Stop with the anti-Trump crusade, it's boring!

docsredarmy99
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Lost the crowd for about a half hour in Padova after EV's latest outburst although got it back to complete an outstanding show.

It needs to stop, it's boring & they need to show some respect to those who don't share their views.

Anyway, onwards to Rome we go.....
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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    You know the political stance of this band and that they have always been vocal about it.  

    It's not going to stop.  
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  • Stickman24
    Stickman24 Posts: 210
    edited June 2018
    Yeah I’d prefer a little less political talk   Instead of attacking why not try and find some common ground.  It might be um productive.  Rather than more walls. 


    Look by by no means am I looking to get into a political debate.   I’ve loved this band and it’s members since I was 12 I’m 38 today. Weather I agree or disagree with thier personal. views it won’t affect how I view them.   I agree some respect for the other side should be shown. 
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  • RP112579
    RP112579 Tinley Park, IL Posts: 3,388
    Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    They lost the crowd for a half hour? I call bullshit.
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  • nicknyr15
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    I agree. It’s annoying. And I’m not coming from a conservative standpoint. I’m just coming from the view of I’m at a concert and splitting the room fir any amount of time isn’t a good idea. 
  • curmudgeoness
    curmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,130
    docsredarmy99 said:
    Lost the crowd for about a half hour in Padova after EV's latest outburst although got it back to complete an outstanding show.

    It needs to stop, it's boring & they need to show some respect to those who don't share their views.

    Anyway, onwards to Rome we go.....

    No it doesn't, no, it isn't, and no, they don't.
    This is who they are and who they always have been and will be. They are free to speak their minds, just like the rest of us. And, like it or not, the majority of Americans are appalled by what is happening at the southern border and feel compelled to take a stand. You are entitled to your own opinions, but nobody is obligated to be quiet because they disagree with you or with our government's policies.
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  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    edited June 2018
    I dont like politics in general.  I avoid talking about politics as much as i can. Its a waste of breath.  Everyone thinks that their side is the correct side and everyone does the same petty, immature stuff that they accuse the other side of doing.  It’s hilarious really. 

    It’s their mic tho.  They can say whatever they want.  It’s definitely not a new thing at a PJ show. I don’t go to concerts anymore in general so it doesnt bother me one way or the other. :lol:
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  • iwasatpj20
    iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,470
    edited June 2018
    cp3iverson said:
    I dont like politics in general.  I avoid talking about politics as much as i can. Its a waste of breath.  Everyone thinks that their side is the correct side and everyone does the same stuff that they accuse the other side of doing.  It’s hilarious really. 

    It’s their mic tho.  They can say whatever they want. I don’t go to concerts anymore so it doesnt bother me one way or the other. :lol:
    I understand how you feel about politics at the shows
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  • StuffnJunk
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    Regardless of what side you’re on, the fact is these speeches will likely not be met with 100% cheers at the US shows. I honestly think the reactions could make the Nassau Bushleaguer thing look tame.

    And at the Nassau show, Eddie was not exactly pleased with getting booed, and they never played that venue ever again. So this could be very interesting.

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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    This is a subject brought up every single tour.

    Every single tour, a thread about it is locked.  

    Asking PJ to discontinue speaking about politics is like asking Trump to stop tweeting.  Neither one is ever going to happen.  Believe me, I would love it if we were DT tweet-free.  
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    This notion that Pearl Jam, who have always talked about politics, should now stop talking about politics in order to provide a safe space for those who don't want to hear it is laughable.

    You know what you are getting. That hasn't changed.
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  • Abe Froman
    Abe Froman Posts: 5,379
    Please DONT STOP!  Everyone needs to speak out against the ass clown Trump. PJ has never kept quiet about political stuff and probably never will. 
  • Stickman24
    Stickman24 Posts: 210
    cp3iverson said:
    I dont like politics in general.  I avoid talking about politics as much as i can. Its a waste of breath.  Everyone thinks that their side is the correct side and everyone does the same petty, immature stuff that they accuse the other side of doing.  It’s hilarious really
    Agreed! 
  • StuffnJunk
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    deadendp said:
    This is a subject brought up every single tour.

    Every single tour, a thread about it is locked.  

    Asking PJ to discontinue speaking about politics is like asking Trump to stop tweeting.  Neither one is ever going to happen.  Believe me, I would love it if we were DT tweet-free.  
    But we can be asked, or told, not to post about it here. No irony there.
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    StuffnJunk said:
    deadendp said:
    This is a subject brought up every single tour.

    Every single tour, a thread about it is locked.  

    Asking PJ to discontinue speaking about politics is like asking Trump to stop tweeting.  Neither one is ever going to happen.  Believe me, I would love it if we were DT tweet-free.  
    But we can be asked, or told, not to post about it here. No irony there.
    They get locked because of how people post, not the fact that they post about political discussion. 
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    And I hope the band continues to speak out against the Trump administration. I’ll cheer loudly at the shows I’m attending. 
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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    edited June 2018
    oftenreading said:
    StuffnJunk said:
    deadendp said:
    This is a subject brought up every single tour.

    Every single tour, a thread about it is locked.  

    Asking PJ to discontinue speaking about politics is like asking Trump to stop tweeting.  Neither one is ever going to happen.  Believe me, I would love it if we were DT tweet-free.  
    But we can be asked, or told, not to post about it here. No irony there.
    They get locked because of how people post, not the fact that they post about political discussion. 
    +1

    Thank you, Often. :smile:
    oftenreading said:
    And I hope the band continues to speak out against the Trump administration. I’ll cheer loudly at the shows I’m attending. 
    Absolutely! 
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  • Daron Oshay
    Daron Oshay Middletown, NJ Posts: 2,591
    oftenreading said:
    And I hope the band continues to speak out against the Trump administration. I’ll cheer loudly at the shows I’m attending. 
    Same
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