Neil Young Living With War CNN Interview 4-18-06

[FloydIV]

man that reporter was a complete bitch

[shoekstra1419]

here's some strong words for ya'

"DONT GIVE NEIL YOUNG A HARD TIME ABOUT HIS FREEDOM OF SPEECH"

[HOAXANDCHAINS]

Here's a fucking idea to exchange: Take your ass back to Thunder Bay. Exchance that you Mao lovin Motherfucker.

[ooglizer]

let's impeach our president! fucking badass song

[rockininmilwaukee]

Impeach Neil ???

[jiga20001]

Hes the man

[RHMETAL]

If he would've wrote this song while Clinton was in office, it would've been something that was right, and I could've agreed with. But, he could use it about Obama, and it was be correct!

[idiotslikeyou]

Yes, you're right, who could forget when Obama lied about Katrina, lied about Saddam having WMDs, spied on citizens, used his Christianity to confuse people into voting for him, using loaded rhetoric to divide citizens, etc, etc etc... I can NEVER forgive Obama for doing all that.... oh wait a minute, that was Bush!

[zx14roadhog]

go neil tell that bitch how it is

[ditkaq]

its a long song

[steplo01]

very well spoken by Mr young, not a backwards step taken, but he has been around and I doubt that little hussy was going to flurry him. I thought it was great when he corrected her about the record title.

[jlisvt]

Under the National Anthem of Yugoslavia

Several a Konversation started.

Have to agree, that what N.J. said, for a Moment could sound like a WTG Hypocrite, as (srange89) said.

But please, Neil Young, you see, is older than you and an Institution himself and always against all wars ever.

Thank you Neil Young for thinking, talking and singing!

Your are to suspicious- think you ve got The Virus

But please,

[jlisvt]

srange89

You have got The Virus.

Listen what your favorite World-Guest says, about all the Special Units back to Al Capone and the Rest: We don t need your Help- We don t need your Defence.

Skull&Bones go Home- That would be the Best.

[tsungvarsky]

I love the announcer's comment at the end where he dresses down his own reporter.

[jhagen20042000]

CNN ..........yup !

[veggiebabe4]

I like the end comments from the reporters. He was a neil young fan and her "hmm" sure sounded bitchy.

[deronhubbard]

Haha. She's the one that probably started that notion.

[STRATCAT101]

i didn't know neil was american,i always thought that he was a Canadian.oh well we still have Rush,theHip and one of the greatest guitarists PAT TRAVERS,MAX (KIM)WEBSTER and lots more.

[kilo54]

He is canadian born !

[szumo1982]

StinkingHombre - how is he a sissy? He's a BLEEPING artist. NOT a politician. EVER HEARD OF FOLK MUSIC? OR U.S. HISTORY? (by the way, "if you have a conscience, you can't go through the day without thinking about it..." so true.)

[StinkingHombre]

He wears a fucking wig for one, and he also sings like a soprano, sometimes he sounds like he got kicked in the nuts.... that's damn right old Neil hasn't sold any albums in a long fucking time.

[AColonDashSix]

WTF are you talking about? "Prairie wind", and "Living with War" are both gold and they were both released in the last 4 years.

[HOAXANDCHAINS]

@AColonDashSix LIVING WITH WAR IS NOT EVEN ANYWHERE CLOSE TO BEING GOLD. [PERIOD]

[AColonDashSix]

@HOAXANDCHAINS Gold as in "mint" or "sweet", it's an expression and yes the album is. Oh and for the record using caps lock for the whole sentance is like putting butter on bacon fat or having a shouting conversation on a cell phone in a library (punctuation)

[jazzmanEE]

legend

[StinkingHombre]

Sissy

[StinkingHombre]

Neil Young is not liberal? What color is the sky in your world. Old Neil may have agreed with Ronald Reagan on a point or two but he was no Reagan supporter. Neil is all about selling records regardless of what he says. If he wasn't focused on selling records the record company would drop him quicker than spit through a tin horn. When was the last time Old Neil made it to the top ten?

[kilo54]

check out your fact's about Neil before you blow your mouth off.........he an a musician always and can't stand for goverment intrusion into one's rights, he always been there for that !

long before you were pissing in your diapers.

[staccat0]

1st. Neil Young supported Ronald Regan.

2nd. Neil Young's Prarie Wind got plenty of sales without being political.

3rd. If this was a ploy to sell records it wouldn't not be so under produced.

4th. Neil Young has ALWAYS taken risks and has proven he couldn't care less about sales

5th. He has done more for disabled childeren than any celebrity and no one talks about it.

Neil young is NOT liberal. He thinks in shades of grey. Grow up now please...

[StinkingHombre]

Old Neil is free to say whatever he wants and I am free to call him a douchebag.

[whitefenderstrat]

and i am to call you a 2 comment in a row leaving fagget.=-) and neil young is the shit and you just can comprehend the point hes gitting at dousch bagggggg

[Canaboy12]

in canada we've got harper playing control freak now...

[chockie2360]

Yeah..If Bush believes the answer is to get in there...then why does`nt he set up camp with troops and move OS. He could go to the War "feel the fear" and shit his pants...but then again...he`d probably just get in the way or wander off and step on a land mine and just make a damn nuisance of himself...or sit around and pretend he`s got a hard on...before he realises he is the dick! Corporal Richard Head!

[StinkingHombre]

He's the Commander & Chief, he doesn't fight on the front lines, no sitting President ever did. Where were all the Kumbaya peacenick liberal MOONBATS like you when Golden Boy Bill Klinton was carpet bombing hospitals, museums, nursery schools and the Chinese embassy in Belgrade? Give Peace a chance! NUKE IRAN!

[mandlel]

Guess who has raised more $ from American soldiers and their families than any other candidate. RON PAUL, a conservative republican who's against the war in Iraq. Study up, get with reality because you don't know what you're talking about. Support the troops, support who they support.

[lynardskynyrdag]

You rock RoNPaulisA real conservative he is the only RE AL REPUBLICAN RUNING FOR PREASADANT you know Jhon Macain was not born in america so he really cant be preasadentLETS IMPEACH THE PREAAFENT!!! YOU KNOW 911 WAS ACOVERUPCONSPIERACY My dad is a phsicts major in su he is in their hall of fame of phsicts and he also agrees. 1000s of arcatects demalishon experets the steal beams of the world trade centers where in 30 foot beems after 911 YOU CAN STILLVOTEFORPAULIFHEDOESNTGETT­HENOMA.RIGHT HIM IN!

[STRATCAT101]

NUKE EM TILL THEY GLOW

[StinkingHombre]

Funky old bald hippie needs to get a hobby other than political bellyaching. Politics is the one thing that keeps him in the public eye. Without politics his new music has no merit, zip, zero ....... he sucks! Keep snorting cocaine Neil it's good for you. Why does he keep snorting coke? Why, why, why?

[dragon8me2]

Neil is great! Bush sux! Anyone who still follow Bush sux, And Are UnAmerican. Anyone who wan wave a flag, say they are patriotic at the same time let that fool take away our freedom don't desearve to be called American!

[cjvk3]

One more thing.. Even though Niel can't sing all that well he does have great music! Can't say that for Bush. For example, even though Bush has a small mind he still is a great President. Nope...

[StinkingHombre]

The Communist News Network sucks up to a boring old fart. Nice wig Neil by the way what will your indictment read? Remember, the rules for impeachment require you prove that the President broke the law.

[trevthesparky]

and once the "secret government documents" finally become into the public domain about 100 years from now it will be common knowledge that george bush knowingly and willingly broke international law with the help of tony blair gordon brown and a host of other uk politicians who will never be held to account.

[KamikazeKoscki]

Union people give a damn about their country! Neil Young is right, I will buy his CD Impeach President Bush! Impeach Cheney! vote Dennis Kucinich 2008!

[jimmyjamesmcgregor]

Go go Neil! Preach it brother!

So why hasn't the war criminal pResident been impeached yet??

[20milestomoscow]

omg i would of walked away!!!! what a dumb bitch

[DawnVita]

Neil is god

[acidhead132]

neil young fucking rocks

[lebowski1000]

Mate! That neocon interviewer just wasn't up to the challenge. She sucked, obviously hadn't listened to the album, obviously didn't know anything about Neil Young. Poor Neil for having to deal with a dimwit like that...

[bodyflag]

Hey "hotelwaren,",............when did Neil bash the states in this interview,................He's talking about the presisdent,...........he says he's proud to be an american citizen as well as canadian,.open your ears man

[hotelwarren]

One day he is proud to be an American, the next he wants to be a Canadian. Back in the 70's he wanted to impeach Nixon, then about a decade later he said that Nixon was a "good President". I just wish the guy would make up his mind.

[99vincent99]

i love the states, just not the people running them

[99vincent99]

he's not bashing states u idiot...just the president , learn to listen...i did thats why i moved out of the states and into canada in the first place...they make more sense, they dont go killin or conquering everything that has a sense of culture or different beliefs

[hotelwarren]

Hey Neil, if the USA is so bad, then why don't you go back to Canada?

[HealingVibrations]

You fool, listen to the interview, Neil Young says he loves america and is proud to be an american, its bush that is so bad, not America, Im proud to be an american, but me and many others know that Bush is a conman and a liar and he doesnt give a damn about the average american citizen!

[Mikercameron]

hahahahhahahahahahah this lady has no idea what neil young is about do some research you bitch "are you using bush's decline in popularity to sell more records"

[wiskawind]

Neil's new disk is out and I got it today! (smile) He only gets better with age! Isn't it cool that he puts his music online for free before it goes on disk. (grin) A true brave American; and he is from Canada! LOL Leading the charge again, just like the 60's but no draft yet! Lord forbid! He sure kicks butt on Bush with this disk! LOL

[wiskawind]

Neil always stands for freedom! If you support Bush , then you support torture of human beings! If you support Bush then you support lies, corruption and a dictatorship! If you support Bush, then you too have the blood of our America troops on your hands! IMPEACH!

[assman1]

I think it is funny the way the woman that is interviewing Neil is precisely the type of person that has caused the problems America has gotten us into. Cynical, unintellectual, no guts, paris hilton types that just go along with whatever the pres. tells them the truth is. Not for one second asking themselves, themselves, what they think is right or wrong. Just going along with prevailing opinion, like scared sheep, just trying to earn a living.

[slobls]

both bush+blair should be tried for war crimes+they are SCUM

[donworks]

He also suggest Neil's a flip-flopper ("about-face") yet appeared convinced by Neil after the interview. For all the criticism of S.Vargas' questioning, I think it's hard to tell if she wasn't simply pushing the controversy per CNN's instructions (selling the "sensational" story) as was the other guy. Neil sounded ready for her tone as he defended himself well.

[donworks]

With all the criticism of the female reporter, I'm surprised no one mentioned the male "anchorman" who started with a classic conservative spin, "bashing the president" always used by FoxNews, etc., to trivialize criticism, only to return to the studio to defend Neil.

[sddwest1]

that woman is a fucking sleasy tool. wow, that was deliberate.

"are you concerned that i am a fascist and i hate you?"

[SKOJCV]

neil showed her who's daddy.

[JimmyJohn5000]

the interviewer is a jag off, she is attacking him as though he is just making music for money and nothing else. she doesn't understand that he is making music for himself and he wants to publicly express that by selling records. man i just wanted to kill her when she said "are you perhaps making a song about the president because you think it will sell more records?" UGGG!!! i hate her!

[SergeAS]

neil never pulls punches and tells it like it is. Isn't it scary that anyone who is public about disagreeing with this fascist regime has their patriotism questioned? I believe that's one of the definitions of fascism!

[konicle07]

"its a long song"

[seanth014]

Interviewer...hello? Neil sang against: VietWar,CivilRights,Destructio­nRainForest,damage authenticity music..etc.. is it about:freedom or containing it? being scolded for not buying propaganda? Young expresses his 'conscious thought' not up for grabs to be manipulated to allow for blantant injustice.

[effzee]

Neil's great and he's right. The ditz interviewing him is pathetic and can't even begin to discuss the subject on his level.

[jmackayairandheat]

Mr. young , I have in the past bought several of your records and purchased tickets to your concerts.

I promise you will never make another buck from me. I have a feeling that your done. I know many who feel the same as I . Bye to you and your wife Peggy.

[BoneheadNW]

jmack-

You are entitled to your opinion, but so is Neil. If you don't want to buy his records, that's fine. I don't think Neil will mind.

[jmackayairandheat]

I've bought many of his albums already.  I am a 40 year old, who loves Cowgirls in the sand, Tonight's the Night, and on and on. He is a Socialist thats his right. USA sheds our blood when neccesary , In order to have gained and to continue to enjoy our Freedom. Freedom isn't Free. England would we still be if we didn't fight to be Free

[SergeAS]

when necessary? how does this apply to the current situation in Iraq? What has been necessary about any of our loss of life and money, other than to line the pockets of chickenhawks and their cronies? Haliburton, et al.

[BoneheadNW]

I'll say it again. No one is forcing you to buy any of Mr. Young's music. He expressed himself in his songs, you expressed your opinions here. I don't know what music you are into, but what would happen if those groups that you like expressed their dislike for our president? Would you stop buying their music also? How do you know that they don't hate Bush?

[jmackayairandheat]

I support our President. Other groups I like probaly do agree with the " left " ok that's true, but I pay to hear them sing and play not to tell me there politics, leave that to the canidates. Shut and Sing is my view

[wiskawind]

Shut up and go back to licking Bush's boot! You have a sheeps mentality and "We the People" don't like your kind! Impeach Bush/Cheney for war crimes against the American people and against humanity!

[MusicalNotes1]

We love you Neil. You tell the truth and are not afraid! Erika

[herwig666]

VIVA EL NEIL FROM EUROPE !

[trandog]

neil young for president/prime minister

[bud4207]

you tell em Neil...ill vote for HILLARY!

[templeofcoy]

so great after neil shut her down the best part of the whole thing is when the guy says what he thinks is rediculous, she looks like she got a slap in the face. beautiful.

[kenny9048]

now i now why roger waters loves him so much!

[kenny9048]

he is good. damn i totally agree with him. go neil! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

[EricUL]

Go read "Writings of Holy Men" on Neil's website, Living With War. It's right below Michael Moore's article. Peace.

[ReeseMac]

buy his cd

[ernetto]

get a degree in journalism lady

[AMERICANFUTURE]

It is time to stop talking and take action. The first targets are the irresponsible members of the news media who are strangling our democracy. I call for all concerned patriotic Americans to assassinate these so-called journalists, the primary propaganda arm of this corrupt government. Those of you with the capacity and equipment, hear this call and accept your civic patriotic duty. Send a message to others to be responsible journalists. If you love this country, wake up before the round up.

[gab137]

neil young rocckks man!!

few people with balls to talk

and what a fucking idiot is that interviewer!!!

[geetaryounggun]

"You have a song out called Lets Impeach The President, what is that song about?" WOW

[Davey1977]

hahaha...I just now heard the other guy's last comment: "I think THAT's ridiculous!"

Nice!

[Davey1977]

Oh my GOD... A CNN EMPLOYEE talking about using public emotions/reactions to gain an audience. My jaw just dropped.

[W00DS70CK]

The 'unpatriotic' arguement is way out of line. It is not about USA alone it is about DEMOCRACY on global scale!

(terra Naomi was on that group of 100 btw, something good to show dot com will launch soon )

[ganthony1]

The man has always spoke his mind: eloquent,firm and convicted. That bothers a lot of people that think they have God, righteousness and all in their own tightly held little box. George W. Bush is actually a follower. And the leading shadows...we all ought to read more of the motives of the Perlmans and Wolfowitz's. I am an American: not Japanese, not Israeli, not Polish or English nor African. I am an Ameican with our collective interests first rather than another country's agenda.

[dailyrecords2]

Did she ask if Neil Young (a Canadian) was concerned about being perceived as unpatriotic towards the United States? Christ almighty!

[Vectorman211]

I love Neil Young! I don't think the reporter was necessarily trying to bash Neil though, I think she was just trying to bring up the subjects that will most likely be brought up by Bush lovers so he could answer them.

[Davey1977]

Very true. Don't bash the interviewer too much.  My initial reaction was, "what a dumb bitch!", but upon further thought, I agree with Vectorman211. As dumb as the questions were, they were bound to come up eventually, and this gave Neil a chance to answer them.

[antonina321]

Great interview!Thankyou for posting it.I'm glad people like Neil Young exist & make these records,& give interviews,& give voice to a large portion of population who really don't get to have their views proportionately represented in the media.As ridiculous as the reporter's questions are,I'm glad she asked so he can get the opportunity to respond & shut them down.You can see how prepared he is for these questions,& just how passionate he is about creating a better country.

[wwwPNACATTACKcom]

"Freecom comes to America,~ as disguished as a national Security" ~ Jim Garrison

[kcrypt]

Way to go neil!

[JeneeOliver]

AMEN! TO NEIL YOUNG FOR WHAT HE STANDS FOR, HIS COURAGE, HIS NEW ALBUM, AND HIS GRACEFUL & CLEVER COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO THIS WEAK INTERVIEWER. NEIL YOUNG IS A TRUE PATRIOT WHO IS ONE OF AMERICA'S VITAL VOICES FOR FREEDOM, PEACE & TRUTH MOST IMPORTANTLY. FOR ALL OF YOU WHO DON'T AGREE OR UNDERSTAND, I CHALLENGE YOU TO TURN OFF YOUR T.V. AND DO SOME MUCH NEEDED RESEARCH UNTIL YOU DO. . .

[Aliof]

And amen to you, you could not have said it better. TV and beer is what we need to set aside and listen to the cries of people being kiled for a idacy of a one man. including his boses.

[dsax]

It was pretty funny at the end when the guy in the studio reiterated the thing about record sales and she had this sheepish look on her face like, "oh...i guess I am legally retarded."

[dsax]

wondering if Neil's concerned with selling records?!?

Yeah, the guy who sang "Ohio" is concerned primarily with selling records.

wow.

I think she should've done at least five minutes of research on the person she was about to interview.

[evmoore6]

that lady is an idiot....who is she to try and say neil young is Un-patriotic?

[W00DS70CK]

she is from the CNN, thats why

[Gaelen12]

The American public dismisses Neil's opinion because he is Canadian. Bush has supposedly fought for the people of Iraq to have the freedom of speech. If this was the true motive, America would accept the opinions of all citizens of the WORLD. Why dismiss someone's idea because they aren't American? If freedom of speech is important enough to completely upset the global community, atleast accept it within your own borders, no matter where they're from.

[strgyn]

AMEN Neil!!! What a STUPID reporter! "umm, the song, "Impeach the president", what's that about"? duh.

Answer from Neil, "it's a long song"!

Classic!

[ma0namaste]

Neil knows what the word "freedom" means. He's an example of a true American patriot.

[ma0namaste]

...wish the interviewer would've asked more intelligent questions, though.

[spudkitt]

Outstanding interview. One thing for sure the rightwingers won't be able to do to him what they did to the Dixie Chicks because he could give a shit.

[srange89]

WTG Hypocrite.

"I feel like I'm excersizing my right to free speech which is what our boys are fighting for to give Iraqis."

"If you have a conscience you can't go through your day without .... being cognicent that we can make mistakes."

So freedom for all or just you Vince?

Boo hoo it's too hard :'(

[gemineye1969]

Your comment makes absolutely no sense. Who the hell is Vince? I expect no less from backward thinking right wingers like yourself. Neil Young loves the USA and I consider him a true patriot.