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Singer MORRISSEY was quizzed by the FBI and British intelligence after speaking out against the American and British governments.

The Brit is a famous critic of the US-led war in Iraq and has dubbed President GEORGE W BUSH a "terrorist" - but he was baffled to be hauled in by authorities.

Morrissey explains, "The FBI and the Special Branch have investigated me and I've been interviewed and taped and so forth.

"They were trying to determine if I was a threat to the government, and similarly in England. But it didn't take them very long to realise that I'm not.

"I don't belong to any political groups, I don't really say anything unless I'm asked directly and I don't even demonstrate in public. I always assume that so-called authoritarian figures just assume that pop/rock music is slightly insane and an untouchable platform for the working classes to stand up and say something noticeable.

"My view is that neither England or America are democratic societies. You can't really speak your mind and if you do you're investigated."

http://www.propagandamatrix.com/articles/february2006/240206Morrissey.htm
 
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After ALL the uproar about freedom of expression that was evinced over the cartoon issue it is becoming increasingly hard to justify that this freedom is being applied impartially.
 
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Morrissey is wonderful. Glad to see he's still a Bigmouth.
 
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Not suprised,a young High school/college student was quizzed by the authorities over an anti Bush poster? which was part of his school project.
 
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but he was baffled to be hauled in by authorities.



Probably more stunned that anyone had actually taken him seriously. It has to be the first time ever! Big Grin
 
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Morrissey is a nob
 
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Not suprised,a young High school/college student was quizzed by the authorities over an anti Bush poster? which was part of his school project.

SO? when returning from the states last year anyone who didnt have a british passport (i have an irish one) were searched that included Polish and French - The only irony is they seemed to have forgotten the nationality of Richard Reid
 
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Surely they just can't haul you in because of your previous "criminal" records. Big Grin
 
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Morrissey is a nob


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Surely they just can't haul you in because of your previous "criminal" records. Big Grin



I would not surprise me if they can haul you in for anything they like
 
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Morrisey, as in the 80's singer.

Bloody right Mad He should arrested for crimes against music.
 
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Uggh, his music was awful!!

droning drivel!!! Mad
 
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"Morrissey Quizzed by FBI"

For once I feel sorry for the FBI...
 
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Singer MORRISSEY was quizzed by the FBI and British intelligence after speaking out against the American and British governments.

The Brit is a famous critic of the US-led war in Iraq and has dubbed President GEORGE W BUSH a "terrorist" - but he was baffled to be hauled in by authorities.

Morrissey explains, "The FBI and the Special Branch have investigated me and I've been interviewed and taped and so forth.

"They were trying to determine if I was a threat to the government, and similarly in England. But it didn't take them very long to realise that I'm not.

"I don't belong to any political groups, I don't really say anything unless I'm asked directly and I don't even demonstrate in public. I always assume that so-called authoritarian figures just assume that pop/rock music is slightly insane and an untouchable platform for the working classes to stand up and say something noticeable.

"My view is that neither England or America are democratic societies. You can't really speak your mind and if you do you're investigated."

http://www.propagandamatrix.com/articles/february2006/240206Morrissey.htm


I wonder how depressed he managed to make the coppers ? They might need counselling now !
 
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