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Posted by dEsidEL on Mar-21-2003 00:23:

Paul Van Dyk vs. War in IRAQ

just wondering .. some of you might know that PVD is a strong advocate against war in Iraq as well as a peace activist. (Visit his site www.paulvandyk.com if you don't know what i mean). Much of his music even tries to promote peace and understanding between peoples. It's the power of trance !

anyways, hypothetically if he chose to cancel his North American Global DVD Tour as a sign of protest of the War in Iraq (not to be mistaken with any ill feelings towards citizens of Canada or the US). Would you be in support of this or not ? if so why / why not .. ?

Posted by hardcore trancer on Mar-21-2003 00:30:

I would support him if I know it'll make difference in the current situation!!
but we all know that the war wont stop.I mean come one the whole world wants this shit to end,but is Bush listening??does he care???I dont think so.
I hope PVD comes here though,I have to see him

Posted by Trigger on Mar-21-2003 03:04:

Fine cancel the American dates but don't cancel out on us no war supporting Canadians!

Posted by LKD on Mar-21-2003 03:25:

its odd cos i was thinking of posting the exact same thing but i didnt cos i thought people would hate on me....i hope he doesnt go to US but comes to canada.....it will teach those adamant left wing extremists who listen to trance a lesson

Posted by NuERA on Mar-21-2003 03:56:

i think if he wanted to take a more effective approach he would be better off to take a few minutes from his set and adress the issues to his fans (who knows if they would listen...or be in the a state to remember what he even said) but i think cancelling would just piss people off and im pretty sure george bush wouldnt care.

Posted by Dj Smitty20 on Mar-21-2003 04:44:

Nope sorry.....he's a fucking dj and I pay for my ticket and if he fucking cancels...he's a fucking asshole. Not that he will do that (prays to whatever God loves trance).

I think these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves.

Posted by LKD on Mar-21-2003 04:47:

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Originally posted by Dj Smitty20
I think these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves.

well im sure if we were internationally acclaimed artists, we too would use our popularity for the betterment of humanity ( i would)

Posted by dEsidEL on Mar-21-2003 04:58:

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Originally posted by DJ El Kay Dee
its odd cos i was thinking of posting the exact same thing but i didnt cos i thought people would hate on me....i hope he doesnt go to US but comes to canada.....it will teach those adamant left wing extremists who listen to trance a lesson

don't you mean right wing .. ?

Posted by mr. poopyhead on Mar-21-2003 06:39:

if he feels cancelling his tour will get people to reconsider their stance on war (too late to avert war on iraq) then all the power to him... its his tour, his time, his money and his opinion...

i personally feel he could promote peace by continuing his tour though. he can bring something good to help us through these bad times...

Posted by Rocco on Mar-21-2003 07:08:

i personally think if he cancels the tour, it would mean NOTHING.

PVD is not god or G W Bush...he can't stop the war by simply not showing up. He would be pretty damn concided if he thought so and i don't think PVD is full of it.

My best solution: to show up as usual, do his thing, MAYBE adress the fact of war and that it's bothering him but not promote any demonstrations since PVD is a peace activiest, there is nothing peacefull about a rally

Posted by AmbiguousBliss on Mar-21-2003 07:13:

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Originally posted by Dj Smitty20
Nope sorry.....he's a fucking dj and I pay for my ticket and if he fucking cancels...he's a fucking asshole. Not that he will do that (prays to whatever God loves trance).

I think these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves.

I too would be pissed if it got cancelled. I just don't agree with "these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves".

Posted by mute79 on Mar-21-2003 16:18:

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Originally posted by DJRocco
i personally think if he cancels the tour, it would mean NOTHING.

true, however if Tiesto were to cancel his, then it would

Posted by King_Mack on Mar-21-2003 19:17:

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I just don't agree with "these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves".

me neither. DJs, like any other PEOPLE, are entitled to his opinions. he can express it anyway he likes, and you have a problem with it, dont listen/support him
In terms if cancelling, i dont think it would make a HUGE difference. Say if a lot of DJs cancel their US dates altogether..cancelling say the WMC, that would be a much better affect. But its all about the money, so I doubt that will happen.

Posted by King_Mack on Mar-21-2003 19:17:

[quote}I just don't agree with "these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves".[/quote]
me neither. DJs, like any other PEOPLE, are entitled to his opinions. he can express it anyway he likes, and you have a problem with it, dont listen/support him
In terms if cancelling, i dont think it would make a HUGE difference. Say if a lot of DJs cancel their US dates altogether..cancelling say the WMC, that would be a much better affect. But its all about the money, so I doubt that will happen.

Posted by LKD on Mar-21-2003 19:29:

quote:
Originally posted by Dj Smitty20
Nope sorry.....he's a fucking dj and I pay for my ticket and if he fucking cancels...he's a fucking asshole. Not that he will do that (prays to whatever God loves trance).

I think these dj's should just keep spinning and keep their opinions to themselves.

also another thing to think about something( i know ur just worried about ur money and i dont mean to attack u)

when artists started protesting against MP3 sharing, alot of fanatics supported them.....things DO change when people are so dependent on role models thse days

Posted by Tudo Beleza on Mar-21-2003 19:32:

He is a person, he has the right to do what he wants, just becuase he is a dj does not mean he can say no he does not want to go to the USA, do i support or have unsupport his decision, that is irevlent, and he will do what is best for him.

Posted by LKD on Mar-21-2003 19:35:

quote:
Originally posted by Tudo Beleza
He is a person, he has the right to do what he wants, just becuase he is a dj does not mean he can say no he does not want to go to the USA, do i support or have unsupport his decision, that is irevlent, and he will do what is best for him.

indeed

he has enough money...its not about the money anymore..besides...for all we dont know, he might be so emotional at this time that he doesnt even feel the sets he is sinning now while theres a war goin on elesewhere..i know that i myself wouldnt perform anywhere during war

Posted by Arsalan on Mar-21-2003 20:06:

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Originally posted by TranceGeek
true, however if Tiesto were to cancel his, then it would

now were talking

Posted by victor on Mar-21-2003 22:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Trigger
Fine cancel the American dates but don't cancel out on us no war supporting Canadians!

DITTO!!!