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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/north-carolina-congressman-bruce-springsteen-882208North 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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daleanime
(17,796 posts)shraby
(21,946 posts)against a segment of the population.
I hope the other entertainers follow suit.
wilt the stilt
(4,528 posts)by attending a beiber concert.
Iggo
(50,056 posts)Arkana
(24,347 posts)That will make you friends.
BTW everyone fucking hates Justin Bieber.
Rex
(65,616 posts)So now he is a bully huh? Fucking pathetic...Walker projecting is why all GOP fuckwads are worthless in a political role.
Gothmog
(182,047 posts)CurtEastPoint
(20,096 posts)LW1977
(1,611 posts)A mirror is where he would find a bully
Orsino
(37,428 posts)Could it be the Congresscritter who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution, but instead upholds bigotry?
Fuck you and your sour grapes, Walker.
2naSalit
(103,809 posts)
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hobbit709
(41,694 posts)"Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself."
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)
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