[kj] Bonzo Goes to Hell

[Alexander Smith]

Ugh! Right wing Johnny's revenge. I'll always adore the Ramones, but  
they were never the savviest of bands, politically.

Alex in NYC


On Nov 3, 2008, at 7:20 AM, Change wrote:


> Press Release

> STATEMENT FROM MICKEY LEIGH

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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> October 30, 2008

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> STATEMENT FROM MICKEY LEIGH:

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>

> 'It has been brought to my attention that Linda Cummings, using the  

> name "Ramone," has recently been in the media joining with the Palin  

> family and the McCains to attempt to aid their campaign for the  

> Presidency. As a President of Ramones Productions, and brother of  

> Joey Ramone, I just want it to

> be clear that Linda Cummings does not represent the political views  

> of the Ramones. Surely, as for Joey Ramone, the only Ramones song he  

> would sing at a Republican campaign event would be ‘Glad To See You  

> Go!'

>

> 'I should add that when Johnny stated ‘God Bless George Bush' at the  

> 2002 Rock&Roll Hall of Fame awards, I realize now that he was on to  

> something. Because if it were not for George Bush and his handling  

> of our country the past 8 years, I doubt so many Americans,  

> including so many highly regarded Republicans, would now be getting  

> behind Barack Obama. So, yes, thank God for George Bush for paving  

> the way to Obama.'

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>

> ~ ~ Mickey Leigh

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