Republicans Refuse to Honor Springsteen

[NoAmericanTaliban]

Nov 18, 6:01 PM (ET)

By DONNA DE LA CRUZ

WASHINGTON (AP) - Bruce Springsteen famously was "born in the USA," but he's getting scorned in the U.S. Senate.

An effort by New Jersey's two Democratic senators to honor the veteran rocker was shot down Friday by Republicans who are apparently still miffed a year after the Boss lent his voice to the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.

The chamber's GOP leaders refused to bring up for consideration a resolution, introduced by Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Jon Corzine, that honored Springsteen's long career and the 1975 release of his iconic album, "Born to Run."

No reason was given, said Lautenberg spokesman Alex Formuzis. "Resolutions like this pass all the time in the U.S. Senate, usually by unanimous consent," he said.

Telephone calls to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's office seeking comment were not immediately returned.

Lautenberg said he couldn't understand why anyone would object to the resolution.

"Even if the Republicans don't like (Springsteen's) tunes, I would hope they appreciated his contributions to American culture," Lautenberg said.

Springsteen endorsed Kerry last year, and made campaign appearances that drew huge crowds who came to hear music described in the resolution as "a cultural milestone that has touched the lives of millions of people."

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[liberalhistorian]

1. What petty, vindictive,

juvenile idiots! They just don't like the fact that he speaks truth to power!

[LisaM]

2. Their pettiness and vengeance knows no bounds

though this can't possibly help them in the polls.

[fooj]

3. The Repukes are vile, cowardly bullies!

They certainly are predictable, aren't they?

[saigon68]

35. War Criminals too

[pocket]

4. meh, the boss is overrated as hell

honor Greg Graffin!

[mzmolly]

7. I used to think so until I saw him live.

There was nothing like it. Nothing.

:hi:

[The Roux Comes First]

17. I agree - best rock and roll show I ever attended

was Bruce and Clarence and all at the Seattle ice arena. My ears are still ringing and it was over 20 years ago!

[mzmolly]

20. My husand doesn't "get it" when I tell him that, and unless I'd seen

him live myself I don't think I would either.

I saw the Act For Change concert and he played with REM and had a cameo from Neil Young, it was awesome!

[bunny planet]

23. That's what did it for me too. My husband worshiped him and I could never

understand it, until he took me to see him live.
I still get chills thinking about it. Unbelievable live performer, unbelievable passion and musicianship. Simply unforgettable, and I've seen him twice since, same electricity every time.

The Republicans are so pathetic. They can't even see how petty and stupid it makes them look to not pass the resolution just because he didn't vote for them and campaigned for the other guy. They'd just be classless if they weren't criminals.

[mzmolly]

26. I'll have to take my husband as well. "Bruce" played for hours when I

saw him with a friend. I have never experienced that kind of energy at a concert - ever. I agree with your assessment - passion/perfection/showmanship. Amazing.

They'd just be classless if they weren't criminals.

LOL, indeed.

[JerseygirlCT]

31. Yup. That'll make a believer out of you.

Growing up Jersey, I resisted the cultural imperative to be a fan for a while. Then a boyfriend took me to my first Springsteen concert -- '78, Palace theatre (I think that's the name) in Passaic, NJ.

OMG.

I've seen him many times since then, but I have to say that first concert was something really special. Kitty's Back, for one thing.

I'll stop going on and on now!

[tulsakatz]

5. it takes a very small mind.........

.......to be so petty as to turn down something like this!!

[acmavm]

6. Such mean and petty people. n/t

[melody]

8. We're not all Americans anymore

We are Republicans and Democrats. That is very clear.

[Dr Fate]

9. That will go over real well. The Boss is SOOOOO unpopular. (Snicker)

Are there ANY Republicans with talent? A single one? Johnny Ramone & Jinny Stewart seem to be the only ones that come to mind.

[Up2Late]

10. Oh sure, Ronald Regan can exploit the song "Born in the U.S.A." in 1984...

..., largely without the consent of the author, but Now...!

[HockeyMom]

11. Reagan can no clue

that "Born in the USA" was an anti War (Nam) song. He thought it was patriotic.

I guess the Reps have figured that one out by now. Besides, the Boss the hardly a brain dead supporter of this administration.

[54anickel]

15. Heh, was thinking the same thing. Remember the Freepers going

ape-sh*t when "The Boss" supported Kerry? Boycotts, burning CDs, tears and feelings of betrayal. Idiots never paid any attention to the lyrics of the song beyond the chorus line.

[shenmue]

12. Republicans: jilted brats

You know if he were a Republican, they'd love him.

(And thank goodness he's not!)

[spanone]

13. Assholes, pure and simple, assholes. Politics before humanity.

[newscott]

14. Screw them. He'll be remembered long after they're dead and buried.

[David Zephyr]

16. They can all climb up on the tallest ladder available to kiss Bruce's ass!

The American people love Bruce Springsteen. If the Republicans are too stupid to figure that out they are even more deluded than I already credit them to be.

This only makes The Boss look even better. Tom Joad would be proud.

[DebbieCDC]

18. Screw the GOP

The Boss is the best. There ain't one of them can kiss his ass.

[MarsThe Cat]

19. they should just stop with all the stupid 'resolutions' anyway-

aren't they supposed to be doing 'the people's business'...?

seems like a huge waste of time and resources.

[Joey Liberal]

21. Republicans are scum n.t

[truthisfreedom]

22. 1] Bruce is proud of this. it's a badge of honor for him to be rejected by

thugs. 2] this ensures that his music will no longer be desecrated by thoughtless thugs, and it creates enormous confusion for thug voters who love the Boss but want to toe the party line. 3] this is another form of censorship by the thugs, who love that sort of thing... and it makes clear to their wavering base that they're truly out of touch with reality.

this is good on so many levels that i'm grinning from ear to ear. all the thugs can do is shoot themselves in the foot... it's as if they can't unholster their guns but their fingers are glued to the triggers and the safety's off.

[BlueManDude]

24. just one more milestone for the boss n/t

[MarkTwain]

25. Excellent Move by the GOP which I applaud....

... for the next twenty years, with confidence:

NJ = D

You just D'ONT fuck with the Boss where New Jersey is concerned.

[JI7]

27. that's actually an Honor in itself

[superconnected]

28. and the repukes are putting an ad on nevada tv that reid is pi-partisan.

they are such hypocrites. How do they live with themselves.

[JerseygirlCT]

29. Such babies.

It's not like Bruce needs the recognition. Anyone who knows music and American culture knows the impact he has had.

They just need to punish him for seeing a whole lot more clearly than they do, or than they want others to see.

[MO_Dem]

37. Yes! They are showing themselves

for the heartless, thoughtless, soul-less fenceposts that they are. The rest of us human-beings know that the Boss ROCKS!



From a MO Democrat to Bruce :yourock:

[CBHagman]

30. Like the GOP could get anyone to spend four hours with them.

These clowns will fade from memory (okay, just FADE AWAY). Not so for Springsteen.

[ScotTissue]

32. WHEN WILL SPRINGSTEEN GET THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES?

Here's a guy who needs a little hype to fuel his career, right?

[truthisfreedom]

33. heh. the Boss is snickering up his sleeve over this one.

'pubs would'a done a lot better for themselves by grudgingly giving him the honor. idiots.

[JerseygirlCT]

42. No hype. Just talent. He doesn't need them in the least

As I expect sales of the latest will show.

The point isn't Bruce's need -- the point is how very silly and petty these GOP folk can be.

I sincerely doubt he was home crying after not receiving the honor, you know?

[RFKHumphreyObama]

34. Considering that both Reagan and Dole used his songs during their campaign

Even though he didn't support either of them for the presidency, you'd think they'd be a bit more grateful to him

I'm sure Springsteen's devastated to know that a bunch of right wing partisan ideologues don't like him :sarcasm:

[Democat]

36. Ronald Reagan was a Republican - now we can't honor him either!

Why should we honor Ronald Reagan with anything - he was a Republican! If Democrats can't be honored than neither should Republicans.

No one who votes should ever be recognized, according to Republicans?

[kestrel91316]

38. Ok. Looks like it's time to go buy ALL HIS CDs!!!!!! F--- the GOP.

[MissMarple]

39. Dissing the Boss? Hoo boy.

The fans aren't going to like that one little bit. I guess the GOP has written off New Jersey, hm....? Not to mention quite a few other places.

[JaneQPublic]

40. Imagine if instead, the resolution was for Lee Greenwood

Hell, they'd give him the National Medal of Freedom.

[dback]

41. Bruce'll get a Medal of Freedom & a Kennedy Honor before long

And all these vindictive little Republican cusses will have faded into the ashes of history as nothing but self-serving little troglodytes.