thankfully, SOUNDLY rejected this week - the epitome of celebrity hypocrisy if you ask me

[articles.latimes.com]

Seems he wants to live where the streets have no name...

Drew

Yeah, that was absolutely bizarre. Made no sense whatsoever - no matter who it is.

"In 38 years of this commission's existence, this is one of the three worst projects that I've seen in terms of environmental devastation," Peter Douglas, the agency's executive director, said in an interview after the vote. "It's a contradiction in terms — you can't be serious about being an environmentalist and pick this location" given the effects on habitat, land formation, scenic views and water quality.

Douglas said he expected the matter to end up in court.

Evans has been trying to win permits since 2006 to build his home and four others in the Sweetwater Mesa area, hiring prominent lobbyists and promoting the development as environmentally friendly — a notion many conservationists derided.


No dice edge, uh, I mean Evans.

Morality vs. double standard.

Other people have to behave nice - I can do whatever I want.

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thankfully, SOUNDLY rejected this week - the epitome of celebrity hypocrisy if you ask me

[articles.latimes.com]

only matched by Bono himself.

Well Evans and Company are playing here in Miami next Wednesday. I will not attend as Stadium shows are no better than watching a concert on TV from home. One exception- the Stones VooDoo Lounge show in Raleigh was plausible because Carter-Findley Stadium seats are on top of the field itself. Sunlife Stadium does not offer any good seating for this type of event. The site views are horrific and most folks will simply watch the concert via big screens.

Is it worth hundreds of dollars?

As far as the Malibu situation, first thing that enters mind is "Earthquake!" and the Pacific is cold.

Michael Crichton once was flying on someone's Gulfstream jet having a conversation with an unnamed pop star. The pop star was telling Crichton what they could do for the environment. Crichton said, "I told him, `We have no right to be having this conversation.'" Because their carbon footprints from riding in that Gulfstream were ridiculous.

Celebrities and their carbon footprints >>> [www.guardian.co.uk]

This article (see below) somehow dovetails nicely with U2's Bono and The Edge's plans to avoid tax and live in a Malibu reserve...being the moral heroes that they present themselves to be...well, here is another supposed hero of the progressive 'movement'...and yet more clay feet...fascinating how the elites believe that their public politically-correct sanctimony cancels out their private avarice.

http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2011/06/24/the-failure-of-al-gore-part-one/

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This article (see below) somehow dovetails nicely with U2's Bono and The Edge's plans to avoid tax and live in a Malibu reserve...being the moral heroes that they present themselves to be...well, here is another supposed hero of the progressive 'movement'...and yet more clay feet...fascinating how the elites believe that their public politically-correct sanctimony cancels out their private avarice.

http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2011/06/24/the-failure-of-al-gore-part-one/

Exactly

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fascinating how the elites believe that their public politically-correct sanctimony cancels out their private avarice

The elite policitally correct santimoney is all part of the scheme to keep us where we are and them where they are.

We have to be controlled and they use poster boys and girls to help do it.

He still doesn't get it:


The Edge jumped on board with the other property owners who are suing the California Coastal Commission because of the denied building permits.

Let's not forget the OP's right wing agenda.

Hi all,nothing surprises me about this bunch of tossers,Johnny One Note and his 36 foot pedal sound effects been conning people for years

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Let's not forget the OP's right wing agenda.

Are you being droll? Since when is protecting the environment on any right-wing agenda.

That's how it is in the United States: if you're told no, you sue. No one can take being told no anymore. It used to mean no, now it means sue me. So it's either yes you can build your whatever on this hill or sue me.

The U2 tour was a disappointment IMO. The sound sucked .Wasn't aware that some of their stuff is prerecorded. Evident in the opener and during Zooropa. Achrung Baby Tour blew 360 away.

Starting not to like these guys as much as I used to.

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That's how it is in the United States: if you're told no, you sue. No one can take being told no anymore. It used to mean no, now it means sue me. So it's either yes you can build your whatever on this hill or sue me.

True and it goes deeper than that these days. Forget about telling anyone that they can't do something, even if you ASK someone to refrain from doing something that they shouldn't (smoking in non-smoking areas, quieting down a bit on their cell in line or in a library, etc) you get your head blown off with a barrage of profanity with looks that can kill.

That's why I keep a machete in my truck...

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That's why I keep a machete in my truck...

I dig that! Good idea. . ..

Dragon, are you in Miami? Sure sounds like it.

yea...but Stones in 1972

luv me a cutlass.



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fascinating how the elites believe that their public politically-correct sanctimony cancels out their private avarice

The elite policitally correct santimoney is all part of the scheme to keep us where we are and them where they are.

We have to be controlled and they use poster boys and girls to help do it.

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That's how it is in the United States: if you're told no, you sue. No one can take being told no anymore. It used to mean no, now it means sue me. So it's either yes you can build your whatever on this hill or sue me.

True and it goes deeper than that these days. Forget about telling anyone that they can't do something, even if you ASK someone to refrain from doing something that they shouldn't (smoking in non-smoking areas, quieting down a bit on their cell in line or in a library, etc) you get your head blown off with a barrage of profanity with looks that can kill.

Uhbuhgullayew...

Wanna have some fun? When stuck close to someone being overly loud on a cell phone, start talking about THEM. Not TO them, just ABOUT them. Done correctly, they will eventually pick up on it and are generally embarassed. I too have received the "looks that kill" and decided a different approach. My kids and friends and I are having great fun from time to time. Another option is to make up what you believe the other side of the conversation would be. You will eventually be questioned about this and can just reply to the effect of , "As loud as you were talking, I just assumed that you were wanting to make this a group conversation". After being told to "Mind my own business", I'll generally say, "I can't. Your conversation is drowning out the voices in my head."

Peace
Mr DJA

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DragonSky
That's how it is in the United States: if you're told no, you sue. No one can take being told no anymore. It used to mean no, now it means sue me. So it's either yes you can build your whatever on this hill or sue me.

True and it goes deeper than that these days. Forget about telling anyone that they can't do something, even if you ASK someone to refrain from doing something that they shouldn't (smoking in non-smoking areas, quieting down a bit on their cell in line or in a library, etc) you get your head blown off with a barrage of profanity with looks that can kill.

Uhbuhgullayew...

Wanna have some fun? When stuck close to someone being overly loud on a cell phone, start talking about THEM. Not TO them, just ABOUT them. Done correctly, they will eventually pick up on it and are generally embarassed. I too have received the "looks that kill" and decided a different approach. My kids and friends and I are having great fun from time to time. Another option is to make up what you believe the other side of the conversation would be. You will eventually be questioned about this and can just reply to the effect of , "As loud as you were talking, I just assumed that you were wanting to make this a group conversation". After being told to "Mind my own business", I'll generally say, "I can't. Your conversation is drowning out the voices in my head."

Peace
Mr DJA

I like it!

I'm a Californian and I keep up with the Coastal Commission. Don't always agree with them but as a good liberal do not view them as "right wingers."

We know how green and beautiful Ireland is. I'm sure Bono and "The Edge" would be aghast if some smart ass musician wanted to build his "dream home" and change the character of land held sacred in "their" country.

The facts show that "The Edge" tried to buy his way into getting laws changed to accomodate him.

I've gotten rather bored with both of these U2 characters using major US media and politicians (Clinton and others) to benefit and glorify themselves.

Stonesrule you"re getting fed up with that shower of Arseholes ,think of how bad it is here in Ireland.Over here they are on a par with The Almighty,people look at you funny when you dont bend the knee.At least I dont have to listen to them.Slainte.

BUMP

THE EDGE