Petition Asks Bono To Retire

An online petition asking for U2 frontman Bono to "retire from public life" has so far raised more than $1,000.

The petition is published on Thepoint.com.

It's stated aim is: "To get Bono to retire from public life (so he'll stop leading misguided counter-productive philanthropy efforts)." The petition's creator also declared that all money raised will be given to charity, depending on the success of the petition. The creator states: "We will give money to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

"But we will only pay if we meet our objective."

U2 are currently putting the finishing touches to their new album, the follow-up to 2004's 'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb'.

Comments

[TheFly_1990]

Bit Harsh If I say so myself

in any interviews i've seen with Bono (Musically Speaking) he's been a down to earth guy, who can sing pretty darn well if you ask me, and yes, he does go on about poverty, but at least he keeps it aside from the music he makes with U2.

and im sure for $390 (£200) he isn't going to opt out of public life

what about Bob Geldof? and all these other famous charity workers?

C'mon world, you gotta be kidding with this one

[yoozum]

Hahaha, that's great.

[kfong03]

lol

[rockfan7]

lol this made my day.....
Sure he has publicity and he is captain coexcist or however you spell it but this seems a bit harsh lol.

[edbert]

hahahaha this is hilarious, I wish it would work

[itchy guitar]

finally something to get rid of this giant piece of crap.

[zartists.net]

hahaha, that's classic.

[jimmypagejunior]

thats bullshit! asking him to stop being such a hypocrite is fine, but asking him to walk away from one of the best bands ever?!! Youve got to be kidding me

[viento]

this should go into facebook

[bls4life8]

i hate bono's music
i dont really care for bono either

[newaccount]

That's pretty harsh how they will only give to charity if Bono is gone. They seem like real dicks to me

[godberry]

i'm creeped out by that picture of bono w/ the dog. almost creeped out enough to sign the petition.

[MusicalMinority]

That's a bit strong, isn't it? I mean, at least he's making some sort of effort at all to help people in need.

[newaccount]

Now that I think of it, it's probably gonna end up with them thousands of dollars richer. Who the hell would retire from an online petition?

[lmweed20]

ouch

[TechnoViking]

did anyone else notice the picture? And wow, how does this make headlines?

[City_Machine]

it's all a scam to get some money methinks. Plus it's stupid: guy tries to save lives and people think he's the ***hole?

[Matt_1213]

Funny how just because their seen as 'mainstream', people rag on them just to appear like they know a lot. If you took the time to listen to all their material, not just the few singles that are released, you'd realise just how talented they (yes, Bono included) actually are.

Doesn't mean you have to like them, but come on, this is no Fall Out Boy; these guys are professional and skilled musicians who just happen to be popular. So what? Good on em. And Bono's charity ventures; so what? He's done far more to help dying children then any of us ever will, or the site mentioned for that matter. What a joke.

[Reddaz]

Bono at a U2 gig: (click) Every time i click my fingers (click) a child dies in africa (click)
Fan who didn't pay £60 to be preached to: STOP CLICKING YOUR F'N FINGERS THEN!!!

thank god theres other like minded people out there, although if theyve only raised $1000 (or £500 if wer'e talking in real money)then there obviously aint enough of us out there

[DaddyTwoFoot]

Yep, let's hate him for making the world a better place. Fantastic.

[Powerpro]

That has to be the dumbest thing ever.
Misguided philanthropy efforts, if you sign that crap you must be pro-aids, aid I hope if you do sign it you get aids. Stupid.

[munkymanmatt]

City_Machine wrote:

it's all a scam to get some money methinks. Plus it's stupid: guy tries to save lives and people think he's the ***hole?

dam rite dude, it says theyre only going to pay if they meet their objective which is to get bono to retire. who in their right mind would quit U2?

its a disgrace, theyre saying that the money is goin to charity when it obviously wont cos hes hardly going to retire.

[subopolois]

DaddyTwoFoot wrote:

Yep, let's hate him for making the world a better place. Fantastic.

we dont hate him for TRYING to make the world a better place. we hate him because of how he sells his music through making people feel sorry for dying kids in africa and then these people go out and buy his music because they feel its right. and also because of the stupid gay sunglasses he wears

[hairypineapple]

He helps more than he hurts, I think its a bad idea to get rid of him

[Reddaz]

at the end of the day, it doesnt matter how much money the west throws at africa, it's the corrupt governments that take all the aid we give which means it doesnt go to the people who desrve it. To me, Bono embodies the false hope and naivity most people have in their views towards the africa situation

[GodofCheesecake]

What exactly are they going to do with the money if and when he DOESN'T retire...?

[Reddaz]

There is a difference between actualy helping others and making yourself look good by trying to help others whilst shagging Bob Geldoff from behind

[Lil Macker]

subopolois wrote:

DaddyTwoFoot wrote:

Yep, let's hate him for making the world a better place. Fantastic.

we dont hate him for TRYING to make the world a better place. we hate him because of how he sells his music through making people feel sorry for dying kids in africa and then these people go out and buy his music because they feel its right. and also because of the stupid gay sunglasses he wears

He has really ugly eyes though; I can see that and I'm straight.

And he gives tons of money to charity and stuff, it's just unfair.

[guitar_hero999]

that's really out of order if anyone ACTUALLY signs the petition.....i think we should put every one of those people who do sign onto a plane and crash it in zimbabwe. Then will they still say they hate Bono :P

[otherkid]

This is just stupid, U2 is a classic band and asking him to just leave what he loves is just rude.

[subopolois]

guitar_hero999 wrote:

that's really out of order if anyone ACTUALLY signs the petition.....i think we should put every one of those people who do sign onto a plane and crash it in zimbabwe. Then will they still say they hate Bono :P

i say we do that to everyone who likes bono

[JackMonty]

Why does this remind me of a certain episode of South Park?

[TJ1991]

that's actually amazing about time to be honest.

[Gunpowder]

Jesus Christ this is stupid. Let Bono do what he wants, he's doing a lot for the world.

[MetalGS3SE]

Even if you hate the music, the man is out there everyday actually doing something to help the world. Plenty of people talk about how bad the world is, Bono actually does something about it. Anybody who'd sign this petition is ignorant.

[guitaringnathan]

i dont get it

[Tin_man]

Yes, Bono may get a bit preachy, but he does a whole lot more for this world than 90% of other musicians out there. He actually GOES to Africa. A lot. I don't think he would continue his efforts if it weren't doing any good at all. You guys can call him names all you want, but like it or not, U2 was a revolutionary band, and they make decent music. Bono uses the money that he makes to actually HELP people. God forbid, I know! Rather than complain about the world, he helps it.

This would never work for Bono, because he's a worthwhile person. I say we make a petition for Pete Wentz, though! That's something the world could get behind.

[guitarheroII]

Bono kicks ass. Even if the petition gets like a million, he won't stop,

[CJE]

What a bunch of floppy dildos. I myself am a bit on the border with Bono's situation. He gives lots of charity money to African countries, and at least he,unlike others, cares about these people... but he's naive. How does he know that the grown distant, corrupt governments aren't hording all of the money? Also, bono uses this charity thing to sucker people into buy stuff.

Either way, I don't care whether he gets kicked out of public. But if they stop making U2 albums shits gonna hit the fan >

[Aidan93]

sounds like a scam to me. they only donate if he retires, and since he obviously wont retire then the money goes too...?

actually when i see it written out like that ive changed my mind. its deffinitly a scam

[troyponce]

Tin_man wrote:

Yes, Bono may get a bit preachy, but he does a whole lot more for this world than 90% of other musicians out there. He actually GOES to Africa. A lot. I don't think he would continue his efforts if it weren't doing any good at all. You guys can call him names all you want, but like it or not, U2 was a revolutionary band, and they make decent music. Bono uses the money that he makes to actually HELP people. God forbid, I know! Rather than complain about the world, he helps it.

This would never work for Bono, because he's a worthwhile person. I say we make a petition for Pete Wentz, though! That's something the world could get behind.

No. Bono works to eliminate poverty through support of the World Band and IFM, which, as any basic research will denote, make their money of continuing cycles of poverty. I'm not going to go into all the depth about this again, but I've done it before on this site on a review of his efforts to "help" impoverished nations. It boils down to one of two things: He is a knowing and complacent contributor to the problem or he is simply a postindustrialist sod who is swept up in a firestorm of false information and white guilt.

[I<3Hobos]

yea have U2 retire also

[CrabShrapnel]

Pretty damn funny. I'd rather sign a petition to make the band stop making music. They are way past their prime IMO. He can go and feed the poor all he wants so long as the band doesn't make another half-assed song for charity.

[sebbsmith]

Gunpowder wrote:

Jesus Christ this is stupid. Let Bono do what he wants, he's doing a lot for the world.

agreed.

[Red33]

TheFly_1990 wrote:

Bit Harsh If I say so myself

in any interviews i've seen with Bono (Musically Speaking) he's been a down to earth guy, who can sing pretty darn well if you ask me, and yes, he does go on about poverty, but at least he keeps it aside from the music he makes with U2.

and im sure for $390 (£200) he isn't going to opt out of public life

what about Bob Geldof? and all these other famous charity workers?

C'mon world, you gotta be kidding with this one

He keeps it seperate? is that why he stops during live shows to preach to the crowd?

[dgme92]

This made me severely lol

[RiseAgainst]

Seems like its just some people that are going to make a couple thousand bucks over the years. Probably thinking they get to keep it because Bono wont retire just because of an online petition, the thing is, he's going to retire sometime and then these guys will have to give up all that money to charity. If anyone even remembers this by the time he retires.

[roketsox23]

i hate him. hes a great singer and perfect for U2 but he is a total ass. he thinks he helps all these poor countrys but hes just in it for the totally normal celebrity publicity crap.

[Flying Afros]

Wow. Let Bono do what he wants. He actually tried to do something with all his money and fame, and he has done quite a lot. People have no ****ing business telling him what he can and can't do. And I don't think he will retire for a measly $1000 to charity, when he give much more. Plus U2 is one of the only good consistent bands still around. Sure, they have some lame songs here and there, but for the most part, they keep rock alive.

[Draken]

Now all we need to do is stop Phil Collins and Geldof

[Alexishxc1337]

Hahahahahahahaha

[maiden84]

DO IT FOR CHARITY!!!

[davedoom]

oh looooord please make this happen - i wont ask anything from you ever again!!!!

[maiden84]

THINK OF THE KIDS! Sign the Damn thing!

[Armagedn]

Matt_1213 wrote:

Funny how just because their seen as 'mainstream', people rag on them just to appear like they know a lot. If you took the time to listen to all their material, not just the few singles that are released, you'd realise just how talented they (yes, Bono included) actually are.

Doesn't mean you have to like them, but come on, this is no Fall Out Boy; these guys are professional and skilled musicians who just happen to be popular. So what? Good on em. And Bono's charity ventures; so what? He's done far more to help dying children then any of us ever will, or the site mentioned for that matter. What a joke.

+ a whole bunch.

Anyway, what a**holes.

[NintEndO]

So unless Bono (who spends every day trying to help the poor) quits, the money won't go to charity. Is it just me or does this remind anyone of the Joker's threat: unless Batman (who spends every night saving lives) gives up and reveals himself, people will die. I think these petition-starters are supervillians in the making.

[[x]Huffy[x]]

OH YEAHHHH

/Kool Aid.

Armagedn wrote:

Matt_1213 wrote:

Funny how just because their seen as 'mainstream', people rag on them just to appear like they know a lot. If you took the time to listen to all their material, not just the few singles that are released, you'd realise just how talented they (yes, Bono included) actually are.

Doesn't mean you have to like them, but come on, this is no Fall Out Boy; these guys are professional and skilled musicians who just happen to be popular. So what? Good on em. And Bono's charity ventures; so what? He's done far more to help dying children then any of us ever will, or the site mentioned for that matter. What a joke.
+ a whole bunch.

Anyway, what a**holes.

This isn't about U2's music, its about Bono being a self-righteous arse.

[Savage Animal]

troyponce wrote:

Tin_man wrote:

Yes, Bono may get a bit preachy, but he does a whole lot more for this world than 90% of other musicians out there. He actually GOES to Africa. A lot. I don't think he would continue his efforts if it weren't doing any good at all. You guys can call him names all you want, but like it or not, U2 was a revolutionary band, and they make decent music. Bono uses the money that he makes to actually HELP people. God forbid, I know! Rather than complain about the world, he helps it.

This would never work for Bono, because he's a worthwhile person. I say we make a petition for Pete Wentz, though! That's something the world could get behind.
No. Bono works to eliminate poverty through support of the World Band and IFM, which, as any basic research will denote, make their money of continuing cycles of poverty. I'm not going to go into all the depth about this again, but I've done it before on this site on a review of his efforts to "help" impoverished nations. It boils down to one of two things: He is a knowing and complacent contributor to the problem or he is simply a postindustrialist sod who is swept up in a firestorm of false information and white guilt.

this.

[mathiaes]

wow...100$ that'll make him retire z__O

[mathiaes]

lol...1000$

[patrickdenneyto]

I hate Bono. Period.

[Fatal Instinct]

This is what's wrong with the world--politics invade everything. MUSIC is not POLITICS and they should never be COMBINED. Let the guy live his life. Would you do this to a successful doctor? Think of him as a man successful in life, just like millions of others.

[David_Bowie=GOD]

patrickdenneyto wrote:

I hate Bono. Period.

+1

I think its great that he TRYS to help people less fortunate. But for some reason, I cant help but think that hes a huge douchebag.

[tona_107]

hahaahah YES. this is the best thing i have heard all year. bono is an ass.

[thycrusader]

Wait so they'll only pay the charities IF he retires otherwise they keep the money?

Oh how very selfless...

I don't like what Bono is doing either but this petition seems a bit silly and drastic.

[zalitz]

Whoo, yeah, lets give money to this diabolical mastermind. Let's look at the simple equation here, kids. They get money. Bono Retires. They give money to charity. BUT...what if, and this is the most likely scenario, Bono DOESN'T retire because some pissy people are can't stand to see him and hear him and haven't figured out how to change the channel? They don't donate the money...so...they keep it? *GASP* OH NOOOOOS! We've been jipped! Gosh, I swear sometimes...

[MTVget0FFtheAIR]

so they're only going to pay charity if they accomplish their goal...so0o0o since a bunch of whiny bastards have next to no chance of accomplishing this goal or even gaining attention from Bono, who gets the money? the people who started the petition just keep it?

i don't really mind bono, if you don't like what he has to say, don't read it or listen to him. i mean, he's not THAT big a voice, it's really not that difficult to avoid his statements.

[alfonzo99]

whatamidoinhere :
Korzack wrote:

It'll never work, but hell, I wanna sign this...


I'm gonna sign, but only because I know it won't work
Still, if it does, it'd be nice to see some money going towards charity

More like "it would be nice to get rid of ****ing BONO!"

[WCF]

This is stupid. Bono does more for the world than the majority of celebrities. People keep saying he's only in it for the fame, but I assure you, he's not. He's been doing this sort of work for two and a half decades already. It's not just some phase he's going through because people stopped listening to his music as much. I've heard he actually discourages African radio stations from playing U2's music just because of his charity work.

For the most part, he does keep his music separated from the politics. Live, he only takes away a couple minutes to "preach." It's really not a big deal. What he's trying to do is spread awareness here, and what better way than to use your own fame? If you let a minute or two of preaching kill your two hour long concert experience, your just way too sensitive. As far as I know, I can only remember one song that was directly related to his politics (Crumbs From Your Table, which I didn't really like anyway). He's not shoving it down anyones throats.

And you know what? The guy is an egotistical megalomaniac. Of course he is, he's one of the biggest rock stars in the world. Hell, if your going to hate him just because he comes off as cocky, theres hundreds of other celebrities you should be after that are a lot worse, and I bet most of those guys haven't even done half the work Bono has done.

And enough of the hypocrisy charges. He has never asked that you give up your lifestyle to change the world. He's a rock star, he's going to live like a rock star. He's a human being, not a saint. He only asks that if everyone gave just a little bit, we could make a huge difference.

He's not doing this to boost his own fame. He's using his own fame to boost awareness to the issues in Africa. I'm not going to say that everything he does over there is the best way to handle things, but he sure as hell does more good, a lot more good, than any possible harm people keep talking about. But people just seem to love to hate.

[The_Roth_KungFu]

Sounds like a scam to me. There's no way this petition would make Bono retire. So these pricks are just gonna pocket all the money.

[Leonheart]

He's done plenty good. Just because hearing about the world's problems annoys you, doesn't mean you should try and silence anyone who mentions it.

[Andrew3110]

Definite scam. Not a big Bono fan myself, but even I can see how ridiculous this is.

[Adam_Harrison9]

I bet Chris Hannah from Propagandhi started it.

[Black Hole Sun]

Gunpowder wrote:

Jesus Christ this is stupid. Let Bono do what he wants, he's doing a lot for the world.

Wrong. He's doing nothing, while telling others to do everything. Do you really think he's giving all he can afford?

MetalGS3SE wrote:

Even if you hate the music, the man is out there everyday actually doing something to help the world. Plenty of people talk about how bad the world is, Bono actually does something about it. Anybody who'd sign this petition is ignorant.

Anyone who makes a sweeping comment like that seriously, is ignorant. Bono talks about it, he doesn't really do much. Geldof loses a ton of money, like with Live 8. Bono starts caring when he's got a new album out soon

Draken wrote:

Now all we need to do is stop Phil Collins and Geldof

Geldof actually seems to care. He actually does something, like organise massive charity concerts. Bono just goes on for eternity about how everyone should do what they can, whilst he's living in grotesque luxury.

Fatal Instinct wrote:

This is what's wrong with the world--politics invade everything. MUSIC is not POLITICS and they should never be COMBINED. Let the guy live his life. Would you do this to a successful doctor? Think of him as a man successful in life, just like millions of others.

A successful doctor bullshitting like him? Yes I would. And music and politics can be combined. If a lyricist is politically minded they should just stop? Shut up.

WCF wrote:

And enough of the hypocrisy charges. He has never asked that you give up your lifestyle to change the world. He's a rock star, he's going to live like a rock star. He's a human being, not a saint. He only asks that if everyone gave just a little bit, we could make a huge difference.

Would you deny for others
What you demand for yourself?

Bono could not be reached for comment as he was stepping off his private jet and into his limousine.

[the5thhorseman]

Where is your statue Bono?

Thin Lizzy > U2

[HardAttack]

Where can I sign?

[Dog454]

I wouldn't be surprised if the guy that started it was Maddox. I remember he wrote an article on his site called "The Worst 11 Songs of 2004" and he just went through and trashed every track on How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

[jambajews]

hahaha

[Deflection]

This is ****ing stupid. Bono does a lot for charity and U2 are legendary.

[crazy8rgood]

Thats really stupid, so what, they want to make Bono just go away? What a pointless petition..... Bono raises lots of money for charities and such... And some stupid group wants him to stop that? WHY?!?!?!

[JeffWiredBeck24]

Flying Afros wrote:

Wow. Let Bono do what he wants. He actually tried to do something with all his money and fame, and he has done quite a lot. People have no ****ing business telling him what he can and can't do. And I don't think he will retire for a measly $1000 to charity, when he give much more. Plus U2 is one of the only good consistent bands still around. Sure, they have some lame songs here and there, but for the most part, they keep rock alive.

'

Yeah dude! Keep real rock and roll alive! All other music sucks! Classic Rock!!!

I think Black Hole Sun maybe the only sensible person so far to post.

[YourMessiah666]

lmao i want in!

[SERIALTRENDKILL]

i'll sign the petition. any real rocker will tell you they hate bono.

[RUSTDOGG666]

You know thats got to be pretty bad that you suck so much that people actually have to put up a petition to get you to retire. If I had as much money as he does you wouldn't have to put up a petition asking me to retire I'd be already there enjoying the money I made. This is just sad.

[the5thhorseman]

Dog454 wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if the guy that started it was Maddox. I remember he wrote an article on his site called "The Worst 11 Songs of 2004" and he just went through and trashed every track on How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

Rightfully so. Plus it was hilarious. Black Hole Sun said pretty much everything, and then borrowed the line from Maddox at the end. Unless...is that you Maddox?

[Athetosis]

I doubt this is serious, and even if it is, Bono probably isn't going to step down for the comparably miniscule amount of money this thing will raise.

[Les Paul Ell]

'Bout time.

[thundrstruk891]

thats a dick move from the people heading the petition. if bono doesnt retire, hes essentially stealing money from charity. doubt im the first to mention this though.

[Havenspear]

that's pretty ****ed up.

[TC1223]

I wish he would retire so he would just stop making music

[kes1e]

This counts for news, how?

[themightymitch]

whats the differnce between bono and god

god doesnt walk around pretending to be bono.



anyway, where can i sign?

[highwayone73]

^+1. Hey, I don't like Flyleaf, is that a story? Bono is a dick but are we really gonna call that news?

[Schredmark]

Bono is ****ing hilarious, why would anyone want him to retire?

[DjDreslay]

ok bono isnt gonna give up because of this, so basically that money is gonna go to the people that made the stupid petition.

just a scam if u ask me

[whitestrat279]

This might have been already said, I didn't read all the posts. But isn't it ironic that he's going to donate money to the same causes Bono is the poster child for? Not to start a philanthropist or anything...

[Crashman77]

I don't care much for Bono's "public" dealings, as long as U2 keeps putting out great music is all I care.

[SERIALTRENDKILL]

anyone see the southpark episode with Bono lol. that was classic.

[needafriend?]

wow some people really are douchebags for hating a dude thats just trying to help. and ive never once met a person who liked u2 just because of bono helping people out.

[Zachary Coakley]

Lolol.

Did any of you who are defending Bono actually read the information on the petition site?

What this man is doing to "help" the global relief effort is a disgusting display of commercialism at it's finest.

The one Dell ad in particular really makes me sick.

Why must the world buy into this RED crap? Just donate to AIDS research instead of wasting your money on a stupid phone or computer that's painted red.

[XEclipseX]

Matt_1213 wrote:

Funny how just because their seen as 'mainstream', people rag on them just to appear like they know a lot. If you took the time to listen to all their material, not just the few singles that are released, you'd realise just how talented they (yes, Bono included) actually are.

Doesn't mean you have to like them, but come on, this is no Fall Out Boy; these guys are professional and skilled musicians who just happen to be popular. So what? Good on em. And Bono's charity ventures; so what? He's done far more to help dying children then any of us ever will, or the site mentioned for that matter. What a joke.

This.
****ing ignorant pricks.

[3l3phant]

'no good deed goes unpunished'

[HorkHorkOyOy]

Finally! Wish I'd thought of it!

[Surfer Rosa]

Bono is a great man - bitter *******s like this really piss me off.

[AngryGoldfish]

Hope it works.

[LongLiveRock628]

haha its all a scam for them to get your money. what would happen to the money if bono doesnt retire? the ppl said it wont b donated. that means they KEEP IT. you who donated to the cause put a pledge in writing and they told u everything.

congratulations, u just gave $1000 to people who scammed to "get rid of" rock's biggest humanitarian

[SGStrummer61]

Lolol.

Did any of you who are defending Bono actually read the information on the petition site?

What this man is doing to "help" the global relief effort is a disgusting display of commercialism at it's finest.

The one Dell ad in particular really makes me sick.

Why must the world buy into this RED crap? Just donate to AIDS research instead of wasting your money on a stupid phone or computer that's painted red.

Do you want to know something about the internet? Not everything you hear is the truth. To me, this seems more like a scam to get people to "donate" to "stop" Bono. I mean, why in hell would you not donate the money if he doesn't retire? Sounds like a whole mess of bullshit to me.

[troutBoy]

Does remind me of a fantastic South Park episode - I recommend checking it out. But the petition is just plain stupid; Bono clearly wouldn't quit. And U2 are a talented band that write a lot of great material.

[samerika]

sorry but this is hilarious!

[sottpwn]

LOL +1 to the creator of the petition.

[LongLiveRock628]

its all a scam for your money

[MuffinMan]

How is this scam news? I don't get it..

[TDWP RULEZ D00D]

Lol I never liked Bono... so im good with it xD

[Kegan]

coolmanwc5 wrote:

bls4life8 wrote:

i hate bono's music
i dont really care for bono either

Dude I hate you and all the other Bono-haters. Bono and U2 are the greatest live band on Earth right now. They are also one of the best bands of all time. A lot of their music has been politically-charged, its who they are. I applaud Bono for taking the millions of dollars he's made and trying to do some good with the world. But you pissy, selfish, metal heads wouldn't understand the meaning of the word sacrifice. Why don't you go back to your middle-upper class parents' homes and sit around wishing you would have been someone like hmm...say...Bono.

Retribution Gospel Choir is the greatest live band on earth. No doubt about it.

[CrazyPigeon]

I actually like U2 and I don't really want them to disband...

[E V H 5150]

I listen to music for the music, not the message. So... I guess that means I don't really care for U2. When it's all about the message and politics and all that, I just can't stand it. You could put the bible in musical form, but if the music sucks, that's all that matters in the end.

[broken fusion!]

the5thhorseman wrote:

Thin Lizzy > U2

**** yes

[manmanster]

DaddyTwoFoot wrote:

Yep, let's hate him for making the world a better place. Fantastic.

Yeah, I know right? I dont get the big issue with Bono. Everyone seems to hate him.

I personally love U2 I dont know about you guys...

[dylanfromearth]

You either retire a hero or play long enough to see yourself turn into a villan.-Batman

[the5thhorseman]

Maybe if Ireland gives Bono a statue like they did Lynott, maybe then he'll be satisfied. It's all done for his own self-image and for commercialism, to sell his albums and products he endorses. It's not because he actually gives a shit about any causes...at least not when he doesn't have a major album coming out.

Bono wishes he had half the grace and class Phil Lynott did. He's a lame excuse for a rocker and an even more lame excuse for a human being.

[Tordyboi]

Tin_man wrote:

I say we make a petition for Pete Wentz, though! That's something the world could get behind.

HAHAHA

[XxWaffleKidxX]

what the hell?
how can people even be wanting bono to retire from what he loves doing?

personally, i hate U2, i never even bother listening to them, but no one should do this..

[uhh_me?]

this is stupid. quit caring about what someone else is putting their effort into.

checked.

[Black Hole Sun]

JeffWiredBeck24 wrote:

Flying Afros wrote:

Wow. Let Bono do what he wants. He actually tried to do something with all his money and fame, and he has done quite a lot. People have no ****ing business telling him what he can and can't do. And I don't think he will retire for a measly $1000 to charity, when he give much more. Plus U2 is one of the only good consistent bands still around. Sure, they have some lame songs here and there, but for the most part, they keep rock alive.'

Yeah dude! Keep real rock and roll alive! All other music sucks! Classic Rock!!!

I think Black Hole Sun maybe the only sensible person so far to post.

Cheers G.

the5thhorseman wrote:

Dog454 wrote:

I wouldn't be surprised if the guy that started it was Maddox. I remember he wrote an article on his site called "The Worst 11 Songs of 2004" and he just went through and trashed every track on How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

Rightfully so. Plus it was hilarious. Black Hole Sun said pretty much everything, and then borrowed the line from Maddox at the end. Unless...is that you Maddox?

I ****ing wish. Although his recent ones haven't been up to his usual standard.

[PRSweet]

Love or hate Bono (I prefer the latter) this is really the ultimate test. Will Bono remove himself from the public eye for charity? Bono Psychology 101. Are his motives for charity selfless? Only time will tell. Bono’s humanitarianism is in question, look out we’re all about to get an ear full of some propagandas bulls*** . “Help the starvin’ children…” he’ll say. Of course unless this petition raises more than $1,000 (about the cost of a pair of those fancy Italian boots Bono wears) he’ll argue that he can make a bigger impact remaining in the public’s eye. Keeping him #1 on the public Smug list, but to me he’ll always be a giant Number 2 (Thank You South Park)

[Lemoninfluence]

checked

[stepco12345]

This is kinda stupid. =/

[Delanoir]

What a money scam.

Whoever planned this is even worse than Bono.

[<Paper Cuts>]

...shouldn't they donate the money anyway to fight AIDS or whatever anyway, even if the demand isn't reached? I mean, seriously, what they should be doing is asking Bono to work with them to earn more money to donate.

[Zachary Coakley]

SGStrummer61 wrote:


Lolol.

Did any of you who are defending Bono actually read the information on the petition site?

What this man is doing to "help" the global relief effort is a disgusting display of commercialism at it's finest.

The one Dell ad in particular really makes me sick.

Why must the world buy into this RED crap? Just donate to AIDS research instead of wasting your money on a stupid phone or computer that's painted red.

Do you want to know something about the internet? Not everything you hear is the truth. To me, this seems more like a scam to get people to "donate" to "stop" Bono. I mean, why in hell would you not donate the money if he doesn't retire? Sounds like a whole mess of bullshit to me.

I'm not saying I'm donating money.

I'm just saying that I personally think Bono sucks, and his crappy little RED campaign is nothing more than a scam to garner more interest in his band.

Ever notice how all of the commercials and products are sponsored by U2?

Come on people, open your eyes.

[taytay8b]

holy shit...
who cares, seriously, let him do what he wants. And the man has passion for what he is doing, its like me raising a petition to ask one of us to stop playing guitar. That's just retarded, and seriously, personally i think he's a great man for everything he's done.

[NCHammer326]

"But we will only pay if we meet our objective."
And Bono's a greedy bastard?

No way he's gonna retire, might as well have added: "So yeah, we're keeping the money, ****ers".
Ironic much?

[stumaster18]

Pretty smart idea to make a crapload of money. Lots of people hate Bono, so they could really end up making a fortune from this.

I wish I thought of it first...

[Gunpowder]

Black Hole Sun wrote:
Wrong. He's doing nothing, while telling others to do everything. Do you really think he's giving all he can afford?

Simply getting the word out there, putting the idea in others' minds, is doing something. And he donates to charities, as well, and as for not "giving all he can afford," here's a little secret. No one does. Why single him out?

I'm not a big Bono fan, either, I think he's rather arrogant and has a holier-than-thou attitude, but I applaud the efforts he's put forth.

[Wizard_of_Aus]

AHAHAHAHAHA!

This is amazing. iI can't believe i didn't think of it before! Someone give that man a medal.

Bono is a twat. Musicians, as a rule, should stick to music I think. I think Bono is doing a good thing, and using his fame to do something useful. But that doesn't stop the fact that he's a douche who writes underpowered mediocre lameass pop music. I actually won a writing prize once for a story where he gets topped by the SAS. It was brutal. If I had life savings, I'd give it to this foundation.

[recliner33]

TheFly_1990 wrote:

Bit Harsh If I say so myself

in any interviews i've seen with Bono (Musically Speaking) he's been a down to earth guy, who can sing pretty darn well if you ask me, and yes, he does go on about poverty, but at least he keeps it aside from the music he makes with U2.

and im sure for $390 (£200) he isn't going to opt out of public life

what about Bob Geldof? and all these other famous charity workers?

C'mon world, you gotta be kidding with this one

Yeah okay, maybe bono doesn't sing about poverty and such in his song, but I heard that at U2 concerts between almost every song he talks about poverty in Africa and stuff like that. Last year there were articles on this site saying how U2 fans were ticked that bono was talking for most of the concert which took away from tthe setlist.

[recliner33]

songs* the*

[WCF]

Zachary Coakley wrote:

SGStrummer61 wrote:


Lolol.

Did any of you who are defending Bono actually read the information on the petition site?

What this man is doing to "help" the global relief effort is a disgusting display of commercialism at it's finest.

The one Dell ad in particular really makes me sick.

Why must the world buy into this RED crap? Just donate to AIDS research instead of wasting your money on a stupid phone or computer that's painted red.

Do you want to know something about the internet? Not everything you hear is the truth. To me, this seems more like a scam to get people to "donate" to "stop" Bono. I mean, why in hell would you not donate the money if he doesn't retire? Sounds like a whole mess of bullshit to me.

I'm not saying I'm donating money.

I'm just saying that I personally think Bono sucks, and his crappy little RED campaign is nothing more than a scam to garner more interest in his band.

Ever notice how all of the commercials and products are sponsored by U2?

Come on people, open your eyes.

Of course, giving money directly to charity organizations is a much better way to help Africa. But RED is only supposed to give consumers another choice. If I'm going to buy a phone, I'll feel better buying the one associated with RED. No one is saying RED is going to save the world, it's just another little step in the fight against poverty. Yes, it's a very commercialized concept, but why fight the corporations, when you can get them to help a good cause? It's stupid to ignore such a good opportunity just because its considered some "evil corporation" by some people.

His music and his charity work are two different matters. Of course the commercials are sponsored by U2, the U2 frontman is involved in them. I really do doubt he's doing this work for the attention. But even if he is, it's a smart business move, and it's doing good for the world.

And no, he never tells others to do everything. That's simply not smart. No ones going to give everything to the work going on in Africa. He's saying if everyone did a little, we could make a huge difference. That's what the RED campaign is, a little bit at a time.

[guitargodderyck]

DaddyTwoFoot :
Yep, let's hate him for making the world a better place. Fantastic.
POSTED: 08/07/2008 - 11:49 am / quote |
lol very well said

[KyuNaynne]

come on, the guy is a great musician, and he does well to the world, or at least he tries, I'm sure that most people that are against him wouldn't do even half of what he does... Bono is a great person, you can like him or not, but he's a great guy

[les_paul_01]

DaddyTwoFoot wrote:

Yep, let's hate him for making the world a better place. Fantastic.

idealism should be banned.

[Lost_Rose]

Why are people defending him?

He screams about poverty and the enviornment and how we are not doing enough to help others and yet he is one of the worst.

Hey Bono why dont you move your recording back to the UK if you are so worried about poverty and exploiting cheap labour. Why move to a country to keep the wage price down so you can make more money?

If Bono wants me to help him with anything then I want him to give me his three private jets. Then he can sit with everyone in economy class and reflect on how great he is by not using so much fuel but sharing it with others.

[Black Hole Sun]

Gunpowder wrote:

Black Hole Sun wrote:
Wrong. He's doing nothing, while telling others to do everything. Do you really think he's giving all he can afford?

Simply getting the word out there, putting the idea in others' minds, is doing something. And he donates to charities, as well, and as for not "giving all he can afford," here's a little secret. No one does. Why single him out?

I'm not a big Bono fan, either, I think he's rather arrogant and has a holier-than-thou attitude, but I applaud the efforts he's put forth.

He's not giving as much as he could while still living incredibly comfortably though. I seem to remember him spending $1700 to get a hat sent across the world. Money that could have helped people, but no, Bono wants his hat. I wouldn't have cared that he did it if he wasn't telling everyone else to be charitable.

[WCF]

Lost_Rose wrote:
Why are people defending him?

I really can't understand why people would hate on him. He's trying to do good for the world, and people just try and find every excuse to bring him down.

Apparently, if you want to find poverty, you have to be poor yourself. Also, because your a rock star fighting poverty, you can't live the life of a rock star. You can't make strategic business moves, or else you'll be considered a hypocrite. Never mind that you are more active than 99% of other people, including others who are just as capable of doing what he does. Never mind that at least you can put your fame towards a good cause. Nope, if you want to do good, you have to be a saint yourself.

[Bentheemo]

WCF wrote:

This is stupid. Bono does more for the world than the majority of celebrities. People keep saying he's only in it for the fame, but I assure you, he's not. He's been doing this sort of work for two and a half decades already. It's not just some phase he's going through because people stopped listening to his music as much. I've heard he actually discourages African radio stations from playing U2's music just because of his charity work.

For the most part, he does keep his music separated from the politics. Live, he only takes away a couple minutes to "preach." It's really not a big deal. What he's trying to do is spread awareness here, and what better way than to use your own fame? If you let a minute or two of preaching kill your two hour long concert experience, your just way too sensitive. As far as I know, I can only remember one song that was directly related to his politics (Crumbs From Your Table, which I didn't really like anyway). He's not shoving it down anyones throats.

And you know what? The guy is an egotistical megalomaniac. Of course he is, he's one of the biggest rock stars in the world. Hell, if your going to hate him just because he comes off as cocky, theres hundreds of other celebrities you should be after that are a lot worse, and I bet most of those guys haven't even done half the work Bono has done.

And enough of the hypocrisy charges. He has never asked that you give up your lifestyle to change the world. He's a rock star, he's going to live like a rock star. He's a human being, not a saint. He only asks that if everyone gave just a little bit, we could make a huge difference.

He's not doing this to boost his own fame. He's using his own fame to boost awareness to the issues in Africa. I'm not going to say that everything he does over there is the best way to handle things, but he sure as hell does more good, a lot more good, than any possible harm people keep talking about. But people just seem to love to hate.

+1000

[iplayguitar0001]

Bono is a great person

[nathan7007]

i can think of a handful of people other than him who should just go away

[travd92]

the title put a huge smile on my face. hilarious. thank you UG for your hilarious (and sometimes wrong) headlines.

[Black Hole Sun]

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=2&url=http%3A%2F% 2Fgauntlet.ucalgary.ca%2Fstory%2F5842&ei=xKabSIqgEYeOQuvX6cY C&usg=AFQjCNHFCI6y0WZzNaA37eMw5c8haR_ldA&sig2=3rzHJ4Dc8w7BFP Do2LW1Fw

[Black Hole Sun]

Sorry, that should be:
http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca/story/5842

[Jett Diamond]

Has anyone noticed that the money is only "pledged?" Meaning, as stated on their website, it's only being collected IF Bono retires. They have that much money pledged, not raised.

[WCF]

Black Hole Sun wrote:

Sorry, that should be:
http://gauntlet.ucalgary.ca/story/5842

Comme nt #7 on that page does a good job of arguing the author's points. The author apparently got many of his facts wrong, blew others out of proportion, and one point was just a rumor and nothing else.

[JC13]

If I was bono I'd be like "I officially retire.. But I will only do that after you give away all of that money to [insert sketchy charity here]".


Then go on a U2 reunion tour, and be not-retired anymore. What then mofos?

[korn_dawg]

"But we will only pay if we meet our objective."

So.. the guy in charge is actually just going to keep all the money. Great.

[Kegan]

Who cares if he's hypocritical?
He's helping African Kids, or at least trying to. You can hardly fault the guy for hypocrisy when no one is losing anything but him.

[kirkadolph]

That's ****ed up to do to anyone.

[lespaulnick95]

So wait, they'll only give the money 2 global funds if bono retires from public life????? Thats pretty ****ed up.

[Forsakensoul]

Poor Bono, lol XD

[lachlandavis]

"... raised over $1000"

ahahaha, I lolled, anyone else?

[royalrocker311]

Sure, it's fun to make fun of Bono. I admit. :]
But come on, a petition to make him retire? That seems like it's crossing the line a bit.

[landerson]

Flying Afros wrote:
Plus U2 is one of the only good consistent bands still around. Sure, they have some lame songs here and there, but for the most part, they keep rock alive.

i can not say ive ever seen a consistently good band that messes up here and there

[RGshred88]

wtf? you dont have to like his music, voice, or views....but y do people waste that much time and effort trying to take down someone who actually does something in this world

people always complain no one does anything...and then someone does...and people hate him....i love it

[RU Experienced?]

The petition is to make him retire from public life, not to retire from U2, so that makes it okay.



Wait...what?

[landerson]

it would help bonos image to not leave and therefore make money go to the charity and he could still help with charity, and suck with music.

[rifftnstrings]

So what are they gonna do with that money?

I mean, unless they convince Bono to "retire from public life".

[exect4500]

this seems like a slow news day

[masterohumans]

I hate U2 but i dont know a lot about Bonos battle. But still thats some funny stuff.

[RFer]

If it goes to an incredibly high fund, he will retire..I mean, think about it, a lot of people asking for his retirement + a lot of money for charity.
Anyway, they are not gonna get a good fund haha, so Bono should keep good.

[gwitersnamps]

so he'll stop leading misguided counter-productive philanthropy efforts

That would be like making a fundraiser to force the most famous philanthropist of our time into retirement, right?

[Uninspired_One]

i'd pay to at least see him take off those goddamned sunglasses

[pistols]

YES! i hope it works...i'm sick of seeing this holier-than-thou prick everytime the word "charity" is mentioned.

[Rokeman]

Uninspired_One wrote:

i'd pay to at least see him take off those goddamned sunglasses

He has sensitive eyes, so he has to wear them. seriously. and a petition to stop a musician from doing stuff? what the hell?

[Wachunga]

Reddaz wrote:

at the end of the day, it doesnt matter how much money the west throws at africa, it's the corrupt governments that take all the aid we give which means it doesnt go to the people who desrve it. To me, Bono embodies the false hope and naivity most people have in their views towards the africa situation

This is the most coherent point of this whole discussion

[S.D.M.F.]

yeah Bono is annoying us all but if you ask me it sounds like a scam. "But we will only pay if we meet our objective." its a bit harsh and the pricks behind it are just after money.

[langers73]

i cant be bothered reading through every one of these posts, but every one of you ignorant fools who claim this is a scam are ill-informed. i actually WENT to the site, and you do not pay the money up front - you pledge it. This means if bono doesn't retire as a result of this petition, the pledges won't be collected.

"We’ll all pledge donations to the Global Fund, but no pledges are collected until Bono retires from public life."

i support the petition, i don't see why it needs to involve money, because then the argument is that Bono will just donate more. If it was just a count of how many people wanted him to retire, then you'd see results.

[roarinflames]

am i the only person who found this ironic?

[Metallicam]

WCF wrote:

Zachary Coakley wrote:

SGStrummer61 wrote:


Lolol.

Did any of you who are defending Bono actually read the information on the petition site?

What this man is doing to "help" the global relief effort is a disgusting display of commercialism at it's finest.

The one Dell ad in particular really makes me sick.

Why must the world buy into this RED crap? Just donate to AIDS research instead of wasting your money on a stupid phone or computer that's painted red.

Do you want to know something about the internet? Not everything you hear is the truth. To me, this seems more like a scam to get people to "donate" to "stop" Bono. I mean, why in hell would you not donate the money if he doesn't retire? Sounds like a whole mess of bullshit to me.

I'm not saying I'm donating money.

I'm just saying that I personally think Bono sucks, and his crappy little RED campaign is nothing more than a scam to garner more interest in his band.

Ever notice how all of the commercials and products are sponsored by U2?

Come on people, open your eyes.

Of course, giving money directly to charity organizations is a much better way to help Africa. But RED is only supposed to give consumers another choice. If I'm going to buy a phone, I'll feel better buying the one associated with RED. No one is saying RED is going to save the world, it's just another little step in the fight against poverty. Yes, it's a very commercialized concept, but why fight the corporations, when you can get them to help a good cause? It's stupid to ignore such a good opportunity just because its considered some "evil corporation" by some people.

His music and his charity work are two different matters. Of course the commercials are sponsored by U2, the U2 frontman is involved in them. I really do doubt he's doing this work for the attention. But even if he is, it's a smart business move, and it's doing good for the world.

And no, he never tells others to do everything. That's simply not smart. No ones going to give everything to the work going on in Africa. He's saying if everyone did a little, we could make a huge difference. That's what the RED campaign is, a little bit at a time.

Black Hole Sun, read this you dumb prick. No, not a huge fan of Bono, but he does more than all of us ever will. Sure, it may be for the image, but it's still something. If I save someones life because I thought he might reward me, you think it matters to that man that I did it for money? No, he's just happy he's alive. We should all be thankful he's doing this, doesn't matter the motive.

[Lrn2shrd69]

haha that is gold! I first thought it said "Bono - retire from life and we'll donate a ton of money to fight AIDS". Now that would have been funny!

[the5thhorseman]

Metallicam wrote:

Black Hole Sun, read this you dumb prick. No, not a huge fan of Bono, but he does more than all of us ever will. Sure, it may be for the image, but it's still something. If I save someones life because I thought he might reward me, you think it matters to that man that I did it for money? No, he's just happy he's alive. We should all be thankful he's doing this, doesn't matter the motive.

If he's doing it for the image, then he might as well not do it. It's sad that it takes "having an image" to get something accomplished. Either do something or don't, but don't use an image to guilt others into doing something.

[amisuary]

Bono donates more money than I'll ever earn in my lifetime to charity and you guys want to stop him? I don't give a **** if he only does that for his image. At least he is still doing something good in this world.

[Bunyip]

so basically you guys are raising a 'small' amount of money to donate to 'one' charity if you can stop a guy who, love him or loath him, is at least trying to do a world of good.....well it sounds a bit bakwards to me but good luck with it

[WCF]

Spreading awareness seems to be a double-edged sword for Bono. It requires that you get yourself out there, and that you grab the people's attention. He achieves this through his fame, and arguably, his music, but this causes people to accuse him of only promoting his self-image. I really believe he's tried to keep his own affairs out of his cause. But being who he is, a rock star, it's inevitable that his career is going to be brought up in interviews, promotions, etc. Like I've said before, his music is sometimes used as a tool to get his message out there, but it is usually kept to a minimum.

[ibanez1511]

its just jealousy tinged with greed/ignorance .
rememeber we each have the choice , and the truth will win out .

[stevepharrisjr]

Lulz, Bono has to give up someday.

[KoudRed]

It won't work of course...and Bono's poor efforts aren't necessarily making anything worse, though he's not helping anywhere near as much as he could.

And you people saying it's a scam are idiots...It says on the f'n site, "no pledges are collected until Bono retires." There's no money transfer until the objective is completed.

I don't care what Bono does as long as I don't have to hear his stupid preaching or his crappy singing.

[slashzsystem]

wtf i dnt get it loll:S

[Tordyboi]

Just because he doesnt give as much as he could, doesnt mean he gives little. Have you helped out? or are you just one of those people who think its horribly wrong that poverty exists but doesnt do anything? only a talker? If hes helping out others. I dont care how much of his paycheck he uses, he helps out. IF you dont like him for that reason, you need to get your head checked. I dont care that he makes millions of dollars, he has atleast spent just as much. let me see you do better

[King ofKumbucha]

This wont work...



but I wish it would

[Glennjoe]

Disgusting

[ginger ninja102]

Bono tell them to FUCK OFF. so you lot want a man who has done more in his life to prevent aids and shit like that than all you put together to go home and give up cause some retard who is gonna keep the money said hes gonna donate it if this petition works he has been knighted by the queen for his work but you want him to stop what if one day in you get aids and Bono could have prevened it with more work and support you make me sick i hope you who signed it have a horrible life.

[ginger ninja102]

your ugly face should go in face book loser

viento wrote:

this should go into facebook

[ginger ninja102]

i agree we should start a petition to kill the guy who started the other petition

Tordyboi wrote:

Just because he doesnt give as much as he could, doesnt mean he gives little. Have you helped out? or are you just one of those people who think its horribly wrong that poverty exists but doesnt do anything? only a talker? If hes helping out others. I dont care how much of his paycheck he uses, he helps out. IF you dont like him for that reason, you need to get your head checked. I dont care that he makes millions of dollars, he has atleast spent just as much. let me see you do better

[BaptizedinFire]

Tordyboi wrote:

Just because he doesnt give as much as he could, doesnt mean he gives little. Have you helped out? or are you just one of those people who think its horribly wrong that poverty exists but doesnt do anything? only a talker? If hes helping out others. I dont care how much of his paycheck he uses, he helps out. IF you dont like him for that reason, you need to get your head checked. I dont care that he makes millions of dollars, he has atleast spent just as much. let me see you do better

Well said.

I'm not a fan of Bono, but neither am I against him...

[Surfer Rosa]

Lost_Rose wrote:

Why are people defending him?

He screams about poverty and the enviornment and how we are not doing enough to help others and yet he is one of the worst.

Hey Bono why dont you move your recording back to the UK if you are so worried about poverty and exploiting cheap labour. Why move to a country to keep the wage price down so you can make more money?

If Bono wants me to help him with anything then I want him to give me his three private jets. Then he can sit with everyone in economy class and reflect on how great he is by not using so much fuel but sharing it with others.

Like it or not Bono has done more to help people in one day then you will do throughout your whole life. and plus he's a better musician than you.

[jonathanonfire]

Surfer Rosa wrote:

Lost_Rose wrote:

Why are people defending him?

He screams about poverty and the enviornment and how we are not doing enough to help others and yet he is one of the worst.

Hey Bono why dont you move your recording back to the UK if you are so worried about poverty and exploiting cheap labour. Why move to a country to keep the wage price down so you can make more money?

If Bono wants me to help him with anything then I want him to give me his three private jets. Then he can sit with everyone in economy class and reflect on how great he is by not using so much fuel but sharing it with others.

Like it or not Bono has done more to help people in one day then you will do throughout your whole life. and plus he's a better musician than you.

Exactly. What have *you* done to make the world a better place?

[wildchild6660]

Only $1000? Thats pathetic. Whether you like his methods or not, he manages raise millions for charity. I doubt the people who benifit from this money really care what kind of person he is.

[superjoint2112]

I don't think 1000 dollars will make Bono say"well hey you guys got me this time i guess I'll retire."

[|Heretic|]

subopolois wrote:

guitar_hero999 wrote:

that's really out of order if anyone ACTUALLY signs the petition.....i think we should put every one of those people who do sign onto a plane and crash it in zimbabwe. Then will they still say they hate Bono :P

i say we do that to everyone who likes bono

That would be killing the majority rather than the minority. I say we just put the founders of this petition on the plane. That works out for everyone =)

[AndyVR92]

1000 dollars aint gonna stop him but who cares the man a tit no one cares

[aznrockerdude]

But we will only pay if we meet our objective.

Hah.

[DroptheBomb]

Fatal Instinct wrote:

This is what's wrong with the world--politics invade everything. MUSIC is not POLITICS and they should never be COMBINED. Let the guy live his life. Would you do this to a successful doctor? Think of him as a man successful in life, just like millions of others.

tell that to zak de la rocha there betty boo.


now hes a real charitable doing good for others is hi slife. listen to his speeches then listen to bonos preaches and you tell me whos the self rightous one.

[Black Hole Sun]

Metallicam wrote:

Black Hole Sun, read this you dumb prick. No, not a huge fan of Bono, but he does more than all of us ever will. Sure, it may be for the image, but it's still something. If I save someones life because I thought he might reward me, you think it matters to that man that I did it for money? No, he's just happy he's alive. We should all be thankful he's doing this, doesn't matter the motive.

Chillax, you whiney little dickhole. You didn't seem to address a single point I made. My main point is that he's capable of doing so much more, and still live in luxury. And saving someone's life, only for money, whilst a good act, still makes you a disgusting human being.

[gooman]

I want the whole world to know I donated 2 dollars to this cause. Pay attention to me, I'm important.