Re: WGFA and George Bush

["L. Bird" <pkeets@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> We have no way of knowing, despite Pete being an asshole and calling 
> someone he doesn't know a "cunt," whether Bush's people paid the necessary 
> fees or not.  They actually didn't have to, anyway, because it was a 
> private, invitation only event associated with the campaign.
This was broadcast on TV, so it wasn't especially private.  I suspect Pete's 
reaction may have had to do with the fact the song was used in a political 
context, moreso than a comment about permission or royalties.  It's as if 
Bush implied that he had Pete's support.  Although Pete has been quoted 
making political statements about matters in the UK, I doubt if he wants to 
mix into US politics.


> After so many people's rush to judgement about him in this child porn 
> debacle, maybe Pete will think twice before profanely bashing a person he 
> has never even met just because he hold a different political perspective 
> and happened to play a Who song.  I have deep poli!
> tical opposition to many figures in the public eye, but I don't cast 
> aspersions as to their personal worth or character on that basis.  Pete 
> calling Bush a cunt was stupid, ignorant, and beneath someone of his 
> intelligence and creativity.  Maybe that cop, who Pete attacked at a 
> concert just for interrupting due to a fire, would be justified in calling 
> PETE a cunt.
> Mc
It may not be a matter of a different political perspective.  It's just that 
Pete may not want his music to be used in any political context at all.  
Plus, I think the Bush team edited the song to change the message.


keets

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