clapham_gull
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- Aug 20, 2003
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Odd that Morrissey is being described as leftie or socialist on here. Many very clever people have tried to define his politics and failed.
Odd that Morrissey is being described as leftie or socialist on here. Many very clever people have tried to define his politics and failed.
not what I said at all
"being a socialist" and "attempting to portray yourself as a champion of the working classes" are quite clearly different
I have no doubt that Morrissey is a socialist.........but he also, and has done for a long time, has been desperate to be seen as a working class hero.........i simply question how you can be that if you're living in one of the richest areas on the planet and do absolutely f*** all to help the working classes (in my knowledge anyway, more than happy to be proved wrong)
nothing to do with him being a socialist
Odd that Morrissey is being described as leftie or socialist on here. Many very clever people have tried to define his politics and failed.
not at all, but I do find his attempts to be seen as a working class hero a bit ridiculous when he's living in a LA mansion and does nothing (to my knowledge) to help the working classes that he seems to be so keen to be a champion of
how much community work does he do for example? does he do anything to help young musicians? not sure he does........too busy hanging out with his cats and big shot celebs
Presumeably in the same way you can call someone you've never met a 'wanker'
The NME were trying to define him as right wing not so long ago. I hate the argument that you have to be poor to be left wing.
That as he is wealthy he must do some kind of community service, what the hell is that about. Jesus said something about only
the poor getting into heaven, but there's awful lot of rich christians - but do we have a bash at them?
I love the old Mozster. I have long stopped listening to his views or taking them seriously. He has always stirred up debate. His
first album was banned from WHS because of the 'Suffer little children' was on it. Thank f*ck there was no internet then, as I'm
sure the whole thing would've blown up with over excited Daily Mail readers wanting their piece of flesh.
Artist says something controversial - its not really a story is it?
Totally disagree with Morrissey on this. The games have been fantastic and inspirational. Not for the first time he completely misses the point and enjoys living in his contrarian world.
As fully paid up member of the lentil munching, tree hugging, bleeding heart liberal brigade I can honestly say these games have been truly outstanding. Full of great human stories, triumph over adversity, great sacrifice, fortune and misfortune. From the opening ceremony onwards there has been so much to be thrilled by and proud of. The great success of the games have been the athletes and the supporting public. The losers have been the bureaucrats, sponsors and the hate-filled right.
The games have shown us a sunnier and more indomitable side to the British character and I have enjoyed every minute of it.
The losers have been the bureaucrats, sponsors and the hate-filled right.
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Totally disagree with Morrissey on this. The games have been fantastic and inspirational. Not for the first time he completely misses the point and enjoys living in his contrarian world.
As fully paid up member of the lentil munching, tree hugging, bleeding heart liberal brigade I can honestly say these games have been truly outstanding. Full of great human stories, triumph over adversity, great sacrifice, fortune and misfortune. From the opening ceremony onwards there has been so much to be thrilled by and proud of. The great success of the games have been the athletes and the supporting public. The losers have been the bureaucrats, sponsors and the hate-filled right.
The games have shown us a sunnier and more indomitable side to the British character and I have enjoyed every minute of it.
Not really seen much of the "hate-filled right". A few murmerings on the opening ceremony, but that's about it really.