Van Halen to McCain: No You Can't

76. Nobody gives a flying f*ck as to what your political beliefs are. The fact of the matter is that what McCain did was wrong and he knows it. You have to have permission to use songs/clips...period!

Oh and just because you say his running mate is hot does not mean that should be the only reason you vote the McCain ticket.

Posted at 5:24PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Jamie

77.

To # 61

I agree. They should shut up and play.

Posted at 5:20PM on Aug 29th 2008 by OCD

78. Who is Van Halen?

Posted at 10:14PM on Aug 30th 2008 by Hostile Knowledge

79. Conservative hate speech?

Do you see all the liberals talking?

Peace loving "Lets just all get along" liberals start throwing insults, threats, and lies. They talk just to hear themselves talk and all that comes out is hot air.

They are BIG ones for attacking, belittling and threatening people whose opinions don't coincide with theirs.

Posted at 5:20PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Mayu

80. #61 -- Entertainers should stay out of politics? Well, they have a right to get into politics as much as anyone else and if they lose some fans because of it, that's a risk they take, but they have a right.

HOWEVER, that said, Van Halen didn't ask to be involved in this AT ALL. He just didn't want his song used for McCain's campaign. That's not exactly "getting into politics."

Posted at 5:21PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Mark

81. #44 sounds like a classic brainwashed liberal.
Evil? lol

Posted at 5:37PM on Aug 29th 2008 by HUGH R AMORON

82. McCain is a loser.. a pathetic old loser..full of cancer. He will cross over before any letigation takes place. Palin is a whiny, shreeky b!tch.. who has used her power for the wrong reason. It's on record. Worse..... she wears a banana hair clip.

Posted at 5:41PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Summers Eve

83. Jody, grow up. All Democrats are not "liberals". Are you proud of what the Republicans have done for the country the past 8 years??? Record deficit, money taken from local programs, no educational progress in public schools, national preserves being endangered for the sake of a quick oil fix (oh yeah, and snowmobiling too), and as a whole, embarrassing our country. I am Democrat because I feel that we all need to work together for the greater good to fix this country and keep our nation strong. Guess what? I feel abortion is wrong. Is that not a "liberal" pet peeve? (but I am a registered Democrat!) Guess what else? I think that individuals who have the responsibility and knowledge to handle a gun correctly should do so. Is that not also a "liberal" pet peeve? (Oh wait, I'm still Democrat here) Maybe you and your peers should re-assess your definition of liberal. I am not Republican because from what I have experienced, to be a Republican means that I should look out for number one. I do look out for myself and my family but not at the great expense of others. Who cares about people with no insurance? Who gives a crap if they are not rich and can't afford it? Who cares about the public school system? That is a red-headed stepchild to the Republican leaders. They have to support it in order to maintain the country's infrastructure but very minimally. Who gives a crap about mentally ill and homeless? Why are the homeless in that situation in the first place- were they affected by a RECESSION and lost their jobs and had nowhere else to turn? Guess what? It happens! Environmental issues- WHO GIVES A CRAP? All of us "liberal" Democrats are tree-huggers anyway. It's not like we all have to live on this planet and eat the same food that comes from the same soil. Oh wait- we do...
Sorry, that was loud and obnoxious. And don't be offended if Van Halen is exercising their legal right to not want the Republicans to use their music. As a restaurant owner, I have learned that there are additionally numerous copyright laws from at least 3 different licensing companies to be paid if music is going to be used for public performance, so McCain should be getting a letter from them soon.
By the way, you misspelled "republicans".

Posted at 5:49PM on Aug 29th 2008 by drumchick

84. Van Halen should be happy that their music is being played somewhere. Used to love listening to them, but Eddie decided it was more fun to get wasted than to play music.

Posted at 6:11PM on Aug 29th 2008 by passionate conservative

85. There's John McCain for ya...not knowing what's going on.

HOW is this dork supposed to run the country???????

Posted at 6:06PM on Aug 29th 2008 by dorfli

86. Unfortunately, unless Van Halen actually holds the copyright to their songs and many are owned by the record companies not the band, they do not have the right to complain. The holder of the copyright is the one who gives permission not necessarily the creator of the song. This being said, it is foolish for a campaign to use a song associated with anyone opposed to the candidate. It is likely to cause bad press when the group complains since most people don't understand copyright law and so the campaign looks like fools at best and criminals at worst.
From what I have heard of the positions and experience of all of the candidates so far, I will be voting for Obama/Biden.
McCain is a veteran but he has consistently voted against budget increases for the Veterans Administration and Palin had her ex-brother-in-law fired so her sister would win her custody suit.

Go Sox

Posted at 6:08PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Baseball Junkie

87. Van Halen in general should be happy for the pub. considering the fact that they haven't released a studio album (CD) since that atrocious Van Halen III. But I guess this get-richer-quick scheme of'a tour helped assure that Ed will have MORE cash burn on his smokes and liquor--so that's a GOOD thing.

Posted at 6:19PM on Aug 29th 2008 by A Apolitical Blues

88. I'm from Delaware, so of course I cannot vote for Obama now that he has chosen the liar Biden. At least McCain chose a woman, unlike Obama who was afraid to run with Clinton. As far as using music from Van Halen they should be glad someone still knows who they are even if their fans are 72 year old white guys.

Posted at 6:21PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Mel

89. How childish. Last night Obama used a Brooks and Dunn song that Bush used in 2004 - only Brooks and Dunn performed it live for Bush. Today they just said they are flattered that people in both parties like their song.

Funny to say this to oldsters like Van Halen, but grow up already.

By the way, Sammy Hagar, who sang the song in question, is a Republican and is performing at the Republican convention next week. Does he have permission to sing it?

Posted at 6:23PM on Aug 29th 2008 by Texas Guy

90. Whoo hoo! Go Republicans! We got it in the bag!

Posted at 9:41AM on Aug 30th 2008 by USMC GIRL