Ed's Speech Pittsburgh 5/18, Bruce, & America

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PittsburghPJ
PittsburghPJ Posts: 227
in The Porch
Just wanted to say thanks to Eddie for his speech in solidarity and agreement with Bruce Springsteen about the current human rights abuses of the Trump administration at the end of Pittsburgh Night 2 (5/18/25). I've been deeply struggling with anxiety about the current state of things in America, especially as so few voices seem to be speaking up this time around compared to the first administration. I had been looking forward to these two Pittsburgh shows for a long time, and it meant a lot to hear the band who's been so important to me for so long continue to be vocal.

Thanks, Ed. Thanks, to Pearl Jam. Thanks, Bruce. 

I know the band has their lives to live, but I hope they won't be gone too long.
YNWA
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  • payling
    payling Seattle Posts: 412
    Agree
    PA
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Right on, great comment.  
    It's hugely encouraging when people who can reach wide audience do speak out for those of us who don't have a wide audience.  I don't expect every act to do that-- like Neil Young once said, "My main job is to make music."  But when they do speak up, they speak for many of us, and that's excellent.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,559
    He kept mentioning Franco Harris is that the same Franco Harris who kept defending Joe Paterno? 
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,597
    Knew it was on his mind when he played My City of Ruins on Friday. Then he let it rip on Sunday. 
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    "...I changed by not changing at all..."
  • inmyrvm
    inmyrvm Posts: 1,038
    josevolution said:
    He kept mentioning Franco Harris is that the same Franco Harris who kept defending Joe Paterno? 
    Unfortunately, yes.  It was disappointing
    "Fuck the talkin' let's start rockin" - Eddie Vedder 9-5-00 Pittsburgh
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  • DE4173
    DE4173 Posts: 2,792
    Glad that you found comfort in Ed's and Bruce's words.
    I like when high profile people use their voice to stand up for what they believe in. ✌️❤️
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,738
    DE4173 said:
    Glad that you found comfort in Ed's and Bruce's words.
    I like when high profile people use their voice to stand up for what they believe in. ✌️❤️
    Need more of this.... these voices... do not be silent!!
  • julieooliern
    julieooliern Posts: 1,278
    gotthebottle said:
    DE4173 said:
    Glad that you found comfort in Ed's and Bruce's words.
    I like when high profile people use their voice to stand up for what they believe in. ✌️❤️
    Need more of this.... these voices... do not be silent!!
    ^🙏💗✌️
  • bigbiggzy
    bigbiggzy Posts: 840
    Was grateful to see he chimed in the way he did in Pitt. I figured he might after Bruce making the news.

    He said some general stuff about the state of things in Raleigh N2 but he seemed to be filtering himself a bit. 
  • khaynik
    khaynik Posts: 2
    Agreed!
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,358
    And Ed made Newsweek for it....
    among other outlets
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  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    And the Bulwark is sharing it on social media.
    All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.
  • LukinAtU
    LukinAtU Posts: 831
    Ed’s got a serious case of TDS
  • DE4173
    DE4173 Posts: 2,792
    edited May 21
    Love artists using their voices. It makes me happy for people like the OP and others like them that finds it important and possibly provides comfort and strength in these anxious and uncertain times.
    Post edited by DE4173 on
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • ComeToTX
    ComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,057
    LukinAtU said:
    Ed’s got a serious case of TDS
    Good. Nothing this administration is doing is normal and should not be treated as such. 
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • tbergs
    tbergs Posts: 10,401
    LukinAtU said:
    Ed’s got a serious case of TDS
    I too am really enjoying the rejuvenated version of The Daily Show with Stewart back on Mondays. They're knocking it out of the park. ;)
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • LukinAtU
    LukinAtU Posts: 831
    tbergs said:
    LukinAtU said:
    Ed’s got a serious case of TDS
    I too am really enjoying the rejuvenated version of The Daily Show with Stewart back on Mondays. They're knocking it out of the park. ;)
    i had no idea it’s back! Colbert Report?!
  • DE4173
    DE4173 Posts: 2,792
    It's tough, I guess because years ago people were either:

    1. Shut up and sing (lame)
    2. We're with you, Ed! You're preaching to the choir, but okay.
    3. Hell yes, Ed! Drag.His.Ass.

    I guess the last year and this, fans were upset that he wasn't as vocal.

    I imagine he's going to do what he sees fit going forward.
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • gotthebottle
    gotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,738
    We ALL need to be vocal
  • rearviewmirror33
    rearviewmirror33 Posts: 87
    gotthebottle said:
    We ALL need to be vocal
    100%

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