i knew this would happen

Parle-moi un peu plus de vos sous-vetement.

I don't appreciate it when people that don't know enough about what they are speaking about, decide to post their opinion to try and sound intelligent. My husband is an Active Duty Marine Corps Officer and ended up in NO after Katrina and was there helping with the aftermath for over a month. They were on standby from the MOMENT the hurricane hit, and it was the LA govt that declined assistance and told federal agencies they did not need help. The feds can't MARCH in to a state just because they think it's a good idea, they have to be asked... it's the way the US works... that's why we don't have troops marching all over the place anytime trouble breaks out. Do you want the troops coming in when there's a rowdy crowd after a sports event in the US? How about when people picket and cause traffic delays and hinder workers from going to their jobs, do you want the troops to march in then? They have to be asked by the local govt when the local govt decides they need assistance, and even then the circumsances have to fit a certain criteria! In addition, it took several days to bring everyone into the immediate area to help... since it was all flooded, it was difficult to get close. However, the day after the flood happened, military helos were already flying in to bring supplies and plucking people from their homes. In the areas where the hundreds of people were, nothing could be done except drop water and supplies in until mass transport could be provided. The tsunami left devastation, but planes could land, people could be safely extracted en-mass, and the local govt was letting people help them right away! So please don't get on your soapbox and act like this was a federal letdown. When Pres Bush said the govt didn't do everything they could, he meant they didn't declare marshall law and go in right away despite what the local govt was asking. He was abiding by the laws set forth by the people... you and me... so let's lay the blame somewhere else and quit abusing the Feds. Besides all of that, I think it's appropriate that musicians (whether you think they are sell-outs or not) are helping build NO back up... it is the heartbeat of soul in the US and when it beats strong again, we'll all be better for it!

U2 are such sell outs it's sad.

pooldude, i dont think bush gives a darn.

remember the tsunami? america was over in 2-3 days.
Katrina hit... how long did it take? about a week right?

across the planet vs home
why did help take longer to get to the latter?

First off, any kind of charitable work is commendable, and to see these bands come together and help out is a great thing.

On the music front, I am a little disheveled to hear that U2 is letting Rick Rubin produce their next album. I thought it was a big mistake not letting the great production team of Lanios and Eno produce "How To Dismantle an Atomic Bomb". The album came off a little superficial overall, although there were some really good songs on there ("City of Blinding Lights" and "Crumbs From Your Table" come to mind, not "Vertigo"). I have no disrespect for Rick Rubin. He is a very talented and extraordinary producer, but his input is usually for making bands relevant. U2 doesn't need that, so I'm a little hesitant to find out what will come of it. I love U2, but they need to get the adventure back. From their first classic album "War" to their landmark "The Joshua Tree" to their reinventive masterpiece "Achtung Baby" to their return to form "All That You Can't Leave Behind", the band has always had that sense of adventure. It may not have been the most present in "All That You Can't Leave Behind", but it was still alive. We need that back!!!

Yeah, obviously Bush doesn't give a $*&% about the Katrina victims and didn't send billions of dollars in aid to the affected regions. (major sarcasm)

Anyway, big props to these two great bands. U2 and Green Day are taking time away from recording their follow-ups to major 2004 releases to make a cover together of this song for Katrina victims. Although I am still very anxious to hear more about Green Day's follow-up to American Idiot, this is still a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good work GD and U2.

At least their putting in time & helping out the Katrina victims, unlike a certain president (who can't coughup nuff $$$to help Katrina victims, but have nuff $$$ 4 the war in iraq)

oh gawd. What happen to Eno? He was cool right? I don't really care for either of the bands but I guess its a worthy cause.