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(Some Guy) Amusing "He is one of rock music's most principled stars, nobly fighting poverty in Africa and saving the planet. But U2's David Evans may have finally picked a fight too far: against America's wealthiest NIMBYs"   (belfasttelegraph.co.uk) divider line 31
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Because People in power are Stupid 2009-04-17 09:47:43 PM  
Save our Bu

 
RocketRod [TotalFark] 2009-04-17 10:00:54 PM  
He might have the edge over them.

 
m0llusk [TotalFark] 2009-04-17 10:22:06 PM  
Malibu is full of wankers. Give 'em hell!

 
Christi [TotalFark] 2009-04-17 11:10:33 PM  
Someday the world will get over U2. Unfortunately I'll probably be dead by then.

 
GratuityIncluded 2009-04-17 11:44:46 PM  
That heartless bastard evicted the archery club?!??!?

 
John Buck 41 2009-04-17 11:47:22 PM  
I thought Bono, aka Bob Hewson, was the U2 guy into all the causes. Imagine my surprise. I didn't even know (the) Edge had a real name.

//put (the) in there 'cos I've seen it both ways. Just covering the bases.

 
nastyboi 2009-04-18 12:14:54 AM  
I guesss all of those other houses those other rich douchbags lived in were miracled there without any impact to the environment, wildlife or scenic views.

 
mome23 2009-04-18 12:18:11 AM  
John Buck 41: I thought Bono, aka Bob Hewson, was the U2 guy into all the causes. Imagine my surprise. I didn't even know (the) Edge had a real name.

//put (the) in there 'cos I've seen it both ways. Just covering the bases.




Bono's real name is Paul Hewson.

/haven't listened to much U2 since high school (which was like, Joshua Tree era), but was once a big fan. I knew the Edge's real name.

 
John Buck 41 2009-04-18 12:25:54 AM  
mome23: John Buck 41: I thought Bono, aka Bob Hewson, was the U2 guy into all the causes. Imagine my surprise. I didn't even know (the) Edge had a real name.

//put (the) in there 'cos I've seen it both ways. Just covering the bases.



Bono's real name is Paul Hewson.

/haven't listened to much U2 since high school (which was like, Joshua Tree era), but was once a big fan. I knew the Edge's real name.


A mea culpa...I could've sworn it was Bob, and it was a tossup between 'n' or 'm' for his last name. Do I get at least a couple points for fessing up?

//Used to really be into them; not lately, though. Still love the 'Rattle and Hum', 'Live In Boston' and 'Go Home To Slane Castle' Dvds.

 
mome23 2009-04-18 12:32:13 AM  
John Buck 41: mome23: John Buck 41: I thought Bono, aka Bob Hewson, was the U2 guy into all the causes. Imagine my surprise. I didn't even know (the) Edge had a real name.

//put (the) in there 'cos I've seen it both ways. Just covering the bases.



Bono's real name is Paul Hewson.

/haven't listened to much U2 since high school (which was like, Joshua Tree era), but was once a big fan. I knew the Edge's real name.

A mea culpa...I could've sworn it was Bob, and it was a tossup between 'n' or 'm' for his last name. Do I get at least a couple points for fessing up?

//Used to really be into them; not lately, though. Still love the 'Rattle and Hum', 'Live In Boston' and 'Go Home To Slane Castle' Dvds.


sure, np.
funny, Rattle and Hum is where they lose me.

 
emotionalwench 2009-04-18 01:07:50 AM  
Bob Hewson is Bono's father's name, which is probably where your confusion comes from, John Buck 41.

Also, the Edge is awesome beyond words.

/has tickets to see U2 in October
//unbelievably excited

 
Stay Cool Babylon 2009-04-18 02:19:06 AM  
/has tickets to see U2 in October
//unbelievably excited


I hate to pee on your parade, but it's not going to be anywhere near as cool as the Zoo TV tour, etc. I'm not some Farker who constantly harps on U2 from my mom's basement; the magic is just gone. Of course, that's totally, like, my opinion, man.

 
00ghost27 2009-04-18 02:36:38 AM  
emotionalwench: Bob Hewson is Bono's father's name, which is probably where your confusion comes from, John Buck 41.

Also, the Edge is awesome beyond words.

/has tickets to see U2 in October
//unbelievably excited


pssst* the opening act is better

 
Glenechocreek 2009-04-18 03:53:33 AM  
Get on your boots, and get out of Malibu.

 
SuperCatBarf [TotalFark] 2009-04-18 04:29:15 AM  
The guy paid $15 million--the archery club and everyone else can fark off--and I can't stand U2.

 
Tenebreux 2009-04-18 05:18:34 AM  
I'm not sure it can be said to be NIMBYism if there are real ecological concerns about the development.

 
NYIslander 2009-04-18 05:22:39 AM  
Tenebreux: I'm not sure it can be said to be NIMBYism if there are real ecological concerns about the development.

That's usually one of the main cases for people not wanting something. The idea that the environment (and thus property values, the underlying cause of NIMBY) will change downward if something is done.

 
Kyro [TotalFark] 2009-04-18 08:05:06 AM  
So, adding all the current residents' Malibu homes was fine, but it's not okay for the Edge to do it.

 
Nightmaretony 2009-04-18 11:18:20 AM  
Snuggles.

 
bungle_jr 2009-04-18 11:35:25 AM  
I just won 2 tickets to see U2 (with MUSE! opening) at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium Oct 12

/getting kick...yadda yadda yadda

 
Kyro [TotalFark] 2009-04-18 12:08:48 PM  
bungle_jr: I just won 2 tickets to see U2 (with MUSE! opening) at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium Oct 12

/getting kick...yadda yadda yadda


That's six months away. That's a long time for an opening act to stick with a tour. I wouldn't put too much stock in Muse opening.

Don't get me wrong, I hope they do. I have tickets to their Atlanta show in October. But don't count on it.

 
Satanic_Hamster 2009-04-18 01:03:01 PM  
They pay taxes in the Netherlands? Bloody Dutchmen.

 
NewHairGrowth 2009-04-18 01:33:28 PM  
An intense conversation between The Edge and Axl Rose. I can hear it now:

Axl: Dude, I'm a bigger douchebag than Bono.

Edge: Possibly, but did you know he's made entirely of shiat?

Axl: Dude!

 
emotionalwench 2009-04-18 04:39:25 PM  
Stay Cool Babylon: /has tickets to see U2 in October
//unbelievably excited

I hate to pee on your parade, but it's not going to be anywhere near as cool as the Zoo TV tour, etc. I'm not some Farker who constantly harps on U2 from my mom's basement; the magic is just gone. Of course, that's totally, like, my opinion, man.


I have seen the Zoo TV Live In Sydney concert DVD. I'm aware that that's probably the best they ever were live.

But unfortunately, I was 10 years old during that tour, so I couldn't exactly witness it in person. And I also saw the U23D film (which shows footage of the Vertigo tour) last year, and still enjoyed it. So, I'm not overly worried about whether or not I'll have a good time. I've been a huge fan of U2 for about 12 years now; I'm just happy I'm finally seeing them.

 
shanteyman 2009-04-18 11:44:11 PM  
He & Blowno both suck. He's shiatty guitar player, too.

 
frostbitten 2009-04-19 04:01:57 AM  
emotionalwench: Bob Hewson is Bono's father's name, which is probably where your confusion comes from, John Buck 41.

Also, the Edge is awesome beyond words.

/has tickets to see U2 in October
//unbelievably excited


I too, have tickets to see them in October.

/also excited

 
bungle_jr 2009-04-19 11:57:46 AM  
crap, 6 months is too long to be excited about a concert! why do the ticket sellers/radio stations who give away the tickets do this to us? i thought feb-june (4 months) to wait for the eric clapton & steve winwood show was a long time!

 
emotionalwench 2009-04-19 05:36:08 PM  
*high fives frostbitten

Where are you seeing them?

 
frostbitten 2009-04-20 02:26:33 AM  
emotionalwench: *high fives frostbitten

Where are you seeing them?


Driving up to Houston.

 
tooeasy 2009-04-20 07:01:12 AM  
the Zootv tour was my favorite concert ever. Didn't know that wasn't what they're always like.

 
Cormee 2009-04-21 09:46:15 AM  
'Bob' - Well I lol'd!

 
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