Close encounter of the Bono kind....

Now now, mr. distance, no need to exaggerate. Contrary to what you've heard, he actually doesn't heal the sick or perform miracles (shocker, I know!). He just convinces stupid politicans to do the right things, even though they may be doing it for the wrong reasons (like discussed above, being enamored of a celebrity, especially one who is well-informed).

I thought that throwing wads of cash & computers at Malawi was not an optimal solution..?

Or did you miss the Paul Theroux piece?

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"Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein."
-Joe Theismann

(Said in best DeNiro voice): "You talkin' to me?"

Point 1: You like the Theismann quote. Got it. Has this replaced your picture poasting obsession?

Point 2: For your one Theroux I can throw (get it?) about a gazillion other articles back at ya from people (activists who live there, not just visit) that detail the good that is being done. He's just a misanthrope who was in the Peace Corps and has written one good book and then was ignored, and is now pissed that a "rock star" is getting the attention for good works. Welcome to the (unfortunate) real world. Do-gooders who have no name recognition don't get attention. Hence (fun word), the need for celebrities to get involved in the right way (not just photo ops) and get more attention. (again, unfortunately).

Point 3. Arguing (debate) on the Internet is fun. I hope I don't defame you, I would hate to have to go jail.

Signed,

My Real Name.

P.S. From a Harvard prof's reaction to Theroux's article: "… but I'm not convinced that blanket dismissals like Theroux's are helpful. As good as his writing is, he has perhaps gotten a bit too cynical and sweeping in his tone. "

Originally posted by brennser:
jesus mankie, how long have you lived in Ireland? Don't you know that we're a nation of begrudgers?

We wouldn't want gratify the fucker by making him think we thought he was a big deal….he's just Bobby Hewsons son from Ballymun

You didn't see George Best's funeral then?

Originally posted by you be betty:

Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:

Take a deep, slow breath…Ready? Ready.

Celebrities are actually real, mortal human beings, with normal-people lives, too. As hard as it may be to believe; they shit in the same public bathrooms as you and I.

I think you missed the point….I know the Irish wouldn't give him the ego-boost of acknowledging his presence, but the area he was in was a major tourist area…as in, FULL OF TOURISTS!

And I personally have no desire to meet celebs, and probably have met more than most on this board (Jag probably being the exception)

Originally posted by Arlette:
For your one Theroux[…]He's just a misanthrope who was in the Peace Corps and has written one good book

I have read several of his nonfiction books & novels and I would say that he has written more than one good'un.

Originally posted by Arlette:
Hence (fun word), the need for celebrities to get involved[…]and get more attention.

Since when have we ever had need of "Poltically Active" celebrities…especially rock stars. Rock stars are the worst ego-trip there is in the world.

In conclusion, I'm happy that Bongo has become such a self-actualized person. I'm sure it gives him a warm fuzzy every time a starving African gets a brand spanking new Dellâ?¢ computer with Intelâ?¢ inside.

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BTW, I had my first close encounter. I was in the Hot Topic @ Tyson's Corner browsing Gwar action figures, when lo-and-behold I noticed a scraggly man peeing against the back wall of the store. When he turned around I realised it was Bongo. Shocked, I called for mall security, but he had already slithered away by the time they showed up.

Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:

Originally posted by brennser:
jesus mankie, how long have you lived in Ireland? Don't you know that we're a nation of begrudgers?

We wouldn't want gratify the fucker by making him think we thought he was a big deal….he's just Bobby Hewsons son from Ballymun

You didn't see George Best's funeral then?

um, last time I checked its a bit difficult to give a dead person an ego boost….

Originally posted by brennser:

Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:

Originally posted by brennser:
jesus mankie, how long have you lived in Ireland? Don't you know that we're a nation of begrudgers?

We wouldn't want gratify the fucker by making him think we thought he was a big deal….he's just Bobby Hewsons son from Ballymun

You didn't see George Best's funeral then?

um, last time I checked its a bit difficult to give a dead person an ego boost….

So your saying the Irish only acknowledge the dead ones? Makes the whole Bobby Sands bollocks make sense after all these years.

we're sentimental begrudgers….and while I'm at it am I the only one who thinks the STaunton/Robson managerial combination is incredibly risky??

Originally posted by brennser:
we're sentimental begrudgers….and while I'm at it am I the only one who thinks the STaunton/Robson managerial combination is incredibly risky??

Can't say I'm that bothered either way personally…but it seems the general opinion of the Irish is that the sentimentalists think it's great and the realists think it's totally fucked up.

Why not Robson/Staunton for 2-3 years, nothing like learning your trade from a master.

No question Bono is a total megalomaniac….in fact in interviews i've heard him admit to this as well as that little messiah complex he's got.

That being so, I don't see how anyone could have a problem with his philanthropic activities. Sure they feed his ego, sell records and I get really sick of watching the news and reading magazines and seeing him EVERYWHERE. But bottom line is he's making a difference. And even if you don't think is (and we could debate this all day but I won't bother) at least he's trying.