yes, Russia's affairs are Sting's and Madonna's business.

Russia's affairs are perhaps not their business directly but music is. The punk band pussyriot were convicted because of speaking out with what they believe in. As musicians, Madonna etc come to their aid and support. There is a long history of musicians being involved in politics as they feel they are able to, and are obligated to, do something, because they are in a position to promote public awareness, and because music is international.

you mean there is a long history of self-important idiots interfering in things they don't even understand. How would you like some Russkis telling us what to do? we already have Paddies like that scruffy has-been singer Geldof lecturing us.

Dream Carousel wrote:

Russia's affairs are perhaps not their business directly but music is. The punk band pussyriot were convicted because of speaking out with what they believe in. As musicians, Madonna etc come to their aid and support. There is a long history of musicians being involved in politics as they feel they are able to, and are obligated to, do something, because they are in a position to promote public awareness, and because music is international.

Aslo, for Madonna and Sting in the twilight of their careers it heralds a publicity boost.

de do do do de dah dah dah!

"just watch out for umbrellas near you"

It would be quite fitting if Sting got 'stung' by one of these.

And no dodgy cups of tea either!
Polonium isn't good for the system i hear!

I sent Putin a message in a bottle.

I received a message in a bottle once.

And it was all yellow.

Sting and Madonna should be doing time in a russian gulag.

Hey Sting. Why do sing with that stupid fcuking coon accent?

Dumbfounded wrote:

Hey Sting. Why do sing with that stupid fcuking coon accent?

because I am a phony pretentious whining wretch who thinks coons are cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooool.