You’re obtuse.

If Bruce was railing against illegal immigrants and gay marriage, I’d want him to keep his opinions to himself because he should be singing. And if Arnold picks up a guitar during his state of the state address, I’d want him to keep his songs to himself because that’s not what he’s being charged to do on that occasion.

Not every issue can be painted with a red or blue brush. Unless, of course, you’re obtuse.

Thanks for commenting,
Dan

By repeating most of my talking points you’re helping me silence dissent, whether you realize it or not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrNl6-j9×5w

Nancy, sweet Nancy,

Once again you have assumed that you are smarter than the other bloggers on this site. Your tone is rather caustic, but I will try to rise above it in my response.

In regard to the “Chief” reference, I certainly saw that you used it first and decided since you opened that can of worms I would use it as well, as an example for my argument. Unfortunately it didn’t work as you can’t seem to view things from a hypothetical vantage point for argument’s sake.

Unfortunately you are in frequent need of clarification as you seem to think the worst of the intent of some of the bloggers’ on this site. Lighten up a little. Because I have a very strong dislike for the blind liberal point of view doesn’t mean I dislike the blind liberal.

But in all fairness, Dan, let’s see who “overstated” their cases throughout these comments (as you accuse the “Potentate”).

Your original post was about political gabbing between songs. But it was you and Boss’s Boss and Dave H.who began shifting the discussion towards what Bruce Springsteen should and shouldn’t sing in concert, how he should sing it, (some control issues at play here?)how he is just like a doctor in terms of his responsibility to his audience (um, patients?), Bruce’s dismissal of the E. Street Band in favor of “spoken word screeds”, waitressing, Barbra Streisand, Amazon’s botched delivery of a Police CD and Bill O’Reilly. I believe it was Dave H. who first made it a liberal or conservative argument by referring to “leftist cool-aid”.

I will admit to going off course by alluding to the U of I chief, which Boss’s Boss thought was his original idea because he didn’t detect my subtle reference. I also own up to responding to hyperbole which causes these things to get so off subject.

Could you clarify this statement in your last comment, 10:27 a.m.?

“You must know that I never said that musicians shouldn’t talk between songs.”

Do you mean talking in general, as long as it’s not political in nature? Because if you did, aren’t you contradicting your assertion that ticketholders are paying to hear Bruce sing?

You’re cleverness is only surpassed by your ability to overstate and your impressive user name.

You must know that I never said that musicians shouldn’t talk between songs. My point is that Bruce earned his place in the spotlight in front of thousands of people because of his music and it’s pretentious of him to take advantage of his position by espousing his personal political views to people who may or may not want to hear them, but who all certainly paid to hear Born to Run. Forget censorship. Forget the liberal/conservative volleys since that was never pertinent to this argument anyway. Bruce has the right to say whatever he wants, but he can be rightfully criticized for doing so.

Thanks for commenting,
Dan

Thanks for “learnin” all us dummies with your big words and all.

Really, I must give you credit for your yeoman-like attempt at humor. Keep trying, it will come someday.

I applaud your efforts to get everyone to do it YOUR way and get everythin’ back to the way it should be – the way it was!! Why, when we was young, artists didn’t talk between songs . . . they just played their fiddle on got on with the show, consarnit! I am the Potentate of the Grumpy Old Man Club and I can see that you would fit right in to our organization. We champion the cause of Grumpy Old Men everywhere, and fight for our right not to have to deal with- listen to- or experience change of any sort . . . ‘cause it’s all bad anyway!

I’m certain from reading these posts that you gentlemen will agree heartily with our credo: We despise the growing depravity of the world, and of the petulance and insolence of the rising generation . . . we also don’t like that it’s always so cold in here – and why do they have to make the remote control buttons so small?

I will look for you at our next meeting . . .

Wilbur J. Huffnpuff
Grand Potentate of the Grumpy Old Man Club (Sangamon County Chapter)

I know that you don’t represent most of the conservative commenters here, especially with points #1 and #3 which indicate a fair amount of misguided hostility toward people who don’t agree with you. Seek help.