Bon Jovi Concert-Should I take a sign?

[davidpdx]

Last edited Sat Aug 8, 2015, 11:33 AM - Edit history (2)

No, this isn't a troll post.

I am a Sanders supporter. Jon Bon Jovi supports Hillary Clinton. I will be seeing Bon Jovi in a month and a half here in Seoul Korea.

I am seriously thinking about taking a sign with me. I don't know if I'll be close enough for him to see it.

Any suggestions?

I was thinking "I support Bernie Sanders, why don't you?"

Edit: If you are a Hillary Clinton supporter I won't count your vote.

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[Scuba]

1. Hell yes! The biggest one you can get manage.

[riversedge]

2. Probably not. Enjoy the music and consert---as I have

enjoyed a bonjovi concert. IMHO

[merrily]

4. A totally unbiased view. LOL!

[smokey nj]

27. Seriously.

[peacebird]

3. I would carry one saying 'chris christie can use your music? really? WHY?'

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/06/christie-bon-jovi

[merrily]

5. Most often, the artist or artists have no say about how or to whom his, her or their music is

licensed. Besides, the OP's point is about Bon Jovi's not supporting Sanders.

[davidpdx]

8. Edit

Put it in the wrong place

[merrily]

11. That is puzzling and disappointing, given Bon Jovi supports Democrats and Christie is an

especially thuggish Republican. "Thank you for asking, but I'd rather you didn't" would have been a fine answer, IMO.

Then again, no one's ever accused me of sending mixed messages.

[davidpdx]

14. Jon's answer was that he puts friends above politics

(or something like that). I'm thinking, "you are friends with that horrible blob that looks, talks, and smells like Jabba the Hut?"

[merrily]

30. Bon Jovi, who lives in Jersey, IIRC, and Gov Christie have been in a position to do

mutual favors for each other, I imagine. A monied Jersey celebrity and a thug who was powerful in Jersey and inclined to use his office to bestow and take favors.

[davidpdx]

10. Actually Christie asked Jon Bon Jovi and he said yes

Most candidates don't bother asking. I would bet Trump didn't ask the artist who's song he played (can't remember who it is) if he could. I'll give Christie that much it was the right thing to do and Bon Jovi was gracious in saying yes.

[merrily]

6. So far, your only no vote comes from a Hillary supporter and your only negative comment comes

from another Hillary supporter.

I'd take that as a sign to make, take and display the sign you're contemplating.

[davidpdx]

7. Well I could care less what the Hillary Clinton supporter say or how they vote

I'll completely disregard their opinion. I'm primarily looking for what Sanders supporters think.

[merrily]

9. So far, from me and other Sanders' supporters, you have nothing but yes votes.

[davidpdx]

12. I have front row side seats

Here is what the seating chart looks like



I'm in S-2, first row the closest corner to the stage. It's still a ways back.

Current vote is 8-1 not counting those who aren't Sanders supporters.

[merrily]

18. I'd take the sign and then use your judgment about whether holding it up would be pointless.

No sense in your being unable to focus solely on the concert with a clear conscience if the lighting, etc. makes your sign impossible to see from the stage. You could also bring a note and ask someone to get it to him? That might not work, either, but it can't hurt.

What is your objective, though? If it is to get him to switch his endorsement, I don't see that happening because of a sign or a note--unless your note mentions a few specifics.

Here's my personal list of top 4 objections to Hillary: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12777603

Even then, who knows? Some Democrats far prefer Bernie, but are going with Hillary anyway, solely on the assumption that she is more electable in the general. I think the opposite may well be so and did change the mind of a friend who expressed that objection to me. (Currently working on the same objection from a relative whom I adore). However, that is a bigger issue and you have to have the info at your fingertips and someone with an open mind.

Whatever you decide to do, have fun and don't look back in regret. That is my sincerest serious advice.

[davidpdx]

20. My objection

I just want to razz him a little. He's supported Clinton both in 08' and this time around and it appears he wasn't willing to consider another candidate, it was her by default. I find it a little disappointing.

I might for fun give the sign to security toward the end of the concert and scratch my phone number on there and tell him to call me if he has any questions. LOL

[Person 2713]

26. Are you going to keep holding the sign and blocking others view? Your seat is too far back IMO

I have had my view blocked by sign holders in sub sections like that. Performers don't see it and everyone they are blocking is pissed and muttering idiot. But that is just my experience.
An email saying you are going to be at his concert time and date and your political stance may get a better reply

[davidpdx]

28. The seats will be raised off the ground so I could probably put it in front of me against

the railing. If all else fails, I'll write a smart aleck remark with my phone number on it and hand it to security and ask them to pass it along.

[LiberalElite]

29. I was planning to attend

a Paul McCartney concert on my birthday - I thought OMG it'll be MY BIRTHDAY! I wondered - should I bring a sign saying IT'S MY BIRTHDAY in hopes of -? he'd bring me on stage? I would DIE. Then, the logistics - I'd have to purchase a much pricier ticket so I'd be on the floor. I had done that before and didn't want to spend that much $$ now. Also, I'd have to hold the sign the whole night and I'd be pissing off the people behind me. Maybe I'm just getting old but - I didn't bring the sign.

[TBF]

13. Do you have one of those Sanders t-shirts -

I think that would be more appropriate. Enjoy the tunes!

[davidpdx]

15. No, but that's a good idea

I have 5 weeks to get one. Got to send some money and have one mailed to me. The campaigns generally will not mail stuff to us overseas. We are SOL when it comes to campaign stuff. It maybe that someone supporting Sanders from Korea goes and buys a crap load of it and brings it back and sells it here too. I was able to get some stuff for the 08' campaign.

I'm thinking both the sign and the shirt though...

[TBF]

16. I'd just be careful with a sign

so you're not blocking people in back of you etc. That's all I was thinking. People are there for the music and might get annoyed. But I do love your enthusiasm for Bernie!

[davidpdx]

17. Yeah, I hear you

Plus the rules are clearly stated if you are causing problems they can toss you. I'm not going to cause problems when I paid $300 for two tickets. It was damn expensive.

[merrily]

19. I like the shirt suggestion, too. If you can't get stuff from the campaign--union made in the USA,

after all--try redbubble. FWIW, their Sanders' stuff is where the late, great DUer, Jackpine Radical, got his image for his
"fringe candidate" sig line. Bernie doesn't get any money from that, but, IMO, it's a lot better than nothing.

[davidpdx]

21. What would be hilarious is to have a shirt made here

Take the Sanders logo that you have and put "Livin' on a Prayer"

[merrily]

24. Add "South Korea for Sanders 2016" Have two made and try to send one backstage as a gift to Jon.

[Paka]

32. We printed our own Obama Tees in '08 in Thailand.

They were very popular with both expats and Thais. I'm out of country right now, but when I get back in a couple of weeks I'm hoping I can get something going for Bernie T-shirts.

[TexasBushwhacker]

22. I don't think you'll be close enough

He's a long time Clinton supporter. Just enjoy the concert.

[davidpdx]

23. Yeah it does seem like I'm going to be a good distance away

I could have gotten the floor seats, but that was all standing. I'm too old for that shit.

[TexasBushwhacker]

25. Yeah, my back & knees gave up standing for concerts

when I turned 50, although it's more about being fat than being old. I just can't do it anymore.

[L0oniX]

31. I wouldn't go see Bon Jovi even if it was free.