Popular Post downzy Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 Apparently following tonight's concert in Mexico City, the band proceeded to bring to the stage a giant foam version of Donald Trump. The band, a few invited fans from the audience, and Del James, proceeded to beat the living shit out of the foam mascot. This news comes from our own Black Sabbath who was on the rail at the gig. Likely video and images to come. PLEASE NOTE: This thread is meant to discuss viewpoints pertaining to GNR and the piñata incident. It is not to be used to discuss the merits of Donald Trump as a candidate/president or American politics more specifically. I realize it's easy for the conversation to flow from one to the other, but I'd really like to ask people to keep posts that are nothing but political commentary divorced from anything related to the band limited to the two threads we have in Anything Goes that deal directly with this subjects US Politics Thread: Donald Trump Thread: If this request proves to be too difficult, we'll simply lock the thread. Again, this isn't an effort to silence anyone's opinion. You're welcome to share your opinion but please make sure it fits with the point of the OP/thread. Our interest here is to facilitate discussion about particular topics and avoid a free-for-all that drives many away who might want to discuss the band but avoid the political aspects. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoKiss344 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Is this legit? Cause if so probably the best thing I've ever heard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 First initial images from the Donald "foam incident": Pictures courtesy of @Black Sabbath Another image courtesy of Fede: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlingrl03 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Video already posted. Edited December 1, 2016 by marlingrl03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicDwolfwood Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 fucking brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Hell yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorderlineCrazy Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 BEST BAND EVER!!! RnFnR!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xBrownstonex Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 That is just fucking awesome. Too bad it wasnt the real trump. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GN'R MEX Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 this is fucking awesome!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenityScorp Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Too bad its not pinatrump with money inside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Padme Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 This. Is. AMAZING! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Apollo Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 It's disgusting. You people would be losing your minds if the situation was reversed. If Hillary had won the election and some random band brought a doll of her on stage and beat the shit out of it...nobody would be saying how awesome it was. There would be nothing but posts about how violent and evil republicans were. How classless it was. Or if an Obama doll was brought on stage and destroyed. Nobody would be saying how awesome it was. Applauding simulated violence against the president of the United States. While complaining that Trump and his followers are spreading hate and negativity. This is some sick stuff. 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xBrownstonex Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, Apollo said: It's disgusting. You people would be losing your minds if the situation was reversed. If Hillary had won the election and some random band brought a doll of her on stage and beat the shit out of it...nobody would be saying how awesome it was. There would be nothing but posts about how violent and evil republicans were. How classless it was. Or if an Obama doll was brought on stage and destroyed. Nobody would be saying how awesome it was. Applauding simulated violence against the president of the United States. While complaining that Trump and his followers are spreading hate and negativity. This is some sick stuff. Well, Trump is a fascist. So its stupid to compare shit. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reclamation Project Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 Wish they'd play Locomotive instead! 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Just a reminder, we have two threads in Anything Goes (one devoted strictly to Trump) where you can discuss the merits (or the lack thereof) of Trump as a person and as a political operative. I would like to keep this thread free of political discussion. Feel free to agree or disagree with the band's actions if that's your position, but I'd ask that that conversation about Donald Trump himself as a person and as the next President be limited to the discussions in Anything Goes. Thanks! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Apollo Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 1 minute ago, xBrownstonex said: Well, Trump is a fascist. So its stupid to compare shit. In your opinion he is. A lot of people had hatred towards Hillary and Obama. I would think it was disgusting if people simulated violence against those two as well. The world needs more love and acceptance of those with opposing views. More tolerance. And less hate. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lio Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 1 minute ago, Apollo said: It's disgusting. You people would be losing your minds if the situation was reversed. If Hillary had won the election and some random band brought a doll of her on stage and beat the shit out of it...nobody would be saying how awesome it was. There would be nothing but posts about how violent and evil republicans were. How classless it was. Or if an Obama doll was brought on stage and destroyed. Nobody would be saying how awesome it was. Applauding simulated violence against the president of the United States. While complaining that Trump and his followers are spreading hate and negativity. This is some sick stuff. I agree. I would've found this cool when I was 15 though. Now, not so much. It doesn't even matter to me he's the POTUS elect, I would've found it distasteful with any person they brought up there. It's this kind of thing that made Trump win the election, the constant looking down on people and the ignoring of issues they have by the supposed leftwing, that has nothing to do with socialism anymore, but is just the rich elite. Plus, you're right, Trump wouldn't (and shouldn't) get away with this. If we were all as classy as we expect our opponents to be, the world would be a much classier place. Then again, it's just a band, and it was in Mexico. It probably made them popular over there. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post killuridols Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, Apollo said: It's disgusting. You people would be losing your minds if the situation was reversed. If Hillary had won the election and some random band brought a doll of her on stage and beat the shit out of it...nobody would be saying how awesome it was. There would be nothing but posts about how violent and evil republicans were. How classless it was. Or if an Obama doll was brought on stage and destroyed. Nobody would be saying how awesome it was. Applauding simulated violence against the president of the United States. While complaining that Trump and his followers are spreading hate and negativity. This is some sick stuff. Their insistance with this thing makes me wonder if they are just jumping on the bandwagon of insulting, mocking and being against Trump "just because"... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Johnny Drama Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 Kinda looks more like Duff circa 1993 from here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYWIFEMYLIFE Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Guns N' Roses has just elevated their awesomeness to a new level. So proud to be a fan of this band for years, and this made me more proud. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post downzy Posted December 1, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 Considering the vehemence against Trump demonstrated by Del and Richard for a very long time, I don't think this was an attempt to bandwagon the animosity towards Trump by the band. Not sure if anyone's noticed the past fifteen years, but Axl did write an album called "Chinese Democracy," and consistently speaks out against or in favour of causes/political figures. I get the criticism about this kind of thing though. As much as I loath Trump and detest everything he stands for and represents, I understand why those who view him differently would be put off by that. But then again, GNR has never really been the most subtle band with respect to its opinions on certain people. I view it as a silly stunt that should be considered as tongue-in-cheek. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Apollo Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, Oldest Goat said: I'm Oldest Goat and I approve this message. You should run for president! It's probably going to be Kayne vs Jerry Springer in 2020! I suppose it is interesting that Axl went from being a rebel and anti-establishment rocker to today being a guy who supports the mainstream lifelong politician. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 34 minutes ago, Apollo said: It's disgusting. You people would be losing your minds if the situation was reversed. If Hillary had won the election and some random band brought a doll of her on stage and beat the shit out of it...nobody would be saying how awesome it was. There would be nothing but posts about how violent and evil republicans were. How classless it was. Or if an Obama doll was brought on stage and destroyed. Nobody would be saying how awesome it was. Applauding simulated violence against the president of the United States. While complaining that Trump and his followers are spreading hate and negativity. This is some sick stuff. What goes around, comes around. Trump has disrespected half the world with his words. Those Alt. Right friends he has repressent hate and violence. That's a lot more sick stuff that some doll. He has to deal with people fighting back and getting even. I may not have fun with some Hillary foam doll being beat up. But I won't post any kind of comment there. I would just leave that thread and those forum members alone. And I would turn my attention to something else. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DieselDaisy Posted December 1, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted December 1, 2016 Rather petulant and childish if you ask me. And how long did this take? They could have been playing Locomotive rather than beating up a balloon. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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