Originally posted by Release3:Me personally, one of the main reasons U2 is my favorite band is because of their involvement in politics. Whether it's Bono's humanitarian work or the band's outspoken views on president's, war, etc., it's something I've always loved about them.
The latest version of Desire was incredible, in my opinion. I know they (obviously) don't think Trump would be a good option for president (like all non racist, homophobic, islamaphobic, sexist people), but I wasn't expecting them to come and do that. I'm happy that they still aren't afraid of ruffling up some feathers, despite their age.
I know someone posted a video of their comments about Jacques Chirac in another thread, but do you guys know of any other videos of them talking politics? Whether it's in concert, interview, a song they wrote, or any other award show lol
Originally posted by Release3:
The latest version of Desire was incredible, in my opinion. I know they (obviously) don't think Trump would be a good option for president (like all non racist, homophobic, islamaphobic, sexist people), but I wasn't expecting them to come and do that. I'm happy that they still aren't afraid of ruffling up some feathers, despite their age. lol
Originally posted by ahn1991:The problem I have with the general populace and politics is that many of them seem to "see through it all" and act as if political un-involvement is somehow a badge of honor, then they go on and criticize people who are involved in politics. First of all, if you're going to criticize you at least have to be involved somehow, even at the lowest level. Otherwise, what gives you the right to share your opinion? Also, there is inherent value in taking a stand for something. Personally, I show more respect towards somebody who takes an opposing stand than somebody who would rather remain uncommitted. Taking a stand shows that you actually have values that you are willing to back up with some sort of action. If you aren't willing to take a stand for what you believe in, you come off as a doormat to me.
U2 generally shares the same political stance I do, but even in cases where I don't totally agree with them, I deeply respect them for backing up their stance and even promoting it using the platforms at their disposal. Some people say U2 should keep music and politics separate, but those people are idiots. Historically, music was never limited to simply an art form. Music always had deep connections to politics and religion, so to demand U2 to separate those is to demand them to stop making music. Plus, U2 would be idiots to not use their massive influence to play around with issues of politics, religion, and social justice.
Originally posted by ahn1991:The problem I have with the general populace and politics is that many of them seem to "see through it all" and act as if political un-involvement is somehow a badge of honor, then they go on and criticize people who are involved in politics. First of all, if you're going to criticize you at least have to be involved somehow, even at the lowest level. Otherwise, what gives you the right to share your opinion? Also, there is inherent value in taking a stand for something. Personally, I show more respect towards somebody who takes an opposing stand than somebody who would rather remain uncommitted. Taking a stand shows that you actually have values that you are willing to back up with some sort of action. If you aren't willing to take a stand for what you believe in, you come off as a doormat to me.
U2 generally shares the same political stance I do, but even in cases where I don't totally agree with them, I deeply respect them for backing up their stance and even promoting it using the platforms at their disposal. Some people say U2 should keep music and politics separate, but those people are idiots. Historically, music was never limited to simply an art form. Music always had deep connections to politics and religion, so to demand U2 to separate those is to demand them to stop making music. Plus, U2 would be idiots to not use their massive influence to play around with issues of politics, religion, and social justice.