What makes Bono a political expert, and why would we expect his statements to be correct?
484943
Bono has been to a lot of places, and has done a lot of research and talked to a lot of people.  I wouldn't assume he is alwyas right, but I would say he's pretty smart.
902482
Its usually more subtle than that. A candidate might choose their words cautiously to avoid being pinned down on specifics may make general comments that make them to appear in favor of or against a particular issue. Depending on their audience.\n\nFor example a candidate might say "I am for secure borders and against amnesty" in one breath and then say something like "I am in favor of a guest worker program" in the next. This appears contradictory but its all in the words.\n\nThey play the word game to quote an infamous politician "it depends on what the meaning of is, is". \n\nIts easy to see why politicians are not trusted.
849090
I've read many of his articles on FindLaw, where he discusses some of the issues raised in the book. \n\nFrom what I can see, he's a very intelligent and loyal conservative who is saddened by some of the things being done to his party.
820619
I agree. The more you mistrust the "official" line, the more you will see the same problems elsewhere, even if they don't exist.  The concept of "proof" tends to have less an less meaning to this type of person. Case in point, Oliver Stone.
771210
To cover up his own incompetence . A trick of the narcissistic sociopath . Kerry ( or Lurch as he is known) didn't sound as if even he believed his utter nonsensical damage control statements Tuesday & Wednesday . Next to Ted Chappaquiddick Kennedy -Kerry must think he's smart . The two of those apes put together don't have a strong brain cell that works . For the imbiciles who don't know-George W.'s grades at Yale were much better than Kerry's . President Bush also has an MBA from Harvard . He proves daily he's smarter than most . He doesn't have to lie to do so .
551360
He has a great PR campaign and a 2,000 year history of folks insisting that if you DIDN'T believe in him, you would suffer eternally for it.  \nThreats, fear and stories of miracles coming true are pretty persuasive, especially to primitive, superstitious minds.
257415
U2 have changed and innovated so much over the years that it is hard to say.\n\nThe early tours had a tremendous energy, rawness and passion about them, which reached it's zenith on the Joshua Tree Tour.\n\nThe Zoo TV / Zooropa tour was a unique undertaking, combining performance art, video loops, surrealism and a whole lot more. Backing it all up though, was the same passion - they just put sunglasses on it, so it was a little disguised!\n\nPop Mart really didn't work for me. They were touring on the back of their weakest album whilst trying to expand on some of the strongest live concepts devised. It all just fizzled out really, and they lost their way a little.\n\nThe last 2 tours have been similar in nature, and can perhaps be best described as a return to more typical stadium / arena shows and highlights how they have grown into very professional entertainers. At times perhaps a little too professional given where they started from, but if you catch them on a good night they show they still have "it" in quantities that most bands can't even begin to dream of.\n\nSo, my favourite...\n\nI think I would have to pick the Zooropa tour. I understand how Zoo TV left some people cold, but it was right on my wavelength really. In the UK the Zooropa shows were outdoors, and I saw them in a park in Leeds amongst (according to Bono at the time) "the biggest paying audience we have ever played in front of."\n\nBut what really did it for me was one moment during New Years Day, when despite being surrounded by all the videos, cameras, lights etc, and despite the size of the occasion, Bono was stripped right down to the core of his being. His knuckles white as he gripped the microphone, his voice breaking with the passion he was delivering. For that one second nothing else was there, only Bono with his beliefs back on his sleeve, and a passion that clearly burned so much it hurt.\n\nIt was both magical and inspiring in equal measure.
883436
Well, who could deny the political wisdom of such intellectual luminaries as KooKoo Bananas?\n\nSo, which cabinet could use such deep political Democrat policies like 'bush is hitler' or 'bush is dumb'? How would such 'insight' (i.e. navel-gazing) help the country?
908563
he obviously doesn't.  He is smart, but he talks like....durr.  if he was a put on he wouldn't talk with such bad grammar.  Some people judge him by the way he says things....now if that kind of judgement isn't just dumb I don't know what is.  I onceheard someone say he was stupid because he doesn't say "nuclear' right.  yeah, I want someone like that voting for president...think about that...people that dumb are actually voting...oh god.
787490
Who gives a crap about politically correct. Isn't the truth much more important? If people investigated the facts more instead of reacting to the "titles" we seem to love using we would all be much better off. Where is the bias? He's an Independent and can support whoever he pleases. He sides with the democrats, but that does not mean he has to be a puppet for them. He has been an elected official for years. I can only presume you are not from Vermont.
685747
How'd you come up with that comparison?\n\nMy vote is for Bono.
1103383
Michael Moore, eh?\nWell done\n\n+YOU GOT THAT FROM EDCO GEO (IRELAND 8 GRADE BOOK).\nSee that's how true it is.\nBush just contradicts himself.
635874
I believe he does. I believe that every single person who reports the news or gives commentary on current events has influence. I believe that being openly biased is much more of a service to the country than faking objectivity and passing it off as news. I think he says what the majority of the population already thinks.
540924
I don't understand it either. I disagreed with Kerry on many points, but I never thought he was stupid.\n\nThe guy can fly a jet fighter, how stupid can he be?\n\nAnd how can people believe that he's so stupid but he just happened to maneuver himself into the most powerful position in the world? Life doesn't really work like an Adam Sandler movie.
910505
Don't think so, especially as we haven't suffered a disaster here in Manchester since the IRA bomb, so why would Bono come here?
354487
Because he was concerned with people as people. he was of course concerned in right belief too, but didn't limit his appreciation of individuals to the beliefs they held. Like Benedict XVI, he wasn't defensive about the Catholic faith either but was open to discussion with all parties who would be led by reason.  I don't agree that the bonds are ungluing. it is true however that the media aren't as interested in covering the activities of BXVI, ecumenical or otherwise (save homosexuality!!!) The websites below will keep you up to speed.
533890
Well, I've known this guy who is a friend to this dude's father who knows a doctor who went to college with a guy who's girlfriend's sister knows the father of a psychologist who said:\n\nProviding credibility to prove a point on a statement or an argument is a simple mechanism unscrupulous individuals use effectively against gullible individuals, but an insult to intellect to those who knows better.\n\nRappers and such requires an image which is only made by way of rapping about it. Most rappers talk about themselves and nothing else. Smart people talk about other people. I'm not saying rappers aren't smart, but it is a good lead in finding the answer to your question.