Imagine That -- I’m Still Anti-War

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  • timbo1972
    timbo1972 Posts: 326
    dimitrispearljam said:

    Eddie,this flag already Joined You....

    Thanks for the invitation...Peace

    Dimitris


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    In the words of Lennon. Give Greece a Chance.
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  • lippy002
    lippy002 Posts: 120
    Took the words right out of my mouth.
    EnterThanman said:

    This is amazing. This is the kind of stuff that made me fall so madly in love with this band over 20 years ago.
    It's refreshing to know that amidst all the stupidity around here with new merch, limited vinyl releases and sold out posters, there's still a real guy fronting this band, that still cares the same way he did over 20 years ago...that I can still learn from the person who contributed so much to the ideals I hold today. That he still remembers what's important.

    Thank Ed. Peace.

  • a5pj
    a5pj Hershey PA Posts: 3,975
    +1 when will it stop
    Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?



  • DischordVision
    DischordVision SEAttle by way of WNY Posts: 532
    well put EV. amazing (peace) piece on current world news...
    here's my take, while advancement of technology and further advancements in medical field have furthered our species to great heights..we are still trotting along just like our ancestors did centuries ago...point being mankind hasn't changed a whole lot...our relation to the world we create has...we're still highly opinionated. I remember reading years ago that scientists predicted that religion would eventually die out, go extinct in the coming centuries...HA! I thought "what a joke and I'm a former Catholic..."
    as long as people have to the right to believe in complete, utter nonsense w/out any evidence or anything related to reality as in the modern world..violence and war will exist. Not saying religion is the root of all wars but it sure seems it has been in the last 20 years...
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  • 1vs5
    1vs5 Posts: 289
    EV -
    You aren't alone. There are many people (PJ fans and not) that are angry, disgusted, saddened by what is and continues to happen in the world.

    When I saw the video of your "no war rant", I was happy that you were speaking up about it and supported it strongly. I read blogs/sites criminalizing you for speaking about peace and some of the comments on these sites made me begin to think that this world is hopeless.
    Families, CHILDREN, INNOCENT PEOPLE are dying and we can't figure out how to make it stop? Instead bombs drop? What will that solve? What will come out of it? With all the good that we have inside of us and we can't PUT AN END TO THE VIOLENCE?

    Please don't stop speaking about this. We need you to.


  • MayDay10
    MayDay10 Posts: 11,854
    Great words. I'm sure people will twist it around as negative somehow... those people must work for Lockheed Martin
  • PJForceofNature
    PJForceofNature Posts: 3,087
    Thank you, Eddie. I am so grateful to be a fan of a band that promotes love and peace.
    And to quote John Lennon, "All we are saying, is give peace a chance".
    "A beacon on dry land"
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    SivanMerili said:

    Israeli fan in here :)
    Thanks for the letter! It meant allot to me, specially in this period.
    Between the missiles flying over my head (thanks god!) and bed time, i really want to say just - big thanks.
    Hoping to see you (all the band) soon in Israel.
    Dont forget to bring Jeff! (I love him so much)
    Good night. Im going to bed with a huge smile on my face and tears.

    shit..."'Between the missiles flying over my head (thanks god!) and bed time""
    and most of us,are posting here from our "safe home-office..etc.."
    doesnt matter which side of the wall you are...which god u believe...
    hope u be safe there..you all from both sides..this shit must ends..
    be well
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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  • PhillyCrownOfThorns
    PhillyCrownOfThorns Posts: 690
    MayDay10 said:

    Great words. I'm sure people will twist it around as negative somehow... those people must work for Lockheed Martin

    So the release clarifies what for those who were upset?
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  • TheGhost
    TheGhost Posts: 540
    Thanks Ed. I guess people still need non-violence explained once and a while. They will always call us naive just for pointing out that war is fundamentally destructive.
    KORITFW
  • Miiike
    Miiike Posts: 436
    Wow. So beautifully said.
    So proud of him . . .
  • foodshop65
    foodshop65 Connecticut Posts: 731
    well done Mr.EV
    can't wait to see you in Memphis
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  • CharlieP
    CharlieP Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,035
    And we can hereby declare the case closed. Beautifully done, Eddie!

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  • Drowned Out
    Drowned Out Posts: 6,056
    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:

    MayDay10 said:

    Great words. I'm sure people will twist it around as negative somehow... those people must work for Lockheed Martin

    So the release clarifies what for those who were upset?
    I agree that it does nothing to clarify the controversy. He basically continued his speech; let his words stand. He did make it clear it wasn't addressed to any one nation, but didn't absolve those who felt slighted. It seems like some people want a pass on their violence. He isn't biting.
    Good for him.
  • PhillyCrownOfThorns
    PhillyCrownOfThorns Posts: 690
    Drowned Out said:

    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:

    MayDay10 said:

    Great words. I'm sure people will twist it around as negative somehow... those people must work for Lockheed Martin

    So the release clarifies what for those who were upset?
    I agree that it does nothing to clarify the controversy. He basically continued his speech; let his words stand. He did make it clear it wasn't addressed to any one nation, but didn't absolve those who felt slighted. It seems like some people want a pass on their violence. He isn't biting.
    Good for him.
    I am not looking for a pass on violence.

    I am even more curious now that he (and others) have had time to digest the reaction.

    He chose not to be silent in a reaction. Kudos. But didn't address the negative reaction at all. Frankly, he just took a piss on it. I am sure there are many that are happy about that.

    The simple way to silence a lot of the outrage is to place blame on Israel and Hamas for putting people in harms way.

    Anti war... $$ wasted... Peace and love!

    Done. Story over.

    But for some reason, that wasn't included. Or maybe I'm just naive...
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  • kce8
    kce8 Posts: 1,636
    This letter is just great !

    Can`t believe how someone could misunderstood Ed.
    Everybody can hear it in his music - it´s all about love, peace and leading a life full of respect
    and mutual understanding for all of us in this world.
    I have no doubt about his honesty and we just need more like him to let people stand
    up for love, hope, peace, freedom, sincere friendship and against war !

    So to Ed and PJ -

    don´t stop spreading your love and trying to make it a better world !
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    edited July 2014
    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:



    The simple way to silence a lot of the outrage is to place blame on Israel and Hamas for putting people in harms way.
    .

    Do you honestly believe that would silence any outrage? If anything that would only turn it up ten notches.

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  • Drowned Out
    Drowned Out Posts: 6,056
    edited July 2014
    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:

    Drowned Out said:

    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:

    MayDay10 said:

    Great words. I'm sure people will twist it around as negative somehow... those people must work for Lockheed Martin

    So the release clarifies what for those who were upset?
    I agree that it does nothing to clarify the controversy. He basically continued his speech; let his words stand. He did make it clear it wasn't addressed to any one nation, but didn't absolve those who felt slighted. It seems like some people want a pass on their violence. He isn't biting.
    Good for him.
    The simple way to silence a lot of the outrage is to place blame on Israel and Hamas for putting people in harms way.

    Anti war... $$ wasted... Peace and love!

    Done. Story over
    Pretty much. Placing blame on both Israel and Hamas could be interpreted as taking back his words, and he was having none of it.

    If his words offended someone's nationalist sensibilities, it might be time for a look in the mirror instead of lashing out.
    Post edited by Drowned Out on
  • PhillyCrownOfThorns
    PhillyCrownOfThorns Posts: 690
    JimmyV said:

    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:



    The simple way to silence a lot of the outrage is to place blame on Israel and Hamas for putting people in harms way.
    .

    Do you honestly believe that would silence any outrage? If anything that would only turn it up ten notches.

    Yes. I honestly do.

    why would it turn it up 10 notches? If he is anti-war and all-encompassing, like he said, then it's no big deal. Just say it.
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  • CharlieP
    CharlieP Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,035
    Drowned Out said:

    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:

    Drowned Out said:

    PhillyCrownOfThorns said:

    MayDay10 said:

    Great words. I'm sure people will twist it around as negative somehow... those people must work for Lockheed Martin

    So the release clarifies what for those who were upset?
    I agree that it does nothing to clarify the controversy. He basically continued his speech; let his words stand. He did make it clear it wasn'ti addressed to any one nation, but didn't absolve those who felt slighted. It seems like some people want a pass on their violence. He isn't biting.
    Good for him.
    The simple way to silence a lot of the outrage is to place blame on Israel and Hamas for putting people in harms way.

    Anti war... $$ wasted... Peace and love!

    Done. Story over
    Pretty much. Placing blame on both Israel and Hamas could be interpreted as taking back his words, and he was having none of it.

    If his word offended someone's nationalistic sensibilities, it might be time for a look in the mirror instead of lashing out.
    This. Very well put Drowned Out.

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