cheaptrick77 Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 (by Donna De La Cruz, Associated Press Writer) WASHINGTON -- Bruce Springsteen famously was "born in the USA," but he's getting scorned in the U.S. Senate. An effort by New Jersey's two Democratic senators to honor the veteran rocker was shot down Friday by Republicans who are apparently still miffed a year after the Boss lent his voice to the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. The chamber's GOP leaders refused to bring up for consideration a resolution, introduced by Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Jon Corzine, that honored Springsteen's long career and the 1975 release of his iconic album, Born to Run. No reason was given, said Lautenberg spokesman Alex Formuzis. "Resolutions like this pass all the time in the U.S. Senate, usually by unanimous consent," he said. Telephone calls to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's office seeking comment were not immediately returned. Lautenberg said he couldn't understand why anyone would object to the resolution. "Even if the Republicans don't like (Springsteen's) tunes, I would hope they appreciated his contributions to American culture," Lautenberg said. Corzine said he, Lautenberg and other Americans appreciated Springsteen's contributions to American culture. "We'll never surrender looking for ways to honor our local hero who made it big in this land of hopes and dreams," Corzine said. Springsteen endorsed Kerry last year, and made campaign appearances that drew huge crowds who came to hear music described in the resolution as "a cultural milestone that has touched the lives of millions of people." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is getting ridiculous ! :no: I’m not a huge Springsteen fan, but there is no doubt that he is one of the best songwriters of our generation. Born To Run is an essential recording. 'betcha the GOP would bend over backwards to honor that no-talent bumpkin Toby Keith :whistle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddmutt1898 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 "Born in the U.S.A." by Springsteen did not paint a very complimentary picture of the U.S.A. . :thumbdown:It shouldn't matter that Springsteen was ,or was not honored by Washington. His work should be the only thing he is judged by.:guitar: May be New Jersy can erect a huge statue of Bruce in the harbor to compete with the Statue of Liberty.:no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colligula Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Originally posted by reddmutt1898"Born in the U.S.A." by Springsteen did not paint a very complimentary picture of the U.S.A. . :thumbdown: your right, all patriotic music is good, everything else is bad. Where is a statue of Lee Greenwood? god i hate liberals, they have that stuff called taste........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Originally posted by reddmutt1898"Born in the U.S.A." by Springsteen did not paint a very complimentary picture of the U.S.A. . :thumbdown: Neither did the prisoner abuse, but you still support the troops. :there: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole44 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 the fact that congress is voting on bs stuff like this is ridiculous in the first place....shouldnt they be doing more productive things like figuring out the social security problem or something....leave the honoring of musicians to the Grammy's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colligula Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Originally posted by Seminole44the fact that congress is voting on bs stuff like this is ridiculous in the first place....shouldnt they be doing more productive things like figuring out the social security problem or something....leave the honoring of musicians to the Grammy's.... i agree that its pretty much a waste of paper, but on these little honorary votes it takes them about 2 minuets to vote of it, and its pretty dang easy to approve. i just dont see why they wouldnt say "I" and get it over with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Maybe the Democrats calling the Republican leader a lier and dumb might have something to do with it. Call me names and see if you get my support.:happy65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptrick77 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Originally posted by Seminole44the fact that congress is voting on bs stuff like this is ridiculous in the first place Oh, I agree -- perhaps I should have expanded on my point. These "honorary" bills happen all the time (and only take a few minutes, as Colligula said). Maybe I am wrong, but I can't seem to remember one of these ever being refused for consideration before. The sheer partisanship was my main complaint ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YosemiteSam Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Springsteen's music has been out a while now. Why is it, only after he stumps for the Kerry campaign, that the dem's nominate him for this honor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheaptrick77 Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 It was only two democrats, and what does his "music being out for a while now" have to do with anything ??? :ermm: It's called "lifetime achievement" ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YosemiteSam Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 You are right, it was only two DEMOCRAPS. Haven't you heard timing is everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camusmind Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Just like Toby Keith made music that people growing up in trailers could relate to...Springsteen made music that told the story of millions of blue collar Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straw Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by CamusmindJust like Toby Keith made music that people growing up in trailers could relate to...Springsteen made music that told the story of millions of blue collar Americans. With that statement, Im convinced that your collar is yellow just like your spine.:w00t::whome:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voted4Dubya Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 [ C E N S O R E D ] Springsteen We should pass a resolution honoring the Man in Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Originally posted by Voted4Dubya[ C E N S O R E D ] Springsteen We should pass a resolution honoring the Man in Black Amen. Springsteen will just have to wait until his liberal friends are in charge in Congress again......................looks like he may NEVER get the recoginition. :w00t::w00t::w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camusmind Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 My spine may be yellow, but my blood sure is blue.....:mf_tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddmutt1898 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Originally posted by sppunk Originally posted by reddmutt1898"Born in the U.S.A." by Springsteen did not paint a very complimentary picture of the U.S.A. . :thumbdown: Neither did the prisoner abuse, but you still support the troops. :there: You mean the prisioners being held at "gittmo"? They are and have always been treated better than they would treat any person that they would hold prisioner. Yes I support the troops they are assuring that the war is not fought here in our back yard. The troops deserve all of the support that can be given to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETIREDFAN1 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 All the terrorist scum in gitmo are being treated infinitely better than anyone would be treated in prison in their home countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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