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fearthereaperx
02-01-2008, 10:50 PM
Foo Fighters Concert Pensacola
Posted January 21st, 2008 by freedom-fighters
"My son went to a Foo Fighters concert last night and the lead singer asked the crowd who they were voting for in the election. The lead singer said he was voting for Ron Paul and after the concert they handed out Ron Paul Info to the crowd as they were leaving. HELL YES!! Everyone give a shout to the Foo Fighters"

http://www.dailypaul.com/node/27957

RochesterRyan
02-01-2008, 10:52 PM
I’m not sure this has been confirmed.

Anyone?

fearthereaperx
02-01-2008, 10:53 PM
This would be his biggest endorsement so far.

farkas2029
02-01-2008, 10:59 PM
Well they are in Ron Paul's MySpace Friend Space next to Arlo Guthrie

http://www.myspace.com/RonPaul2008

billyjoeallen
02-01-2008, 11:01 PM
It's about time someone stepped up and fought against war AND foo!

slantedview
02-01-2008, 11:10 PM
that's awesome.

btw: i was expecting this thread to be radiohead, but foo is good.

UnReconstructed
02-01-2008, 11:16 PM
How in the hell are they the most influential rock band of the past 15 years? What have they influenced?

I don't even know what they sing...

josephadel_3
02-01-2008, 11:21 PM
How in the hell are they the most influential rock band of the past 15 years? What have they influenced?

I don't even know what they sing...

LOL....Come on man. Just believe they are very famous. They did that song "Learn to Fly" about 9 years ago, and have had subsequent radio hits.

I always knew I liked Dave Grohl. That is awesome that he supports Ron Paul.

fearthereaperx
02-01-2008, 11:22 PM
If you dont know who Dave Grohl is,then that's your problem. He is one of the most influential post 90's rock icons.

pahs1994
02-01-2008, 11:22 PM
I hope this is true... dave friggin rocks. don't forget he was in nirvana too. I know nirvana's bass player Krist Novoscelic is into politics and i don't know if it is true but a quick google search and it seems he might have made contributions to the campaign

Iconoclast777
02-01-2008, 11:23 PM
ok... way cool, foo fighters arent the most influential rock band in 15 years... but they were mainstream for quite a while...

fearthereaperx
02-01-2008, 11:29 PM
I lump in nirvana with foo fighters btw..so who would be the most then? it would either be Green day or Foo Fighters as far as American bands i believe.

lasenorita
02-01-2008, 11:36 PM
I <3 the Foo Fighters. I'm glad the care enough (and are intelligent enough!) to recognize that our country is in dire straits and is in need of a good doctor. After all, we only have 100 years...

nullvalu
02-01-2008, 11:39 PM
Check out this thread on their forum discussing ron paul: http://bbs.foofighters.com/showthread.php?t=112110

BTW, this endorsement rocks! I listen to more punk than anything, but the Foo Fighters are one of the few rock bands that I like.. Maybe its cuz I grew up on a strict diet of Nirvana & Nine Inch Nails. lol

mczerone
02-01-2008, 11:40 PM
I lump in nirvana with foo fighters btw..so who would be the most then? it would either be Green day or Foo Fighters as far as American bands i believe.

Since '95? Kid Rock stands out, but isn't universally acclaimed. Green Day has proven to stay relevant since they broke out, but I wouldn't call them 'influential' anymore.

And yes - Krist Novolesic gave some to the campaign, there was a link on dailypaul.com

Thats the key to the conspiracy! Courtney Love is behind it all because Krist, Dave, and even Letterman like Ron Paul, and she had her drug buddies over at the LA offices of FoxNews start this whole blacklist thing, just for drama!

/the concluding paragraph above was completely fictional and I don't believe any part of it to be true, incluing Letterman and Dave Grohl actually liking Paul

RonPaulFTW08
02-01-2008, 11:42 PM
No freaking way.. that's AWESOME!:D

ronpaulblogsdotcom
02-01-2008, 11:46 PM
If you dont know who Dave Grohl is,then that's your problem. He is one of the most influential post 90's rock icons.

He was in a band with the most influential 90s rock icon. Him? Not so much.

RonPaulFTW08
02-01-2008, 11:49 PM
Check out this thread on their forum discussing ron paul: http://bbs.foofighters.com/showthread.php?t=112110

BTW, this endorsement rocks! I listen to more punk than anything, but the Foo Fighters are one of the few rock bands that I like.. Maybe its cuz I grew up on a strict diet of Nirvana & Nine Inch Nails. lol

LOL nice thread... "Who the fuck are these retards?

I'm the resident Ron Paul supporter. Get lost."

fearthereaperx
02-01-2008, 11:56 PM
He was in a band with the most influential 90s rock icon. Him? Not so much.

ok...currently churning out music*

fearthereaperx
02-02-2008, 12:22 AM
this is big guys..and something we need for the 3rd party run. I've always wondered why the musicians havent come out yet..but this endorsement breaks us out into the mainstream finally and hopefully we'll get more of those that are informed as well.

xtravar
02-02-2008, 12:30 AM
Musical quibbling aside... I saw Dave Grohl at a John Kerry rally in 2004. What on earth would make him change his mind?

Elliott
02-02-2008, 12:44 AM
Foo Fighters Concert Pensacola
Posted January 21st, 2008 by freedom-fighters
"My son went to a Foo Fighters concert last night and the lead singer asked the crowd who they were voting for in the election. The lead singer said he was voting for Ron Paul and after the concert they handed out Ron Paul Info to the crowd as they were leaving. HELL YES!! Everyone give a shout to the Foo Fighters"

http://www.dailypaul.com/node/27957

Bad ass. I sent a message to Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails a while ago. Judging by the content of his recent work I can't imagine him not supporting Ron Paul. I'd like to see him get on board too. *He and Dave Grohl have worked together some recently.

xtravar
02-02-2008, 12:49 AM
Bad ass. I sent a message to Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails a while ago. Judging by the content of his recent work I can't imagine him not supporting Ron Paul. I'd like to see him get on board too. *He and Dave Grohl have worked together some recently.

I doubt that. Maybe the old angsty Trent would, but the new Trent seems to be very liberal. Half of the new album is about social injustice, and the last time I saw him in concert he bitched out the Republican congressman from my state who voted against aid to rebuild New Orleans.

NocturnalC
02-02-2008, 12:53 AM
I was coming into this thread thinking either Sonic Youth or Radiohead supports Paul. I've never really liked Dave Ghrol and his mediocre music, but he has a lot of talent as a musician and a few good songs. I now respect him a great deal for getting Ron Paul out there to the brainwashed mainstreamers. Go Foo Fighters!!!

Elliott
02-02-2008, 01:01 AM
I doubt that. Maybe the old angsty Trent would, but the new Trent seems to be very liberal. Half of the new album is about social injustice, and the last time I saw him in concert he bitched out the Republican congressman from my state who voted against aid to rebuild New Orleans.

The Year Zero album is basically modeled after Nineteen Eighty-Four though. It appears that he's been doing his homework, and if that's the case, he has to know that Hillary is as much in on it as the Republican warmongers.

xtravar
02-02-2008, 01:05 AM
The Year Zero album is basically modeled after Nineteen Eighty-Four though. It appears that he's been doing his homework, and if that's the case, he has to know that Hillary is as much in on it as the Republican warmongers.

Despite the civil libertarian angle of the album, it still has the smell of socialism. I guess we'll see, but I'd bet on him supporting Obama at the moment. :cool:

chelu
02-02-2008, 01:09 AM
when the foo fighters donate to Ron Paul, bring attenion to Ron Paul's platform, or vote for him, maybe then I'll consider them supporters. until then, they mean about as much to me as Oprah's endorsement of Obama (i.e. absolutely nothing).

revolutionary8
02-02-2008, 01:37 AM
If this is true,
this is off the scale.
The Foo Fighters not only draw the 80's grunge Seatllesque scene, they speak to all free minded and musically artistic.
We all miss you Kurt. :mad:

(pay no attention to those out of touch with reality that does not define "their world"- they are missing the entire point - we will awaken even those who are "awake" ) :)
There are many different levels of awareness.

revolutionary8
02-02-2008, 01:39 AM
when the foo fighters donate to Ron Paul, bring attenion to Ron Paul's platform, or vote for him, maybe then I'll consider them supporters. until then, they mean about as much to me as Oprah's endorsement of Obama (i.e. absolutely nothing).
why should they need to do that? How would you know that they did or did not? Perhaps they have already donated? Should they broadcast that fact during a superbowl commercial ad? 'HEY WE ARE THE FOO AND WE DONATE TO RON PAUL! ROCK ON BROTHER!"

I think that their level of volume they have sung in the past should speak for itself.
speaking of,
have you listened to what THEY have to say?
who knows- maybe they say THE SAME THING AS RON PAUL in so many words???
hmmm
you never know until you find out for yourself...

noiseordinance
02-02-2008, 01:53 AM
This would be the best news ever. I am not the biggest Foo Fighters fan in the world but I respect Dave Grohl very much and his band is indeed one of the most influential in the last 15 years in the mainstream rock / alternative scene. They've been nominated for many Grammies and have made plenty of platinum albums with radio hit after radio hit. Sadly, I fear that they won't publicly endorse Ron Paul due to potential of alienating their fan base. Still, the longer Ron Paul stays in the mix, the more likely he is to be discovered by celebrities.

noztnac
02-02-2008, 02:06 AM
That's actually pretty cool. When I read the title of your thread I was anticipating something lame.
Now we need to enlist Tenacious D and Ween and we will rule the universe.

http://www.sheilaomalley.com/archives/grohl2.bmp

http://www.openmusic.ru/gallery-common/0052-foo_fighters/0052-foo_fighters_8.jpg

revolutionary8
02-02-2008, 02:07 AM
This would be the best news ever. I am not the biggest Foo Fighters fan in the world but I respect Dave Grohl very much and his band is indeed one of the most influential in the last 15 years in the mainstream rock / alternative scene. They've been nominated for many Grammies and have made plenty of platinum albums with radio hit after radio hit. Sadly, I fear that they won't publicly endorse Ron Paul due to potential of alienating their fan base. Still, the longer Ron Paul stays in the mix, the more likely he is to be discovered by celebrities.
Alienating their fan base, or alienating Ron Paul's supposed "fan base" one or the other, or both. Too risky for somthing sooo important to those who understand just how important it is. No matter what, SOME people will think the Foo are nothing but "dope smoking hippies" no matter where they graduated from or how enlightened they are as human beings...
I think the smartest "celebs" keep their support low key.
The Foo are no dummies- that is for certain.

noztnac
02-02-2008, 02:07 AM
How in the hell are they the most influential rock band of the past 15 years? What have they influenced?

I don't even know what they sing...

The singer was the drummer for Nirvana. Perhaps you've heard of that band.

noiseordinance
02-02-2008, 02:11 AM
Alienating their fan base, or alienating Ron Paul's supposed "fan base" one or the other, or both. Too risky for somthing sooo important to those who understand just how important it is. No matter what, people will think the Foo are nothing but "dope smoking hippies" no matter where they graduated from or how enlightened they are as human beings...
I think the smartest "celebs" keep their support low key.
The Foo are no dummies- that is for certain.

It wouldn't alienate Ron Paul's support. It would alienate the Foo Fighters' support. I'm praying that a celeb goes on a limb and says, "You know what? I'm rich. I could give a shit if I make any more money. I'm gonna support Dr. Paul!"

JoBurke
02-02-2008, 02:12 AM
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

colecrowe
02-02-2008, 02:16 AM
come on. the title is crazy. soundgarden? pearl jam? black sabbath? see, that's in my opinion, as the title is in someone else's. some might even say nirvana (I know where the foo fighters came from)

that's a craaaaazy title. fun stuff, though.

revolutionary8
02-02-2008, 02:21 AM
The singer was the drummer for Nirvana. Perhaps you've heard of that band.
To UnRecon-
they saved us all from years of tight pants, camel toe, and big hair- start paying your homage.
:D

graystar
02-02-2008, 02:21 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjCm7FCTme0

Backing song is Foo Fighters

revolutionary8
02-02-2008, 02:28 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjCm7FCTme0

Backing song is Foo Fighters

One of my favorites. :)


keep you in the dark
You know they all pretend
Keep you in the dark
And so it all began

Send in your skeletons
Sing as their bones come marching in...again
They need you buried deep
The secrets that you keep are at the ready
Are you ready?

I'm finished making sense
Done pleading ignorance
That whole...defense

Spinning infinity, boy
The wheel is spinning me
It's never-ending, never-ending
Same old story

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say I will never surrender?

In time our soul untold
I'm just another soul for sale... oh, well
The page is out of print
We are not permanent
We're temporary, temporary
Same old story

I'm the voice inside your head
You refuse to hear
I'm the face that you have to face
Mirrored in your stare
I'm what's left, I'm what's right
I'm the enemy
I'm the hand that will take you down
Bring you to your knees

So who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?

Keep you in the dark
You know they all pretend

What if I say I'm not like the others?
What if I say I'm not just another one of your plays
You're the pretender
What if I say that I'll never surrender?

So who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
Yeah, who are you?
-The Foo Fighters
"The Pretender"

dreicher
02-02-2008, 02:31 AM
I don't know about the onstage, but the exits were done by a meetup group...

http://ronpaul.meetup.com/274/calendar/7153006/

According to the Foo Fighters forum, the onstage didn't happen. So, no endorsement - but props to the Pensacola Meetup Group for getting the word out.

grizzums
02-02-2008, 02:32 AM
Being a Seattle guy in his thirties, I have followed Grohl and Co. since they began. Great to hear that it if its true. They (He) are (is) influential in some circles but widespread, probably not going to do much to add votes to Paul. Cool nonetheless.
Grohl is definitely a talented artist and more than just musically.

NocturnalC
02-02-2008, 02:42 AM
To UnRecon-
they saved us all from years of tight pants, camel toe, and big hair- start paying your homage.
:D

Ummm.........that would be Sonic Youth and The Pixies. Just ask Kurt Cobain who his idols were. Nirvana's music had nowhere near the same quality.

free.alive
02-02-2008, 02:57 AM
Krist Novocelic has donated to the campaign. I have a screenshot of his donation on September 18th during the September Constitution Week, at or before 1:15pm.

JeffSchulman
02-02-2008, 05:45 AM
Krist Novoselic is a left-libertarian and spoke at the 2006 LP convention. He's really big on election reform! Go Krist!

RageAgainstDC
02-02-2008, 06:29 AM
Biggest band of the last 15 years? Hardly. Still a great endorsement though. It'll win over the 12-17 female vote ;)

Radiofoot
02-02-2008, 10:15 AM
Have many people tried emailing bands for endorsements?

Radiohead will be the big one, and they're not afraid to speak up about the views they stand for. Thom Yorke even refused meeting the Prime Minister of the UK because he didn't agree with his policies. And he CERTAINLY doesn't agree with the war.

However, energy may be a bit of a shitty issue to sell to them.

I'll try and stir up a bit of discussion on the Radiohead forums and give them an email. I'll do the same for Muse aswell.

If you know any local bands, email them! People who listen to rock are very likely to stand up for freedom! If we can get as many musicians as possible on board, the word will spread like wildfire and we'll be a very formidable force.

Also, the music scene is influenced a lot by fashion. If we can make it 'cool' for bands and fans to support Ron Paul, then not only will have we have the doctors and economists on our side, but also the musicians. Such a diverse mix will be difficult to overcome.

Crickett
02-02-2008, 10:34 AM
I thought I ad heard or seen somewhere that they did endorse RP. I had also never heard of them. Now I did notice they were on the grammies, and I just listened to their song. Altho a bit harder rock than I usually like, I really enjoyed listening to them and the Pretender song was pretty cool. I couldn't understand much of the lyrics, but saw them written in here, and not bad. Wearing a RP T-shirt would be the same as wearing a PEACE NOW t-shirt in the 60's. Either one would do. ANyone who supports RP especially if they are getting media attention, ought to make it known.