Paul McCartney Refuses To Apologise For Bush Gag

Sir Paul McCartney is refusing to apologise for a joke he made about former President George W. Bush during an appearance at the White House earlier this month (June 10).

The Beatles legend poked fun at the ex-leader's intellect as he became the first non-American to collect the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from Bush's successor, President Barack Obama on 2 June.

McCartney said, "After the last eight years, it's great to have a President who knows where the library is."

The comments infuriated top US politician John Boehner, who demanded McCartney make a public apology for the gag.

But the singer has now spoken out about the incident, insisting his comments shouldn't be taken so seriously - because it was just "a joke".

He says, "I said that on purpose. And now all this (criticism), like I'm going to care? It was a joke. Hello, anybody there? It's a joke.

"Has anyone ever watched Saturday Night Live? They joke about Bush all the time. As for a public apology, are they kidding? I was in two minds whether to say it and I actually waited until the President had gone because I didn't want to embarrass him or his family. But hey, come on, it's rock and roll. It wasn't a religious meeting and I'm allowed to make jokes."

Thanks for the report to Contactmusic.com.

Comments

[Jet_Black88]

I'm with Paul. Too many tight asses.

[the_hoodster]

I suppose Paul doesn't need to apologise. It's not like this is going to put his carrer in jepardy (is that how it's spelt?)

[10pound]

John Boehner can blow it out of his ass. The Dems aren't much better but these Republicans act like a bunch of little girls most of the time.

"HE HURT MY WITTY BITTY FEELINGS!!"

Way to go McCartney, I tip my hat in your direction.

[hassler]

You're also allowed to have some class, Sir Paul. So disappointing when one of your heroes acts like a douchebag.

[Wakisazhi]

Why so serious?

Seriously it's just a joke. Good on Paul for not caving in.

[Geormajesty]

hassler wrote:

You're also allowed to have some class, Sir Paul. So disappointing when one of your heroes acts like a douchebag.

So, by your logic, making a joke is being a douchebag. You must be so dull.

[Eirien]

Macca gains much respect from me with this. Why should he have to apologise? It doesn't matter if he was joking or not because we have a great liberty in the west called freedom of speach.

[hassler]

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

[Eirien]

*Speech even.

[hassler]

So, by your logic, making a joke is being a douchebag. You must be so dull.

No, going to a foreign country and accepting a prestigious award and then using the occasion to mock ANYTHING about that country is being a douchebag. This is to be expected from the retards in Hollywood but I held Paul to a higher standard. My bad!

[Legendaryhero7]

Paul is a god, Bush sucks

[sexyresults1979]

(Someone walks up to hassler):"Knock knock"
Hassler: "Stop being a douchebag and have some class. Knock knock jokes? You a-hole."

Paul McCartney can just do whatever he wants. Even Kanye West got away with bigger accusations.
He'll look up class though. He knows the name, he'll look up the number.

[SRisley]

No, going to a foreign country and accepting a prestigious award and then using the occasion to mock ANYTHING about that country is being a douchebag. This is to be expected from the retards in Hollywood but I held Paul to a higher standard. My bad!

I'm sure Sir Paul will be kept awake at night knowing he's lost a fan like you. Get a grip. Bush was, and still is, a total moron.

[FRACTUREDx2]

No one should apologize for telling the truth

[SLD.Potato]

PAUL MCCARNEY FTW

[PALEGHOST888]

"Apologize, are you mad? I'm Paul ****ing McCartney. Screw you"

... I love that man.

[fede01_8]

what did he expected from yanks...

[FearOfTheDuck]

Everyone knows Bush has the intellect of a wooden spoon... So whats the problem folks?

[FearOfTheDuck]

FearOfTheDuck wrote:

Everyone knows Bush has the intellect of a wooden spoon... So whats the problem folks?

Could be a Megadeth song

[Metalology]

Good on 'im for standing up for himself.

[Altered_Carbon]

Like John Boehner got a damn thing on Paul. I wish he could be president.

[pbogner87]

maybe if it was a funny joke it would have gone over better

[soundjam]

It wasn't really all that funny, kind of like beating a dead horse if you ask me.

Besides, Sir Paul don't have nothing on Colbert. Just sayin'...

[Ricky4635]

LoL Bush is the reason that I'm proud to be Canadian.

Paul McCartney FTW

[Anarchy_Ant]

So many stuck up pricks in this thread :o.

If you can't take a joke, or take everything to heart, get a sense of humour, or lock yourself in a box.

[Phycopath09]

Okay, Paul should have kept his mouth closed in the first place. He should have kept producing music and kept his career going, but this is going to put a dent in his career.

[b_flo]

Sir Paul McCartney is doing his job: musicians laughing at politicians!

[Baconfish]

It wasn't a very good joke but props to Macca for sticking to his guns.

[Reaper-Man]

Hehe go on Paul

[Phycopath09]

I cant believe I use to like this guy for most of my life. Musicians need to keep this kinda stuff to themselves or hide it in their music.

[Phycopath09]

One thing UG needs to stop doing is mentioning the musicians that talk politics, just stick with music, album releases, singles, artists dying or going on the charts, tuff like that.

[GoddamnCracka]

oh yeeeeah, i forgot that stating your opinion of the leader of a democracy was strictly forbidden. jesus christ, it's called freedom of speech.

[Enix165]

And he's calling people stupid when he comes to Newfoundland and attacks the seal hunt for things that've been outlawed for 20-odd years and calls us all barbarians. *facepalm*

[ThaiYem]

People actually manage to get hung up on something like this? What kind of delusional world are you living in?

Stand tall, Paul.

[CerpinTaxt]

And for people criticizing him, what about all the jokes The Beatles cracked throughout their career, both as a group and on their own. That was part of their charm.

[Mr_Dobolina]

hassler wrote:

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

[Rocker Extreme]

Alright, I agree that the joke was in bad taste and Paul should've kept his mouth shut, but it's not that big of a deal. He made a joke. An old and unfunny one, but a joke nonetheless. People need to get over it.

[Zeppelin Addict]

hassler wrote:

No, going to a foreign country and accepting a prestigious award and then using the occasion to mock ANYTHING about that country is being a douchebag. This is to be expected from the retards in Hollywood but I held Paul to a higher standard. My bad!

hahaha youre soo ignorant, humor is something the beatles have always used.. its ingrained in pauls personality.. besides, this hardly hurt anybody , its not like bush could comprehend he was being made fun of anyway.. LET IT BE!

[RoboHendrix]

Paul McCartney...Saying it like it is [:
If he had to make a joke like that about the leader of any other country you people wouldn't care...
LAUGH
It's a joke

[fede01_8]

the idiots that are pissed at Paul are the same kind of idiots that were pissed at The Beatles when John made the comments about being biger than jesus.
It seems that nothing changed in 40 year...

[Quintex]

According to half the people posting here, musicians are supposed to have "class" and be "politically correct"?

Wow, you really missed the point of the 60s and 70s. Guess you want me to write lyrics about how I support foreign policy and praise the politicians that are in it for ego and self gain, not the people?

[Lateralus1993]

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

[rechris06]

FearOfTheDuck wrote:

FearOfTheDuck wrote:

Everyone knows Bush has the intellect of a wooden spoon... So whats the problem folks?

Could be a Megadeth song

LOL That is just great +1

[McMullen20]

This is the United States. Theres this thing called the 1st Amendment. Aren't politicans supposed to enforce and protect it? With a name thats just a fancy spelling for boner its no wonder this guy gets so offended over stupid stuff. Just a joke. UG backs you Paul. Don't listen to boner. No apology needed for speaking the truth.

[vIsIbleNoIsE]

the only way i'd be okay with all this is if bush himself publically asked for a public apology. that way sir mccartney could make fun of him even more.

[mcr-fan-405]

What a boehner! Go paul

[UnavailableUser]

Mr_Dobolina wrote:

hassler wrote:
I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

You must be a Democrat.

[Tim the Rocker]

If it wasn't because I would be shot dead, I would spit Bush right in the face no matter where in the world I or He were.

[MusicFiend2310]

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

[j_taylor]

I think Paul should be allowed to walk up to Bush and punch him in the face after enduring this bullshit haha. Everybody jokes about politicians, celebrities, musicians, etc... Get over it...

[Janak]

Fucking tight asses. Demanding a public apology for making a joke or even stating an opinion is completely violating our supposed "Freedom of Speech"

[GreekRockr9]

Go Paul!

[areese82]

Bush is gone. He's been gone. Someone needs to start cracking jokes about the butt clown in office now. Here's a headline that needs to be written..."Biggest environmental disaster ever destroy's Gulf of Mexico...Obama has no time for it...busy hanging out with Sir Paul and the Jonas Bros." Change has come? What a joke. Just another joke for a president.

[JoeLancaster]

I love how most of the people arguing here, aren't arguing opposing points. Free speech vs. class and decorum is not a valid argument; without taking sides on the issue, there is a difference between what you CAN say, and what you SHOULD say.

[acdclandon]

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

[acdclandon]

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

Who cares if Bush is a good guy? (btw, killing thousands of innocent lives doesn't sound "good")

He ****ing sucked as a leader, how could you possibly take him over Obama. Obama actually has common sense and brains for that matter.

[Deth2Emo]

there is a difference between what you CAN say, and what you SHOULD say.

Well he said it and it was reported. most every conservative i know would get offended over some childish joke like this. grow up and stop reading the bible. hahaha...boehner

[tnekf94]

go mccartney

Bush killed thousands of innocent lives... they're all humans. god the last 8 years of my life has been miserable hearing about the war all the time. people getting killed. the statistics. etc :S

[Drogan408]

rob904 wrote:

Phycopath09 wrote:

I cant believe I use to like this guy for most of my life. Musicians need to keep this kinda stuff to themselves or hide it in their music.
well i can't believe its not butter

WIN^^

[metalmaniac90]

Hello! Bush IS an idiot incase none of you have noticed! It was a true joke, the only reason people are offended is cuz' they can't handle the truth!

[TheWickerMan666]

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

Just go out with Bush already...

[rockfreak611]

What is this, China now? It's called freedom of speech people, you know - the first amendment.

[SkepsisMetal]

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

Or for the rest of the world outside of your precious states, it IS apologise. You really are compounding the ameri**** stereotype here mate.

[Like I Is]

Yeah, but you should show some restraint while you're in The White House. That's like walking into a crocodile nest and stomping on the eggs.

That's my metaphor and I'm sticking with it.

[Like I Is]

SkepsisMetal wrote:

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.


Or for the rest of the world outside of your precious states, it IS apologise. You really are compounding the ameri**** stereotype here mate.

+1

[PlayFreebirdNow]

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

[MikeShawMe]

So from these comments, Paul is a douche/doesn't have any class? Wtf is wrong with you people? Since when did any of this matter? Bush was and still is an idiot. I'm with Paul, everyone else makes fun of Bush. It's just too easy. You people getting offended are making mountains out of molehills. LOL. It's not like he went up to Obama and said, "Dude, Bush was a complete dumbass amiright?" He just made a snarky comment. Geez..

[4stringedMetal]

this is why i love you sir, Paul McCartney.

[Deth2Emo]

Yeah, but you should show some restraint while you're in The White House. That's like walking into a crocodile nest and stomping on the eggs.

That's my metaphor and I'm sticking with it.

First of all you sound like a 60 year old woman. second of all that crocodile has left the nest, replaced by a president who can take shhit talk and fire back with something legitamite to say

[gerbil_mastr]

i love you paul

[fede01_8]

let's not forget that millions of idiots voted an idiot

[westley23j]

acdclandon wrote:

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

Who cares if Bush is a good guy? (btw, killing thousands of innocent lives doesn't sound "good")

He ****ing sucked as a leader, how could you possibly take him over Obama. Obama actually has common sense and brains for that matter.

common sense and brains?! that guy hasnt done much since hes been in office. oh wait. he got a Nobel peace prize. for what? being black? i know MILLIONS of black mean who are more black than he is. the ONLY thing obama does better than Bush is speaking in public. he hasnt done anything he said he would do as president.

[westley23j]

millions of black MEN. sorry.

[Bottle of Dirt]

Lol, boehner bush gag
That's all I'm going to say

[panquelito]

Public apologies are bulls#it! What's the point, why would he need to apologize/ise to me or anyone else the JOKE was about Bush, if he did want to apologize it should be to GWB not everyone else. And big kudos to Paul for telling John B to practically f**k off with that public apology crap!

And why in the world should you have to restrict yourself from saying whatever you want to say, you become dishonest to yourself by doing so. And the public DOES need to lighten up!

[fr33t0m]

truth hurts

[panquelito]

common sense and brains?! that guy hasnt done much since hes been in office. oh wait. he got a Nobel peace prize. for what? being black? i know MILLIONS of black mean who are more black than he is. the ONLY thing obama does better than Bush is speaking in public. he hasnt done anything he said he would do as president.

Something people don't realize is that destroying is much easier than rebuilding! Remember Reagan's economic policy didn't start bettering our economy until long after his term ended.

[panquelito]

westley23j wrote:

acdclandon wrote:

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

Who cares if Bush is a good guy? (btw, killing thousands of innocent lives doesn't sound "good")

He ****ing sucked as a leader, how could you possibly take him over Obama. Obama actually has common sense and brains for that matter.

common sense and brains?! that guy hasnt done much since hes been in office. oh wait. he got a Nobel peace prize. for what? being black? i know MILLIONS of black mean who are more black than he is. the ONLY thing obama does better than Bush is speaking in public. he hasnt done anything he said he would do as president.

Something people don't realize is that destroying is much easier than rebuilding! Remember Reagan's economic policy didn't start bettering our economy until long after his term ended.

[panquelito]

Bottle of Dirt wrote:

Lol, boehner bush gag
That's all I'm going to say

+99999 or should it be +69

[gnfnrs]

Crutchy wrote:

Everyone needs to quit bitching and smoke a fat bowl.

Amen to that one

[iwhackoffalot]

Paul was a Beatle. That pretty much puts him above Jesus.

[Rogue Hermit]

Notice Bush didn't even care. It was all Boehner. So everyone should stop going after Bush's intellect. I met the guy. He's clearly intelligent and has a sense of humor. But I have little patience for these people who cling to their anti-Bush jokes and jump on the bandwagon, even though he's been out of office for two years now.

[ndschroede23]

westley23j wrote:

he [Obama] hasnt done anything he said he would do as president.

Were you out of the country for the whole healthcare thing?

[Phycopath09]

Okay, he didnt kill anybody, you're just too ****ing retarded to look at it from the point of view in which it actually is. If you are talking about 9/11, Bush didnt kill them, that would be the terrorists. And the Iraqi War, we needed to do this, what else are we supposed to do, sit here and get attacked again?

tnekf94 wrote:

go mccartney

Bush killed thousands of innocent lives... they're all humans. god the last 8 years of my life has been miserable hearing about the war all the time. people getting killed. the statistics. etc :S

[Rogue Hermit]

ndschroede23 wrote:
Were you out of the country for the whole healthcare thing?

Obama did it, eh? Last time I checked, he (the president in general) was just a figurehead who signed whatever was thrown at him. Are you sure maybe the committees and Congressional majority leaders didn't do it? Sure Obama got a few people on his side, but this was really up to the Congressmen.

[Phycopath09]

iwhackoffalot wrote:

Paul was a Beatle. That pretty much puts him above Jesus.

Yeah, this isnt funny at all.

[Phycopath09]

Rogue Hermit wrote:

ndschroede23 wrote:
Were you out of the country for the whole healthcare thing?


Obama did it, eh? Last time I checked, he (the president in general) was just a figurehead who signed whatever was thrown at him. Are you sure maybe the committees and Congressional majority leaders didn't do it? Sure Obama got a few people on his side, but this was really up to the Congressmen.

And Obama didnt even read the ****ing thing. It was over a thousand pages! What idiots make a thousand page bill!

[Phycopath09]

Hey, Paul, you are not the walrus, you're the A$$!

[Phycopath09]

Did you know John Lennon was actually shot by George Bush, after he broke up the Beatles?

[backtobasic]

George W. Bush graduated from Yale with a 2.35 gpa...

[Inbleach]

I love America and *******s like Bush have made me embarrassed to admit i'm from the states. Bush was a complete dipshit. In case no one noticed we're trillions of dollars in debt, every other country owns our ass, and the Bush administration metaphorically wiped their ass with our constitution. You remember the patriot act? We invaded Iraq with no reason at all. Just because Bush had a "hunch" they were making WMD's. The UN weapons inspectors did not find any evidence of this. Also to people who are saying Obama hasn't done anything have you ever heard of this thing called Congress? Well let me explain-Congress has to look over, edit, and approve bills. HALF MAYBE EVEN MORE OF OUR CONGRESSMAN DON'T EVEN READ THEM. Not to mention congress has only 4 sessions a year which means that it can take an exceptional amount of time to pass bills and by the time they are passed the whiny little bitches that we've elected have shaped them into something that doesn't even resemble the original document. Obama has at least tried to resolve some issues and as a world leader it's only common courtesy to meet with the world's highly regarded people.

As for Sir Paul, good job for not giving in. The people who say he should apologize are morons. Every little thing you think is offensive and shouldn't be said YOU are the ones who are ****ing this country and taking away our freedoms.

"I may disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire

[geekgangstaguy]

I don't like Bush. I don't like Obama. But if Good Sir Paul made a funny remark about Lincoln or Theodore Roosevelt, I'd probably punch him. (Or laugh if it was funny)

[MasterOfCows]

SkepsisMetal wrote:

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

Or for the rest of the world outside of your precious states, it IS apologise. You really are compounding the ameri**** stereotype here mate.

+1,000,000

[scawti]

No wonder US has to import so many Canadian comedians... It was a small joke done for stage banter, it wasn't an acceptance speech. I'm sure even if Bush had been present, he would laugh before he was offended. I forgot, this is the country that held record burnings for stage banter said by an American country band in Europe to a European audience...

[guitarsftw]

People have been saying this type of stuff about Bush for the past 10 years, probably even more. Sure, it was a wee bit inappropriate in this instance, but people need to just shut up about it. It's NOT a big deal.

[Dauen]

I don't care where you're from. If you're IN America, you have free speech. Just take the joke, let it go. I'm sure one more poke isn't going to push George Bush over the edge and make him go all Incredible Hulk or anything. And after all, The Beatles were more popular than Jesus.

[aocrkid]

hassler wrote:

So, by your logic, making a joke is being a douchebag. You must be so dull.

No, going to a foreign country and accepting a prestigious award and then using the occasion to mock ANYTHING about that country is being a douchebag. This is to be expected from the retards in Hollywood but I held Paul to a higher standard. My bad!

basically george bush is god.

[DrFrankenstrat]

Paul shouldn't have to apologize for stating the facts

[BassFishin]

Paul McCartney > George Bush

[JSmith38]

I have never been a big fan of Paul, but I have always respected him. Now I love him.... OH SHI-

[PaperSun]

Kudos to Obama for responding so well.

[dillon1022]

i didn't even see it as a joke, it's true.

[Jimmy_Page_Zep]

Zeppelin Addict wrote:

LET IT BE!

+1

It was a joke. Besides, Bush started it.

[Goose Catcher]

Crutchy wrote:

Everyone needs to quit bitching and smoke a fat bowl.

+1000

[jonpinkerton]

Sir Paul is the man! HELLO?? Why can't anyone take a joke anymore? All this politcally correct CRAP is overwhelming. I'm very glad he didn't make an apology and is defending himself.

[nowtheworld91]

I agree, the comment he made was not a huge deal and it won't really affect anything, but I believe he would have been better off not saying it. Yes, free speech exists and we can use it, but it's a matter of being polite. It's not like he was on the street or being interviewed on television, he was accepting an award at the WHITE HOUSE!! It doesn't matter if everyone in the room agreed with his comment, you should take the high road and just say thanks for the award. Dont use that time to beat a dead horse.

[ratlehead90]

[quote]hassler wrote:

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.[/quote

so should every comic who makes fun of any one apologize to everyone they made fun of?

[societysphantom]

wow really? apologize for a joke? .. Paul, you're the man, speak what you want to speak, besides, he's right, although Obama doesn't know how to use the library lol which defeats the purpose of knowing its location haha

[derpdragon]

And then the republicans said, "Thy who come to my country are not allowed to express our right to speech. Now I'm going to cry about it." Seriously you say he's being the douche when our politicians wont allow him to express our freedoms we so strongly talk about? Go back to 3rd grade US history. I would have answered them with a nice letter of, Bite Me.

[eddynator]

this is just sad... some people need to learn to take a joke

[ovation08]

Here is a joke for Paul and all the Bush haters: Take a big suck on a purple donkey dic* idiots!!!
Bring it on Mother F'ers!!!!! Free Speech back at you morons.

[evilotto77]

I'm not a huge fan of Paul McCartney (I've heard stories about him making people avert their eyes from him backstage at his gigs, egotistic things like that) but props to the guy for sticking to his opinion.

He's within his rights to say whatever he damn-well pleases, and **** anyone that tries to say otherwise!

[Jon777]

Way to go, Paul.

[transATL005]

GoddamnCracka wrote:

oh yeeeeah, i forgot that stating your opinion of the leader of a democracy was strictly forbidden. jesus christ, it's called freedom of speech.

it doesn't mean he's not a douche bag. yeah he shouldn't be forced to apologize but come on, it's not even his country. he referenced SNL, but that's SUPPOSED to be funny. it's not his job to mock people

[Metallidethium]

Mr_Dobolina :
hassler wrote:

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.


You must be a Republican.

Haha thought the same damn thing. Not only was it a joke but a pretty damn good, accurate one. So middle finger goes out to hassler and the like

[Eifler121]

I don't see the big deal, hating on Bush has become like the cool thing to do. I just don't understand why British people are always on TV making fun of our government officials. Didn't Russel Brand go on TV and say everyone better vote for Obama? I'm trying to sound as un-biased as possible, sorry if I came off too republican, but then again, if I condemn the Democrats or Brits at all I'm wrong anyway right?

[transATL005]

ratlehead90 wrote:

[quote]hassler wrote:

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.[/quote

so should every comic who makes fun of any one apologize to everyone they made fun of?

Those comics aren't at the white house insulting presidents. And I am so sick of people making fun of Bush. a) He was a president, he's probably smarter than everybody posting on this site. b) WE VOTED HIM IN. Typical Americans, don't want to take responsibility for anything.

[Metallidethium]

areese82 :
Bush is gone. He's been gone. Someone needs to start cracking jokes about the butt clown in office now. Here's a headline that needs to be written..."Biggest environmental disaster ever destroy's Gulf of Mexico...Obama has no time for it...busy hanging out with Sir Paul and the Jonas Bros." Change has come? What a joke. Just another joke for a president.

he's done all he can do with the oil spill. the government does not have the means to clean it up, its up to BP who just simply suck. hes demanded money from BP for those affected. get over yourself. its not like he launched us into a war that we have no business fighting or something STUPID like that

[Kutless Rocker]

Geez. Its just a joke. People need to get over themselves and learn to take a joke for what it is. I love a good joke about Bush, Obama, McCain, Palin, or Joe Biden.

[Metallidethium]

Inbleach :
I love America and *****s like Bush have made me embarrassed to admit i'm from the states. Bush was a complete dipshit. In case no one noticed we're trillions of dollars in debt, every other country owns our ass, and the Bush administration metaphorically wiped their ass with our constitution. You remember the patriot act? We invaded Iraq with no reason at all. Just because Bush had a "hunch" they were making WMD's. The UN weapons inspectors did not find any evidence of this. Also to people who are saying Obama hasn't done anything have you ever heard of this thing called Congress? Well let me explain-Congress has to look over, edit, and approve bills. HALF MAYBE EVEN MORE OF OUR CONGRESSMAN DON'T EVEN READ THEM. Not to mention congress has only 4 sessions a year which means that it can take an exceptional amount of time to pass bills and by the time they are passed the whiny little bitches that we've elected have shaped them into something that doesn't even resemble the original document. Obama has at least tried to resolve some issues and as a world leader it's only common courtesy to meet with the world's highly regarded people.

As for Sir Paul, good job for not giving in. The people who say he should apologize are morons. Every little thing you think is offensive and shouldn't be said YOU are the ones who are ****ing this country and taking away our freedoms.

"I may disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire

+1. LOVE the Voltaire quote btw

[guitarnut_xiix]

Joke or not, the world as a whole made fun of Bush, and most of us said much worse of him. Bush was an oil-loving moron with nothing but his own greedy interests at heart...Oh and finishing his Daddy's business with Saddam. Read up about the people you try to defend before doing so, or you sound just as dumb. And EITHER FUCKING WAY, we have the Right To Free Speech - not JUST as Americans, but as far as I care AS PEOPLE - so I'll use it proudly to say shove it up your ass if one joke bugged you into such a titsy and get used to it already - we've made fun of him since he began "winning" the elections, for God's sake. We're musicians; there's nothing in the imaginary Book of How To Be A Musician that says, "you need to be respectful of political figures, no matter how bad they really are". We aren't North Korea for ****'s sake.

[LiquidMotion]

I belive Paul said it best: "it's rock and roll." enough said.

[JordanDH]

westley23j wrote:
common sense and brains?! that guy hasnt done much since hes been in office. oh wait. he got a Nobel peace prize. for what? being black? i know MILLIONS of black mean who are more black than he is. the ONLY thing obama does better than Bush is speaking in public. he hasnt done anything he said he would do as president.

I don't know, I think that doing nothing is better than doing a lot of terrible things.

[Uber-rocker]

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

In the US it's 'apologize'. In every other English speaking nation it's 'apologise'. Maybe "y'all" should learn to spell, I think..??

On topic, I think perhaps it was a bit of an error of judgement on Sir Paul's behalf, but honestly, if you can't realise (see the 's' there??) what a joke is, and not many people can these days, you need to take a good long look at yourself in the mirror and wonder where it all went wrong. Props to Paul for sticking to his guns.

[Pr1cK]

PAUL DID WHAT HE SHOULD DO... INFACT, WHAT ALL IMPORTANT PEOPLE SHOULD DO. SPEAK THEIR MINDS. SO YOU FINALLY REALIZE
WE ARE ALL ENTITLED TO OUR OPINIONS!!!
NOW SPEAK YOURS!!
LIVE AND LET LIVE!
AND RESPECT EACH OTHER.
except BUSH, he's a FOOL!!

[Dopey_Trout]

Phycopath09 wrote:

Okay, he didnt kill anybody, you're just too ****ing retarded to look at it from the point of view in which it actually is. If you are talking about 9/11, Bush didnt kill them, that would be the terrorists. And the Iraqi War, we needed to do this, what else are we supposed to do, sit here and get attacked again?

Yes because Iraq contained all those darn turrists that we gotsta shoot before they blow us up to heaven. Before you insult someone for being able to take a joke, actually read into the subject you are discussing rather than swallowing all the bullshit you have clearly been fed.

PS. Rock on McCartney

[Pr1cK]

I DONT EVEN LIKE THE BEATLES.
I RESPECT THEM.
THEY MADE "SOMETHING" OF THEMSELVES.
BUT
IT AINT MY CUP OF TEA
LONG LIVE ROCK n ROLL!!

[strung_out1]

ahh americans... why don't you just sue Paul McCartney you bunch of self righteous tools

[METAL MIKEY]

Ok if McCartney wants to make fun of bush that's perfectly fine; but if he really wanted to make a splash and be "Rock and Roll" (whatever the hell thats supposed to mean coming from his mouth; he plays pop rock) he should have made a joke about our beloved president Obama (possibly a wisecrack referring to the absence of certain organs that identify one as a man, in response to recent events) and should have seen how long it would take for his career to spiral downhill. just saying. Flame on

[METAL MIKEY]

And @strung_out1...those "self righteous tools" are the only reason why britain's flag has red white and blue and not red, white, and black with a nice swastika stamped in the middle. So, in essence, Americans are responsible for the Beatles' success...We win

[FlyingVManiac]

METAL MIKEY wrote:

And @strung_out1...those "self righteous tools" are the only reason why britain's flag has red white and blue and not red, white, and black with a nice swastika stamped in the middle. So, in essence, Americans are responsible for the Beatles' success...We win

Aren't you forgetting about a little thing called WW 1?

[rasta_mon]

thats pretty stupid. its just a joke.

[jnadeau28]

hassler wrote:

You're also allowed to have some class, Sir Paul. So disappointing when one of your heroes acts like a douchebag.

Douchebag!

[mr_metal121]

Go McCartney, I couldn't stand Bush at all, and no I'm not apologizing either

[METAL MIKEY]

WW 1= essentially the same thing, just without the whole Nazi, holocaust, world domination/ethnic cleansing/nuclear arms race (and by this i mean the race to build an a-bomb, not the Cold War race between The usa and ussr)/America fighting a full scare war on TWO fronts thing going on. The allied and the central powers were wasting their lives by the millions until the U.S. joined the war and finished it within a year. again, im not being a gun-toting patriot; im simply reporting facts

[Phycopath09]

He's done all he could do? Yeah right! He's spent a total of 30 minutes talking to BP and over 30 hours of playing golf. Bush didnt stop working. I never saw Bush spending most of his office days outside of the office. He worked around the clock, unlike Obama who thinks he has all of the free time in the world.

Metallidethium wrote:

areese82 :
Bush is gone. He's been gone. Someone needs to start cracking jokes about the butt clown in office now. Here's a headline that needs to be written..."Biggest environmental disaster ever destroy's Gulf of Mexico...Obama has no time for it...busy hanging out with Sir Paul and the Jonas Bros." Change has come? What a joke. Just another joke for a president.


he's done all he can do with the oil spill. the government does not have the means to clean it up, its up to BP who just simply suck. hes demanded money from BP for those affected. get over yourself. its not like he launched us into a war that we have no business fighting or something STUPID like that

[Dawgs4Vick]

Phycopath09 wrote:

Okay, Paul should have kept his mouth closed in the first place. He should have kept producing music and kept his career going, but this is going to put a dent in his career.

I'm taking this comment as a joke because you can't honestly be serious. Like he is the first person, American or foreign, to make a joke about Bush's intelligence. Honestly c'mon, put a dent in his career? LOL!

[FlyingVManiac]

METAL MIKEY wrote:

WW 1= essentially the same thing, just without the whole Nazi, holocaust, world domination/ethnic cleansing/nuclear arms race (and by this i mean the race to build an a-bomb, not the Cold War race between The usa and ussr)/America fighting a full scare war on TWO fronts thing going on. The allied and the central powers were wasting their lives by the millions until the U.S. joined the war and finished it within a year. again, im not being a gun-toting patriot; im simply reporting facts

Except that Britain developed the tank, which played a crucial role on offensives, as it made trench warfare obsolete.

To go back to your first comment, to say that America was the only reason that the Allied Force's won over in WWII is rather ignorant in my opinion. We did just find without any American assistance in the Battle of Britain for example.

[BigZman95]

Ummm... Fail?

[barden1069]

I love how a piece of gossip about a celebrity has transformed into a debate about the role of different countries in WW2

[Dawgs4Vick]

[quote]Phycopath09 wrote:

He's done all he could do? Yeah right! He's spent a total of 30 minutes talking to BP and over 30 hours of playing golf. Bush didnt stop working. I never saw Bush spending most of his office days outside of the office. He worked around the clock, unlike Obama who thinks he has all of the free time in the world.

And this... Did you not see the footage of Bush vacationing like the first couple months he was in office? And just because Obama isn't physically in his office doesn't mean he isn't working, I mean really, people like this guy who made that comment are just ****ing stupid. I mean honestly, Bush put this country in a hole economically and allowed the rich to get richer while the blue collar middle class people who actually keep this country afloat were left in the dust. And by the way it was Bush administration oil deregulation policy that caused the oil spill that Obama is now having to deal with. Along with the countless other economic atrocities that he has had to inherit from the previous administration. Give Obama a ****in break he hasn't even made it half way through his term and people expect him to have fixed every problem that Bush caused. And to all you right wing faggots that can't take a joke from one of the most prolific musicians of all time... FUCK YOU!!!!! Pull the stick out of your *******.

[bmarlatt1685]

1) As a Libertarian, I wasn't much a fan of Bush either (bailouts, the wild spending, no child left behind, medicare expansion, etc.); however, I'm fairly certain Bush doesn't give a rat's ass what McCartney thinks or what all the predictable ass clowns on here spouting "I hate Bush", "Bush was a moron", "Bush was stupid", "Man, Bush is why I'm proud to be Canadian" bla, bla, bla thinks. We get it. It's getting old. He's not the president anymore, and you're getting more cliche and longer in the tooth than Nickelback.

2) I don't think McCartney should apologize either 'cause it was a joke, and Boehner was being overdramatic... albeit a joke that strikes me as odd considering Laura Bush was formerly a librarian.

3) The Beatles have always been, still is, and always will be my favorite group... Paul McCartney is the most influential and most innovative bass player of rock and roll... That being said, I'd never take a political opinion seriously from someone who's most intellectually stimulating song was "Hello, Goodbye"... Hey, not hating the song, it's great, but even John Lennon said McCartney's songwriting style was just sissy granny shit.

Bottom line, that was a night where people wanna have fun, relax, enjoy the music, congratulate those awarded, and Paul had to say something we've already heard a million times before. I just wanna hear some Beatles tunes. I could care less what he thinks about Bush, but whatever, time to move on.

[Dawgs4Vick]

transATL005 wrote:

ratlehead90 wrote:

[quote]hassler wrote:

Um... apparently you forgot about the whole Bush losing the popular vote to Gore, so actually WE DIDN'T VOTE HIM IN.

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.[/quote

so should every comic who makes fun of any one apologize to everyone they made fun of?
Those comics aren't at the white house insulting presidents. And I am so sick of people making fun of Bush. a) He was a president, he's probably smarter than everybody posting on this site. b) WE VOTED HIM IN. Typical Americans, don't want to take responsibility for anything.

[dudebud]

Paul McCartney rules. Bush and hassler don't.

The truth hurts. Take it like a champ, go write a hit song (or 20?) and come back with the credibility for us to give 2 shits about your opinion.

[FlyingVManiac]

barden1069 wrote:

I love how a piece of gossip about a celebrity has transformed into a debate about the role of different countries in WW2

Excuse me

[Stay Up Late]

I love how he gets slammed for making a derogatory comment about Bush, but you don't see the same reaction to songs written about him.

Rock Against Bush Volumes 1&2?

[audio475]

I personally think that you can make fun of anyone who said most of Americas imports come from other countries. With Paul mocking him to makes it all the better.

[CrazyTy]

Bush > all.

[fiftysteps]

Let the guy have his wit, what's the point of "class" when you have to keep mum about everything in life. lets be real here and not act like a bunch of uptight perfect snobs that we are certainly not.

[napalm890]

Phycopath09 wrote:

Okay, Paul should have kept his mouth closed in the first place. He should have kept producing music and kept his career going, but this is going to put a dent in his career.

HAHAHAHAHAHA oh wow that just made my day haha jesus, eh? now everyone is going to look back and remember him for this joke, it'll tarnish everything hes done! hahaha I can't even describe how stupid you are

[napalm890]

[quote]Phycopath09 wrote:

He's done all he could do? Yeah right! He's spent a total of 30 minutes talking to BP and over 30 hours of playing golf. Bush didnt stop working. I never saw Bush spending most of his office days outside of the office. He worked around the clock, unlike Obama who thinks he has all of the free time in the world. Dude you REALLY need to learn all the facts. Maybe you should watch Fahrenheit 9/11? Of course its irrelevant now and does contain some things that we know now are false, it does show that one of the last things Bush did was work when he needed too. And it doesn't even get into Katrina...

[CrazyTy]

napalm890 wrote:

[quote]Phycopath09 wrote:

He's done all he could do? Yeah right! He's spent a total of 30 minutes talking to BP and over 30 hours of playing golf. Bush didnt stop working. I never saw Bush spending most of his office days outside of the office. He worked around the clock, unlike Obama who thinks he has all of the free time in the world. Dude you REALLY need to learn all the facts. Maybe you should watch Fahrenheit 9/11? Of course its irrelevant now and does contain some things that we know now are false, it does show that one of the last things Bush did was work when he needed too. And it doesn't even get into Katrina...

ahh yes +100

[Asterix_13]

Thank God we have Paul. The reason people get away with acting like *******s over jokes like this is because people are afraid of confrontation.

[ovation08]

Fu** you all on here and Paul. Hows that for a joke and free speech pud wackers!

[24Hammett24]

I honestly don't care about the joke. It doesn't offend me. The only problem I have with it is Paul McCartney is British. Not a fan of acting like it was even his president. I don't give a shit if he's even a legal citizen or not it just makes him look like a tool.

[AzureNight]

lol, bashing Bush is so old. It's funny that he praises Obama, when Obama works for the same people Bush worked for.

No one cares what Paul McCartney has to say, other than fools.

[espChris93]

hassler wrote:

You're also allowed to have some class, Sir Paul. So disappointing when one of your heroes acts like a douchebag.

yeah because a small anicdote is so class-less and deameaning right? thats just pompous of you to say

[espChris93]

haha this is also hilarious because its not even as if paul came out with a big statement slamming bush. It was more of a friendly joke made in good context anyway.

[scarfacesuit]

So Rush Limbaugh is allowed to say the bull shit he goes on about, but Paul McCartney can't make a joke about a Republican?

Politicians are ****in dumb.

[AtrumVox]

westley23j wrote:

acdclandon wrote:

MusicFiend2310 wrote:

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

Who cares if Bush is a good guy? (btw, killing thousands of innocent lives doesn't sound "good")

He ****ing sucked as a leader, how could you possibly take him over Obama. Obama actually has common sense and brains for that matter.



common sense and brains?! that guy hasnt done much since hes been in office. oh wait. he got a Nobel peace prize. for what? being black? i know MILLIONS of black mean who are more black than he is. the ONLY thing obama does better than Bush is speaking in public. he hasnt done anything he said he would do as president.

If by having done "nothing" in office so far you mean leading the congress in two of its most productive years in the past half century, then sure "nothing". As for the president only being a figurehead that signs the bills, this is simply a misunderstanding of the way things work legislatively, and represents the misinformation of the public, generally leading to the president getting to little of credit for the things he accomplishes legislatively, and all the while getting slammed for continuing to serve as the "figurehead" at times, even when there are disasters like the oil spill. Presidents are not super people, they still have to do stupid parts of the job, that doesn't stop with a disaster. Period.
As for what he has accomplished-
-The Stimulus Bill- Has kept state and local governments from collapse the last two years, and was not a "Bailout" for Wallstreet, The Tarp funds which gave the banks money was under George Bush so stop blaming Obama for it, especially since it was one of the most important things Bush actually did.
-The Healthcare Bill-
The first largescale healthcare bill passed since the 1960's, against a completely partisan congress, it is not perfect, but it is a huge accomplishment and if it had not passed it would have likely broken the presidency for the rest of his term.
-Financial Regulation-
Obviously needed after deregulation of the past 30 years caused the worst financial disaster since the great depression. Basically just returned regulations put in place after the depression but were slowly torn down starting in the 1980s with Reagan. Again passed mostly partisan, though a few moderates actually voted for it from the right.
These are just the large accomplishments and they alone amount to more than that has happened in the past twenty years easily.
Sorry for the rant I have felt the need to release it for awhile, and sorry for any typos its late.

[AtrumVox]

CrazyTy wrote:

napalm890 wrote:

[quote]Phycopath09 wrote:

He's done all he could do? Yeah right! He's spent a total of 30 minutes talking to BP and over 30 hours of playing golf. Bush didnt stop working. I never saw Bush spending most of his office days outside of the office. He worked around the clock, unlike Obama who thinks he has all of the free time in the world. Dude you REALLY need to learn all the facts. Maybe you should watch Fahrenheit 9/11? Of course its irrelevant now and does contain some things that we know now are false, it does show that one of the last things Bush did was work when he needed too. And it doesn't even get into Katrina...

ahh yes +100

sorry for a double post but do some ****ing research.
President Bush set the record for most vacation time spent as a U.S. president. Bush wasn't as bad as he is made out to be at times so if you are going to try and defend him try to actually highlight some of his better decisions like the surge in Iraq which has proven to be a better decision than most thought it would be (including Obama by the way).

[JHall91]

First off...it's really spelled 'Apologise' outside of the US? lol I never knew that.
Second...this is sort of a sad truth, and I know it's not completely accurate but Bush jokes are about as relevant as Pauls modern career. Who cares what he says? However, to Psychopath09 or whatever...you're an idiot. Sorry.
(and for the record Bush spent plenty of time at Camp David, vacationing, like probably all presidents do.)

[LarsHamfield]

There is too much crap about people having to apologize for speaking there mind, its absolutely despicable that he is even expected to apologize...FOR A JOKE! I'm totally with him on this

['Leviathan']

Free speech all the way. It's a joke. Get over it, tightasses.

[TK1]

I mean cmon, john got in trouble with people for saying they were more popular than jesus. its just a freakin joke.

[Root Beer]

'Leviathan' wrote:

Free speech all the way. It's a joke. Get over it, tightasses.

Yeah I mean seriously, I think he should be able to voice whatever opinions he has... he's not gonna get stoned, he's f-ing Paul McCartney and he's dissing f-ing BUSH! I mean, who would stone PAUL for that?..

[strung_out1]

Americans are responsible for the Beatles' success...We win

actually dickhole, it wouldnt have mattered how the beatles had done in America, they were already big in the UK, Europe (Hamburg can claim fame for their rise) and Australia... oh I guess you just forgot about the rest of the world because you're an American.

[strung_out1]

oh and how could i forget, America lets people like John Lennon's killer carry a gun...


FAIL!

[devilex121]

haha my respect goes to Sir McCartney

[JD Blue Venom]

i always knew america lacked a sense of humour but jesus christ, one ickle comment and you get flamed, especially when this is the country that is all like ''freedom of speech for y'all!'' lol if it werent for the likes of michael moore id have thought you may be all the same, should i APOLOGISE for this? :P

[SOADriff]

on ya paul.

[Bjoern]

The way I see it, it's pretty hard to be more American than Michael Moore.... He "hates" his country and no matter what Bush did it was an act of stupidity, oppression or whatever.... The way it seems from over here there are three types of americans (At least in debates - don't mistake this as being narrowminded, I'm just tryin to compare the likes of Michael Moore to G.W. Bush): 1) The Redneck Republicans; 2) The selfrighteous democrats 3) The rest who sit around and vote for pretty much annyone and have already realized how stupid it is to discuss such a matter.... If I were American I'd probably be the latter.... I'm Not sayin' that I'm smarter than y'all but it seems pretty ****in' stupid to argue over a joke that by some will be regarded as a mistake and by others a heoric act. Get your **** together and stop thinkin' so much about everyone else. Doesn't it all come down to people being outraged by a remark that has absolutely no relevance in their respective lives... Please comment if you remotely agree - Good day to y'all

[peter0unger]

Tea Party Patriots FTW!!!

[jcarrig]

"i was in two minds as to say it"
He must have been cooking up that doozy for days. "oooo will I or won't I... ooo the library joke, it's so good, i really want to say it. i like libraries."

[thezhuks]

It was a decent joke, and being one half of the primary songwriting partnership (albeit my 3rd favourite) of the most important band since they began, I feel he did a lot more good for the world than George Bush ever did.

[peter0unger]

thezhuks wrote:

It was a decent joke, and being one half of the primary songwriting partnership (albeit my 3rd favourite) of the most important band since they began, I feel he did a lot more good for the world than George Bush ever did.

ummm all he did was write music, do drugs and become one of those pathetic, annoying ass animal rights activists.. dont get me wrong hes an incredible musician but his lifestyle is anything less than respectable compared to Bush's

[Hp312]

I just gained so much respect for Paul, there's no need for him to make a public apology, like he said there are so many other people that poke fun at bush, if they wanted to round up everyone and make them apologise we'd all be there till the end of time

[R0ck3rd4z]

strung_out1 wrote:

Americans are responsible for the Beatles' success...We win

actually dickhole, it wouldnt have mattered how the beatles had done in America, they were already big in the UK, Europe (Hamburg can claim fame for their rise) and Australia... oh I guess you just forgot about the rest of the world because you're an American.

EPIC WIN! hats off to you sir!

You Americans....you really make me laugh.....one little remark made completely in jest and you go crazy, I hate to think what Saddam joked about....

[fede01_8]

peter0unger wrote:

thezhuks wrote:

It was a decent joke, and being one half of the primary songwriting partnership (albeit my 3rd favourite) of the most important band since they began, I feel he did a lot more good for the world than George Bush ever did.

ummm all he did was write music, do drugs and become one of those pathetic, annoying ass animal rights activists.. dont get me wrong hes an incredible musician but his lifestyle is anything less than respectable compared to Bush's

so i guess ruining your own country (and other's) is better than make millions of people haapy with your songs

[theotherguy7145]

The politicians should apologise to Paul McC!
Tut. When they've made a lasting impact as big as him in the world then maybe they could vaguely justify their demand.

[dominic252]

The funny thing is the last name of the guy who told him to apologize is Boehner...oh the jokes that can be said about that

[ovation08]

Fuc# Paul McCartney, Fuc# all you Bush haters, Fuc# all you Redneck haters. I'm a true redneck heavy metal guitar playing, guitar of all styles lover! So Fuc# you little sissy cry babys on here posting, bring it on, c'mon, bring it on!!! Hows that for a joke???

[Sparky-MMA]

.... well Paul McCartney is seen as God by a fair few million people.... and God can make jokes about everyone

[milky joe]

I love it how almost everything just gets blown out of proportion.

[daeqwon10000]

I'm pretty sure Bush makes jokes about himself now, and honestly, he might have been an idiot, but he was a good guy. Paul can say that, it wasn't out of line at all.

[Phycopath09]

Okay, I believe in freedom of speech and Paul shouldnt have to apologize but I dont find a reason why he would say this stuff even after Bush has been out for more than a year and a half. And why do people keep comparing to Bush? He's not president anymore, if you havent noticed. Hey, and half of Obama's vacations are paid for. By us. If you think paying more tax dollars is necessary for him to go to Europe and get new golf clubs, then there is something wrong with you.

[XtremesWolf]

for me its not a joke ,its true ,Bush is the most stupid president USA had, long live to Paul ,

[Phycopath09]

You're amazing dude, ROCK ON!!!!

ovation08 wrote:

Fuc# Paul McCartney, Fuc# all you Bush haters, Fuc# all you Redneck haters. I'm a true redneck heavy metal guitar playing, guitar of all styles lover! So Fuc# you little sissy cry babys on here posting, bring it on, c'mon, bring it on!!! Hows that for a joke???

[Tremolo Bum]

I don't really understand why musicians make political pokes like this. A well reasoned opinion is one thing, but stabs like this do nothing except piss people off.

[Phycopath09]

Exactly my point.

Tremolo Bum wrote:

I don't really understand why musicians make political pokes like this. A well reasoned opinion is one thing, but stabs like this do nothing except piss people off.

[p_a_morgan]

I understand it was just a joke..but "Sir Paul" isn't a God..if he made a joke..fine..but if someone thought it was uncalled for and asked him to apologize, the least he could do is say sorry. Sorry Paul..but, just because you're a Beatle doesn't mean you're above everyone else. I wont say Dubya's not a little dumb, but it doesn't give the Almighty Knighted Sir Paul McCartney the right to say he can't read. As if Barry Soetoro (Barack) is any better. Celebrities just go with the flow..Paul probably can't tell the difference between Bush and Obama.

[masterp666]

compared to the bigger than jesus comment, this should hardly ruffle anyone's feathers...

[ndschroede23]

ovation08 wrote:

Fuc# Paul McCartney, Fuc# all you Bush haters, Fuc# all you Redneck haters. I'm a true redneck heavy metal guitar playing, guitar of all styles lover! So Fuc# you little sissy cry babys on here posting, bring it on, c'mon, bring it on!!! Hows that for a joke???

Wasn't very funny. I didn't laugh.

[Let It Be0o0]

There are so many Bush jokes out there, why pick on Paul? Really, he's just saying exactly what 9/10 of the American public is thinking :/

[RATMRUSH]

Never, has there been a man that has spoken more truth.

[RaiLeff]

Sir Paul Mccartney's the best!!!

[FRAQ@AQ]

an apoloy? why? he just told the truth i guess.

[Bisonberg]

I love how an article about a joke evolved into:

A) An Obama vs. Bush debate

and

B) An America vs. the World debate

Shows you how stupidly divided the USA has become. I'm calling it now...40 years until another civil war.

[Phycopath09]

He's being serious, it's not a joke.

ndschroede23 wrote:

ovation08 wrote:

Fuc# Paul McCartney, Fuc# all you Bush haters, Fuc# all you Redneck haters. I'm a true redneck heavy metal guitar playing, guitar of all styles lover! So Fuc# you little sissy cry babys on here posting, bring it on, c'mon, bring it on!!! Hows that for a joke???


Wasn't very funny. I didn't laugh.

[redisni]

Bullshit.
Paul can take any liberty he wants, and then some. He's a goddamned Beatle.
Besides, what's the point on defending Bush? You retards are putting him on the same level than Jesus (provided you know about something another Beatle said a couple of decades ago)

Bisonberg wrote:

I love how an article about a joke evolved into:

A) An Obama vs. Bush debate

and

B) An America vs. the World debate

Remember that UG is a site visited by mostly little kids playing big guys. Most of them from the US. Do the math.

[Sean117]

I'm 12 and what is this?

[huzzaahh]

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

Not in many places other than the U.S. Ignorant American.

[huzzaahh]

Phycopath09 wrote:

I cant believe I use to like this guy for most of my life. Musicians need to keep this kinda stuff to themselves or hide it in their music.

Most music is explicit in its criticism of politics and politicians. Most music (other than pop) is typically full of outspoken musicians. You must not actually understand the lyrics for a lot of songs. You obviously have no idea what you're talking about.

[weorge]

im with paul on this one, for many reasons. i jsut want to point out that bush is actually intelligent (he has an IQ of 131, 140 is genious and the average for a white american is 95) however hes IGNORENT. he just doesnt know some things about the world and so he makes an idiot of himself making it appear as if hes stupid, for example by saying the french dotn have a word for entrepenour (he said that) it shows he doesnt know about the french language, not that he's thick

[Phycopath09]

You have no idea what you're talking about. So many artists hide their views on everything in their songs.

huzzaahh wrote:

Phycopath09 wrote:

I cant believe I use to like this guy for most of my life. Musicians need to keep this kinda stuff to themselves or hide it in their music.


Most music is explicit in its criticism of politics and politicians. Most music (other than pop) is typically full of outspoken musicians. You must not actually understand the lyrics for a lot of songs. You obviously have no idea what you're talking about.

[sonoflife]

all you people talking about politics...most politicians in a position of power are tools. Bush and Obama both work(ed) for the same people. theres so much going on that we dont know about.

[Phantasmasaurus]

UnavailableUser wrote:

Mr_Dobolina wrote:

hassler wrote:
I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

You must be a Democrat.

There are more than two possibilities. Their point was only a Republican would get offended at someone picking fun at Bush. It doesn't take a Democrat to realize this, everyone thinks Republicans are stupid. Your logic fails.

[MoleMania]

hassler wrote:

You're also allowed to have some class, Sir Paul. So disappointing when one of your heroes acts like a douchebag.

This is why we can't have nice things.

[Hawat]

Bush sucked, Obama sucks, grammar nazis suck, this thread sucks (except for the "fat bowl" comment) and by the way, this hardly counts as news. Guess Slash and Courtney Love have been quiet this week.

[Anatar]

McCartney was in very poor taste, and exhibited his true inner moonbat with this "joke".

Who goes to another country, stands at a podium in front of a congregation of polititians and their supporters, and commences to ridicule the former leader of that nation who was duly elected by its' people? Only a pompous ass, that's who.

I don't see any Americans going over there and trashing the Queen or their Prime Minister with such tastelessness and ill respect.

Get out of this country and shut your f-ing mouth, Sir Paul.

[MoleMania]

^I wouldn't mind if an american dude came over and took a rip at Gordon Brown tbh. That'd be funny, and somewhat true. JUST LIKE WHAT PAUL'S JUST DONE.

[Phycopath09]

Everyone except Republicans.

Phantasmasaurus wrote:

UnavailableUser wrote:

Mr_Dobolina wrote:

hassler wrote:
I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

You must be a Democrat.


There are more than two possibilities. Their point was only a Republican would get offended at someone picking fun at Bush. It doesn't take a Democrat to realize this, everyone thinks Republicans are stupid. Your logic fails.

[Phycopath09]

You my friend, just said it all.

Anatar wrote:

McCartney was in very poor taste, and exhibited his true inner moonbat with this "joke".

Who goes to another country, stands at a podium in front of a congregation of polititians and their supporters, and commences to ridicule the former leader of that nation who was duly elected by its' people? Only a pompous ass, that's who.

I don't see any Americans going over there and trashing the Queen or their Prime Minister with such tastelessness and ill respect.

Get out of this country and shut your f-ing mouth, Sir Paul.

[Bisonberg]

Anatar wrote:

Who goes to another country, stands at a podium in front of a congregation of polititians and their supporters, and commences to ridicule the former leader of that nation who was duly elected by its' people?

Bush wasn't elected by the people the first time around, he lost the popular vote. He was elected by the electoral college amongst discrepancies and the recount was halted by the Supreme Court.

[VanTheKraut]

Anatar, clearly you live in America so how would you k ow if Americans came to other countries and said shit? With your super sonic hearing? People are acting like this is the first joke EVER made about George Bush. Is George Bush ****ing retarded? Yes, just watch any film of him speaking. Have people already been making fun of him for 10 years now? Yes. You know the nickname "cowboy" for Americans was starting to die out but then you went and elected this idiot and we all thought you were funny again. Jesus Christ people pull that pipe out of your ass and grow a sense of humor, it's ok to not cry when the truth is spoken.

[chris_rod1406]

i wouldve said the same thing too so right on paulie

[Phycopath09]

Hey, what you just said is extremely wrong. Bush was a horrible speaker, but he did his job. Obama maybe a great speaker but he's a horrible president.

VanTheKraut wrote:

Anatar, clearly you live in America so how would you k ow if Americans came to other countries and said shit? With your super sonic hearing? People are acting like this is the first joke EVER made about George Bush. Is George Bush ****ing retarded? Yes, just watch any film of him speaking. Have people already been making fun of him for 10 years now? Yes. You know the nickname "cowboy" for Americans was starting to die out but then you went and elected this idiot and we all thought you were funny again. Jesus Christ people pull that pipe out of your ass and grow a sense of humor, it's ok to not cry when the truth is spoken.

[Phycopath09]

All of you people that keep talking about how Bush took 900 days for vacation, it's actually a lot less than you think it is. Those days that he went to Camp David that wasnt a vacation. That was his place, just like any other President, to work more in private than having the press constantly on him.

[Bisonberg]

Phycopath09 wrote:
Bush was a horrible speaker, but he did his job.

Many many Americans would disagree with that. Keep in mind, Bush took more vacations than any recorded US president in history.

[Metallidethium]

Phycopath09 :

He's done all he could do? Yeah right! He's spent a total of 30 minutes talking to BP and over 30 hours of playing golf. Bush didnt stop working. I never saw Bush spending most of his office days outside of the office. He worked around the clock, unlike Obama who thinks he has all of the free time in the world.

I'm sorry did you have surveillance on George Bush? Obama's leisure time is more documented simply because the media is more interested in him than they were in Bush. And what do YOU propose he do?

[GnikNus]

Oh no, a fairly unoffensive joke! Suck it up people, why people have a problem with this is beyond me.

[VanTheKraut]

Wait wait wait. Are people seriously trying to claim that Bush was better than Obama? Obama didn't send thousands of American boys (and soldiers from most other developed countries) to die so he could play in the sand.

[MrSir4]

quote]METAL MIKEY wrote:

Americans are responsible for the Beatles' success...We win [/quote]

Anatar wrote:

McCartney was in very poor taste, and exhibited his true inner moonbat with this "joke".

Who goes to another country, stands at a podium in front of a congregation of polititians and their supporters, and commences to ridicule the former leader of that nation who was duly elected by its' people? Only a pompous ass, that's who.

I don't see any Americans going over there and trashing the Queen or their Prime Minister with such tastelessness and ill respect.

Get out of this country and shut your f-ing mouth, Sir Paul.

I am very proud to be American, but it is people like you two who make that embarrassing sometimes. @Anatar. Americans do not go over and make fun of other countries because they know that it can be thrown right back at them. I love America, but because of Bush, and people like you and METAL MIKEY, we are a very easy country to poke fun at. So thank you guys, for continuing to give comic ammunition to people from other countries. Way to help your cause

also...

Inbleach wrote:

I love America and *****s like Bush have made me embarrassed to admit i'm from the states. Bush was a complete dipshit. In case no one noticed we're trillions of dollars in debt, every other country owns our ass, and the Bush administration metaphorically wiped their ass with our constitution. You remember the patriot act? We invaded Iraq with no reason at all. Just because Bush had a "hunch" they were making WMD's. The UN weapons inspectors did not find any evidence of this. Also to people who are saying Obama hasn't done anything have you ever heard of this thing called Congress? Well let me explain-Congress has to look over, edit, and approve bills. HALF MAYBE EVEN MORE OF OUR CONGRESSMAN DON'T EVEN READ THEM. Not to mention congress has only 4 sessions a year which means that it can take an exceptional amount of time to pass bills and by the time they are passed the whiny little bitches that we've elected have shaped them into something that doesn't even resemble the original document. Obama has at least tried to resolve some issues and as a world leader it's only common courtesy to meet with the world's highly regarded people.

As for Sir Paul, good job for not giving in. The people who say he should apologize are morons. Every little thing you think is offensive and shouldn't be said YOU are the ones who are ****ing this country and taking away our freedoms.

"I may disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire

^^^THIS now everybody STFU and LET IT BE!!![

[omclovin]

ive always loved mccartney
but now i worship him

im american btw
lets be honest. George W Bush was one of the most embarrassing things to happen to the U.S.A

[Ac!Dc73]

FRACTUREDx2 wrote:

No one should apologize for telling the truth

+1

[staind_dust87]

wow this pretty proves that 99.9% of everyone on ultimate-guitar.com is a douchebag or a tool. I'm more disappointed in the people commenting on this thread than Paul.

[fender--player1]

well paul, since you refuse to apoligize, I REFUSE to purchase any products that might remotely profit you. i'm off to England to talk badly about the queen!

[Anatar]

The thing is, no one is begrudging Sir Paul for having his own opinion, nor stating it in public. But honestly, making comments like that at the White House is in poor taste- that's all I'm saying. If he'd said it at a concert there'd be nothing to discuss here.

And another thing, resorting to trash language and calling people names like "retarded" and "idiot" just because they don't share your opinion is just sad. If the only way you can back up your position is to ridicule the other person, it says a lot about who you are, what you know and the level of your maturity. Not much more to say, I'm afraid.

VanTheKraut wrote:

Anatar, clearly you live in America so how would you k ow if Americans came to other countries and said shit? With your super sonic hearing? People are acting like this is the first joke EVER made about George Bush. Is George Bush ****ing retarded? Yes, just watch any film of him speaking. Have people already been making fun of him for 10 years now? Yes. You know the nickname "cowboy" for Americans was starting to die out but then you went and elected this idiot and we all thought you were funny again. Jesus Christ people pull that pipe out of your ass and grow a sense of humor, it's ok to not cry when the truth is spoken.

[AeolianWolf]

paul mccartney

[Anatar]

VanTheKraut wrote:

Anatar, clearly you live in America so how would you k ow if Americans came to other countries and said shit? With your super sonic hearing?

BTW, If UG had reported on an American band doing the same overseas somewhere, I'd glady boycott their product as well no questions asked.

[ovation08]

Phycopath09 :
He's being serious, it's not a joke.

Im being serious, Fuc#nut.

[ovation08]

ndschroedeWasn't very funny. I didn't laugh.23 :

Wasnt trying to make you laugh pri*k.

[anorexorcist15]

Phycopath09 wrote:

iwhackoffalot wrote:

Paul was a Beatle. That pretty much puts him above Jesus.
Yeah, this isnt funny at all.

it was pretty funny. also true.

[MoleMania]

ovation08 wrote:

ndschroedeWasn't very funny. I didn't laugh.23 :

Wasnt trying to make you laugh pri*k.

Lol, you're funny. We should mate. ^___^

[DisasterMatt]

Sir Paul is awesome

[jrcsgtpeppers]

he's sir paul mccartney
he can do whatever he wants lol
comedians always say harsh jokes
they dont go and apologize
now were gonna have another war
us vs british
paul mccartney leads one side and the british will invade us with the most amazing music in the world

[stndrdprcdre]

Hating Bush is so 2007. Kissing Obama's a** is so 2009.

[Vabolo]

Let me just say, I'd take Bush over Obama any day. It's funny actually, because if he made the slightest remard about Obama, the President would be crying while Biden fixed him a cup of decafinated coffee. I know everyone hated Bush blah blah, but he's a good guy, and probably doesn't even care about this overrated musician's obnoxious remark.

Stephen Harper, is that you?

[sch1z0]

Why is this news again? It's a Beatles member saying something? Oh boy! Just post news about MUSIC, not just anything with the slightest relation to music.

Also, about these foreigners saying all Americans are stupid and ignorant: You do realize that by assuming all Americans are stupid and ignorant, you're being stupid and ignorant yourself, right? I'm willing to bet you've never met an American in your life. Not to mention we have to deal with your whining and crying when we decide to stereotype you in return, DEMANDING respect. I think that's really funny. If you want respect, you should show it first.

[Jackolas]

That joke was almost as bad as listening to The Eyes Of A Traitor.

[Maggot312]

i thin its funny how people on here bitching about think they are gunna make a difference he made a joke you didnt like it get the F*** over it

[gmoney2748]

why couldnt one of my favorite musicians just stay out of politics? the joke isnt even funny? of course bush is a dumbass.. i mean he was only elected president twice which must make him a complete ignoramus. liberals are so f***in pathetic. when are yall going to stop whining about bush

[highland85]

Lol, John Boner.

[ndschroede23]

ovation08 said:

Hows that for a joke???

Wasnt trying to make you laugh pri*k.

So, am I not supposed to answer your questions?

I will say, though, it was funnier that this joke:

Here is a joke for Paul and all the Bush haters: Take a big suck on a purple donkey dic* idiots!!!"

Do you even know what a joke is? Stick to guitar playing and leave comedy to the people who understand it. It says a whole lot when the best redneck comedian is Larry the Cable Guy.

[seemeel]

All above comments: tl;dr. so....

Paul McCartney has given so much to the world, while Bush has only made us all dumber. I don't care about Bush or Obama or anyone, but I do like McCartney and I think that he has earned the right to say exactly what the **** he wants to, when he wants to, and about anyone or anything he chooses. Have a fcuking sense of humour you dry-ass, uptight, brown-nosing, ass-kissing American politician! Lighten up dude.

[Bisonberg]

gmoney2748 wrote:
i mean he was only elected president twice which must make him a complete ignoramus.

He was elected once, the second time. The first time he was declared president by the Supreme Court. For someone calling people pathetic, you might want to get your facts straight.

[Pobre_Bob]

highland85 :
Lol, John Boner.

+1

[Killzark]

HE'S PAUL FUCKING MCCARTNEY!!!!

[scorpio2billion]

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

In the Kings English, it IS correctly spelled "apologise". It's only spelled with a "z" in the bastardiSed American version of English. It's pretty hilarious to see grammar lessons on THIS site.

[Zeerion]

but he was telling the honest truth

[Root Beer]

jrcsgtpeppers wrote:

the british will invade us with the most amazing music in the world

I wish, oh how I wish...

[CrazyTy]

Bisonberg wrote:

gmoney2748 wrote:
i mean he was only elected president twice which must make him a complete ignoramus.

He was elected once, the second time. The first time he was declared president by the Supreme Court. For someone calling people pathetic, you might want to get your facts straight.

but he was elected a.. second time.

[kerguitar08]

After the last eight years, it's great to have a President who knows where the library is.

Well at least he knows where his birth certificate is.

[tangled]

While it is kind of funny, I find it to be tasteless and classless. While its obvious that Bush was not the brightest of our Nations presidents, the man did graduate from Harvard Business school, and Yale university. I dont think most people here can match those credentials, or would have been able to have do a better job running the country. Fact is the man is not an idiot as so many people arrogantly claim, and I find it disrespectful that Paul would make such a joke while being honored in the white house.

[Capt_Kermit]

@hassler, I made an account just for the sole purpose of telling you to get the sand out of your vag. seriously, it's a joke, and if Bush was offended, he'd probably say something. seeing as he hasn't and you're not Bush's public representative, stop trying to act like you are. you're crazy dude, let it be.

[Randomrings]

Root Beer wrote:

jrcsgtpeppers wrote:

the british will invade us with the most amazing music in the world

I wish, oh how I wish...

i know seriously don't tease me like that haha.

on topic: mccartney wins. and why are people saying like "paul get out of my country" and crap. from what i understand of this article, Obama invited McCartney here. Am I wrong here?

[Veritas69]

You tell Paul! Stupid ****ing media tards.

[Veritas69]

tell them* :P

[PIMO]

lol everyone sucking that BUSH meat so the man made a joke, at least he had did it when most people wouldn't because they have to be politically correct or follow a certain guideline so that they don't look bad to the public, one person says something "offensive" because they don't use the politically correct word for it or it was inappropriate and the whole world blows up. I hope Obama shows his black side during his presidency lol someone needs to shut these stuck up *******s up

[AicFaLife]

The man graduated from Yale and Harvard for crying out loud. Academically speaking, I imagine that is more than any of us can say for ourselves. I wish people would learn their facts before bashing. Seems it's actually Sir Paul who can't find the library.

[Evil City]

gotta love paul

[NShore]

Mr_Dobolina wrote:

hassler wrote:

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

Must be, to flip someone the finger and then tell them to class up...

[Swannie]

WTF are people's problems? Bush did a damn better job than ay of you or i could've done. He had the media giving him hell for everything he did, even crap he didn't cause like a HURRICANE. He's out of office, just let him be. Yeah, McCartney has the right to say whatever he wants to say, but I wanna see people get after him on national TV like the liberals do when Ted Nugent speaks the truth.

[Tool1986]

I love that he refused to apologize. Most people when they get pressured after their comments no matter how small, buckle and make a public apology. Paul showed he had a pair. Balls McCartney.

[Seither2k]

Can we calm down on users here bashing the United States because a handful don't have a sense of humor? That'd be like me saying everyone in Britain likes to **** their cousins because the royals do it.

[Snakeskin]

Really? all the america bashing is making me laugh, all these little pricks that clearly don't understand that a nation is made up of individuals, prejudice against other nations is what helped start world wars. I can't believe i'm seeing people act this way, it's disgusting. Grow up, You cant sterotype a whole nation just because of what one person said, it proves how stupid you really are. AMERICANS ARE STUPID PPL, IGNORANT DUMB, BAAAAWWWWW, thats basically all i'm hearing. I've never sterotyped a WHOL NATION based on what a person says, because again, its childish and ignorant.

[jem77gmc]

somehow i knew this would have a bunch of comments with people that are supposed to be civilized adults fighting like f*****g school children, get over it, if your gonna take 1 side, then take it but dont be total A-holes about it, seriously stop bitching

[Axis Of Evil]

Everyone feels the need to fight. No wonder America is so broken. People can't discuss a single thing without a freaking fight.

And on topic, I agree with the "Why apologize for the truth?" notion. Bush was an idiot.

[tonesofheresy]

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

You are wrong, my friend. You would probably also try and tell me that "colour" and "honour" are spelled incorrectly? Have you really yet to realize that British English and American English aren't the same language?

[Chronologo]

f*** bush, is simple as that....

[Revelations1994]

Bisonberg wrote:

I love how an article about a joke evolved into:

A) An Obama vs. Bush debate

and

B) An America vs. the World debate

Shows you how stupidly divided the USA has become. I'm calling it now...40 years until another civil war.

More like 4 years...

[IYanoplathizoI]

Good man.

[@li@s H4nZu]

Hmm... Where is the joke ?

[niejel]

one word . . .

LET IT BE. XD

[PlayFreebirdNow]

Snakeskin wrote:

Really? all the america bashing is making me laugh, all these little pricks that clearly don't understand that a nation is made up of individuals, prejudice against other nations is what helped start world wars. I can't believe i'm seeing people act this way, it's disgusting. Grow up, You cant sterotype a whole nation just because of what one person said, it proves how stupid you really are. AMERICANS ARE STUPID PPL, IGNORANT DUMB, BAAAAWWWWW, thats basically all i'm hearing. I've never sterotyped a WHOL NATION based on what a person says, because again, its childish and ignorant.

[tommyg_99]

niejel wrote:

one word . . .

LET IT BE. XD

Um.

[Prekket]

Hawat wrote:

Bush sucked, Obama sucks, grammar nazis suck, this thread sucks (except for the "fat bowl" comment) and by the way, this hardly counts as news. Guess Slash and Courtney Love have been quiet this week.

+1

Also I had not stopped laughing about the "Apologise" thing yet

[Tominator_1991]

he should have then made a joke about john boehners last name sounding like boner

[Led Lennon]

hassler wrote:

So, by your logic, making a joke is being a douchebag. You must be so dull.

No, going to a foreign country and accepting a prestigious award and then using the occasion to mock ANYTHING about that country is being a douchebag. This is to be expected from the retards in Hollywood but I held Paul to a higher standard. My bad!

I don't find anything wrong with it, seeing 80+% of actual Americans would agree with Paul.

[NemX162]

Kudos to Sir Paul McCartney. He has nothing to apologize for.

[Shoegaze]

Haha, excellent. Well done, Paul.

[FearOfTheDuck]

Snakeskin wrote:

Really? all the america bashing is making me laugh, all these little pricks that clearly don't understand that a nation is made up of individuals, prejudice against other nations is what helped start world wars. I can't believe i'm seeing people act this way, it's disgusting. Grow up, You cant sterotype a whole nation just because of what one person said, it proves how stupid you really are. AMERICANS ARE STUPID PPL, IGNORANT DUMB, BAAAAWWWWW, thats basically all i'm hearing. I've never sterotyped a WHOL NATION based on what a person says, because again, its childish and ignorant.

Unfortunatly, the world see's America as fat right wing christian gun loving maniacs

[FlamingForce]

NShore wrote:

Mr_Dobolina wrote:

hassler wrote:

I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

Must be, to flip someone the finger and then tell them to class up...

Pwned +1

[FlamingForce]

Anatar wrote:

McCartney was in very poor taste, and exhibited his true inner moonbat with this "joke".

Who goes to another country, stands at a podium in front of a congregation of polititians and their supporters, and commences to ridicule the former leader of that nation who was duly elected by its' people? Only a pompous ass, that's who.

I don't see any Americans going over there and trashing the Queen or their Prime Minister with such tastelessness and ill respect.

Get out of this country and shut your f-ing mouth, Sir Paul.

Aw, boo-flippin-hoo. Why don't you cry about it while trying to find your sense of humour.

[Patrick L]

Wow, thousands of people make fun of Bush, but when he says it, it's a huge deal?

[greensmith999]

Mcartney can say watever he wants
regardless of whether you like the beatles music, theres no denying they influenced just about every musician since in someway (even if not directly)

and if all else fails... that whole freedom of speech thing is a pretty good arguemnt.

its saddens me to see people side with BUSH (of all people) over Paul.

[raphx003]

UnavailableUser wrote:

Mr_Dobolina wrote:

hassler wrote:
I tip my middle finger in your direction, Sir Paul. It's called having some class. Look it up.

You must be a Republican.

You must be a Democrat.

haha

[Tripazoidal1]

And the "smart" guy in office is doing great? Ok
But, Screw all politicians and Paul should not apologize. Don't call it a joke - jokes are funny. If you mean something stick with it, too many forced apologies which don't mean anything anyway.
Paul is not a scholar anyway - just hangin with Bono too much - Pretentious

[Nick_porter333]

I think he could have got away with just saying it was a statement of fact to be honest...

As for the guy who came up with the 'class' comment, you do realise he's from Liverpool right?

[Hawat]

I have no problem with what he said at all. Only that it would have been a lot funnier when it was relevant. Like two years ago. The only way it could have been less relevant is if he threw in a Lewinsky joke. "And how about that Jimmy Carter! Am I right?!" *zing!*

[treepoop]

People who say Bush did more than Obama, do you remember Bush's 6-week vacations in Texas while the country went to hell in a handbasket? Obama has actually delayed vacations to work on the oil spill crisis.
On a bipartisan note...Stop with **** Bush, **** Obama. Arguing doesn't get us anywhere, especially when something is ancient history. If you want to do something, run for office, write your congressman. Be positive.

[staind_dust87]

my God, I'm embarrassed to say I'm even a member of ultimate-guitar after reading this. Y'all are some of the dumbest people online (thats like 95%). Most of you people give musicians a bad name. Someone needs to delete this entire thread.

[TheWickerMan666]

staind_dust87 wrote:

my God, I'm embarrassed to say I'm even a member of ultimate-guitar after reading this. Y'all are some of the dumbest people online (thats like 95%). Most of you people give musicians a bad name. Someone needs to delete this entire thread.

Unfortunately, I kind of agree...

[VanTheKraut]

Just reading the above comments shows me that most of the people hating on Paul are either insane(hassler) or totally uninformed about the past 8 years in American History (Phycopath, AicFaLife, Crazy Ty). Now I'm a German currently living in America so with that neutral perspective just let me say: Bush is so stupid it's not even funny, we all know it, he's responsible or thousands of deaths that he saw fit to throw away for Kuwaiti oil. He only got into Yale because his dad was governor at the time. Obama showed a lot of promise, hasn't quite lived up to it in the first year, slightly dissapointed, he did however make it in to Harvard Law school without a rich, powerful, well connected daddy, so I can't doubt his intelligence. Most Ugers are about 12-13 and American so this huge fight is to be expected.

[jake9545]

i wonder what people would say if the joke was about obama and his actions with the oil spill in the golf?
hmmmmm??

[jake9545]

staind_dust87 wrote:

my God, I'm embarrassed to say I'm even a member of ultimate-guitar after reading this. Y'all are some of the dumbest people online (thats like 95%). Most of you people give musicians a bad name. Someone needs to delete this entire thread.

agreed

[Nameless742]

lolwut.
Rockstar ego perhaps, yet, Bush is a renowned idiot, we've seen his retardness posted on the media.
It's a joke, "Y'all are some of the dumbest people online (thats like 95%). "
I was insulted by someone using "y'all".
The redneck speaks sense though, It's all a bit silly.

[VanTheKraut]

That's gUlf. Golf is that game rich people in funny clothes play, gulf is a body of water.

jake9545 wrote:

i wonder what people would say if the joke was about obama and his actions with the oil spill in the golf?
hmmmmm??

[michaeltheyoung]

The only disappointment is that Paul is now claiming it was a "joke."

Bush's intellectual midgetry was NO joke.

[ChucklesMginty]

staind_dust87 wrote:

my God, I'm embarrassed to say I'm even a member of ultimate-guitar after reading this. Y'all are some of the dumbest people online (thats like 95%). Most of you people give musicians a bad name. Someone needs to delete this entire thread.

Agreed.

[waysay]

"Yeah, sure Paul", You meant every word. But I stand behind you all the way! Bush Is a douch bag!
I hope he never apologises for it. Way to go.

[joshuahughes34]

lol, calm down John Boehner its all banter

[KoGg3]

Pree sure Paul can say what ever he wants.

[giveawah]

First off let me say that I love Paul, always have. But this was just plain stupid of him. Bush wasn't even his president so I always thought it was strange that he felt the need to voice his disapproval of him in all regards. And it's not like Obama has been the savior many expected (myself included). He really hasn't done anything for us, I honestly think that we could've put anyone in the White House and Paul would have liked him better simply because it was a change from Bush.

[Tool 4 life]

Phycopath09 wrote:

iwhackoffalot wrote:

Paul was a Beatle. That pretty much puts him above Jesus. Yeah, this isnt funny at all.

really i thought it was

[Dynamo11]

Ringo was the best bassist ever!

[MGMT]

haha dems are still ranking on bush? it only shows that they're defensive cause they know obama has blown this gig badly

[Slap-happy]

METAL MIKEY wrote:

And @strung_out1...those "self righteous tools" are the only reason why britain's flag has red white and blue and not red, white, and black with a nice swastika stamped in the middle. So, in essence, Americans are responsible for the Beatles' success...We win

You have less intelligence that a cold bowl of porridge.

As for the comments saying that McCartney had no place to make such comments - remember the fact that Bush's decisions, actions and inherent stupidty had a direct impact on the rest of the planet. It's not only American forces out there fighting and dying - but it is because of the American's that other nations are as involved as they are.

[hanselrocks1]

He has a point that this WAS a joke...McCartney isnt in the wrong on this...stupid political idiots.

[nds711d]

I love America and *****s like Bush have made me embarrassed to admit i'm from the states. Bush was a complete dipshit. In case no one noticed we're trillions of dollars in debt, every other country owns our ass, and the Bush administration metaphorically wiped their ass with our constitution. You remember the patriot act? We invaded Iraq with no reason at all. Just because Bush had a "hunch" they were making WMD's. The UN weapons inspectors did not find any evidence of this. Also to people who are saying Obama hasn't done anything have you ever heard of this thing called Congress? Well let me explain-Congress has to look over, edit, and approve bills. HALF MAYBE EVEN MORE OF OUR CONGRESSMAN DON'T EVEN READ THEM. Not to mention congress has only 4 sessions a year which means that it can take an exceptional amount of time to pass bills and by the time they are passed the whiny little bitches that we've elected have shaped them into something that doesn't even resemble the original document. Obama has at least tried to resolve some issues and as a world leader it's only common courtesy to meet with the world's highly regarded people.

As for Sir Paul, good job for not giving in. The people who say he should apologize are morons. Every little thing you think is offensive and shouldn't be said YOU are the ones who are ****ing this country and taking away our freedoms.

"I may disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire

+11111

but really people, this is a music site, not some political debate.

[Matt Chavie]

The same freedom of speak that caused Obama to fire a General. Weird...

[justin_brodie]

And the Iraqi War, we needed to do this, what else are we supposed to do, sit here and get attacked again?

so i didnt take the time to read all the comments but did anyone catch this?
This guy saying that the IRAQ war was to fight terror. Hussien ruled with an iron fist, Al-Queda was a threat to his power, therefore was almost no Al-Queda in iraq, anywhere. The Iraq war was and still is a waste of good men and women.

And i dont think people should care so much about what paul mccartney says, he's a legend, but is his opinion really gunna sway anyone, i hope not. If you make your political opinion based on a musicians then you need to have your head checked.

[FRACTUREDx2]

niejel wrote:

one word . . .

LET IT BE. XD

yep...that's one word all right

[patrickdenneyto]

GoddamnCracka wrote:

oh yeeeeah, i forgot that stating your opinion of the leader of a democracy was strictly forbidden. jesus christ, it's called freedom of speech.

Obama sucks.

[tacobellman2007]

hahaha well, Bush sucked. Looked how he's f***ed up the country. Hopefully Obama can do something. And if not, we should have an anarchy.

[guitarist41]

I loved how Bush didn't really give a ****: "Now watch this drive"
At least, that's how it seemed to me.

OT: I wouldn't apologise. No way.

[Dumpster510]

i dont have a problem with. what i have a problem with are morons who bring politics into their music. that first and foremost is what makes paul a douche. secondly, i hate hypocrites. if this were someone making fun of the queen or BO, this would be all over the news and you'd hear nonstop whining and jabs at whoever made the joke(s). **** off with the politics in music. for me music is like a world where i can go to escape from all the bs politics and everything else we're drowned with on a daily basis. paul mccartney already sucked imo but this just solidifies it.

[Dumpster510]

i dont have a prob with this*.

[huggies1989]

Bush IS the reason that people hate America and Americans, Republicans just come across to us non - Americans as red neck, gun loving, gay lynching, stubborn, close minded, manipulative, hateful and intolerant pricks. Macca makes a little clean joke and they kick up a stink like the whiny little bitches they are. Anyhow what the hell this has to do with Guitars i don't know, PLAY IBANEZ!

[Kewpa]

That was incredibly mature of Mr. McCartney!
He pulled a regular Billie Joe right there. It's not like the anti-Bush deal wasn't done to death already. Obama is president now, after all. Complain about him...

[Snakeskin]

Dumpster510 wrote:

i dont have a problem with. what i have a problem with are morons who bring politics into their music. that first and foremost is what makes paul a douche. secondly, i hate hypocrites. if this were someone making fun of the queen or BO, this would be all over the news and you'd hear nonstop whining and jabs at whoever made the joke(s). **** off with the politics in music. for me music is like a world where i can go to escape from all the bs politics and everything else we're drowned with on a daily basis. paul mccartney already sucked imo but this just solidifies it.

Dave mustain would like a talkin with you, in that dark ally

[SG Man Forever]

To anyone who's in the least bit offended by what Paul had to say, I'm going to mention two words: John Lennon. He said way more inflammatory things. You guys need to untwist your panties immediately.

[SG Man Forever]

Dumpster510 wrote:

i dont have a problem with. what i have a problem with are morons who bring politics into their music. that first and foremost is what makes paul a douche. secondly, i hate hypocrites. if this were someone making fun of the queen or BO, this would be all over the news and you'd hear nonstop whining and jabs at whoever made the joke(s). **** off with the politics in music. for me music is like a world where i can go to escape from all the bs politics and everything else we're drowned with on a daily basis. paul mccartney already sucked imo but this just solidifies it.

People have been using music as a means to address political issues for over 50 years now. You need to grow up and realize people are entitled to have their own opinions. McCartney doesn't like Bush, and he's entitled to say so. He'd be equally entitled to say he doesn't like Obama.

[koslack]

Swannie wrote:

WTF are people's problems? Bush did a damn better job than ay of you or i could've done. He had the media giving him hell for everything he did, even crap he didn't cause like a HURRICANE. He's out of office, just let him be. Yeah, McCartney has the right to say whatever he wants to say, but I wanna see people get after him on national TV like the liberals do when Ted Nugent speaks the truth.

Oh, buddy, they didn't give him crap about a hurricane. They gave him crap that he didn't act on reports he received 5 days before it hit that stated that the levies in New Orleans would give. They gave him crap because he appointed a completely unqualifeed man to head FEMA. They gave him crap because he let that man bungle the rescue operations for weeks. They gave him crap because his system of nepotism, cronyism, and habit of ignoring information that did not conform to his world view has managed to cost thousands of Americans their lives in a pointless war, not to mention potentially hundreds of thousands of Iraqis. It has also led to an immeasurable decay of institutions upon which succesful governance relies, such as the CIA (a shadow of its former self, largely due to Bush's negligence). Not to mention the incredible and unprecedented injury to the good name of the United States. Ask Colin Powell about that one some time. He'll give you an earful.

[SG Man Forever]

^ You forgot about the illegal wiretappings, the subversion of the fourth amendment, the illegal arrests of hundreds of innocent iraqis, prisoner torture, political firings, the appointment of an absolute thug to position of vice president, allowing that man to run roughshod over the idea of separation of powers, allowing that man to grant nearly unlimited military contracts to the company he was the former CEO of, repeated lying to Congress, repeated lying to the American people, and the fact that there is a significant chance that the election of 2000 was stolen, given that the state where the major conflict of vote counts was in Florida, which his brother was the governor of, and the fact that the first news anchor (on Fox News of course) to call the election for Bush in 2000 (John Ellis) was his cousin.

I personally can't imagine why people might want to insult Bush.

[selina82]

staind_dust87 wrote:

wow this pretty proves that 99.9% of everyone on ultimate-guitar.com is a douchebag or a tool. I'm more disappointed in the people commenting on this thread than Paul.

HAHA- Paul McCartney makes a joke n everyone turns into an expert on politics. Just play your bloody guitars

[ultimateshreddr]

this is ultimate guitar, people, not ultimate home of political douchebags.

[reaverman]

selina82 wrote:

staind_dust87 wrote:

wow this pretty proves that 99.9% of everyone on ultimate-guitar.com is a douchebag or a tool. I'm more disappointed in the people commenting on this thread than Paul.

HAHA- Paul McCartney makes a joke n everyone turns into an expert on politics. Just play your bloody guitars

Agreed

[blooddrunk]

Paul is a joke anyway. Music died in him looooong ago. Im not pro bush but the prez didnt marry a one legged moneygrabbing prostitute ...

[Phycopath09]

I hate these articles. You may have seen me attacking Paul about this, but UG needs to stop the posting of political articles. They are taking the metalheads and rockaholics and turning them against each other just see a little fight between us. There really needs to be some kind of petition or something because this is getting out of hand. Thanks a lot, UG, look what you are doing.

[vagelier]

Finally. An artist with stones in his jeans.
Go Paul! Bring back Rock N' Roll!

[ZedgeZ]

I was never a big fan of Paul until I seen this! Go Paul!!

[reaverman]

blooddrunk wrote:

Paul is a joke anyway. Music died in him looooong ago. Im not pro bush but the prez didnt marry a one legged moneygrabbing prostitute ...

I think his record sales might prove you wrong there mate. I'm not a Macca fan, but all his gig's are sell outs!

[kevkev]

Paul gave us 1/4 of the Beatles.
Bush gave us Bushisms.

Both have helped this world greatly. =]

Oh well, 5mins break done reading this. Back to Guitar and Beer.

[wagonwheel19]

Uber-rocker wrote:

Lateralus1993 wrote:

It's "Apologize", not "Apologise". Learn how to ****ing spell.

In the US it's 'apologize'. In every other English speaking nation it's 'apologise'. Maybe "y'all" should learn to spell, I think..??

On topic, I think perhaps it was a bit of an error of judgement on Sir Paul's behalf, but honestly, if you can't realise (see the 's' there??) what a joke is, and not many people can these days, you need to take a good long look at yourself in the mirror and wonder where it all went wrong. Props to Paul for sticking to his guns.

And American's are ignorant? Learn the way of the West before you make another ignorant comment "wanker"

[Paloozer]

Inbleach wrote:

I love America and *****s like Bush have made me embarrassed to admit i'm from the states. Bush was a complete dipshit. In case no one noticed we're trillions of dollars in debt, every other country owns our ass, and the Bush administration metaphorically wiped their ass with our constitution. You remember the patriot act? We invaded Iraq with no reason at all. Just because Bush had a "hunch" they were making WMD's. The UN weapons inspectors did not find any evidence of this. Also to people who are saying Obama hasn't done anything have you ever heard of this thing called Congress? Well let me explain-Congress has to look over, edit, and approve bills. HALF MAYBE EVEN MORE OF OUR CONGRESSMAN DON'T EVEN READ THEM. Not to mention congress has only 4 sessions a year which means that it can take an exceptional amount of time to pass bills and by the time they are passed the whiny little bitches that we've elected have shaped them into something that doesn't even resemble the original document. Obama has at least tried to resolve some issues and as a world leader it's only common courtesy to meet with the world's highly regarded people.

As for Sir Paul, good job for not giving in. The people who say he should apologize are morons. Every little thing you think is offensive and shouldn't be said YOU are the ones who are ****ing this country and taking away our freedoms.

"I may disapprove of what you say, but i will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire

http://yellowroad.wallstreetexaminer.c om/blogs/files/2008/06/inflation.gif

Clearly all Bush's fault.

[Asterix_13]

Metallidethium wrote:

areese82 :
Bush is gone. He's been gone. Someone needs to start cracking jokes about the butt clown in office now. Here's a headline that needs to be written..."Biggest environmental disaster ever destroy's Gulf of Mexico...Obama has no time for it...busy hanging out with Sir Paul and the Jonas Bros." Change has come? What a joke. Just another joke for a president.

he's done all he can do with the oil spill. the government does not have the means to clean it up, its up to BP who just simply suck. hes demanded money from BP for those affected. get over yourself. its not like he launched us into a war that we have no business fighting or something STUPID like that

Are you a moron? Obama and the rest of the federal government refuse anything to do with this oil spill. The Dutch offered to help us with the oil spill by sending over skimmers and they refused, then a month later they finally decided to accept. What the hell kind of leadership is that?

[ThomasNicol]

Good on you Paul , you dont need to apologise to that stupid ass , we are behind you all the way