"I find it insulting that some entertainer who is worth hundreds of millions of dollars starts spouting socialist nonsense or is pretending to be some working class hero..." Nearly as insulting as Rush's comments about drug abusers, eh? If people don't like what the Dixie Chicks say, or what Sean Penn says, or Tim Robbins, etc., they can simply not buy their records or go to their movies. If you really want to hurt someone, the pocketbook is the best choice. That said, people from the extreme left, or extreme right should not be necessarily labeled as unAmerican just because their point of view differs from others. Let's leave the unAmerican, traitor, etc. labels for those who truly deserve them. As long as Penn, the Dixie Chicks, etc. are paying a shitload of taxes, don't you think they have the right to criticize their government as harshly as they wish? As far as them going on TV an whining in an attempt to bring people's attention to their situation, that too is as much their right as it is yours to complain in this forum about what you don't like.
As a Springsteen fan who disagrees completely with Bruce on politics, his ill-informed preaching for the left doesn't bother me a bit. Bottom line: more than any entertainer, he has put his money where is mouth is. The Boss has given away, very quietly, tens of millions to some very traditional charitable organizations. The scope of Bruce's generosity to both humanity and to the E-Street band (think of how many pious headliners pay their backup musicians dirt) separates him from the typical limousine liberal.
If anyone wants a copy of a Springsteen show they went to, there's a fair chance I may have a cd of the show to send you. No charge...just my way of spreading some joy.
The only thing more annoying than Bruce Springsteen spouting his political opinions is Bruce Springsteen playing his 'music'.
mr. market. you came to ET with a big statistical lie. But now you have done a nice deed for my friend Pabst. So I rescind everything negative i've said about you. There is a heart in that big, hairy chest of yours. Goodwill begets goodwill.