Bruce in Philly
Bruce Springsteen PROVES he is truly,”The Boss” in Philadelphia for Obama (Pictures/Video)
Daily Kos- by icebergslim
Sat Oct 04, 2008 at 05:13:29 PM PDT
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My husband sent me the link of the story and I found some pictures, unbelievable. There are tens of thousands out to see Bruce for this Obama Voter Registration Rally.
Bruce Springsteen called the Bush presidency “a disaster” and said many Americans have “justifiably lost faith” in the American dream.
The legendary rocker interrupted a seven-song acoustic set at a voter-registration rally in Philadelphia on Saturday to praise Democrat Barack Obama and bemoan the crises facing the next president.
“After the disaster of the last eight years, we need somebody to lead us in an American reclamation project,” the New Jersey rocker said.
Springsteen said that America remains a house of dreams for some, but that too many people have given up on the promise of fairness and equality.
“I’ve spent 35 years writing about America and its people and the meaning of the American promise , a promise handed down right here in this city,” said Springsteen, whose songs often depict down-on-their-luck, working-class dreamers. “Our everyday citizens … have justifiably lost faith in its meaning.”
“The Boss” is truly one of the greatest artists of our time!
Awesome rally for voter registration & for Obama!
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Thanks for posting this wonderful video. Though it’s kind of dark, the words and music come through just fine!
Michael:
You’re very welcome. 😉
It looks like a great rally and The Boss is amazing!
Wow, what a statement! If you guys wanna see some more videos, check this out: http://theaudioperv.com/2008/10/05/bruce-springsteen-played-for-obama-in-philly-yesterday-videos/
The following are my comments from the stage at yesterday’s Vote For Change rally in Philadelphia:
Hello Philly,
I am glad to be here today for this voter registration drive and for Barack Obama, the next president of the United States.
I’ve spent 35 years writing about America, its people, and the meaning of the American Promise. The Promise that was handed down to us, right here in this city from our founding fathers, with one instruction: Do your best to make these things real: opportunity, equality, social and economic justice, a fair shake for all of our citizens, the American idea, as a positive influence, around the world for a more just and peaceful existence. These are the things that give our lives hope, shape, and meaning. They are the ties that bind us together and give us faith in our contract with one another.
I’ve spent most of my creative life measuring the distance between that American promise and American reality. For many Americans, who are today losing their jobs, their homes, seeing their retirement funds disappear, who have no healthcare, or who have been abandoned in our inner cities, the distance between that promise and that reality has never been greater or more painful.
I believe Senator Obama has taken the measure of that distance in his own life and in his work. I believe he understands, in his heart, the cost of that distance, in blood and suffering, in the lives of everyday Americans. I believe as president, he would work to restore that promise to so many of our fellow citizens who have justifiably lost faith in its meaning. After the disastrous administration of the past 8 years, we need someone to lead us in an American reclamation project. In my job, I travel the world, and occasionally play big stadiums, just like Senator Obama. I’ve continued to find, wherever I go, America remains a repository of people’s hopes, possibilities, and desires, and that despite the terrible erosion to our standing around the world, accomplished by our recent administration, we remain, for many, a house of dreams. One thousand George Bushes and one thousand Dick Cheneys will never be able to tear that house down.
They will, however, be leaving office, dropping the national tragedies of Katrina, Iraq, and our financial crisis in our laps. Our sacred house of dreams has been abused, looted, and left in a terrible state of disrepair. It needs care; it needs saving, it needs defending against those who would sell it down the river for power or a quick buck. It needs strong arms, hearts, and minds. It needs someone with Senator Obama’s understanding, temperateness, deliberativeness, maturity, compassion, toughness, and faith, to help us rebuild our house once again. But most importantly, it needs us. You and me. To build that house with the generosity that is at the heart of the American spirit. A house that is truer and big enough to contain the hopes and dreams of all of our fellow citizens. That is where our future lies. We will rise or fall as a people by our ability to accomplish this task. Now I don’t know about you, but I want that dream back, I want my America back, I want my country back.
So now is the time to stand with Barack Obama and Joe Biden, roll up our sleeves, and come on up for the rising.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bruce-springsteen/from-the-stage-at-the-vot_b_131966.html
Though I am a Springsteen fan, I am still questioning his ability to think idealistically about the way he would like life to be. My dad who’s a musician/songwriter also thinks idealistically and with the passion of his emotions. I have become closer to God realizing that life does not go the way I would like it to, but rather that his plan ultimately succeeds. It’s a tough way to go, but it is an awesome feeling to learn to walk victoriously through the darkness in our lives knowing we have stood still and let God protect us as we are made stronger through the storms of life. I would have my life this way, rather than the way it used to be. Though it seemed I had my way more, I often failed more and ultimately came back to my knees asking God for help. I am not convinced that Obama is the right way to go. I would rather support those who stand by the Word of God. There is great truth, justice, and righteousness in it. I believe Bruce Springsteen is compassionate and desperately passionate towards longing for justice for all people, but please…let God have it. He can handle it. Sing for him Boss man.
Love the pics – thanks very much for posting. I was there too and it was a great concert and rally.
I want to see crowds of people supporting Obama, I liked these pictures and I most certainly enjoyed the music. Good luck America. Rise UP