me OFF!
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:42 pma) she voted FOR the Iraq war resolution
b) she has NOT repudiated that vote
c) she will pull out ONLY combat troops, but not ALL troops, and, even then, not before 2013
d) she had a planted 'reporter' lobbing softball questions at her ala Bush-style. I expected better of her than that
e)she is 'republican-lite' The only good Republican is the one that's dead
f) unleashing Bill in with some less-than-flattering digs at Obama
g) NO phucking way will I vote for her if she gets the nomination because of a-f. I will vote Green or Communist before Billary.
comment by Bobwurst.
You are correct. I came of age in the Vietnam era. I remember the assassination of JFK, the civil rights movement in the early 60s, etc. In some ways, I really do miss those times, even though there were a lot of bummers going on.
I guess what I miss the most was that we felt like that we really could make a difference. And in some ways, we did succeed beyond our wildest hopes.
But today, I see a lot of apathy. More people would rather stay home and watch American Idol than march in the streets against an unjust war and a rogue administration.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 pmI guess what I miss the most was that we felt like that we really could make a difference. And in some ways, we did succeed beyond our wildest hopes.
But today, I see a lot of apathy. More people would rather stay home and watch American Idol than march in the streets against an unjust war and a rogue administration.
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
Tru'dat!!
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:54 pmBTW- Goldwater scared the bejeebers out of me 1964, with his har-line rhetoric.
February 23rd, 2008 at 4:58 pmBTW- Goldwater scared the bejeebers out of me 1964, with his har-line rhetoric.
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
How phucked up is it that Goldwater would be a Liberal in today's world?
We are living in a Facist 2.0 world!!
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:09 pmYeah. It’s fashionable to be anti-war these days.
Comment by Frank M — February 23, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
Frank, War has always been a creation of the elite for land and/or riches grabs. Nothing more....Nothing Less.
"War Is A Racket" by General Smedley Butler
http://www.the7thfire.com/Politics%20and%20History/WarRacket.htm
BTW- Goldwater scared the bejeebers out of me 1964, with his hard-line rhetoric.
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 4:58 pm
Yes, I remember that atom bomb commercial on TV.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:11 pmFrank, War has always been a creation of the elite for land and/or riches grabs. Nothing more….Nothing Less.
Comment by Brain From Planet Arous — February 23, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
Actually Brain From Planet Arous,
Most death, destruction, war and opression has been forwarded to us by completely useless male-dominated religions all around the world.
Especially the abuse of women and children at the hands of most all mainstream religions!!!
The rich use religion (or intolerance of others) to control their wealth...just like Ameica now!!!!!
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:20 pmDixie Blood - for you someone railing against intolerance, you sure do promote a lot of it.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:29 pm"Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice, and moderation is no virtue."--Barry Goldwater, 1964
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:33 pmI am both surprised and disappointed that we have not seen MORE protest music over the last several years.
Here's some of mine:
http://fearandsmear.com/downloads/FEARandSMEAR-TheProblem.mp3
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:35 pmMost death, destruction, war and oppression has been forwarded to us by completely useless male-dominated religions all around the world.
Comment by dixie blood — February 23, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
While I will not disagree on the basic premise, Sky God Religion is now the front office for the Rich Fascist-types, who sit in the back rooms and conspire on how to hoodwink the public. Religion is completely useless, in my opinion, in a combination compassionate and technological society. As long as people FEAR, then Male dominated religions will exist. Of course, on the flip side, I have seen some insane female Pagans, who maybe were not real Wiccans, but really hated men.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:39 pmOn a clear, cool morning in Dallas, a slow flying aircraft was towing a banner which read:
STOP THE WAR BOYCOTT EXXON MOBIL SHELL
Seems there's a movement afoot:
Texans, Iraqi oil workers partner for campaign
Honestly, I felt proud and electrified when I looked up and saw that small plane.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:48 pmSpringsteen. Young. Pearl Jam. Thank you & bless you.
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:50 pmDixie Blood - for you someone railing against intolerance, you sure do promote a lot of it.
Comment by WhinyLiberal — February 23, 2008 @ 5:29 pm
Dear Whiney,
Yes, I promote tolerance everywhere!
Too bad the racist and sh|t heads can't get on board!!!!!
Should I obey the Jim Crow laws to be tolerent???
Thimk. Thimk!
Then get back to me on that "tolerence" problem you have!!!!!!!!
February 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 pmI must confess, I have not heard any of the more contemporary material. Maybe, I’m outdated-music wise.
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 4:33 pm
Your list is damn fine. Nothing outdated in your music choices, they all still speak well to me and you and many others.
February 23rd, 2008 at 6:05 pmdixie; Yeah, I don't doubt that in today's GOP, Goldwater would be considered a dirty, commie-luvin, hippie pinko. Today's GOP is outright fascist. The only things missing from these foaming-at-the-mouth neo-Nazis are the jackboots, brownshirts, and swastika banners en mass with their faithfull goose-stepping every inch of the way.
Nature; thanks for endorsing my list of protest songs.
February 23rd, 2008 at 6:24 pmNature; thanks for endorsing my list of protest songs.
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
Thanks Uncle Ho.
Ditto Uncle Ho and Nature!!
I'm just about to toss some Neil Young patters on the turntable (Jebus, Mary and Budda how old am I?)
Let me start with "Rockin' in the USA"
February 23rd, 2008 at 6:37 pmI must confess, I have not heard any of the more contemporary material. Maybe, I’m outdated-music wise.
Comment by Uncle Ho — February 23, 2008 @ 4:33 pm
Your list is damn fine. Nothing outdated in your music choices, they all still speak well to me and you and many others.
Comment by Nature Rules
I second Nature. I'd like to add
February 23rd, 2008 at 6:38 pm"Letter from my Uncle" Flying Burrito Brothers
"Sam Stone" John Prine
Would consider buying this but the inclusion of Rage Against The Machine is problematic. The band's ignorance about the Mumia case is quite the turn-off.
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:14 pmCheck out the "Body of War" website at this link...
http://www.BodyofWar.com
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 pmcorsair; linkee no workee.
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:49 pmBTW- Just where is GiGi tonight?
February 23rd, 2008 at 8:52 pmNo "Stars & Stripes Forever"?
I will be listening !!
A∞Ω
February 24th, 2008 at 5:29 amDixie,
Come join us in the 21st Century where the leading contender for President of the United States are a Black man.
Liberals make me laugh.
February 24th, 2008 at 12:52 pmToo bad we gotta go to the old folks to get anti-war music.
February 24th, 2008 at 3:46 pmToo bad we gotta go to the old folks to get anti-war music.
Comment by sherifffruitfly — February 24, 2008 @ 3:46 pm
Look at it this way, civilizations that respect the elders.....Chinese, India, and Russia. Civilizations that pissed on the older folks......Nazi Germany, Ancient Rome, Modern USA.
Need I say more?
February 24th, 2008 at 6:16 pm