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G_j

(40,569 posts)
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 12:31 PM Apr 2016

North Carolina Congressman: Bruce Springsteen Is a "Bully" for Canceling Concert

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/north-carolina-congressman-bruce-springsteen-882208

North Carolina Congressman: Bruce Springsteen Is a "Bully" for Canceling Concert
4:41 PM PDT 4/8/2016 by Paul Bond

"We've got other artists coming soon — Def Leppard, Justin Bieber," says Rep. Mark Walker.

A U.S. congressman who represents portions of Greensboro, N.C., is accusing Bruce Springsteen of being a "bully," after the rock star canceled a concert there to protest a new law that's being described as anti-gay.

"It's disappointing he's not following through on his commitments," said Rep. Mark Walker, a Republican freshman congressman.

"We've got other artists coming soon — Def Leppard, Justin Bieber," the congressman told The Hollywood Reporter.

"I've never been a Bieber fan, but I might have to go. Maybe artists who weren't 'born to run' deserve a little bit more support," he said, referencing one Springsteen's most famous song titles.


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North Carolina Congressman: Bruce Springsteen Is a "Bully" for Canceling Concert (Original Post) G_j Apr 2016 OP
Moran.... daleanime Apr 2016 #1
And the congressman is not a bully? He's using the power of his office to discriminate shraby Apr 2016 #2
I think he will get his just punishment wilt the stilt Apr 2016 #3
...like he wasn't already going to the Bieber concert. Iggo Apr 2016 #4
Haaaaaa! shenmue Apr 2016 #10
Yes, trash the Boss. Arkana Apr 2016 #5
As usual, it is always someone else fault when it comes to the GOP. The party of no responsibility. Rex Apr 2016 #6
Poor crybaby Gothmog Apr 2016 #7
Fucking Baptist minister. Fuck him. CurtEastPoint Apr 2016 #8
Pot to kettle LW1977 Apr 2016 #9
Who's not following though on commitments? Orsino Apr 2016 #11
+1 G_j Apr 2016 #15
Ruh roh... 2naSalit Apr 2016 #12
Mark Twain has a comment for Congresscritter. hobbit709 Apr 2016 #13
Massive projection. Odin2005 Apr 2016 #14

shraby

(21,946 posts)
2. And the congressman is not a bully? He's using the power of his office to discriminate
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 12:36 PM
Apr 2016

against a segment of the population.
I hope the other entertainers follow suit.

Arkana

(24,347 posts)
5. Yes, trash the Boss.
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 12:46 PM
Apr 2016

That will make you friends.

BTW everyone fucking hates Justin Bieber.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
6. As usual, it is always someone else fault when it comes to the GOP. The party of no responsibility.
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 12:46 PM
Apr 2016

So now he is a bully huh? Fucking pathetic...Walker projecting is why all GOP fuckwads are worthless in a political role.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
11. Who's not following though on commitments?
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 12:54 PM
Apr 2016

Could it be the Congresscritter who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, but instead upholds bigotry?

Fuck you and your sour grapes, Walker.

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)
13. Mark Twain has a comment for Congresscritter.
Sat Apr 9, 2016, 01:09 PM
Apr 2016

"Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself."

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