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Dan Quayle Leaves Bush-Bashing Concert

Former Vice President Dan Quayle walked out of a John Mellencamp concert in Nevada this weekend after the performer took a verbal shot at President George W. Bush.

Quayle, who served as vice president from 1989-93 with Bush’s father, President George H.W. Bush, left the concert after Mellencamp dedicated his rendition of "Walking Tall” to "everyone hurt by the policies of the current Bush administration,” according to the San Jose Mercury News.

Quayle immediately left the concert. He later said through a publicist, "Well, I think Mellencamp’s performance was not very good to begin with, and the comment put it over the top.”

Both Political Parties bought tickets, very expensive! Is this fair?

Your missing my point, most of you. I don't care who it was, I wanted your opinion. I myself would be mad if I paid and got that crap. At least with the Dixie Chickens you know not to buy, but this jerk pulls a surprise.

Answer 1

As for Mellencamp, I don't think he can sing anyway. It frustrates me when these "entertainers" and "actor & Actresses" use there concerts for political comments.

Answer 2

Sure it's fair.....Mellencamp has the right to say whatever he wants...and Quayle has the right to leave. End of story. You should understand that even though Quayle doesn't hold a political office now, he was still a Republican Vice President. He must show his loyalty to his Party, therefore to Bush. It's all politics, and it's all ugly! Don't get too worked up about it, it's really not worth the energy. Okay, so I read the details you added, and too bad, so sad for little, poor Dan Quayle. He should know where Mellencamp stands politically, and you know what? The concert is basically a public forum, so tough crap. You think that Dan Quayle can't afford to blow the money for a concert ticket?? Get real.

Answer 3

Whats the problem?
So if you're a performer, freedom of speech doesn't apply to you? Ridiculous! Mellencamp is free to say what he wishes, and Quayle is free to leave, if he wishes, end of story. Maybe Quayle should learn how to spell POTATO before criticizing someone else. Besides, Mellencamp is extremely popular. Its not like he's on the fringe, or anything. Contrary to popular right-winger opinion, dissent is not illegal

Answer 4

Who cares if Dan Quayle left the concert? Who cares if he was offended? It's not a big deal!

Answer 5

If you like freedom then you should not have a problem with people voicing their opinions. Quayle voiced his after the concert so all is fare right?

Answer 6

Dan Quayle wrote a book a few years ago titled, "Stand Firm", he is now working on a sequel titled, "Stand Firmier". Once an idiot, always an idiot.

Answer 7

Truthfully Dan Quayle just doesn't matter anymore and hasn't since he misspelled potato. He is just exercising his right to not listen to it if he doesn't want to, its not that big a deal this time.

Answer 8

well sweetie i was wrong on a question i ask about presidents first of all bush will be the third president on his way to impeachment,also andrew johnson wasnot(jackson)and bill clinton,and of course nixon did not make to his, i apologize to you and all others on site,and bush ask for all he is getting he needs to step up to the plate and resign or get impeached i researched my question and i ran across this comment a web site about impeached presidents..........V also proves his unscrupulous ways....no COOTH.......V

Answer 9

Good for him. I hate it when celebrities use their fame to push their politics on other people.

As if being an actor or singer somehow makes their opinion more valuable- yeah, right.

Answer 10

I don't like bush,but if you pay for a concert.play music's