Bono praises nurses

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i went to see u2 last night and bono dedicated a song, miracle drug, from their new album to everyone in the medical field. he said, "our doctors, our nurses, everyone. while this is for the doctors, it's especially to the ones that work the hardest, our nurses."

everyone cheered and it was just a good feeling. although i am just a nursing student, i yelled my heart out for all of you that are working the hardest- our nurses. :yelclap:

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My opinion is the same as for those singers that feel their status gives them the right to have a holier than thou political opinion:

Shut up and sing!

(Thank you Laura Ingraham for that quote.)

Sorry if that sounds negative - but my self esteem and self worth isn't dependent upon bones thrown to me by professional singers.

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It just shows that no good deed goes umpunished. And that people will read into a message, things that are not remotely in evidence.

I don't see where the comment on its' face was "political" in the least. Please someone explain the political statement that he was making? I also did not see anything "holier than thou" about about said statement.

Yes, Bono is political at times, but it is not all that he is.

And if he had indeed made a "political" statement then:

So as I am not President, so I should "Shut up and Nurse". Rush Limbaugh/ Sean Hannity/ Allen Colmes/ Bill O'Reilly are not women/politicians/hurricane experts/psychiatrists/economists so they should "Shut up and report news"....(wait that actually sounds good!!). Al Franken should "Shut up and be comic", Reagan should have "Shut up and just acted" (no comment).

That means that the vast majority of our legislature has no right to discuss /have an opinion (and rule!) on anything other than what they majored in college or worked at IRL.

Sorry, but most of us have more than one thing that we do in our life. Just because one is famous at one thing, does not negate one's other interests in life.

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Specializes in Obstetrics, M/S, Psych.

I don't see where the comment on its' face was "political" in the least. Please someone explain the political statement that he was making? I also did not see anything "holier than thou" about about said statement.

No, the statement he made in itself is not political, but the plight of nurses has become extremely political. Bono is viewed as having strong political influence, even though he is "just" an artist. Thus, hearing these words from him is really nice as it means more and has more of a social impact coming from someone I beleive at least understands the nursing situation, rather than say, Brittany, (never said anything about nurses one way or the other, but good example), who knows little of anything.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Bono simply rocks. And he puts his money where his mouth is. That makes him great in my book.

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Specializes in Nephrology.

That means that the vast majority of our legislature has no right to discuss /have an opinion (and rule!) on anything other than what they majored in college or worked at IRL.

Sorry, but most of us have more than one thing that we do in our life. Just because one is famous at one thing, does not negate one's other interests in life.

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Awesome! Very well put!

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Bono is a sweety.:blushkiss

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Specializes in NICU.
I love Bono and am going to see him November 16th and I can't wait.

I am so jealous! I have been listening to U2 all of my life! Have extra fun for me too, would 'ya? I wish I could go. Gotta love Bono! Just the televised concerts are incredible - I would love to be there in person! I have seen him speak on some of the work he has done in third-world countries as well, he and his wife are truly incredible people!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatric, Behavioral Health.

Love his singing voice.

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Specializes in Case Mgmt; Mat/Child, Critical Care.

Right on, Bono! You rock!!! I don't need kudos from rock stars either, but, dang, ain't it good to hear someone like Bono offer us a little praise?

:yelclap:

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Specializes in NICU.
Bono simply rocks. And he puts his money where his mouth is. That makes him great in my book.

I couldn't agree more.

VERY jealous of everybody who has seen or is seeing U2 in the near future. I've never been able to get tickets...

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Bless the man's heart....doin heck of a job!!!!

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A recommendation of his concert on DvD

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Bono and his wife Ali Hewson (of Chernobyl Kids fame) are two fantastic humanitarian and politically astute people who highlight the plight of people who otherwise would never be heard. They confront the powerful decision makers with the consequences of both their actions and inactions. Bono is also a darn good singer. Sadly on nurses salary,I can only just afford concert tickets, but the phone bill following spending two days on hold trying to get my hands on aforementioned concerts has meant that I will have to content myself with listening to their CD's til I become Matron of St. Anywhere!! Happy listening folks.

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