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5. I think you misunderstand Roger Waters

Reply to graham4anything (Original post)

Wed Dec 12, 2012, 10:28 PM

Dec 2012

His music is not against money it is against greed, he has always encouraged people to use their money to help others and he has been one of the most charitable celebrities in the world having donated millions of dollars to the less fortunate.

I don't agree that Bieber could raise more money than the classic rock acts, he may top the charts now but there are millions upon millions of long time fans of bands like Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Nirvana, and the Rolling Stones and in fact all of those bands are far more popular than Bieber even if they don't have any current singles on the charts. Not only are they more popular, their fans are older and usually have higher incomes than the 12 year olds that listen to Bieber and that allows them to donate more.

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Anyone else see the irony in Roger Waters singing Money while begging for Money? [View all] graham4anything Dec 2012 OP

Duh. It's a concert to raise money for victims of a devastating hurricane. babylonsister Dec 2012 #1

Yeah, it's weird. I agree. But, I hope they do raise money and help people. mucifer Dec 2012 #2

John Denver went to congress to stand up for Heavy Metal. MrSlayer Dec 2012 #3

Everyone on the show is a ''1%er". Reminds me of the Harry Chapin song "Night made America Famous" graham4anything Dec 2012 #4

I think you misunderstand Roger Waters Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #5

Exactly. During "Money", that video of the "Dark Side of the Moon" album on the turntable chelsea0011 Dec 2012 #15

Roger really rocked tonight. But the whole point ArnoldLayne Dec 2012 #6

<shakes head in disgust and throws hands up in exasperation> TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #7

"Charity". Fire Walk With Me Dec 2012 #8

Wow... SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #9

Why don't you tell that to my neighbor down the block who still has a tree sticking out of her house graham4anything Dec 2012 #13

I see so Roger Waters is bad because he's trying to help SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #16

No, I am not putting Roger down. I putting down those that hate money & the rich graham4anything Dec 2012 #18

Ok, I didn't see the earlier thread and since I can't read minds SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #19

if all we need is love why are you trying to be divisive re liberals\progressives??? nt msongs Dec 2012 #20

Really??? Terra Alta Dec 2012 #10

No proud2BlibKansan Dec 2012 #11

I always felt bad about that John Denver story. TwilightGardener Dec 2012 #12

But their families are rich. Taylor might be President when she is old enough.(and she's a democrat) graham4anything Dec 2012 #14

And Miley Cyrus can be VP!!! beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #38

Actually I don't think that poster would want Miley Cyrus to be VP Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #46

That poster thinks being called Yoko Ono is a compliment. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #49

Chelsea Clinton looks great! Soon to again be First daughter. Something that never been done. graham4anything Dec 2012 #17

Demanding a more fair economic system is not "hating the rich" Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #21

Roger Waters is Mike Bloomberg. Both as private citizens doing their best for humanity. graham4anything Dec 2012 #23

I really don't think Bloomberg and Waters have much in common aside from both being wealthy Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #27

You really should look into it. Mike Bloomberg has donated billions all to liberal causes. Read up graham4anything Dec 2012 #28

Bloomberg used the force of the NYPD to crush those speaking out for economic fairness Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #31

that was the mayor of NY, not the person. And they broke the law.And the police is themselves graham4anything Dec 2012 #37

There were lots of people arrested who commited no crime Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #40

Martin Sheen was arrested 100s of times. That is what people do in protests. Get Arrested graham4anything Dec 2012 #45

If you like the work Occupy is doing with Sandy then you should really dislike Bloomberg Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #50

and they were released shortly after graham4anything Dec 2012 #51

BTW- don't the millions of other NYC citizens have their own rights that need listening too? graham4anything Dec 2012 #52

I never suggested New York citizens don't have rights Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #57

They were on private property and the owners wanted them to leave after months and months graham4anything Dec 2012 #61

You really shouldn't waste anymore of your time. beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #53

Gotta do something while watching the concert. Wonder who is financing the extra costs graham4anything Dec 2012 #60

Mike Bloomberg the private citizen philanthropy (charity) graham4anything Dec 2012 #29

I would be far more impressed if he had not violently attacked those advocating economic justice Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #34

Chelsea still lives with her Mom & Dad? Shankapotomus Dec 2012 #32

I think they might feel that the baby boomers are more likely to donate big bucks than mucifer Dec 2012 #22

Nope. Lucinda Dec 2012 #24

Yes, it is ironic. And no, that isn't putting Waters down or anyone trying to help. randome Dec 2012 #25

No, I don't see it that way at all slackmaster Dec 2012 #26

I wish I had never heard of Taylor Swift... beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #30

Remember when the older generation wished that on Elvis, then the Beatles, then Elton,Clash,etc... graham4anything Dec 2012 #33

Are you seriously comparing that stupid little twit to the Beatles? beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #36

Taylor singlehandedly changed the country music industry methology of charting graham4anything Dec 2012 #39

So being an immature little pop diva is JUST like being the first black President? beam me up scottie Dec 2012 #41

So she is changing music based on country music charts and dating a boy band member? Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #43

Actually, Lana Del Rey is 100 times better, and more creative than Taylor...too creative to be mega graham4anything Dec 2012 #47

And how did electing the star of Bedtime for Bozo work for us? Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #56

Age is important. The older folks have more knowledge. That is why I like Hillary45. graham4anything Dec 2012 #58

Why the hell would we want Taylor Swift writing our laws when she can't even write a song? Bjorn Against Dec 2012 #62

oh ffs! njcamden_25884 Dec 2012 #35

K&R for The Man Roger Waters. ArnoldLayne Dec 2012 #42

Well, Chase is the main sponsor. HuckleB Dec 2012 #44

Give it a frickin' break. jonthebru Dec 2012 #48

YES Berserker Dec 2012 #55

Ok, first off, watch this on you tube DonCoquixote Dec 2012 #54

what a load of codswallop tj_crackersnatch Dec 2012 #59

Waters wrote this because of money issues inside the band.... WCGreen Dec 2012 #63

I gotta laugh at some of the responses to just a statement of fact- it is ironic! graham4anything Dec 2012 #64