U2 - Interview with Bono 06/06/2007

[paulgibney08]

Bono had established the foundation back in 2002. The New York Daily News reported that only $184, 732 of its total $14,993,873 in public donations was given to charities. Apparently, more than $8 million was distributed as salaries for ONE Campaign employees.

[e3ovuziotica]

this man is not genuine, hope you see it eventually. good luck

[MrTreCoolismine]

holy shit, but really holy shit BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG @0:41 OMGOSH i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee green day :) sorry that is all

[matiallo]

we need more people like bono in this world...

[KianSimmons]

thanks for a fantastic video ! i love u2

[14ericksona]

@smurfu2 I'm with you all the way.

[14ericksona]

Out of all the people to hate on, you hate on Bono? You are truly idiots.

[smurfu2]

Whatever i say no doubt some one will bring me down but at the end of the day this guy is my hero.

[nickzaneaw]

It appears Bono has been exposed as a possible fraud. Google Guardian Bono One Campaign. HUGE SCANDAL with the Millions that was brought in. He clearly now appears to be a status quo New World Order Guru. He even uses the New World Order Term in another video here on YouTube....where he then apologizes for using the term knowing it is a controversial one. BONO, I have a question for you? WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? Is it the people or the status quo establishment NWO Gurus?

[mick0le0pick]

why doesn't he practice what he preaches!!!

P.S Bono your a boner

[Sudhish86]

@mick0le0pick, such as?

[mick0le0pick]

@Sudhish86 he tells you to switch off aligh but flighs about in a pvt jet

[MrKrypton88]

@mick0le0pick bono does donate his own money to charity ! he just likes to keep that part of his life private and has helped save many lives whats wrong with that ! so who,s the real boner ! get a fuckin life u wanker ! u sound like an oasis cunt

[00ytumamatambien00]

why this CUNT always ASK MONEY TO USA??????????????

he must start collect in his OWN COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I guess feel guilty for being MILLION ARE

what really want is a NOBEL PRIZE ....or  BIGGEST EGO IN THE WORLD ME, ME, ME,

JUST ME.........

[mmaxsters]

bono is a rock star with brains

[mick0le0pick]

@mmaxsters boner (bono) doesn't have a brain:-(

[dockaiser]

He is smarter than I expected, I was always a little biased towards him.

[zakilaouira]

we looking for justic

[U2singmyheartout]

The man is a hero! <3

[gingerbreadface]

Also, as regards the mighty ol' US of A, it is, apart from the cities on the coasts, a shithole. The heartland of the country, and the south, are giant cess-pits of racism, inbredness, and general ignorance about the wider world. But what the hell, it's Gaaawwd's country, right? The British Isles are no great shakes; however, at least people there have some education and knowledge of the outside world - unlike you. Try growing a brain before commenting next time, you ignorant yokel.

[jimlovesearth2]

point well taken, but remember there are also many who do care about the world in the U.S.

[MattyJames25]

Yeah well when you colonize a quarter of the world's population, you are likely to know a little about it...

How can you generalize about 300 million people so easily? That's true ignorance and racism you British snob.

[mizzmishmash]

I'm sorry, but I couldn't help but comment when you called this peron ignorant.

You do realise that if they're Irish they're not British? And they're supposedly the ignorant one while you don't acknowlegde the struggle that Irish people have had for hundreds of years to claim independance? That just seems incredibly hypocritical.

[MattyJames25]

Hey, fuckhead, his profile says Great Britain. And he references the British Isles while calling America a "shithole".

And how the fuck can I be hypocritical when I didn't say shit about the Irish? I'm Irish myself - what makes you think I'd say anything against Irish independence.

You can't just invent things people say then argue against them: you are having the conversation all by yourself.

[Gright]

I'm an american, a very patriotic one too, but for these reasons I sometimes am sadened to call myself an american.

[journeyisseperate]

I agree gingerbreadface

[masonstoddard]

Couldn't we all find a better place than YouTube to have this conversation? Keep the comments relative to the video.

[gingerbreadface]

Captain Love Bomb, all of the UK and Ireland is a shithole? don't think so, fool. you're obviously as ignorant as you accuse bono to be, you dirty yank. I bet you don't even have a passport, just like 80% of your uneducated countrymen. I, on the other hand, have travelled widely in the US. There are many scoungers living off welfare; do you really think that because there is no 'catch-all' that it isn't easy to live off social welfare over there? who are you kidding.

[AndreDarkAngel]

i like Bono, i like him very much... i just don't like that he is so much in politics

[2Ugirl]

We need more people like him!

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Like I said, you are a Bono WHORE, blinded by celebrity.

If Bono took a shit on your doorstep and called it art, you would agree.

That's why your opinion doesn't count.

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

There you go again. Coming back here to show us you have so much free time in your hands. Comfortably sitting on your lay-z-boy criticizing peoples attempts to help this world's problems while you do nothing to show them or us up. You're as big a low life as that Mary J fan that kept coming back to get the last word swearing Mary J wrote the song "One" and U2 borrowed it.

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

A skunk never smells its tail

you're as little as we are buddy. you're quick to judge and are all bark but no bite. lets see some action foo. show us up. only thing you've proven you can do well is come back to get the last word in. "like a dog returns to its own vomit, so a fool repeats its folly." go get yourself some pussy. that'll kill some of your free time.

[CaptainLoveBomb]

I will assume you just arrived home drunk before writing your last two missives.

Bill Gates and Oprah have done more for Africa than Bono has. But they don't go around trying to shove it down people's throats, saying "look at me... I'M the one who will save Africa..." like Bono does.

It's pretty obvious Bono is a self-promoting shit.

[wildmorninghair]

you dont really mean that you wrong piece of sceptical shit, you just want people to gasp and stare at you're comment so you'll become famous on youtube, well that aint gonna happen!

[matthew0dublin]

ok 'captainlovebomb' i have to say, you are the epitome of the ignorance of so many of those who comment on youtube, you think that because people dont agree with you that means they're wrong or that their opinion doesnt count. you're wrong you idiot.

[CaptainLoveBomb]

LOL... matthewOdublin, I assume you are yet another member of the U2 foot soldiers, so in love with your idols that you cannot think for yourself.

I'll tell you what's ignorant... kissing posters, believing the words of hyped-up pop stars, allowing yourself to be brainwashed by a stupid rock poet, and allowing yourself to be puppeteered by him.

I cannot be the idiot here.... for I have SEEN the light, fool.

[osteetheman]

"Thats how he can do all these great things and still seem like a piece if shit"

-South Park

lol, but his music is great

[gpliao]

love him or hate him bono knows how to put vanity on the shelf i order to get aid for africa (if not everything else he does)

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Hey, Bono, do you have a solution for the Somali pirates??

I guess not, huh.

Geez, he finally realized that it is not all about asking for money... isn't he clever!

This prick was raised in the welfare state of Ireland, and never had to want for anything. He also enjoyed "tax-free" status as an Irish rock star. When the govt changed their tax laws, Bono bailed.

He knows nothing about the average US person, yet he sits there and spouts off as if he knows everything.

Twat.

[gpliao]

how much $ did you ever raqise for africa?

i am guessing none.

[CaptainLoveBomb]

How much have YOU raised, bigmouth?

I am not a rich pop star, with private planes, a personal staff, and loads of free time.

I work at a regular job for a living.

Bono is a person who spent $2000 just to fly his hat from one place to another. (That's hardly a good use of money.)

The U2 touring stage cost $20 million. Do they really need that to please an audience?

[colmdonegan]

Are you a southern redneck just letting off steam because you are disappointed Obama was elected. You Know it all, rock stars ripping off fans, using fame for profits. Why dont you give up your regular job(if McDonalds can afford to let you go) and come to our Welfare state here in Ireland. Sure Bono might end up saving you when you end up homeless like a lot of other peole here. You know nothing about ireland , dickhead

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Everything I've stated about Bono is fact.

And what do you know about US politics?? I am sick of people like you pretending you know about this country.

One thing is for sure, if it was not for US investment into Ireland creating all those jobs in technology, you'd all still in hairdressing school.

Why don't you turn the telly on, have another beer to numb your depressive environment, and dream of that nice walk from your drab council house over to the unemployment office.

[Raffiyork]

You're so full of hate - what's your problem, man? Why is Bono annoying you? Is it wrong to convince some dickheaded politicians to give the idea of dropping depth a second thaught?

You're a jealous person!

[CaptainLoveBomb]

I am not full of hate. I am simply passionate about certain topics.

One of which happens to be rich pop stars who go around asking everyone else to dip into their pockets, while they enjoy the life of Riley (no pun intended).

Bono has no idea of what it is to work in regular society.

Also, the Africa situation will NOT be solved by Bono's naiive posturing. He is just one in a long line of rich celebs looking for a statue of himself...

[colmdonegan]

Captain Knobhead!

At least he is doing something to alleviate some of the horror that debt cause to these countries. What have you done lard arse except to sit at home and laugh at people trying to help.

But then again you wouldnt understand that you narrow minded gimp.

By the way, let me know when you are coming to ireland again(seeing as you are such an expert) and I will have some people from those council estate's greet you when you arrive.

Dickhead

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Haha... first you call me a redneck and accuse me of knowing nothing about Ireland, then you agree with me about your depressive, council-funded, violence-ridden lifestyle.

So, what would you and the rest of your Irish thugs and skinheads know about helping the world's hungry???

PS--forgiving debt in Africa solves NOTHING, because they simply accumulate it all over again.

PSS--how many folks got stabbed this weekend when the pubs let out in blarneyland?

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

Bono wasnt born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He knows "what it is to work in regular society". He was involved in trying to make a difference far, far before Madonna, Angelina and Brad, Beyonce and Leo DiCaprio and many others jumped on the wagon. "Africa situation will NOT be solved by Bono's" 3:03 - 3:32 He knows he cant make a difference himself. Dont bash on him for asking us to pitch in. Look at the video on his Edun project. The idea is to "teach them how to fish rathen then just....

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

.....throwing money at the problem and making this a Sally Struthers charity case.

"Blessed all of you with an empty heart

For you got nothing from which you cannot part

Blessed is the ego

It's all we got this hour..."

"...Blessed are you, the deaf cannot hear a scream

Blessed are the stupid who can dream"

I'm glad your passionate but just dont let the passion get out of hand. It sometimes makes us mad crazy.

[CaptainLoveBomb]

"...teach them how to fish.." What does that MEAN exactly????

LONG before you were born (early 60s) there were TV ads, and all sorts of campaigns focusing on the need for aid for the Africa crisis.

It didn't simply become a "crisis" because Bono said so in 2002.

People who REALLY understand the history (i.e. Bill Gates) have ALWAYS known about the challenges of infrastructure, govt, education etc.

And you quote Bono's words about EGO??? You have no idea how naiive you sound to me.

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

....seem like 1.) either this issue is a helpless cause to you that has no remedy or 2.) you are just a true bono later that whatever he does it wrong, even the way he inhails and exhails. dude's just trying to do his part to make some difference. you arent forced to help out. you got a better solution then please go with it. we the people would be willing to support bono, or you, or both. just dont be a hater. at least he's trying. hate on people like 50 cent who make their cash with....

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Hey, there's no need to send two replies to my one every time. Just drop me an email and we can discuss.

Calling someone a "hater" is a very convenient stance for those who are not getting the answer they want.

If I wanted to (which I don't), I could call you a hater, for example, because you seem to be down on rap artists.

I question ALL celebrities' motives equally, because too many of them try to adopt 'Mother Theresa' qualities to further their own careers.

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

Looking at your age I don't expect you to change your mind. I know the older people get the more stubborn they become,just like gram's and gramp's. Right or wrong Bono is off his ass and trying and you cant give credit for his attempt. Yeah, that sounds like a good example of a hater. He's been at this for many years now. If this was a tactic to further his career he would have faded away a long time ago. Besides, the band has a very big following,he doesn't need to do any of this to begin with.

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Oh, now your insulting my generation. That's a good one, considering your lot is probably the most "me" focused in the history of mankind.

Like I said, you are naiive. You are a Bono whore, and you know nothing.

Turn your TV news on, and look at what's happening in the Congo, and try to learn about Africa's real problems...

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

Dude you're a straight up moron. Re-read my message moron. I never once brought up your generation, moron. I simply stated the truth about mankind, NOT YOUR GENERATION ALONE. The older WE ALL get the harder it is for people to change the way we are or think, and I included an example in the old folks we call grand ma and grand pa and how stubborn they can be. Damn, you just proving what a neanderthal you are and you still ask me to cut my messages shorter. You need novel thick replies to get...

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

...understand a simple point. Besides, if you dont agree with what Bono is trying to do then it's all good for you. That's your opinion, but what are you doing wasting your time viewing these videos? I dont buy into Don Cheadle, Madonna, Edward Norton nor Lio DiCaprio's activist issues but you dont see me in their video pages ragging on them. I have better things to do. What does that say about you and the fact that you need to come back for the last word. Its not about being a Bono whore...

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

...its about an old man being a hater, a low life wasting away his final years watching footage of someone he hates and needs to have the last word to bring himself up. I guess because no one else will do it? Dude, just show me up. Prove me wrong. Show us you have better things going on with your life and just walk. Having the last word isnt as important as showing me i'm wrong, showing us you have better things to do then keep coming back here and engaging in something (Bono) thats not worth it

[ThisNamesNowTaken]

....vulgar lyrics and do little to nothing to help with the world's problems. on the contrary, these rappers sometimes contribute to the world's problems. hate on them or couch potatos, but fuck, at least bono's off his ass and trying. that's more then what many of us have done.

[matthew0dublin]

ok captainlovebomb i live in dublin ireland, you're wrong when you say he never had to want for anything. the guy grew up in Finglas in the northside of dublin. back then the place was a fuckin shit-heap and only in the last 10 years has it improved, please dont go round saying bono knows nothing of the average US person when you're spouting great fountains of bullshit from your own mouth.

[CaptainLoveBomb]

Buddy, most urban areas of Dublin--just like ALL of Ireland and ALL of the UK--are shit-heaps.

This is in great part due to your "welfare state" which is a very different system from the USA.

People can be born in Ireland or the UK, and pretty much live their whole life on the dole, or welfare + child credits etc.

There is no "catch-all" in America. No council houses. No free lunch.

Bono achieved pop stardom at a very young age, and never really worked. And he knows nothing of the US.

[kramerspadowskiki]

u2=greatest band ever forget zepplin beatles and stones

[coolguy11897]

is this from a movie

[paolom3]

No, its from ABC.

[amydawned]

I adore this man.

[mmaxsters]

whatever the fuss, at present, u2 is the biggest band on the planet

[ANIKANSKYWALKERG]

hahahahahahahahahahah what the fuck have you been smoking

[paolom3]

You are so ignorant,

[ANIKANSKYWALKERG]

u are so wrong way to just go judge somebody out of nowhere....and you call me ignorant

[gregtrobertson]

What a clown

[nikkibecky]

bono is the brains of the world. He has the most amazing voice in the world. u2 is the best band in the world, even now. someone with so much success as a rockstar, which he more than deserves, actually cares about the people of africa and wants to help. the president of america doesnt care half as much. if there were more people in the world who cared half as much as bono africa would be a much better place. good on you bono. i dnt care what anyone else thinks this is what i think

[U2FootSoldiers]

I couldn't agree more!! right on

[sonsandfather]

...as for some he/they are just too big to grasp!

[youvebeenthunderstru]

Lol, why can people never agree on Bono? Half the population thinks he's an egotistical prick, and half the population thinks he's great.

[MissSunFlower94]

Funny, nice, caring, loving, strong, not conceited, great morals, and religous(sp?).

plus an amazing singer and lyricist.

how can people still find things not to like Bono?

[DrumingRrocks]

gee gtip, when you start giveing millions to 3rd world countries nd spreading anti-violence,then come to us , if u havent fuck off

[malineczka66]

Bono jest swietny:)

[paddyb74]

It looks like he really cares, he has the power to be heard by both sides, also by the rich cause he is one of them. What he does not have is the power to change all he fights for. But he is doing what he think is right. We all should do. I admire him for this and hope and dream that I can make world a better place too. And I trust in you if you feel the same.

[amygall]

You hit the nail on the head..could not have said it better myself.

Bono is not god, but at least he is trying to help. Some bands dont care and just take fame and fortune and run, but no Bono uses popularity to raise awareness. Great work Bono keep it up and keep rockin

[ferro2323]

..u2 rocks..who cares 'bout all those h8ers out der'..its all about da music..

[kutha2]

ur so rite lovve u

[e6d6d6yheartagram]

he's better than God.

[kutha2]

they r awsome love them 2 bitts!

[MrTomCruise]

Remember kids 'Bono's not the record holder, he's the record'.

[hivquestions]

what does the hiv test really test for?

[bonohewson]

The world need more Bono`s!!!

[ToulacAxeHand]

I love that Christmas single he did, that voice always stood out for me when I opned my presents as a kid!

This man, this saint, will change the world!

[jarablue]

Gotta love the idiots. Talking shit about a guy who wants to see change and genuine help out. Do you asses think he needs the money or fame??? He had that back in the 80's and 90's..he doesn't need money or fame retards.  He uses his position to HELP. He has money and fame beyond words. You name me ONE person near his status who is doing this type of work? Yeah I thought so. Wake up he is doing good for the world. REAL good. Not for him.

[u2onecampaign]

Thank you jarablue, well said. I hate the fact that a celebrity cannot help poverty without people assuming they are doing it to look good. Bono goes on television so more people will help the cause, and not to look good. I also hate when people say we should worry about the problems in America instead of in other countries because it is thousands of times worse in third world countries.

[ccchhh85]

Bono rules!

[v1mattitude]

What does Bono actually do for Africa only state the obvious state the problems?

[clewanmcowen]

if the problems are so obvious then why are they still problems? listen

[shianghorng]

Please subscribe to some newspaper services XD

[1gakk1]

Thanks for posting this!

Bono is such a lovely guy ^^

[U2StillTheBest]

Bono, you, the edge Larry end Adam r cool.

[ssccrab]

Reminds me of MacPhisto when he's holding the "Drop The Debt" sign, lol. His look, that is. Wish MacPhisto would come back!

[ladymacbeth81]

Isn't he cool?

[rainingINbaltimore]

SO cool.

[solittle40]

it's impossible to dislike him.

[vsop333]

Godspeed to you my good man.

[DIABLADIABLA]

Wow

[bhaktavasya]

Bono, i'm sorry i misjudged you. You rule, brother.