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

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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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  • paylingpayling Seattle Posts: 394
    Agree
    PA
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,160
    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











  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,881
    He kept mentioning Franco Harris is that the same Franco Harris who kept defending Joe Paterno? 
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,482
    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..."
  • inmyrvminmyrvm Posts: 954
    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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  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 2,407
    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
  • gotthebottlegotthebottle San Diego Posts: 3,564
    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!!
  • julieooliernjulieooliern Posts: 1,125
    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!!
    ^🙏💗✌️
  • bigbiggzybigbiggzy Posts: 823
    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. 
  • khaynikkhaynik Posts: 2
    Agreed!
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 43,371
    And Ed made Newsweek for it....
    among other outlets
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    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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  • curmudgeonesscurmudgeoness Brigadoon, foodie capital Posts: 4,104
    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.
  • LukinAtULukinAtU Posts: 824
    Ed’s got a serious case of TDS
  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 2,407
    edited 12:13AM
    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 at
    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
  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 8,006
    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.
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 10,260
    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...
  • LukinAtULukinAtU Posts: 824
    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?!
  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 2,407
    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
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