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Release The Hounds

(467 posts) Mon Apr 11, 2016, 06:34 PM Apr 2016

Jimmy Buffett's comments on NC law.

http://blog.margaritaville.com/2016/04/north-carolina/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=FBblog&utm_content=NC#.VwwlCfkrLX4

I am not going to let stupidity or bigotry trump fun for my loyal fans this year. We will be playing in Raleigh and Charlotte next week.

That said, as for the future of shows in North Carolina, it would definitely depend on whether that stupid law is repealed. That is up to the good people of North Carolina and there are many, and I am confident that they will see that the right thing will be done.

As usual the idiots are posting like crazy about this on his FB page.

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Jimmy Buffett's comments on NC law. (Original Post) Release The Hounds Apr 2016 OP

seems fair enough... lame54 Apr 2016 #1

If someone as big as Springsteen hadn't boycotted, news from others would not be stories. HuckleB Apr 2016 #3

But it was an big Issue before the boycott... lame54 Apr 2016 #4

Yes, it was, but not from this angle. HuckleB Apr 2016 #5

He could join Bruce and others in a YUGE! benefit concert for McCrony's opponent. KamaAina Apr 2016 #2

"I am not going to let stupidity or bigotry trump fun for my loyal fans this year." dhill926 Apr 2016 #6

UPDATE: Last night's concert in Charlotte, NC. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2016 #7

lame54

(35,294 posts)

1. seems fair enough...

Reply to Release The Hounds (Original post)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 06:38 PM

Apr 2016

honor your commitment but refuse to rebook

not saying boycotting is the wrong choice but I bet there are a lot of pissed off Springsteen fans who don't agree with the law

HuckleB

(35,773 posts)

3. If someone as big as Springsteen hadn't boycotted, news from others would not be stories.

Reply to lame54 (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 06:48 PM

Apr 2016

Springsteen brought huge attention to the issue.

lame54

(35,294 posts)

4. But it was an big Issue before the boycott...

Reply to HuckleB (Reply #3)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 07:05 PM

Apr 2016

Yes, he brought more attention to it - but he didn't shine the light on it
But - he is part of the growing pressure on the gov and co. to change the laws

these are definitely good things but

The LGBT supporting Springsteen fan who wanted to see a good show is sacrificing more than Springsteen is

It may be a large chunk of money but he doesn't need it

The story should be about the fans and how they feel about it

So, as I said, the boycott is not wrong but it's grayer issue than presented

I can't criticize Buffet for his decision

HuckleB

(35,773 posts)

5. Yes, it was, but not from this angle.

Reply to lame54 (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 07:06 PM

Apr 2016

And now every performer gets to help keep it in the public eye.

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)

2. He could join Bruce and others in a YUGE! benefit concert for McCrony's opponent.

Reply to Release The Hounds (Original post)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 06:46 PM

Apr 2016

Trans Aid?

dhill926

(16,346 posts)

6. "I am not going to let stupidity or bigotry trump fun for my loyal fans this year."

Reply to Release The Hounds (Original post)

Mon Apr 11, 2016, 07:49 PM

Apr 2016

Thinking the use of the word "trump" is not an accident...

DinahMoeHum

(21,794 posts)

7. UPDATE: Last night's concert in Charlotte, NC. . .

Reply to Release The Hounds (Original post)

Sun Apr 24, 2016, 11:07 AM

Apr 2016

Jimmy added some lyrics/commentary on this issue in his song Great Filling Station Holdup:

http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=95560

(snip)
Well I was sittin' down in the Waffle House confused as I could be
Ever since I heard the news, I don't know where to pee
Here in North Carolina, it's open to debate
Old folks here use common sense and others legislate

But still I don't wanna be anywhere other than here
Maybe out on the outer banks, sipping on a beer
No I'm gonna be anywhere other than here
Cause that great legislation holdup might cost 'em a lot next year
Yeah that great legislation holdup might cost 'em a lot next year
(snip)

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