Anti-Obama Shirts at Upcoming Shows

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  • thunderDAN
    thunderDAN Posts: 2,094
    edited April 2010
    drsluggo wrote:
    thunderDAN wrote:
    why would you wear that shirt anyway, to make a statement? People don't have any style anymore.
    Just wait until you see me - I am oozing with style.
    I'm just saying, if there is a question as to what the response would be, why would you wear it? What statement are you going to make by wearing it? Will wearing an anti-Obama shirt to a Pearl Jam concert change anything? Nope.

    Also, why are people planning on what they are wearing to concerts that are a month away?

    Just wear it. Not a big deal, but if you are seriously worried about the reaction, why even bother wearing it? It won't change anything anyways
    Post edited by thunderDAN on
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,942
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    You people crack me up. If this were a post 10 years ago and it were about that president it would be perfectly acceptable and applauded. Now though, it's "leave that stuff home!"

    Since when is a Pearl Jam show no place to voice a political opinion?

    Please. Do some of you really hear yourselves?
    10 years ago, I would have made the same statement I am making today.....

    Leave the political bullshit at home.
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  • Bu$chlager
    Bu$chlager Posts: 500
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    You people crack me up. If this were a post 10 years ago and it were about that president it would be perfectly acceptable and applauded. Now though, it's "leave that stuff home!"

    Since when is a Pearl Jam show no place to voice a political opinion?

    Please. Do some of you really hear yourselves?
    10 years ago, I would have made the same statement I am making today.....

    Leave the political bullshit at home.

    Then kudos to you. I wouldn't wear the shirt either. But do you get my point overall? It's hypocriscy at it's finest.
  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    You people crack me up. If this were a post 10 years ago and it were about that president it would be perfectly acceptable and applauded. Now though, it's "leave that stuff home!"

    Since when is a Pearl Jam show no place to voice a political opinion?

    Please. Do some of you really hear yourselves?

    He can do that. He can wear whatever he wants now, 10 years ago, or 10 years from now. I don't care. I never understand these threads about what to wear at concert. And I certainly don't need the validation of a message board to make me feel better about what I wear.

    Wear a cow suit. Dress up like Big Bird. Go naked. Who cares?


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  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,942
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    You people crack me up. If this were a post 10 years ago and it were about that president it would be perfectly acceptable and applauded. Now though, it's "leave that stuff home!"

    Since when is a Pearl Jam show no place to voice a political opinion?

    Please. Do some of you really hear yourselves?
    10 years ago, I would have made the same statement I am making today.....

    Leave the political bullshit at home.

    Then kudos to you. I wouldn't wear the shirt either. But do you get my point overall? It's hypocriscy at it's finest.
    Sure, I get what you are saying.
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  • Given to...
    Given to... Wyoming Posts: 5,007
    I wish I had to worry about what shirt to wear. Maybe next time around.
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,942
    Given to... wrote:
    I wish I had to worry about what shirt to wear. Maybe next time around.
    Yep..

    Im with you....

    Next time......
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Hugh Freaking Dillon
    Hugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    I find it pretty ironic that fans of Pearl Jam are telling fans to leave the political bullshit at home. I mean, COME ON. Up until Backspacer, Ed didn't leave the political bullshit at home! He wore it on his sleeve! And most of his fans ate it up, now someone wants to know if it would be ok to voice his opinion at the upcoming show, and he's being told to just shut up and enjoy the rock?

    I would hope that Ed would disagree with you all and encourage this person to exercise their right to freedom and speech.
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  • Hugh Freaking Dillon
    Hugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    Flagg wrote:
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    You people crack me up. If this were a post 10 years ago and it were about that president it would be perfectly acceptable and applauded. Now though, it's "leave that stuff home!"

    Since when is a Pearl Jam show no place to voice a political opinion?

    Please. Do some of you really hear yourselves?

    He can do that. He can wear whatever he wants now, 10 years ago, or 10 years from now. I don't care. I never understand these threads about what to wear at concert. And I certainly don't need the validation of a message board to make me feel better about what I wear.

    Wear a cow suit. Dress up like Big Bird. Go naked. Who cares?


    Well, some of us don't need to go naked I guess.

    it's not about the SHIRT per say. It's about making the statement he wants to make. the shirt is just the vehicle with which to drive it home is all.
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  • Bu$chlager
    Bu$chlager Posts: 500
    Flagg wrote:
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    You people crack me up. If this were a post 10 years ago and it were about that president it would be perfectly acceptable and applauded. Now though, it's "leave that stuff home!"

    Since when is a Pearl Jam show no place to voice a political opinion?

    Please. Do some of you really hear yourselves?

    He can do that. He can wear whatever he wants now, 10 years ago, or 10 years from now. I don't care. I never understand these threads about what to wear at concert. And I certainly don't need the validation of a message board to make me feel better about what I wear.

    Wear a cow suit. Dress up like Big Bird. Go naked. Who cares?


    Well, some of us don't need to go naked I guess.

    Yeah, i don't know why the OP is asking. My guess is that it was a fecitious attempt to stir the pot a bit. I was just moderately amused by the replies decrying the statement. I am certain the tune would be sung a whole lot different were this posted last administration.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,942
    Johnny Sitar wrote:
    I find it pretty ironic that fans of Pearl Jam are telling fans to leave the political bullshit at home. I mean, COME ON. Up until Backspacer, Ed didn't leave the political bullshit at home! He wore it on his sleeve! And most of his fans ate it up, now someone wants to know if it would be ok to voice his opinion at the upcoming show, and he's being told to just shut up and enjoy the rock?

    I would hope that Ed would disagree with you all and encourage this person to exercise their right to freedom and speech.
    Just a thought....

    If I were to show up at a show....And wear a shirt that said....

    "The West Memphis 3 are CHILD MURDERERS"!!!!!!

    How would Mr. Vedder react??? Would he be discussing, and encouraging, my right to freedom of speech???
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  • drsluggo
    drsluggo Posts: 4,742
    Johnny Sitar wrote:
    I find it pretty ironic that fans of Pearl Jam are telling fans to leave the political bullshit at home. I mean, COME ON. Up until Backspacer, Ed didn't leave the political bullshit at home! He wore it on his sleeve! And most of his fans ate it up, now someone wants to know if it would be ok to voice his opinion at the upcoming show, and he's being told to just shut up and enjoy the rock?

    I would hope that Ed would disagree with you all and encourage this person to exercise their right to freedom and speech.
    Yeah most of the replies on here are probably aimed more at the fact they can't imagine someone wanting to wear an anti-Obama shirt than a just a political one in general.

    I am not worried about what shirt to wear because I have decided I am not going to wear one. Pants are also optional - that's my political statement right there.
  • drsluggo
    drsluggo Posts: 4,742
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Just a thought....

    If I were to show up at a show....And wear a shirt that said....

    "The West Memphis 3 are CHILD MURDERERS"!!!!!!

    How would Mr. Vedder react??? Would he be discussing, and encouraging, my right to freedom of speech???
    Let's just say you'd be wishing you wore a shirt that said NO EVEN FLOW on it :lol:
  • Bu$chlager
    Bu$chlager Posts: 500
    Johnny Sitar wrote:
    I find it pretty ironic that fans of Pearl Jam are telling fans to leave the political bullshit at home. I mean, COME ON. Up until Backspacer, Ed didn't leave the political bullshit at home! He wore it on his sleeve! And most of his fans ate it up, now someone wants to know if it would be ok to voice his opinion at the upcoming show, and he's being told to just shut up and enjoy the rock?

    I would hope that Ed would disagree with you all and encourage this person to exercise their right to freedom and speech.

    And BINGO was his name-o.

    Spot on, bro.
  • SPEEDY MCCREADY
    SPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 26,942
    drsluggo wrote:
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Just a thought....

    If I were to show up at a show....And wear a shirt that said....

    "The West Memphis 3 are CHILD MURDERERS"!!!!!!

    How would Mr. Vedder react??? Would he be discussing, and encouraging, my right to freedom of speech???
    Let's just say you'd be wishing you wore a shirt that said NO EVEN FLOW on it :lol:
    Exactly...

    Mr. Vedder would verbally abuse the shit out of me, right???

    And then I would have a few choice words for Mr. Vedder...hehehehehe

    Thats why we leave the political and religious bullshit at home....And just enjoy the concert!!!!!
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • Bu$chlager
    Bu$chlager Posts: 500
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    Johnny Sitar wrote:
    I find it pretty ironic that fans of Pearl Jam are telling fans to leave the political bullshit at home. I mean, COME ON. Up until Backspacer, Ed didn't leave the political bullshit at home! He wore it on his sleeve! And most of his fans ate it up, now someone wants to know if it would be ok to voice his opinion at the upcoming show, and he's being told to just shut up and enjoy the rock?

    I would hope that Ed would disagree with you all and encourage this person to exercise their right to freedom and speech.
    Just a thought....

    If I were to show up at a show....And wear a shirt that said....

    "The West Memphis 3 are CHILD MURDERERS"!!!!!!

    How would Mr. Vedder react??? Would he be discussing, and encouraging, my right to freedom of speech???

    Absolutely not. Even though Ed has sad that and worse about politicians and people he has disliked. Ed doesn't handle opposing viewpoints well. He likes his one-way medium and expects rousing applause to follow, not dissent. (See, Uniondale '03)
  • U R A Crazy Breed
    U R A Crazy Breed Posts: 8,370
    I say wear what you want...if it's a FUCK OBAMA shirt...COOL!!!

    If it's a Pearl jam shirt...COOL!!! fuck what other people think...do what you feel is right!

    I may have to go get me a FUCK OBAMA shirt myself....i am very political....no matter where i go or what i do....people who don't like that shit can kiss my ass!



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  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    BUSH-lager wrote:
    Flagg wrote:

    He can do that. He can wear whatever he wants now, 10 years ago, or 10 years from now. I don't care. I never understand these threads about what to wear at concert. And I certainly don't need the validation of a message board to make me feel better about what I wear.

    Wear a cow suit. Dress up like Big Bird. Go naked. Who cares?


    Well, some of us don't need to go naked I guess.

    Yeah, i don't know why the OP is asking. My guess is that it was a fecitious attempt to stir the pot a bit. I was just moderately amused by the replies decrying the statement. I am certain the tune would be sung a whole lot different were this posted last administration.

    That is true most likely.
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  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    Maybe I'm in the minority but I never liked all the political stuff at the concerts. I mean I love the band and Eddie of course but could do without it. I think these days you just never know what might happen if you offend someone at a huge gathering of 20,000 people. Emotions are running higher now. Many people had and still have high hopes for Obama. I think we all wish the world was different.
  • marcos
    marcos Posts: 2,112
    I'm neutral, because my train is going nowhere, um my life.
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