Springsteen on CNN

[KleWdSide]

Clearly, Bruce didn't call her an idiot. The person who uploaded this video is clueless...

[Armyscout1979]

who the fuck listens to Bruce Springsteens music? He has a fanbase of about 100 senior citizens

[grint34]

Go to your gayscoutingclub along with the rest of The Fucks News!

[wheaton74]

He has played to 3 million people this year alone you stupid jerkoff. Go listen to Blink 182 or whatever inane shit you think is actual music.

[ChiTownJohnnyB]

I think Bruce had a beer or two before the interview...

I agree with him, but he seemed a bit extra silly there.

[ashfordman09]

the best thing about bush woz that this an wrote some greay stuff buring his term

[61249832]

just read another few comments which infuriated me from larchmont08 who said ''and PEOPLE actually give a shit what he says?''

at the end bruce says 'thats my opinion and i have no problem voicing it, some people like it some people don't'

so basically, if you dont give a shit what he says they shit the hell up because he is obviously doesnt care, also, do you have any political knowledge, id be interested to hear?

[61249832]

people saying he doesnt know anything about politics may be right but he doesnt have to have a degree in it, hes an american citizen, america is a democracy and if he wants to cast his opinion then fine

if knowledge of politics was needed to cast your opinion then why does everyone in america get a vote?

[TheLeisurePirate]

That's so true + it doesn't take a degree to see that Obama is a big step up!

[jdrum12]

He has a right to his opinion but we could do without all the arrogance. He's certainly laughing a lot at such a serious subject.

[surfinkelpie]

He is totally right!

[JMartyson]

I believe he has every right to speak his opinion no matter the subject matter. The fact that he is a musician, and more people will potentially hear his opinion, is completely unrelated.

[larchmont08]

And your a complete asshole for taking that "oh so cool position" this douche bag has absolutely NO creditbility whatsoever. Great song writer and performer, but that's about it. Never held a real job a day in his life yet he knows everything about the common man? HMM.... Sounds like he knows what's best for all of us? Gets a platform most bright and experienced people never get the opportunity to have. He knows Jack shit!!

[JMartyson]

I merely stated my opinion that the man has a right to his opinion. I didn't resort to name calling. If you don't agree with his perspective, thats your choice. However you have no right to criticize the man for his beleifs nor anyone else for having similar beliefs.

[larchmont08]

since when does someone with "that platform" get to exhalt his belief system to the masses without having someone like me challenge it? If I had that platform and stated my ideologies and beliefs without having any credible documentation, or substance behind them I'm sure someone of your ilk would call me on it. As for his right to an opinion? Just like assholes everyone got one!! He is a fraud to the greatest degree; anyone that disagrees with him is stupid?

[JMartyson]

Hes entitled to his own opinion just as you or I are. Even in this interview he says "...and thats just my opinion." He doesn't need to explain himself to you or anyone else. Its not as if he is the first "celebrity" to voice his political views. Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Toby Keith,...(among many others)...have all made their views public, whether liberal or conservative. But Springsteen can't? And how is he "a fraud to the greatest degree"?

[larchmont08]

AGAIN, It's the "Platform" ?????? And don't throw those brain dead (Drugs & Alcohol) 60's retards into the Mix with Toby Keith of all people. Jesus get some diligent analysis behind your posts. My daughter who is a sophmore in college has a better education and understanding of basic civics than does the BOSS. He exhalts his beliefs these are not opinions!! Listen to the interview, and there are many other interviews WORSE than this one. The guy is a fraud!!! No data, or legitimate sources?

[JMartyson]

For the record, the only one of the people I named that is generally associated with the 1960s is Bob Dylan. I can see that no matter how much anyone tries to tell you otherwise, you're stuck in your ways and no amount of convincing will change that fact. Likewise, your "arguments" are not going to affect my views. So how bout we call it a draw. You have your beliefs. I have mine. I really don't have the time to argue politics with you.

[LBjim]

You are a "douche bag". He has an opinion just like everybody else. You must be a war loving idiot thats love Bush, look what he did to this country,put it in the toilet..I'm gonna say a prayer for you,becouse its the ight thing to do...

[larchmont08]

and I'll say a prayer for you!! He is a crumodgeonly old asshole..... with absolutely NO civic background, formal education and PEOPLE actually give a shit what he says? He is a Socialist with nothing to back up his arguments.

Simply put.....he drinks the cool-aid. I've seen about 6 of his concerts from the late 70's till the 90's when he really started to engage the audience in shit most did not want to hear....even in NJ.

Maybe CNN should give you an interview?

[LBjim]

You are just jealous that Bruce makes more money than you WITHOUT any formal education.On Civic background he gives back to charities without any fanfare..When was the last time you did that?....I think you should get interviewed by CNN, so people can see how much of an asshole you are...Heil Hitler!!!..You commie bastard!!!!

[larchmont08]

Right......like I measure my self worth by the wallet? What true fucking loser you just made yourself out to be? God forbid anyone can have a harsh, critical opinion of something your ILK does not like.....Democrat/liberal....a­ctually you're the commie asshole. Oh and by the way how the fuck would some limp dick like yourself know what I contribute to charity? Hmm.....? Just another 15yr old surfin the net I think

[LBjim]

I'll say a prayer for you.....

[larchmont08]

you do that.... and keep up the good lords work in that church?

[gymnosophy]

rips into to silly bitch

[hellotommy]

I'm sorry, Springsteen is so out of touch with real America, Everybody has been kissing his @ss for 30 years, he's living like a veal, nobody will stand up to THE BOSS. He is a loon. Wah wah wah into a mic and recieve money and fame. It's that easy for him. If you are struggling to make a living he thinks you are to stupid to figure out how to make ends meet. So Springsteen will flip you a quarter and you will kiss his @ss some more.

Buzz of jacksteen, nice way to alienate your fans jerk.

[JSword]

what a dumbass response from Bruce, the people on cable news are idiots so its ok for musicians to speak up. the talking heads on cable news have college degrees in politics and are qualified to talk about politics. your some fucking rock star who thinks he knows something.

[BallofBase]

CNN isn't a normal cable channel, he wasn't referring to the interviewer.

[niallvan]

For a long long time musicians have been talking social issues and common sense as Bruce says here. It's nothing new. The press asking this question is stupid because they are acting like it is something new.

Helloo!

Bob Dylan?

The 60s?

Woody Guthrie?

To say that he has no right is foolish. The question was loaded and was as if saying that if you talk politics it could hurt you rather than saying what he believes in. What happened to freedom of speech hmmm?? Should we ONLY listen to idiot Bush?

[larchmont08]

Right............? How about the pure and liquid fact that the MAJORITY of these egomaniacal assholes get platforms that experience and bright people never get? You know the ones that actually have years and years of experience in something other than playing music and shaking the arses?

[DannyAmericaNow]

The depth of B.s. political opinions are as thick as a flee's hair. He is a musician, he probably spends very little time studying politics or policy. Get real people he has sang and played guitar for years, not reading wonky books about transportation politics or war. The day i look to bruce or company for political advice is the day i stick rusty nails in my eye.

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[EmulsionStrip]

I received the Springsteen book "For You" and I was really blown away... if any book can capture what it's like to be at a Springsteen show, this is it. The images are as good as concert photos get

[sup3rh1k]

I agree with Springsteen tbh.

[jeffs666]

I think he was being self-effacing, and referring to himself as part of the "present company included". The "That's called common sense" remark is classic Bruce. What a man of great integrity! Go, Bruce!

[KleWdSide]

Of course the fascist Republicans probably shat their pants after Bruce mocked their beloved cunt by the name of Ann Coulter..

[Yesica1993]

Betcha you're one of those 'tolerant' types, right?

[KleWdSide]

Huh? You're not making sense, my friend.

[KleWdSide]

Weirdo.

[KleWdSide]

On what grounds? Be my guest ;) lmao

[MrBodyShots]

Haha, called her an idiot to her face!

[GirriOMahony]

'Thats called common sense'....what a legend!

Pissed myself laughing at it...he isnt ashamed of his beliefs and justly so!

[vidman606]

Did he say "present company included, the idiots on the news every night...." ?! Awesome.

[TomFromJersey]

I don't know. That's actually kinda mean.

She doesn't strike me as a conservative, right-wing Republican.

He has every right to speak out ... but she has every right to ask the question.

I HOPE my man meant to say "excluded"

[BobbyPeru]

BRUCE is telling us... are we in Alice in Wonderland time. Like Omaba said in the Hillary debate, "Now it's just silly time in politics." GOBAMA.

[thekey14]

I can't get enough of this, this is awesome Bruce is the best "you should let ann culter do it instead" He laughs at her hahahahahaha!!!!

[thekey14]

OMG that is great!!!! LOL!!!! she tried to make him look stupid and threw right back in her face and laughed at her!!!! Yeah Bruce!!!!!!!

[subcomandantetroncos]

ahahahahah let me quote you man, yr'the best headachehaver (1 month ago) "if he is, he's making more sense than most of the fascists do straight."

Fuck soledad, fuck bush, fight the war fuck the norm. Thaks bruce, you give us all a hope for a different america.

[testingway]

Ron Paul 2008!

[Dewey86]

Is he fucking drunk???

[headachehaver]

if he is, he's making more sense than most of the fascists do straight.

[franfw1]

Hot or not, Soledad is one of many talking heads who routinely shill for Bush/Cheney to try to discredit freedom of thought and speech, and opposition to their illegal war. This incident reminds me of Diane Sawyer trying to humiliate the Dixie Chicks over their famous statement about Bush. Bruce was laughing at the absurdity of Soledad's comments and her feeble attempt to be one of the thought police.

[franfw1]

Ad hominem attacks like Shredman7's prove nothing except that the attacker can't make a good case. The increasing monopoly in US media ownership results in much of the press not doing its job of asking tough questions about government policy and actions. So they start questioning the need for, say, free speech. What Soledad asks Bruce is if he recognizes the validity, as she does, of the idea that musicians should just shut up and sing. That's a stupid idea and a stupid question.

[Gettinghitonattheban]

Any one have the exact phrase and the exact second that it happens? Sorry, my hearing is terrible.

[ahaaja]

why does he just giggle and say it's common sense when asked if he is political? he should explain it to her: -- "Did you go to New Orleans after Katrina?" -- "Have you ever seen a crime scene?". No? OK. But if you had ever seen one of them, you would know what the other would be like.

[ILoveLucyE68NY]

Right on Bruce....GO HILLARY !!!!!

[diefortacos]

You're just plain stupid. How can you interject a pro-Hillary comment in a video where the subject is the (stupidity of the) iraq war, which she helped create with her senate vote...GO OBAMA!!!

[ILoveLucyE68NY]

whatever

[niall29]

Good man Bruce.

[lemondoughnut]

The video description is incorrect. He said: "present company excepted" when referring to the talkingheads.

[LynneSDaytona]

listen to it again. He says Present Company included. He was putting in a little jab at her and all the Republican news talking heads. Go Bruce.

[subcomandantetroncos]

Well anyway it's really ridicoulus: if i were antiamerican(which i'm not) i would surely be with Gerge W, he's destroyng the few civil right you had, is killing your sons and brothers in a war without meanining based on lies just for his convenience... if i were american(wich thankgiving god i'm not) i would hope bush to die, for all the innocent he killed without risking not even a little cut.

[ImBatman49]

I like how bruce laughs at every question she asks because he doesn't know how to answer them. It's funny he didn't have a good answer for anything and he wants us to think he knows anything about politics? He's a musician nothing more...anyone who would take this guy seriously is a moron.

[andrewdewey]

Soledad is the kinda bitch that will order you around the room, until she starts callin' ya daddy. Don't play dumb, now.

[DarkWatch87]

Soledad is just, hot. I don't know what to say. Though I like Robin Meade better. I still hit them both. ;P lol

[blackwatchstudio]

Springsteen songs never moved me...he's a hack

Soledad on the other hand...that bitch is fine!

[KleWdSide]

Yeah, he's a hack. Yet he's making more & more albums & touring... idiot.

[wef3247]

And you probably think Bush is a genius

[bushmustdie2]

Soledad O'Brien IS an idiot! Probably the worst network anchor I've ever seen.

Horrible student council president type....

[jebril]

She's Hawt...besides you don't take the news serious if they advertise Viagra right afterwards.

[KleWdSide]

He did not call her an idiot. Jesus, some people are stupid. Anyone who defends Coulter over Springsteen should be hanged..

[Shuley76]

Soledad O'Brien is a hottie.

[Sideburns1986]

Dumb as hell, but I'd still hit it.

[mbsunlimited]

How is she dumb? She's a very intelligent,articulate woman who can definitely ask probing questions that people really want to know. See,that's what a good journalist/interviewer is supposed to do! As far as you hitin' it, only in your dreams,bud!

[Sideburns1986]

Definitely in my dreams, as I prefer slightly older, more intellectual women. Soledad asks the dumbest questions of any anchor on CNN. The only person on the network I've seen with dumber questions is Larry King. If she's articulate she sure doesn't show it on the network. Name one massive scandal she's broke or one prime example of journalism that sets her apart from the rest.

[DavidH1]

When he says "present company" he is talking about himself. He isn't high either. He's 59 for god's sake. He just has this nervous laugh when he is trying to be funny or whatever.

But yes, Soledad O'Brien is a bit of an idiot.

[marcopolo789]

i love him for calling her an idiot almost as much as for his contempt for bush.

[reasonandfacts]

DO you also like how he dodged the draft, cheated on his wife with an employee and told his fans they could only come see him if they donated money to a political group that they may be against? How about how wrong he was with Reagan. Reagan turned out to be right. Bruce can write great songs and play guitar, but he has no clue when it comes to politics.

[bushmustdie2]

Dodged the draft you say? You mean like Bush and Cheney did?

If Springsteen wants to be selective about who comes to his shows, that's his right. Why would the man want to perform for people that are opposed to his views? Since most people mis-read "Born In The USA" can you blame him?

I'm not a fan of Bruce's music. It's too conservative for me, but thank god his politics aren't! So where is it written that a musician isn't allowed to speak his mind?

[reasonandfacts]

Wow.You are an ignorant poster. Pres Bush and Vice Pres Cheney served and or had deferment. Kerry tried to get deferment but failed. And Springsteen can sing to whoever he wants, but he claims he welcomes all. USA was misunderstood.But Springsteen knew it was and did nothing to change that,at the time because the money was rolling in.

[bushmustdie2]

You can couch it any terms you like, but Cheney and Bush did not go to Vietnam when they could have and should have. I believe Cheney said "he had "other priorities" at the time. Kerry volunteered for active duty and last time I looked was a decorated war hero. Springsteen never claimed to welcome all. He threw Fawn Hall (remember her?) out of a show once. He was the one that said Born in The USA was misunderstood in the first place.

So what's with the name calling?

[reasonandfacts]

Nice try. Look at your name. I have disagreed with many in politics but I would never have a name like bushmustdie. You should be ashamed of yourself, but your lack of class and morals will not allow you to feel ashamed for being so immature. Pres Bush served in the national guard. Are you saying they do not serve our country? You can have the last word, becuase it is obvious that your lack of education will not allow you to open your eyes. HAve fun with your low paying job.

[bushmustdie2]

Sticks and stones pal. Oh grow up! it's just a silly chatroom name. Typical Republican response, though. Making a big fuss over a side issue.

As for my lack of education and income, well you''ve got that one wrong.

Not only do I have a Masters Degrees in Fine Art, I'm also an award winning record producer. Oh I'll have fun all right...

[buffymon]

I love that man! "saying that Bush should be replaced is not about politics. It´s common sense"

Bruce is my god from now on. And he laughed because her questions were incredibly stupid

[Siavash1357]

he is probably high all the time we should all leave the politics to the lobbyists and socio-paths such as the metal-hearted vp

[5772601]

I agree that polititians are socio-paths but Bruce isn't that is why he should speak up

[mriley0223]

He's laughing at how absurd things have gotten!

[modst84]

he's not laughing at her he's laughing because it's absurd, that he has to sit there and explain himself about being political when news channels don't.

News in USA is not about news anymore, it's more about opinions and taking sides. Where I live, if a news program so much as refers to their own opinion about anything they would be lynched. There is of course nothing wrong with Soledad asking about these things, I'm simply referring to american news as a whole.

[Sideburns1986]

haha, he's so high. Bruce is THE MAN.

[JohnnyCat77]

Bruce does not do drugs. He's talked about the subject many times. Bruce is THE BOSS and he writes a few songs about THE MAN.

[Badlandz]

I think he laughs when he's nervous, lol Or is high.

[killerkillyo]

springsteen is clearly high in this video.

[grgrgrgff]

He points right at her with both hands when he says "present company included". He basically called her an idiot and then laughed about it. If it was bill orilley it would have been fine, but that was a pretty rude thing to do to such as sweet and pretty soledad. for shame bruce. soledad is SO DAMN HOT!!!!

[6699bossdaddy]

He said "Idiots, present company included", if that clears it up any, in reference to the question of rock stars espousing political views. He's no idiot, and he SHOULD KEEP IT UP. Who else will question the president and put his ass on the line, Justin Timberflake?

[SuperJesus316]

I have no clue what he kept laughing about.

[Hughezy]

i think i'm Bruce Springsteen, coz he just said EXACTLY what i'm thinking.

[roninscribe80]

He can say what he wants. He's the Boss, and liberals have the upper hand when it comes to talent.

[yeah21232]

yeah musicians should shut up and just play.

[Sideburns1986]

And pundits should shut up and die.

[dancar]

Get em' Bruce!

[snorben]

Long may Bruce continue to espouse his political beliefs especially on war...

[jeffk27]

Yeah, I guess you're right.

[jeffk27]

I think he was referring to himself, not her.

[Kreestaro]

No, he said "the idiots rambling on TV every night of the week" and mentioned pundits specifically.  He was most certainly not speaking about himself.