Dave Mustaine-WTF!?

[masterofthemoon]

In a recent interview with MusicRadar.com, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine — who was a correspondent for MTV during the 1992 presidential election — was asked for his take on U.S. politics in 2012. "I'm just hoping that whatever is in the White House next year is a Republican," Mustaine replied. "I can't bear to watch what's happened to our great country. Everybody's got their head in the sand. Everybody in the industry is like, 'Oh, Obama's doing such a great job...' I don't think so. Not from what I see.

"Looking at the Republican candidates, I've got to tell you, I was floored the other day to see that Mitt Romney's five boys have a $100 million trust fund. Where does a guy make that much money? So there's some questions there. And watching Newt Gingrich, I was pretty excited for a while, but now he's just gone back to being that person that everybody said he was — that angry little man. I still like him, but I don't think I'd vote for him.

"Ron Paul… you know, I heard somebody say he was like insecticide — 98 percent of it's inert gases, but it's the two percent that's left that will kill you. What that means is that he'll make total sense for a while, and then he'll say something so way out that it negates everything else. I like the guy because he knows how to excite the youth of America and fill them in on some things. But when he says that we're like the Taliban… I'm sorry, Congressman Paul, but I'm nothing like the Taliban.

"Earlier in the election, I was completely oblivious as to who Rick Santorum was, but when the dude went home to be with his daughter when she was sick, that was very commendable. Also, just watching how he hasn't gotten into doing these horrible, horrible attack ads like Mitt Romney's done against Newt Gingrich, and then the volume at which Newt has gone back at Romney… You know, I think Santorum has some presidential qualities, and I'm hoping that if it does come down to it, we'll see a Republican in the White House... and that it's Rick Santorum."

[masterofthemoon]

Lost some respect for Dave after this, what a moron. 

[hardrain77]

This can't be the same Dave Mustaine. This sounds like a Limbaugh dittohead, or something. Mustaine's been one of the most awake musicians for the last twenty-five years.

[MonkeyPuppet]

He's awake, but there are some things of which he is not aware.  I'd imagine he gets the bulk of his "news" from the same sources that the rest of America gets it... CNN, MSNBC, FOX, etc.

We all have certain issues that resonate with us on a more personal level than others.  For some it is individual rights.  For others, it may be foreign policy, the economy, banking to whatever degree, or even issues that don't belong in the federal arena at all like abortion, healthcare and education.  That's not to say that many dismiss the others for their one or two favorited political topics, but for many, one or two issues may be all it takes to either embrace or dismiss a candidate... despite their overall record.

This is where the disconnect is with most voters.  As a People, we have been brainwashed to buy into the "lesser of two evils" nonsense, believing that no one is capable of being 100%.  This is generally true, but when true statesmen like Ron Paul comes along, that reality really bites us in the ass.  Some believe he is too good to be true.  Most, however, don't have the tools (knowledge) to understand how his principles and proposed policies are actually the closest we've ever had since the likes of Jefferson and Madison upon which this Republic of independent nation states is supposed to be based.

I don't blame Dave for these comments.  Instead I will blame his peers for not spending enough time helping him see the truth.  Sure, he's more awake than most, but he's also quite busy.  That's not a good excuse in my book, nor do I offer it as a good reason, either, but at least we can give him the benefit of the doubt here.  After all, there's several months left in this cycle and plenty of time for him to wake up even more.

It's actually good that he's put this out there so early on.  It may give those close to him a chance to explore the issues and discuss them further.  He's a smart mofo and just might come around to sanity in time... hopefully August so he can put out some additional press that others will read.

Perhaps a little infowarrior campaign to enlighten Dave is in order?  Remember, Alex is among those peers and I'd imagine he'll be in contact with Dave soon enough after these comments

[Jackson Holly]

 I guess the guy is a war hawk ... blow those d*mn ragheads to kingdom come ...

[EvadingGrid]

This can't be the same Dave Mustaine. This sounds like a Limbaugh dittohead, or something. Mustaine's been one of the most awake musicians for the last twenty-five years.

Understood.

I'm going to wait for himself to be re-interviewed on the AJ Radio Show before jumping to any conclusions.

[Valerius]

Much cooler band: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brush-fires_of_the_Mind

[Jacob Law]

You're kidding, OK the truth always comes out, and it figures, now I know he doesn't even listen to inforwars.com

[Valerius]

"PICKET: Megadeth frontman throws support to Santorum"

By Kerry Picket

© Copyright 2012 The Washington Times, LLC


http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2012/feb/14/picket-megadeth-frontman-throws-support-behind-san/

[KazKru]

Reminds me a bit of Charlie Sheen and Kevin Trudeau.  Alex gets a little caught up in celebs who purport to be awake and/or truthers.  Then after a while it always seems to come back and bite Alex in the ass.  Nothing against Alex, I don't blame him for seeing the potential of using celebs to spread the message, but I think he sometimes puts a little too much faith in them.  Again, I'm not being critical of Alex, so please don't jump on me for this.

[Lionheart814]

"Ron Paul… you know, I heard somebody say he was like insecticide — 98 percent of it's inert gases, but it's the two percent that's left that will kill you. What that means is that he'll make total sense for a while, and then he'll say something so way out that it negates everything else.

Lol, as opposed to Rick Santorum where 100% of what he says is bullshit?

[jflack]

Megadeth singer endorses Rick Santorum, calls Newt Gingrich ‘an angry little man’

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/megadeth-singer-endorses-rick-santorum-calls-newt-gingrich-164220697.html

In an interview with Music Radar Tuesday, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine dished on his support for Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum:

    Earlier in the election, I was completely oblivious as to who Rick Santorum was, but when the dude went home to be with his daughter when she was sick, that was very commendable. Also, just watching how he hasn't gotten into doing these horrible, horrible attack ads like Mitt Romney's done against Newt Gingrich, and then the volume at which Newt has gone back at Romney… You know, I think Santorum has some presidential qualities, and I'm hoping that if it does come down to it, we'll see a Republican in the White House ... and that it's Rick Santorum.

A spokesman for Rick Santorum's presidential campaign did not immediately respond for a request for comment.

For Mustaine, who hopes "whatever is in the White House next year is a Republican," candidates Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul just don't cut it.

On Gingrich:

        [W]atching Newt Gingrich, I was pretty excited for a while, but now he's just gone back to being that person that everybody said he was — that angry little man. I still like him, but I don't think I'd vote for him.

Paul:

        I like the guy because he knows how to excite the youth of America and fill them in on some things. But when he says that we're like the Taliban… I'm sorry, Congressman Paul, but I'm nothing like the Taliban.

Romney:

        I was floored the other day to see that Mitt Romney's five boys have a $100 million trust fund. Where does a guy make that much money?

[Modzilla_Kicker]

So, this turns out to be yet another rumor that so-called truthers swallowed, hook, line & sinker. When will ppl start living by the divine instruction of vetting information before acting upon it..

"Ye who are conscious of God - If a fasiq comes with alarming news, make sure to verify their word, lest you afflict people out of your ignorance, and regret your action." (Qur'an, Surah 49:6)

Fasiq=evil person, liar.

The nwo mouthpieces are 'fasiq' par excellence.

Here's AJ on Sunday's show saying he had Dave as a guest at his house, and that he did not say he supported Santorum.

http://archives2012.gcnlive.com/Archives2012/mar12/AlexJones/0304121.mp3

[tritonman]

Exactly the way people tried to spin it that Ron Paul was going to be Romney's veep or his son Rand.
This brings to mind that old P.T. Barnum quote for sure.

[Liberty4all]

So, this turns out to be yet another rumor that so-called truthers swallowed, hook, line & sinker. When will ppl start living by the divine instruction of vetting information before acting upon it..

"Ye who are conscious of God - If a fasiq comes with alarming news, make sure to verify their word, lest you afflict people out of your ignorance, and regret your action." (Qur'an, Surah 49:6)

Fasiq=evil person, liar.

The nwo mouthpieces are 'fasiq' par excellence.

Here's AJ on Sunday's show saying he had Dave as a guest at his house, and that he did not say he supported Santorum.

http://archives2012.gcnlive.com/Archives2012/mar12/AlexJones/0304121.mp3

Thank You

[foxmulder241]

First I can't believe Alex is having him back on(we all know why though Alex said he's an old friend) watch Alex not grill him instead he will help defend him, If that is what Alex does instead of grilling and attacking Mustaine Alex will lose some credibility.

Why is Alex having the loser Mustaine on but he won't have Charlie Sheen on anymore atleast Charlie is honest about who he is.

[MonkeyPuppet]

First I can't believe Alex is having him back on(we all know why though Alex said he's an old friend) watch Alex not grill him instead he will help defend him, If that is what Alex does instead of grilling and attacking Mustaine Alex will lose some credibility.

Why is Alex having the loser Mustaine on but he won't have Charlie Sheen on anymore atleast Charlie is honest about who he is.

Dave Mustaine is now a "loser"?  Simply for being a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?

[foxmulder241]

Dave Mustaine is now a "loser"?  Simply for being a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?

Saying someone is "a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?" is like saying a woman is a little pregnant.

Mustaine's support of Santorum and bashing of Ron Paul shows he a partisan stooge and that he isn't awake.

[MonkeyPuppet]

Saying someone is "a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?" is like saying a woman is a little pregnant.

Mustaine's support of Santorum and bashing of Ron Paul shows he a partisan stooge and that he isn't awake.

Please

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine DENIES endorsing Santorum
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/02/16/megadeths-dave-mustaine-denies-endorses-santorum/

And he didn't bash anybody.  Read his comments regarding Dr. Paul again.  It clearly shows he is merely misinformed on Paul's actual stance regarding the reasons why certain groups and countries feel hostility toward the U.S. (and they have every freakin' right to!).

It's easy to dismiss someone due to a couple comments and the headlines some writers make by distorting them.

However, if Dave doesn't come to see the light by Fall, then perhaps some [constructive] negative feedback from fans is exactly what he needs... in addition to a follow-up interview with Alex (who would set him straight!).

The term "loser", however, is just childish.  Dave is an accomplished musician known the world over.  Who the f**k are you to call him a "loser"?

Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986) -> Platinum
So Far, So Good... So What! (1988) -> Platinum
Rust in Peace (1990) -> Platinum
Countdown to Extinction (1992) -> Double-Platinum
Youthanasia (1994) -> Platinum
Cryptic Writings (1997) -> Platinum
The Big 4 Live from Sofia, Bulgaria (2010) -> Double-Platinum

Hardly the record sales of a "loser"

[foxmulder241]

Please

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine DENIES endorsing Santorum
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/02/16/megadeths-dave-mustaine-denies-endorses-santorum/

And he didn't bash anybody.  Read his comments regarding Dr. Paul again.  It clearly shows he is merely misinformed on Paul's actual stance regarding the reasons why certain groups and countries feel hostility toward the U.S. (and they have every freakin' right to!).

It's easy to dismiss someone due to a couple comments and the headlines some writers make by distorting them.

However, if Dave doesn't come to see the light by Fall, then perhaps some [constructive] negative feedback from fans is exactly what he needs... in addition to a follow-up interview with Alex (who would set him straight!).

The term "loser", however, is just childish.  Dave is an accomplished musician known the world over.  Who the f**k are you to call him a "loser"?

Peace Sells... but Who's Buying? (1986) -> Platinum
So Far, So Good... So What! (1988) -> Platinum
Rust in Peace (1990) -> Platinum
Countdown to Extinction (1992) -> Double-Platinum
Youthanasia (1994) -> Platinum
Cryptic Writings (1997) -> Platinum
The Big 4 Live from Sofia, Bulgaria (2010) -> Double-Platinum

Hardly the record sales of a "loser"

Even losers can sell records, Heck Arnold Schwarzenegger could make hit movies, Heck Schwarzenegger even became a successful politician  he's still a loser,


""Ron Paul… you know, I heard somebody say he was like insecticide — 98 percent of it's inert gases, but it's the two percent that's left that will kill you. What that means is that he'll make total sense for a while, and then he'll say something so way out that it negates everything else. I like the guy because he knows how to excite the youth of America and fill them in on some things. But when he says that we're like the Taliban… I'm sorry, Congressman Paul, but I'm nothing like the Taliban."

He did bash Ron Paul just to prop up that warmongering freedom hating Santorum. Spin it any way you want he bashed Ron Paul

"if Dave doesn't come to see the light by Fall"

Only fanatic would give him a pass on the things he has said.

[Brocke]

The question of Mustaine endorsing Santorum is a strawman. The real question should be "does Dave Mustaine support Ron Paul?"

If not, why?

IMHO this is the question AJ should ask him. I must say that the obvious damage control was a bit confusing and could put off new listeners.

[EvadingGrid]

Saying someone is "a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?" is like saying a woman is a little pregnant.

Mustaine's support of Santorum and bashing of Ron Paul shows he a partisan stooge and that he isn't awake.

Coming in here and stirring up trouble shows us wot a stooge you are.

[foxmulder241]

Coming in here and stirring up trouble shows us wot a stooge you are.

If anyone is stooge here it's you plus you are a big idiot getting all upset because some points out how stupid it is to say "a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?".

Dave Mustaine is a idiot and only his fanatics defend him and say something like "a little caught up in the left/right paradigm?" either some one is awake to it or they aren't and by Mustaine singing the praises of Santorum and attacking Ron Paul it shows he isn't awake to it.