Grassie Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Tim Commerford is this month's cover star. The feature starts with this photo... Quote
discreet Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 You've got to think that someone dropped the ball there anyway, even without taking into consideration the Paris attacks. Quote
wateroftyne Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1447615633' post='2908955'] You've got to think that someone dropped the ball there anyway, even without taking into consideration the Paris attacks. [/quote] Absolutely. It was never anything other than a terrible idea. Quote
KevB Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 It looks a bit sh*t irrespective of recent events. Surprised anyone OK'd it. Quote
pfretrock Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 A sobering thought. There are said to be 75 million AK-47s produced since 1948, If you believe Wiki. I think they stiil make them. Thats one every 27 seconds. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 The Paris attacks notwithstanding, the yanks seem to think it's OK to glorify guns, quoting the US Constitution. That was written back in time when you needed a musket to protect yourself from Grizzly Bears or poachers on your homestead.... Is Commerford with the Band 'Tool'...? Quote
Graham Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 Commorford's from Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave; hopefully has something new in the works if he's doing press Quote
The Admiral Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1447620928' post='2909048'] The Paris attacks notwithstanding, the yanks seem to think it's OK to glorify guns, quoting the US Constitution. That was written back in time when you needed a musket to protect yourself from Grizzly Bears or poachers on your homestead.... Is Commerford with the Band 'Tool'...? [/quote] Donald Trump managed to weigh in too......... http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/donald-trump-paris-terror-attacks-guns-1201640791/ Quote
Guest Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1447622673' post='2909091'] Donald Trump managed to weigh in too......... [url="http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/donald-trump-paris-terror-attacks-guns-1201640791/"]http://variety.com/2...uns-1201640791/[/url] [/quote] What an idiot. In terms of black humour I think that BGM cover is up there. Not intentionally, but still. Quote
ambient Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1447622673' post='2909091'] Donald Trump managed to weigh in too......... [url="http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/donald-trump-paris-terror-attacks-guns-1201640791/"]http://variety.com/2...uns-1201640791/[/url] [/quote] That guy's such an absolute idiot. Can you imagine it ? Someone from the crowd hears the firing, sees someone with a gun and opens fire, shooting someone else with a gun, who'd only drawn his gun to shoot someone else who'd drawn his gun because he'd seen someone else.................. Quote
Happy Jack Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1447620928' post='2909048'] That was written back in time when you needed a musket to protect yourself from Grizzly Bears or poachers on your homestead.... [/quote] IIRC, they needed the muskets to protect themselves from the British. They didn't have an army so they needed Minutemen (that's militia, not intercontinental ballistic missiles). Quote
Dad3353 Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) [quote name='The Admiral' timestamp='1447622673' post='2909091'] Donald Trump managed to weigh in too......... [url="http://variety.com/2015/biz/news/donald-trump-paris-terror-attacks-guns-1201640791/"]http://variety.com/2...uns-1201640791/[/url] [/quote] I've not looked, but what's the comparison between gun-toting USA and France concerning gun-related deaths over, say, the last 20 years or so, per capita..? I'll see what I can find, but I rather think the balance is in favour of gun control. Edit: here's a Wiki page with some figures which, if true, show France to have far less deaths than the US ... [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate"]Death by firearms, by country ...[/url] Edited November 15, 2015 by Dad3353 Quote
Luulox Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 I genuinely can't see why they think there is a connection between bass and guns? Strange. Quote
EssentialTension Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 [media]http://youtu.be/0rR9IaXH1M0[/media] Quote
sharkboy Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 It's bad timing and bad taste, but it's entirely reflective of his (and his cohorts in RATMs) political views - they have always supported left-wing revolutionary political organisations. AK-47s and balaclavas may not have much to do with bass, but they have a clear connection with Cummerford's music and politics. He's also pimping his latest band Wakrat, so expect more media coverage and publicity shots/comments that'll cause controversy. He's a great bassist, but a bit of a dick. Quote
yorks5stringer Posted November 15, 2015 Posted November 15, 2015 (edited) [quote name='sharkboy' timestamp='1447626393' post='2909139'] It's bad timing and bad taste, but it's entirely reflective of his (and his cohorts in RATMs) political views - they have always supported left-wing revolutionary political organisations. AK-47s and balaclavas may not have much to do with bass, but they have a clear connection with Cummerford's music and politics. He's also pimping his latest band Wakrat, so expect more media coverage and publicity shots/comments that'll cause controversy. He's a great bassist, but a [b]bit of a dick.[/b] [/quote] Hence my comment, 'is he with 'Tool'.....? Edited November 15, 2015 by yorks5stringer Quote
discreet Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='sharkboy' timestamp='1447626393' post='2909139'] ...a great bassist, but a bit of a dick. [/quote] Could be said of a few on here... Quote
Beedster Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1447623691' post='2909109'] I've not looked, but what's the comparison between gun-toting USA and France concerning gun-related deaths over, say, the last 20 years or so, per capita..? I'll see what I can find, but I rather think the balance is in favour of gun control. Edit: here's a Wiki page with some figures which, if true, show France to have far less deaths than the US ... [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate"]Death by firearms, by country ...[/url] [/quote] Comparison between USA and France? Uniquely in the 'developed' world death rates from violence in the USA are more on a level with those of countries that the likes of Trump would consider uncivilised, lawless and Quote
operative451 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Pedant's corner: Isn't that an AR-15 not an AK? Edited November 16, 2015 by operative451 Quote
ras52 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Last night's episode of Homeland was horribly prescient, featuring a character plotting a large scale attack in Berlin. One the other hand, ITV pulled a program featuring a gunfight: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34828889 Quote
fretmeister Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Magazines always get flack for this sort of thing - but the final copy was probably signed off 2 months ago. I remember when Guitarist Magazine was vilified for not mentioning Gary Moore's death - the mag was on the newstands 1 day after the death was announced. There was a huge amount of people who clearly thought the mag hadn't been printed 1 day before arrival in the shops. Tossers. Quote
ras52 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) More horrible irony: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d25fVFv0YRM[/media] Edited November 16, 2015 by ras52 Quote
BassTractor Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1447637892' post='2909200'] Could be said of a few on here... [/quote] Now now, no need to be self-deprecating! I'm sure the underpants made for one of these optical illusions one sees on the Internet. That or the size of the horse's mouth. Quote
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