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If I gave a flying monkey's patootie about anything Bruce Springsteen says, does or thinks, it might be one thing, but seeing that I don't....

(Sorry for the snark, but he just annoys the crap out of me for some reason - Springsteen, not Joe. Our Joe is cool. :) )
 

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I won't shop at Wal-Mart. And I really hate Wal-Mart exclusives for that reason. If a band I was fond of released a Wal-Mart-only CD, then I wouldn't buy that CD.

I wouldn't object (too much) if my own stuff was sold at Wal-Mart... but I would refuse an exclusive. I won't criticize those who do shop there (often their prices are lower-- though at what cost?) but I wouldn't force my fans to shop at a place that will never, ever see a dollar from my hand.

So, I understand his point. I'm a little disappointed that his ivory tower doesn't include news on public opinion of Wal-Mart (apparently his TV doesn't run those Wal-Mart specials like mine does) but other than that, if he is unhappy with Wal-Mart practices, I think it's good that he follows through with actions not just words.

Note: I don't listen to his music or, really, anything he says.
 

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I don't know who's public policy annoys me more: Springsteen or Bono. If it's a "mistake" to sell your CD exclusively at Wal*Mart, STFU and don't sign the contract. If you have signed the contract and later think it's "a mistake", kwitcherbitchen. Who's fault is that? Betcha don't do that again! (Not really a fan of either Springsteen, Bono, or Wal*Mart, either.)
 

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How does he not know Walmart are union-busters?

I mean, I fully agree with him that he shouldn't have put it on sale because that place does attack worker's rights.

But he's a bit of an idiot if he didn't know this until now.

This should probably be moved to P&CE.
 

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How does he not know Walmart are union-busters?

I mean, I fully agree with him that he shouldn't have put it on sale because that place does attack worker's rights.

But he's a bit of an idiot if he didn't know this until now.

This should probably be moved to P&CE.
Pick and choose.