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Rosemary · 26th May 2007, 08:00 PM

Rock star Bono, is to be honoured in America. He has helped bring worldwide attention to medical and economic problems in Africa.

The U2 singer will get the Liberty Medal, an award which is given each year by the National Constitution Centre of Philadelphia. This award honours an individual or organisation that has 'demonstrated leadership and vision in the pursuit of libertay of conscience or freedom from oppression, ignorance or deprivation'.

The organisation which Bono co-founded, Debt AIDS Trade Africa, would get the medal at a ceremony in September.
This Irish rock star co-founded DATA in 2002. DATA work with religious groups on global disease and hunger issues.

littlemissattitude · 27th May 2007, 05:07 AM

Cool deal.

A lot of people make fun of Bono. And, yeah, it seems like he comes across as a little self-righteous sometimes. But you know what. He's out there doing something to make the world a better place, and most of the people who make fun of him, well, they're sitting on their butts making fun of him and not a whole lot else.

Furthermore, he is doing the things he is doing - I think - because he has a good soul and because he's smart enough to do something constructive with his fame. He has a platform and he isn't afraid to use it, and further he isn't afraid to do the homework he needs to do to use his platform effectively. Basically, actually, he's doing what the politicians and religious leaders should be doing and aren't.

I say, more power to him.

Majimaune · 27th May 2007, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemissattitude

A lot of people make fun of Bono.

See here. Gotta love the guys from Chasers. I don't really like him all that much but I do like U2...

Green · 28th May 2007, 06:49 PM

Wahey! Loved that video

Here's a U2-bashing. Bill Bailey does U2

Tillane · 28th May 2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Green

Wahey! Loved that video

Here's a U2-bashing. Bill Bailey does U2

Fabulous. Gotta love the "scales of evil" bit he did about Chris De Burgh, too...

Rosemary · 28th May 2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tillane

Fabulous. Gotta love the "scales of evil" bit he did about Chris De Burgh, too...

I know many people say that it is just a society stunt, but I certainly agree with you LMA.

Chris De Burgh does a lot for society as well Tillane...

Majimaune · 29th May 2007, 09:04 AM

I have never heard of Chris De Burgh. Well I am in the country that is a bit behind the rest though.

Funny stuff there Green.

26th May 2007, 08:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 4,062 Blog Entries: 34	Bono Rock star Bono, is to be honoured in America. He has helped bring worldwide attention to medical and economic problems in Africa. The U2 singer will get the Liberty Medal, an award which is given each year by the National Constitution Centre of Philadelphia. This award honours an individual or organisation that has 'demonstrated leadership and vision in the pursuit of libertay of conscience or freedom from oppression, ignorance or deprivation'. The organisation which Bono co-founded, Debt AIDS Trade Africa, would get the medal at a ceremony in September. This Irish rock star co-founded DATA in 2002. DATA work with religious groups on global disease and hunger issues.

27th May 2007, 05:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
littlemissattitude Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,576 Blog Entries: 9	Re: Bono Cool deal. A lot of people make fun of Bono. And, yeah, it seems like he comes across as a little self-righteous sometimes. But you know what. He's out there doing something to make the world a better place, and most of the people who make fun of him, well, they're sitting on their butts making fun of him and not a whole lot else. Furthermore, he is doing the things he is doing - I think - because he has a good soul and because he's smart enough to do something constructive with his fame. He has a platform and he isn't afraid to use it, and further he isn't afraid to do the homework he needs to do to use his platform effectively. Basically, actually, he's doing what the politicians and religious leaders should be doing and aren't. I say, more power to him.

28th May 2007, 06:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Green Sick and Tired Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 808	Re: Bono Wahey! Loved that video Here's a U2-bashing. Bill Bailey does U2

29th May 2007, 09:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Majimaune Actum pro novus diem Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 2,234 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Bono I have never heard of Chris De Burgh. Well I am in the country that is a bit behind the rest though. Funny stuff there Green.

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