We need more intelligent musicians like Trent. It is refreshing. Remember it is your right to vote, take the time to do it. Peace...

Princesspaula posted:

um...wonder what Trent meant by some woman from Alaska. I wish Trent would send me a PM and tell me what he meant, I won't hold my breath though.
Um.. the same woman that just said that God want's us to drill in Alaska, send people to war etc...um...is that the "some woman" he's talking about?

I know other people on this forum will inform me, but I rather here it directly from Trent. Please people don't send me hate mail etc...

Educate yourself?

That's what google's there for.

I'm not sure if I will be able to attend this second time around, I mean I wish I knew if he was going to sing "With Teeth" or "Sunspots" I might find a way even if I have to make a mad dash over some elephants, kidding, I love animals, anyway's enjoy your break and if I can, perhaps I will be at the show in Grand Rapids, Michigan-November*08...but that will be a long drive for me. I mean can I get a sound check pass Trent? Kidding, well not really.

Please Trent and Mod, don't get mad at me for asking about 1 sound check pass.



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Thanks Jane for the information. Sounds great. paula

I think it's definitely misguided to take one's frustrations with the current administration or with the McCain-Palin ticket out on the military. Granted, nobody is perfect. I just don't think we need to resort to the kind of blanket "baby-killer" accusations that were thrown about so much during Vietnam. I know and have known people in the military (men and women, all branches) who were in it for the right reasons (namely, protecting this country and its citizens). I've also known those who did it for all the wrong reasons (boredom, seeking validation, because they liked playing with guns, etc.). Justifications run the gamut. It's too much to get into.

Here's my general feeling, not that anyone asked for my damn opinion...but here 'tis anyway.

I've got a uterus of my own, and I'm telling you that if I get pregnant (be it by my husband, some dude, or some rapist), I'm not going to abort. It's just not for me, I'm pretty sure. BUT that doesn't mean that I am going to impose that choice on someone else. Again...key word: choice. So why that is an issue right now w/ Palin, I don't really get. There are much bigger problems for her to address. This is one key reason why I am so dissatisfied w/ her as a VP pick. McCain should've known better, but then again, "pandering" as a practice generally nullified the concept of one "knowing better." I digress...

As for the war, I think the idea of a set timeline for withdrawal is a MUST. I'm sick of us being the freakin' world police, anyways. I didn't expect us to just do nothing after 9/11, but obviously the Bush Administration never really planned on addressing what truly happened anyways...they just wanted to get into Iraq and finish off Saddam.

With regards to the environment, I think that we need to get real about reducing our dependence on foreign oil. I don't necessarily mean drilling, either (though some of that might be neccesary in the short term). The technology exists out there to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels...it's just a bit freakin' clusterfuck trying to get the government and the oil companies and everyone else on the same page. I wouldn't hold my breath on it, personally.

As far as Obama goes, no I don't "love" the guy. I'm sick of seeing him dance on "Ellen," I don't wanna hear about his father anymore, and if one more person uses the words "hope" or "change" around me, I'm gonna vomit up yesterday's dinner (veggie beef soup, in case you were wondering). But the alternative scares me more than the prospect of said upper digestive explosion. So I'll take my chances. I just hope dude man won't make me regret this...

Pepito posted:

OMFG! Perfection!!

im am comin back to see the next set of shows! plus the site is awesome!

I'll be back for the next leg, 6+ times. Maybe as many as 12. I have to get the logistics figured out. I'll certainly be in Vegas.

Curi.

P.S. I don't think we can feel proud of this country until we abolish a staunchly bi-partisan system. And unfortunately, that's not gonna happen before this next election.

Trent, I sincerely appreciate what you have to say about our current political situation.
You comments might open the eyes of some people who might not otherwise give the current election a second thought.
I know you probably won't, but keep the political commentary coming.
Thanks again.

We wouldn't NEED to defend ourselves like that if we weren't such pompous assholes policywise. I prefer the strategy that does away with the assholery, rather than being a jackass and carrying a big stick.

Great post from Trent, really succinct and accurate! It's always good to hear that someone you admire for whatever reason (in this case, music) has similar values and politics. I am from the UK but can empathise - to the extent I can not being an American citizen - about how he feels regarding the current climate, although the American political scene undoubtedly affects the entire world. We live in hope...

p.s. well done Russell Brand on the mtv awards, not afraid to shove in a few opinions and gags that will upset those who are unaccustomed to questioning the norm, i.e, mtv awards ceremonies' people!

I know who Trent ISN'T voting for....

wait we won in iraq. am i high? well whatever i was on i dont want to do it again that was one bad trip. youre the shizz trent, awesome putting them horns onto year zero.

Pepito posted:

Why is this thread still going?! It should have ended with "she's a creationist"

Then we could all get back to the real debate "Trent: Too short, or are we too tall?"

ha ha! right on, man!

Light blue touch paper.

Stand well back.



Bravo.

*munches popcorn*