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http://www.breakingnews.ie/2005/08/03/story214533.html

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and your point is

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I think it's self evident, not as a criticism, but as a point of query, namely as using the issue of tacling poverty by increasing one's appearance fees to coincide with the Live8 concert. It sort of defeats his own message, in a way. That's the point!!!!!



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That's undoubtably a lot of money but it's only natural his fees would go up after he has become a news item. I don't see the point, either, of the first post, although it is interesting by itself to see the amounts...plus the good news, since I'm in the US, is that he'll be making the rounds here. He will have a lot to say, I'm sure...another reason why the fees would be greater AFTER the event.

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daithiogriofa wrote:


I think it's self evident, not as a criticism, but as a point of query, namely as using the issue of tacling poverty by increasing one's appearance fees to coincide with the Live8 concert. It sort of defeats his own message, in a way. That's the point!!!!!


Mmmm, considering how well off Geldof is (mainly through Ten Alps and previously Planet 24; plus royalties from an old band of his), those appearance fees would be small change.


Anyway, he may well give money away from appearances like that.  I doubt he makes that many.


 



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Isn't this the same man who was violently opposed to people turning a profit on Live8 ticket sales on Ebay?


What's the difference?  Once again the hypocracy of people like Bob sticks out like a boil on the mass liberal butt.



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http://www.breakingnews.ie/2005/08/03/story214533.html


Shssssss... Don't shatter their illusions of the saintly one


 


 


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newworlddisorder please stop treating us like were diluded.if all your gonna do is critisise us why are you here?

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newworlddisorder please stop treating us like were diluded.if all your gonna do is critisise us why are you here?

to criticise you

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no hes critisising anyone who has expressed a positive opinion of bob, not just me

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newworlddisorder please stop treating us like were diluded.if all your gonna do is critisise us why are you here?



Someone posted an article on this forum criticising Geldof's silence on the G8 going back on their little con trick - and you rubbish it out of hand.  


ADMIN: Please do not abuse members.  I have edited your post accordingly.  Please read "The Rules" forum.



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Well, ok, what are you then????????? Oh I see, you do sooooooo much for the world, so... you must be a new hero or something. Praise the hero....your superpower must then be....... to critises everyone. OH what a big power to have. 

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Well, ok, what are you then????????? Oh I see, you do sooooooo much for the world, so... you must be a new hero or something. Praise the hero....your superpower must then be....... to critises everyone. OH what a big power to have. 


I'm a free thinking individual. And if you become a free thinking individual, you will have a better understanding of the way this world works. Then, and only then, will you be able to see clearly what needs to be done to help the poor of this world. Knowledge is power.


 


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your freethinking but your abusing are rights to believe what we want.this is geldof fan forum for geldof fans so why come here if your gonna be abusive.


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i really don't no what to say....i don't think i will say anything


it will probs get edited by admin if i do



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all i can say is some people shud be

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your so funny

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was that sarcastic or not

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No it wasn't. I mean the little head you have chosen insted of saying the word.

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Tango wrote:


...your abusing are rights to believe what we want.


How is a criticism of this sight "abusing" your right to think?  Poor intellectual ground you do stand on.



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This is a bob geldof FAN SITE  DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!!!!!  

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i really don't no what to say....i don't think i will say anything it will probs get edited by admin if i do


You can make your point without calling someone a moron.


Tango's response of " some people shud be  is fine.", but I won't allow name calling.  "The rules" are clear on this.



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Cazzy wrote:


This is a bob geldof FAN SITE  DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS!!!!!  


The thing is people are here for numerous reasons.  Some of us are old Rats fans, some admire his humanitarian work, etc.  So being a fan means many things.  I see no problem with someone being a Geldof fan yet disagreeing with Live 8. 


Personally, I think Geldof's reasons for doing it were sound, even if ultimately it's not of much benefit to Africa.  Increasing his appearance fees, wouldn't justify putting himself out on a limb as he did. 


At least, he tries. I am far more cynical about other's participation.



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How is a criticism of this sight "abusing" your right to think?  Poor intellectual ground you do stand on.

says the one who cant spell site

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spc1970 wrote: How is a criticism of this sight "abusing" your right to think?  Poor intellectual ground you do stand on. says the one who cant spell site


I tand in aw of you're amasing abolity to corecct myself. 


Now please answer the question... How is a criticism of this SITE "abusing" your rights?



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i really don't no what to say....i don't think i will say anything it will probs get edited by admin if i do

heeeeeeeeeeeeey i didn't say nuthin

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Cazzy wrote: i really don't no what to say....i don't think i will say anything it will probs get edited by admin if i do You can make your point without calling someone a moron. Tango's response of " some people shud be  is fine.", but I won't allow name calling.  "The rules" are clear on this.


 


i didn't call no one a moron i'm confuzzled



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Cazzy, Agree didn't mean you, but neworlddisorder. I think it has ben delited by the admin.

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How is a criticism of this SITE "abusing" your rights?

i mean that when new world disorder said he was freethinking, he was trying to prevent us from thinking what we want by forcing his ideas down our throats

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Cazzy, Agree didn't mean you, but neworlddisorder. I think it has ben delited by the admin.


 


oooh right



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spc1970 wrote: How is a criticism of this SITE "abusing" your rights? i mean that when new world disorder said he was freethinking, he was trying to prevent us from thinking what we want by forcing his ideas down our throats


OK. I thought I was done here, but, what the hell, I'll bite.


Tango. Please elaborate how I was preventing you from thinking what you want to think. I didn't know I had such powers!


Surly - if I had prevented you from thinking for yourself, you would be agreeing with me by now... lol.



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Cazzy wrote:


   i didn't call no one a moron i'm confuzzled


Who said you did?  You implied you could write things because the administators would object.  The only posts we object to are the abusive ones.  I have warned the posters in this thread.



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ArrGee wrote:


You implied you could write things because the administators would object.  The only posts we object to are the abusive ones.  I have warned the posters in this thread.

ArrGee: Don't you mean to say "You implied you COULDN'T write things because the administrators would object"?  (I'm trying to prevent this from becoming even more confusing.)

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ArrGee wrote: You implied you could write things because the administators would object.  The only posts we object to are the abusive ones.  I have warned the posters in this thread. ArrGee: Don't you mean to say "You implied you COULDN'T write things because the administrators would object"?  (I'm trying to prevent this from becoming even more confusing.)

You're right!  I shouldn't come on this board last thing at night.

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you didnt succeed newworlddisorder you just tried.and like they say, is the thought that counts.

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