Springsteen at Australia Concert: 'We Stand Before You Embarrassed Americans'

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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    And yes, lever action is great.  A .30-30 is really a great hunting rifle, although I abhor hunting to be honest.  
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    mrussel1 said:
    And yes, lever action is great.  A .30-30 is really a great hunting rifle, although I abhor hunting to be honest.  
    I think a Winchester or marlin .30-30 is my next rifle. Such a sweet gun. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • RoleModelsinBlood31
    RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,239
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 
    Says the Pearl Jam fan... ironic. 
    I don’t think Bruce and pj are similar types of music at all
    It's made by middle aged guys for middle aged guys.  Don't kid yourself.  
  • OnWis97
    OnWis97 St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,610
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 
    Says the Pearl Jam fan... ironic. 
    I don’t think Bruce and pj are similar types of music at all
    It's made by middle aged guys for middle aged guys.  Don't kid yourself.  
    And a common criticism of PJ is that the music is sort of boring...like Bud Light or something.  And face it...fans from day 1 are no longer young.
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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,810
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 
    Hahahaha I agree
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    edited November 2018
    Bruce, the man refuses to get old.  Gotta like that.
    Post edited by Meltdown99 on
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
     his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.
    Didn't the police union ban its members going to his shows (or something) after American Skin (41 shots). Seems people care.

    Sounds like your basing your perception on your own political opinions or whatever.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,446
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    And yes, lever action is great.  A .30-30 is really a great hunting rifle, although I abhor hunting to be honest.  
    I think a Winchester or marlin .30-30 is my next rifle. Such a sweet gun. 
    Focus on Metroid Prime 4 releasing on the Switch next year instead.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • njnancy
    njnancy Posts: 5,096
    cincybearcat said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 
    Hahahaha I agree
    Neither of you have ever been to a Springsteen concert and looked at the crowd I'm guessing.

    Bruce Springsteen is 69 years old and has been making albums since 1973. Pearl Jam grew up listening to Bruce Springsteen, along with other artists of the 60's, 70's and 80's.  The Who had their Farewell Tour in 1982 for god's sake. They have covered many of Springsteen's songs and hold him in high regard. Springsteen's songs speak to people and fans feel like he is speaking to their experiences. The same is found in the music and fans of Pearl Jam. 

    The members of Pearl Jam range in age from 52-65. If you want to exclude Boom, then they range from 52 to 56.  They are not middle-aged men making music for middle aged fans, they are a band making music and they have fans. Fans of Pearl Jam range in age from kids to seniors. They were all close to 30 years old when they formed in 1992. Matt was 30, though not in the band, so since Kruzen is 52, close to 30. 

    As far as their music being boring, then why are we all here??

    You don't have to like Springsteen, but he & the E Street Band have a vast following; far larger than Pearl Jam's fan base. And Pearl Jam has a large following. There are people who don't even realize that they are still together. Most people know that Springsteen is actively touring and putting out albums. You don't have to like him, you don't have to like any musician, but as a person who is a fan of music in and of itself, I'd think there'd be a respect for his longevity, catalog and energetic and long concert performances. He tours more than Pearl Jam does and sells out everywhere. So even if you don't like him, it is not reasonable to say that no one cares about his music. The facts of his popularity just don't substantiate that claim. 

    I really dislike when people label other people as old or young. The same as I dislike generalized statements of race or sex. 

    I was watching a documentary of a band that started when they were in 8th grade after they saw Pearl Jam Unplugged. They are still together constantly touring 22 years later. They are 38/39 years old. They liked Pearl Jam from Day 1. There are fans that were kids, teens, 20's, 30's, 40's, etc when Pearl Jam formed, so 26 years later the band is making music for their fans, who are of all ages. There are people of all ages who are just discovering Pearl Jam now. Pearl Jam fans are not a monolith and run the gamut of age, sex, political leanings, sexuality, etc.  Labels are not needed. That is what is argued when it comes to politics and it should hold for other areas of a person's identity.

    Bruce and Pearl Jam are very much alike. The fans of both bands are very much alike. It is a demographic and musical fact. There is much cross fandom. Both bands are great and I find no reason to disparage either. I am not a fan of Beyonce but I respect her for the empowerment that she gives to minority women and girls & her fandom is vast.

    I wouldn't throw any music on a trash heap because there is someone who is listening that is getting joy from it. Possibly having their life saved by a particular lyric. EV is a fantastic lyricist and so is Bruce Springsteen. You may not like the music but I think there are certain artists/bands that should be respected for the art they have created and that will live on for generations. YMMV and I'm sure it will. 
  • njnancy
    njnancy Posts: 5,096
    edited November 2018
    Spiritual_Chaos said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    And yes, lever action is great.  A .30-30 is really a great hunting rifle, although I abhor hunting to be honest.  
    I think a Winchester or marlin .30-30 is my next rifle. Such a sweet gun. 
    Focus on Metroid Prime 4 releasing on the Switch next year instead.
    There are other places to discuss guns. A discussion of why Bruce Springsteen is an embarrassed American n the age of Trump isn't really a great place to be glorifying guns. 
    Post edited by njnancy on
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    Feeling like John Wayne is a bit silly and not a great reason to own a weapon.  I'm not saying that's your reason,  but there are plenty of people for whom that is true. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    Feeling like John Wayne is a bit silly and not a great reason to own a weapon.  I'm not saying that's your reason,  but there are plenty of people for whom that is true. 
    Oh Christ it was a joke   Lighten up Francis. 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    Feeling like John Wayne is a bit silly and not a great reason to own a weapon.  I'm not saying that's your reason,  but there are plenty of people for whom that is true. 
    Oh Christ it was a joke   Lighten up Francis. 

    You call me Francis... I'll kill you.
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,111
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    Feeling like John Wayne is a bit silly and not a great reason to own a weapon.  I'm not saying that's your reason,  but there are plenty of people for whom that is true. 
    Oh Christ it was a joke   Lighten up Francis. 

    You call me Francis... I'll kill you.
    Still one of my favorite movies of all time!!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Thirty Bills Unpaid
    Thirty Bills Unpaid Posts: 16,881
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    Feeling like John Wayne is a bit silly and not a great reason to own a weapon.  I'm not saying that's your reason,  but there are plenty of people for whom that is true. 
    Oh Christ it was a joke   Lighten up Francis. 

    You call me Francis... I'll kill you.
    Still one of my favorite movies of all time!!

    So stupid lol
    "My brain's a good brain!"
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,879
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Thirty Bills Unpaid said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    mrussel1 said:
    RoleModelsinBlood31 said:
    I loved reading this thread! Buck, you rock- fuck Bruce, his music is a dumpster fire and no one cares what he says.

    And by the way you shoot like me, you put too much finger on the trigger.  Lay off a bit and exhale before each shot.
    Expect that his last tour in 14 was the highest grossing tour in the world that year... but sure no one cares.  
    Only thing I expect is for him to keep making boring music for old people 

    Yah he's a far far cry from Hank Williams Jr hey?

    Great to hear you give Bucktooth some shootin' shit lessons! Yee Haw!
    Who is the better shot: buck or roles? I could see Mrussel rocking the ancient flintlock at a range and picking off a fly at 300 yards lol. 
    I'm a decent shot, but not like that.  I'd use my 30-30 marlin.
    I need a lever action!  They hold 7 or 8 shots?  I only fired a lever action once and it was bad ass.  The John Wayne in me definitely appeared lol

    I have a Henry 45lc lever action golden boy- love it.  Actually have t been to the range in prob a year though, I tend to only go these days when a friend visits from NY or Boston and wants to shoot.  It’s a super fun gun though, makes you feel like Jon Wayne 

    Pew pew pew!!!

    (teeny little mushroom stirs and rises to its full 3 inches)
    Sorry to hear you are only packing three inches bud. 

    Feeling like John Wayne is a bit silly and not a great reason to own a weapon.  I'm not saying that's your reason,  but there are plenty of people for whom that is true. 
    Oh Christ it was a joke   Lighten up Francis. 
    Hey two of you said it. 
  • my2hands
    my2hands Posts: 17,117
    Beef with John Wayne? Fucking commie

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