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MBS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Sep-22-11 05:30 AM
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R.E.M. and JK
Edited on Thu Sep-22-11 05:30 AM by MBS
brief mention in the WaPo "Reliable Source" (their "bold-faced names feature)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/post/rem-retires--the-band-that-pioneered-a-new-way-to-be-rock-stars/2011/09/21/gIQAYoczlK_blog.html

Like U2, R.E.M. crafted an identity as rocker-statesmen, actively promoting political and social causes — feminism, Burma, the environment, John Kerry .
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JI7 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-25-11 12:06 AM
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1. hahha, i love how "John Kerry" is seen as a political/social cause
i know they are probably referring to the 2004 campaign. but i see him as someone who represents something good we are still trying to get and he is continuing to work for.
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MBS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Sep-25-11 05:19 AM
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2. oh, exactly!
I was just thinking that right this minute-- that , for me, our little group stays together not just because of JK himself , but also because of the political qualities that he represents, and because of the political sensibilities that most of us seem to share.
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ObamaKerryDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-11 10:28 AM
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3. Very sad to see REM go! :(
Edited on Mon Sep-26-11 10:28 AM by ObamaKerryDem
I love so many of their songs!- Losing My Religion, The One I Love and Stand and Shiny Happy People. Also a song of theirs was at the credits for the most excellent documentary, "Going Upriver"-I love how were really supportive of JK's campaign! And I agree with your assessment, MBS, totally. JK is such an inspiration! :)
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wisteria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Sep-26-11 07:04 PM
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4. +1 n/t
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