Paul McCartney Declines Meeting Rice

I saw a picture of a group of protestor and one held a sign that said "Condaleeza Rice- American Idiot". Condi probably has more brain in her pinky finger than that entire crowd posessed. Oh, they also had the "Bush-#1 Terrorist" sign too.

Pathetic!

Yes, some people can be idiots, can't they. A shame that musical talent doesn't come with common sense, but to each his own.

Here's a thought, if people like McCartney are for "Peace and understanding", how is it he is going to understand anything other than his point of view if he refuses to meet people like Condi? You don't get peace and understanding by waving hateful signs or simply ignoring anyone with a differing view.

" Here's a thought, if people like McCartney are for "Peace and understanding", how is it he is going to understand anything other than his point of view if he refuses to meet people like Condi? You don't get peace and understanding by waving hateful signs or simply ignoring anyone with a differing view."

Excellent, excellent point. They're all about diplomacy... until they have to sit down with people they don't like. Yet they expect us to sit down with people like the Hamas leaders. A great example, huh? Insightful.

Yes, some people can be idiots, can't they. A shame that musical talent doesn't come with common sense, but to each his own.

Baker, you dont have to have a brain to sing.  Witness the Scarecrow.  Oh wait, you dont have to go back that far!  There is Paul!

I read the article over a couple of times. Didn't see anything indicating that Sir Paul declined the meeting for political reasons. Sometimes, people don't want to meet someone because they trully don't have any interest in meeting them. Hell, I do it all time.

I read the article over a couple of times. Didn't see anything indicating that Sir Paul declined the meeting for political reasons. Sometimes, people don't want to meet someone because they trully don't have any interest in meeting them. Hell, I do it all time.

i think it was obviously implied from the protests and such... why else would you not want to meet the vice-president? because you heard she doesnt take a shower? ...

"i think it was obviously implied from the protests and such... why else would you not want to meet the vice-president? because you heard she doesnt take a shower? ..."

Not to be overly nitpicky, but Rice is the secretary of state, highbass.

, and if you guys had an invitation to meet MIchael Moore, would you accept to learn his point of view?

, and if you guys had an invitation to meet MIchael Moore, would you accept to learn his point of view?

I wouldn't shy away from debating with Mickey.

and if you guys had an invitation to meet MIchael Moore, would you accept to learn his point of view?

Why would you think we wouldn't want to talk to him?

Excellent, excellent point. They're all about diplomacy... until they have to sit down with people they don't like. Yet they expect us to sit down with people like the Hamas leaders. A great example, huh? Insightful.

It's a simple equation, really, baker:

Controlled strike on military target with efforts to minimize civilian casualties = terrorist;

Blowing onesself up in a crowded shopping mall with intent of inflicting mass civilian casualties = freedom fighter.

Why is this so hard to understand?

i think it was obviously implied from the protests and such... why else would you not want to meet the vice-president? because you heard she doesnt take a shower? ...

Didn't feel it was implied at all. As I said, there may have been no reason to decline meeting the Vice-President other than "I just don't want to." I know many think that meeting the U.S. Vice-President or even President for that matter is a big deal. In reality, there are those, myself included, who have absolutely no interest in meeting either, their political leanings notwithstanding. Foreign dignitaries and heads of state aren't really all that interesting. To that end, Sir Paul might feel the same way.

So much phony outrage. What do any of you care? How does it affect you?

I agree with UBob. I don't care squat about meeting some lying, spin doctor politician.

What a disrespectful jerk.

So much phony outrage. What do any of you care? How does it affect you?

I guess for the same reason I care when I see a man, a supposed man anyway, act like an asshole toward a lady in public. It sets my teeth on edge.

Personally I like Condi, I think she's achieved a lot in her life and she is a great role model for young girls. You don't have to like her politics to agree she is someone with traits to admire.

Paul McCartney on the other hand is what? Did what?

He was rude and disrespectful...

I guess for the same reason I care when I see a man, a supposed man anyway, act like an asshole toward a lady in public. It sets my teeth on edge.

Let's go back to the 1950s, shall we?

I think she's achieved a lot in her life

Yes. She's a woman in a position traditionally held by men. She shouldn't expect to get special treatment just because she's a woman.

Paul McCartney on the other hand is what? Did what?

He's a musician. An artist. Which I value much more than politics. He was in a band which conquered the world. A band which was instrumental in tearing down the Berlin wall. Where have you been?

I always have to laugh when I hear that a politician is a rock and roll fan. Like when Al Gore claimed to be a fan of Jethro Tull. All they're trying to do is get more votes.

Let's go back to the 1950s, shall we?

If you have to go that far back to understand how a real man acts in public, feel free.

She's a woman in a position traditionally held by men. She should't expect to get special treatment just because she's a woman.

Uh, that's not even close. When does a few years of public service define a person's life?

She skipped first and seventh grades, entered college at 15, holds three degrees including a doctorate in political science, and earned her Master's in just one year's study. She was a professor of poly sci at Stanford and has also said that her dream job would be Commissioner of the National Football League.

He's a musician. An artist. Which I value much more than politics. He was in a band which conquered the world. A band which was instrumental (pun intended) in tearing down the Berlin wall. Where have you been?

Well then if that makes someone worth respecting then you will be glad to know.... Condi mastered the piano at three, and was told that she could have had a career as a concert pianist.

She can out play, out think, and out class that white trash 60's has been anyday.

always have to laugh when I hear that a politician is a rock and roll fan. Like when Al Gore claimed to be a fan of Jethro Tull. All they're trying to do is get more votes.

Yeah, because before they became public servants they weren't even human right? Just little pods waiting to pop open, no history, no struggles, no victories.

Shesh.

She skipped first and seventh grades, entered college at 15, holds three degrees including a doctorate in political science, and earned her Master's in just one year's study. She was a professor of poly sci at Stanford

I didn't know those things.

Condi mastered the piano at three, and was told that she could have had a career as a concert pianist.

And she gave it up. That does not earn my respect.

Yeah, because before they became public servants they weren't even human right?

No, it's after they became politicians that they stopped being human.

And she gave it up. That does not earn my respect.

She did not give it up. She studied it until done with college...and BECAUSE she chose not to be a concert pianist she pursued other things (but she still often plays for family and friends).

Bottom line. She's accomplished more as a PERSON than McCartney could ever dream. He disrespected her because of the job she holds now. Basically throwing the baby out with the bath water. It was short sighted and rude. It really is his loss.

She wasn't wanting to meet with him for politics. She is a musician and probably wanted to meet with him on those terms. He's just too stupid to even KNOW the woman he hates enough to publically rebuff.

HAHAHA I am not going to defend ALL politicians...I can't. But I HAVE read a bit about Condi. She rocks, (pun intended) and when some half wit has been disrespects her it annoys me.

No, it's after they became politicians that they stopped being human

You're right! I mean what a bunch of pod people wanting to go into public service! Shame shame!

Someone better notify our local JUer Gideon that once he's elected into office, we are to no longer consider him human.

You're right! I mean what a bunch of pod people wanting to go into public service! Shame shame! Someone better notify our local JUer Gideon that once he's elected into office, we are to no longer consider him human.

I for one am thankful for "pod people". They are the ones who actually sacrifice and get things done and that is why they catch all of the heat. We can survive without musicians. We can't survive without a structured society.

Icono, do you really believe a musical group brought down the wall? If you do, I guess I will have nothing further to discuss with you.