Bono Angry with Democrats

billythrilly7th · Dec 19, 2006

I don't blame ya, buddy.

After all the Bush administration and Congress has done and pledged to keep doing in this fight, to then have the democrats, the really compassionate ones, snub ya, must be tough to take.

Sorry, dude.

I love ya. And quite frankly, I'm angry about it too.

http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/12/19/115758.shtml

Bono 'Alarmed' By Democrats' AIDS Fund Snub

U2 rocker Bono stormed away from meetings with incoming Democratic leaders in disappointment over their failure to commit to a previously proposed $1 billion outlay to fight AIDS.

"I'm alarmed we could not get a commitment from the Democratic leadership to prevent the loss of $1 billion in the continuing resolution to fight AIDS, malaria and extreme poverty," the rock star said in a statement after the meetings in Washington with Democrats, including incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

President Bush had proposed that amount in the past, the New York Post reported.

"I don't know who's to blame,” Bono said. "Democrats are blaming Republicans, Republicans are blaming Democrats.

"But the million people who were expecting [mosquito] bed nets don’t know who to blame. They just know that a promise made by the United States to keep their families safe is in danger of being broken next year.”

Sad.

To the Should be bipartisan American Government on this issue: Give the one billion. Give two billion! Three! Whatever.

Even in debt, we have more money than Midas.

MattW · Dec 19, 2006

Giant bug eye sunglasses for everyone!

billythrilly7th · Dec 19, 2006

MattW said:
Giant bug eye sunglasses for everyone!

"Holla!"

maestrowork · Dec 19, 2006

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bono once with regard to HIV/AIDS. I can understand why he would be so upset; AIDS is definitely his dearest cause and he's passionate and sincere about that. If the Dems are indeed bulking, I would be mad as well.

billythrilly7th · Dec 19, 2006

maestrowork said:
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bono once with regard to HIV/AIDS. I can understand why he would be so upset; AIDS is definitely his dearest cause and he's passionate and sincere about that. If the Dems are indeed bulking, I would be mad as well.

You met Bono and you've never mentioned this to me?

Details please.

Everything.

Thank you.

MattW · Dec 19, 2006

Bono doesn't come down your chimney every year Billy?

SC Harrison · Dec 19, 2006

I thought I met Bono once, but it was just some guy who liked to wear sunglasses indoors and couldn't decide if he wanted to sell life insurance or real estate. I told him he could actually do both if he was clever enough, and he just stared at me with his mouth slightly open for about ten seconds, leading me to surmise that he was probably not clever enough.

maestrowork · Dec 19, 2006

I have a perfect one-line for this, William Thrilly VII; but since I can't do one-liners until the day is over, I must refrain from using it. So, to answer your question: Yes, I have. And Mr. Bono was very pleasant and well-informed on AIDS issues. I also met Mr. Chris Tucker at the same meeting.

billythrilly7th · Dec 19, 2006

maestrowork said:
I have a perfect one-line for this, William Thrilly VII; but since I can't do one-liners until the day is over, I must refrain from using it. So, to answer your question: Yes, I have. And Mr. Bono was very pleasant and well-informed on AIDS issues.

That's awesome.

And I think most of us can agree that we should give the one billion dollars, if not more, to the AIDS problem in Africa.

Especially since we pledged that we would.

There are certain things that I don't mind paying for. I wouldn't even mind it if Bush or any President said, we're raising the tax rate .1 percent which will raise 20 billion a year extra in revenue and we're giving every dime of it to AIDS and poverty in Africa.

"I'd join the movement if there was one I could believe in."
Bono
Acrobat
1991

MattW · Dec 19, 2006

billythrilly7th said:
There are certain things that I don't mind paying for. I wouldn't even mind it if Bush or any President said, we're raising the tax rate .1 percent which will raise 20 billion a year extra in revenue and we're giving every dime of it to AIDS and poverty in Africa.

Dem or Rep, we know that such a measure would never get into place without earmarks and pork. Even if it did, the extra percent would still be charged long after everyone in Africa was fat, relaxed, and healthy.

tourdeforce · Dec 19, 2006

Dems unite! Lets Dixie Chick this Bono punk!

William Haskins · Dec 19, 2006

he is looking a little chubby these days.

billythrilly7th · Dec 19, 2006

William Haskins said:
he is looking a little chubby these days.

He had a back problem and was unable to work out for a few months.

Thank you.

tourdeforce · Dec 19, 2006

And his back problem was called Stella Doro.

William Haskins · Dec 19, 2006

pfft. jesus never complained about a bad back.

billythrilly7th · Dec 19, 2006

I'm sending both of you a case of Bono Bars for Christmas.

PM me your addresss.

Enjoy.

maestrowork · Dec 19, 2006

billythrilly7th said:
I'm sending both of you a case of Bono Bars for Christmas.

PM me your addresss.

Enjoy.

Thank you for Cher'ing.

You're a good person. And merry Christmas to you, too; and a happy New Year as well.

oswann · Dec 20, 2006

William Haskins said:
pfft. jesus never complained about a bad back.

*

My punishment is greater than I can bear

Genesis iv. 13.

Os.

eldragon · Dec 20, 2006

I also met Bono, in 1986 at an Amnesty International press conference in Atlanta. I still have a signed 'Conspiracy of Hope - Concerts for Amnesty International 1986" paper. The signature is made out to me - something like "BONO & Pam."

That day, I also met Coretta Scott King, Don King, Lou Reed, The Edge, Peter Gabriel and a few other people I can't remember offhand.

I was there with a class of students from college - my teacher, Murray Silver (the author of Great Balls of Fire) was friends with Peter Gabriel.

It's funny that I just found this Amnesty International paper a week or so ago.

Celia Cyanide · Dec 20, 2006

maestrowork said:
Thank you for Cher'ing.

Um...just so people know...Bono's name is NOT pronounced the same way as Cher's former surname. Just thought I'd mention that in case this thread unintentionially perpetuated that myth.

maestrowork · Dec 20, 2006

I'm all for pro bono.

Celia Cyanide · Dec 20, 2006

The O is short. It's BAHN-no.

Bono's politics is not Bo Knows Politics.

blacbird · Dec 20, 2006

It's actually pronounced "Paul Huson", or something like that.

caw

greglondon · Dec 20, 2006

MattW said:
the extra percent would still be charged long after everyone in Africa was fat, relaxed, and healthy.

Probably shouldn't bother trying then....

Oh, for want of a nail a kingdom was lost

Celia Cyanide · Dec 20, 2006

blacbird said:
It's actually pronounced "Paul Huson", or something like that.

caw

Hewson. As you can see, I am dedicated to educating people on this very important issue.

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