Comments on: Morrissey Investigated by the F.B.I.

Morrissey Investigated by the F.B.I.

ND¢ — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:43:52 -0800

Morrissey Investigated by the F.B.I. The former Smiths lead singer was interviewed and taped. The FBI was apparently trying to determine if he was a threat to the government.

By: ND¢

ND¢ — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:44:21 -0800

[all links are pretty much the same article]

By: jonmc

jonmc — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:46:49 -0800

*asplodes with confusion* appropriately, this is my 10,000th comment

By: ericb

ericb — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:46:59 -0800

Memories of John Lennon's treatment by the FBI and Special Branch.

By: ericb

ericb — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:47:34 -0800

BTW -- Morrissey's new album, Ringleader of the Tormentors, is set for release on April 4th.

By: pompomtom

pompomtom — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:49:36 -0800

What, he was going to whinge the government out of power?

By: Smart Dalek

Smart Dalek — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:50:53 -0800

In case you haven't noticed, they hate the guy, of course

By: jrossi4r

jrossi4r — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:52:13 -0800

Aww...I bet that made him cry.

By: wilful

wilful — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:54:02 -0800

Morrissey was investiagted by Scotland yard for "Margaret on the Guillotine" because there was a suggestion that Margaret Thatcher should have her head chopped off. Which yes, he was advocating, but really... "when will you die, when will you die...?"

By: JekPorkins

JekPorkins — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:54:23 -0800

That's nothing. You should hear him play piano.

By: RakDaddy

RakDaddy — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:55:54 -0800

What, Morrissey's going to depress us to death? (Damn...pompomtom said it better...)

By: Alvy Ampersand

Alvy Ampersand — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:58:01 -0800

Memories of John Lennon's treatment by the FBI and Special Branch. Yeah, just without any musical talent... Seriously though, there's more than enough Morrissey records, without the government adding to that crap pile.

By: wilful

wilful — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:02:24 -0800

Morrissey actually is a huge fan of the USA. Lives in L.A. I tbelieve. America your head's too big, Because America, Your belly's too big And I love you, I just wish you'd stay where you is In America, The land of the free, they said, And of opportunity, In a just and a truthful way But where the president, Is never black, female or gay, And until that day You've got nothing to say to me, To help me believe In America, It brought you the hamburger, Well America you know where, You can shove your hamburger And don't you wonder, Why in Estonia they say, Hey you, Big fat pig You fat pig, You fat pig Steely Blue eyes with no love in them, Scan The World, And a humourless smile, With no warmth within, Greets the world And I, I have got nothing, To offer you No-no-no-no-no Just this heart deep and true, Which you say you don't need See with your eyes, Touch with your hands, please, Hear through your ears, Know in your soul, please For haven't you me with you now? And I love you, I love you, I love you, And I love you, I love you, I love you

By: keswick

keswick — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:03:04 -0800

Morrissey. *snicker* A threat? *guffaw* To anything? *gut-laugh*

By: wilful

wilful — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:05:44 -0800

precisely his stance, I think, keswick.

By: ND¢

ND¢ — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:08:22 -0800

What this thread reminds me of.

By: mikeweeney

mikeweeney — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:08:57 -0800

cheers jrossi4r, that made me grin :-D

By: Jimbob

Jimbob — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:14:37 -0800

Hang the DJ, Hang the DJ, Hang the DJ Clearly plotting violent crimes against disc jockeys. Book 'im, Danno.

By: jokeefe

jokeefe — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:15:18 -0800

That's nothing. You should hear him play piano. Bwa hahahahahaha!

By: jackmakrl

jackmakrl — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:16:23 -0800

One more thing I forgot to mention Morrissey rides a cockhorse

By: 999

999 — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:19:02 -0800

I thought this was a hoax. Morrisey? They'll be after Harry Secombe next...

By: strangeleftydoublethink

strangeleftydoublethink — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:20:15 -0800

"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." Well, they proved him right on that point.

By: boo_radley

boo_radley — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:20:32 -0800

In case you haven't noticed, they hate the guy, of course I think there's one more thing you forgot to mention, Smart Dalek.

By: beaucoupkevin

beaucoupkevin — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:26:34 -0800

Morrissey has a fabulous sense of humor. How people miss the irony in his work is beyond me.

By: Peter H

Peter H — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:28:02 -0800

This is what happens when you fuck with meat.

By: Durhey

Durhey — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:29:23 -0800

I can only assume this is part of some larger plan to haul in and question every single person in the world, because I cannot otherwise even begin to understand why anyone would ever think Morrissey a threat to anything, ever, at all. Although, there was that incident with the sponge and rusty spanner...

By: amberglow

amberglow — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:30:01 -0800

unbelievable that they spend their time on these useless investigations and not on real threats--just appalling.

By: Falconetti

Falconetti — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:30:35 -0800

Bangladesh doesn't want him either.

By: cellphone

cellphone — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:31:48 -0800

Morrissey has a fabulous sense of humor. How people miss the irony in his work is beyond me. Most people don't pay attention to things that suck unless they suck in some sort of extravagant way. Morrissey isn't even an entertaining kind of suck. Suck. Suck.

By: JekPorkins

JekPorkins — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:36:30 -0800

Although, there was that incident with the sponge and rusty spanner... Indeed, breaking into the palace is only a minor infraction, but possession of a sponge and rusty spanner while breaking into the palace elevates it to a felony. It's obvious why they want to investigate him. They realized after all these years that the more they ignore him, the closer he gets. Besides, it's gruesome that someone so handsome should care about being investigated. I suspect that behind the hatred there lies a murderous desire for love, though.

By: goodnewsfortheinsane

goodnewsfortheinsane — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:38:57 -0800

That's nothing. You should hear him play piano. JekPorkins wins the thread.

By: beaucoupkevin

beaucoupkevin — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:39:12 -0800

Most people don't pay attention to things that suck unless they suck in some sort of extravagant way. Morrissey isn't even an entertaining kind of suck. Suck. Suck. I'm sure there's a third-grade debate team needing your skills, yo.

By: keswick

keswick — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:43:11 -0800

ur mom.

By: orthogonality

orthogonality — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:45:31 -0800

Ok, let me get this straight:

Singer -- investigate
Leading Indian scientist, who is president of the International Council for Science -- investigate and deny US visa.
Country whose ruling dynasty has lunch with Osama bin Laden -- preventing us from attacking bin Laden -- do not investigate their purchase of US ports.

What am I missing here? Bueller? Dios? ParisParmus? Steve@Linnwood?

By: ori

ori — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:45:33 -0800

america, he was only joking when he said by rights you should be bludgeoned in your head.

By: Jimbob

Jimbob — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:48:23 -0800

A song for the Morrissey fans: 100,000 Morrisseys. (wma) You can thank me later.

By: Jimbob

Jimbob — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:53:29 -0800

(By the way, I wish 111 was still around to see this.)

By: Mayor Curley

Mayor Curley — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:55:34 -0800

... I cannot otherwise even begin to understand why anyone would ever think Morrissey a threat to anything, ever, at all. Because he commands an army of pussies. An army of pussies who would probably die for him to show how sensitive they are and how much he speaks to them. Granted, this army would get mowed down like toadstools under a rotary mower if they tried to interfere with the government, but nobody wants to clean that shit up and their deaths would be a financial hardship to people who sell consignment clothing. So it's best to make sure that Morrissey isn't going to activate his sleeper cell.

By: goodnewsfortheinsane

goodnewsfortheinsane — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:56:36 -0800

They've got it all backwards.

By: brain_drain

brain_drain — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:27:16 -0800

I know, I know, it's serious.

By: goodnewsfortheinsane

goodnewsfortheinsane — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:29:30 -0800

A rush and a push and the land that we stand on is ours.

By: mike3k

mike3k — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:33:25 -0800

Wilful, Morrissey does live in LA and for some reason he's very popular with Latinos there. He may be mopey & depressing but he has a great voice and writes witty lyrics.

By: fandango_matt

fandango_matt — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:39:36 -0800

I'm surprised the FBI didn't investigate Morrissey earlier. The lyrics to "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" are all about suicide bombings and martyrdom! Take me out tonight ("Take me out" = let me blow myself up) Where there's music and there's people (Wants to go to a crowded nightclub) And they're young and alive (Wants to kill them) Driving in your car (Car bomb reference) I never never want to go home Because I haven't got one anymore (Reference to infidels in Middle East) Take me out tonight Because I want to see people and I Want to see life Driving in your car Oh, please don't drop me home Because it's not my home, it's their home, and I'm welcome no more (" It's not my home, it's their home" = Israel in West Bank, USA in Iraq, etc.) And if a double-decker bus crashes into us ("us" = U.S. = United States) To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die (References to suicide bombing) And if a ten-ton truck kills the both of us (USA reference, reference to truck bombs Marines in Beirut, Khobar Towers) To die by your side Well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine (References to martyrdom) Take me out tonight Take me anywhere, I don't care, I don't care, I don't care (Just wants to kill infidels) And in the darkened underpass I thought Oh God, my chance has come at last (Preparing explosives) But then a strange fear gripped me and I just couldn't ask (Having second thoughts) Oh, There Is A Light And It Never Goes Out (Reference to Allah, Qu'ran, jihad)

By: mrgrimm

mrgrimm — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:40:26 -0800

Is It Really So Strange?

By: Jimbob

Jimbob — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:46:27 -0800

Simply awe inspiring.

By: rob paxon

rob paxon — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:49:23 -0800

Is It Really So Strange? Yes.

By: kryptondog

kryptondog — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:51:25 -0800

pompomtom and JefPorkins made me lol. I'm kind of embarrased to say that a gushing post by 111 about You Are The Quarry led me to get the album- he sort of got me into Morrissey. Based on my limited knowledge of him and The Smiths beforehand, I was curious as to what a character like 111 saw in his music (this was well before I was able to actually get an account here). I can't find the post now- maybe it got deleted. I just remember that he ended it with "Thank you God. Thank you Morrissey." What was the deal with 111 again? Was he a duplicate account or something? Where'd he go? Morrissey wouldn't hurt a flea. Unless the flea had an affinity for fur coats.

By: Jimbob

Jimbob — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:53:52 -0800

I just remember that he ended it with "Thank you God. Thank you Morrissey." The greatest, and most confusing thing about 111 was the combination of: (a) His complete and utter homophobia. (b) His complete and utter obsession with Morrissey. Good times. Good times.

By: UbuRoivas

UbuRoivas — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:53:56 -0800

Shoplifters of the world, Unite and take over!

By: rob paxon

rob paxon — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:56:31 -0800

For the record, Morrissey is only a threat to your manhood. I say that being an appreciator of the Smiths. What am I missing here? Bueller? Dios? ParisParmus? Steve@Linnwood? Even my boys Steve and PP are undoubtedly LOLing at this.

By: pantsrobot

pantsrobot — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:56:46 -0800

I've only heard a couple of songs but missed the humor in them. Explain? No, seriously, I really want to know.

By: carsonb

carsonb — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 17:59:59 -0800

but Jesus hurt me when He deserted me / but I have forgiven Jesus for all of the love / he placed in me when there's no one I can turn to with this love Monday - humiliation / Tuesday - suffocation Wednesday - condescension / Thursday - is pathetic by Friday - Life has killed me by Friday - Life has killed me oh pretty one oh pretty one why did you give me /so much desire? when there is nowhere I can go to offload this desire? and why did you give me so much love in a loveless world? when there is no one I can turn to to unlock all this love and why did you stick me in self-deprecating bones and skin Jesus - do you hate me? why did you stick me in self-deprecating bones and skin do you hate me? do you hate me? do you hate me? do-you hate me? do you hate me? Beef w/ G-sus gets G-man beef. tomorrow he'll be dead.

By: rob paxon

rob paxon — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:01:52 -0800

I don't see much humor there either.

By: bardic

bardic — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:02:47 -0800

Hate on Moz all you want, but he's on a roll lately. I'm stoked for his new album, and would really like to see him on tour (his band is killer). I'm straight and non-hispanic, so go figure. My tinfoil theory? It probably has something to do with his well-known PETA and animal rights connections.

By: Mayor Curley

Mayor Curley — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:07:18 -0800

What was the deal with 111 again? Was he a duplicate account or something? Where'd he go? 111 was/is Witty. But he'll send you an email denying it if you say it. But probably not from the "witty111(at)hotmail" account that he used to have on his (witty's) userpage.

By: bardic

bardic — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:08:11 -0800

(And Issac Brock is writing songs with Johnny Marr--there has to be a connection.)

By: kirkaracha

kirkaracha — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:23:05 -0800

Morrissey Investigated by the F.B.I. Obfuscate wildly.

By: Artifice_Eternity

Artifice_Eternity — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:36:23 -0800

Come, come, nuclear bomb...

By: kryptondog

kryptondog — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:42:47 -0800

Bardic: Moz's stance on animal rights is well-known and commendable (he was even given an award from PETA this year, I believe). Comments that he recently made on a fan site supporting the Animal Rights Militia left a bad taste in my mouth though. From what I've read about them, they operate almost like a terror cell. In these bat-shit crazy times we live in, it wouldn't suprise me if the FBI questioned him about it (especially if he's made the comments elsewhere, in magazines and whatnot. I don't know if he has). I'm going to pick up his new album, but the single didn't blow me away like I was hoping it would. The two non-single tracks that leaked are much better, so I'm still optimistic. His concert in Houston a few years back in support of YATQ was cancelled at the last minute, so I'm hoping he comes back around this time in support of the new album. Strange guy. I can completely understand people not liking his music or his personaly, but I find both utterly fascinating. And yes, I'd go gay for him.

By: teishu

teishu — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:44:47 -0800

"Because he commands an army of pussies. An army of pussies who would probably die for him to show how sensitive they are and how much he speaks to them. Granted, this army would get mowed down like toadstools under a rotary mower if they tried to interfere with the government, but nobody wants to clean that shit up and their deaths would be a financial hardship to people who sell consignment clothing." while this may be true of many people who dig the moz, i know lots of tough dudes that cry at his shows and would hardly be considered "pussies".

By: 2sheets

2sheets — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:50:14 -0800

I just pray that Stephen Hawking is on our side.

By: shoepal

shoepal — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:55:42 -0800

Well, now he knows how Joan of Arc felt. I wonder if he responded to their questions in polari. Falconetti, that was rather obscure for the blue. Took me a second longer than it should have, but I loved it. Well played!

By: rob paxon

rob paxon — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:02:15 -0800

Kryptondog... are his views really commendable in light of what you followed that statement up with? Personally, I find pretty much any viewpoint related to PETA to be ridiculous. Putting that aside though... If his overall view on animal rights includes the support of such radical groups, that makes his overall view on animal rights anything but commendable. Anyhow, your theory that it may be the root of the FBI's interest could very well be the case.

By: drmarcj

drmarcj — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:06:04 -0800

fandango_matt: brilliant!

By: noizyboy

noizyboy — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:32:04 -0800

I second drmarcj - that's some great work fandango_matt!

By: kryptondog

kryptondog — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:33:39 -0800

True, rob paxon. I should've worded that a bit better. He has always been a champion for animal rights, but it's sad (and somewhat disturbing) that he'd support a group like that. I'm hoping that it can be attributed to his famously careless foot-in-mouth interview schtick; he's uttered far more bizarre things while trolling for a reaction out of journalists and fans.

By: ND¢

ND¢ — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:44:59 -0800

Speaking of which, does anyone think that this alleged investigation being mentioned around the same time as his new album coming out is more than just a coincidence?

By: kryptondog

kryptondog — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:56:27 -0800

IMHO, probably just a coincidence. But then, considering some lyric snippets from the opening song... Destiny for some is to save lives But destiny for some is to end lives And there is no end... If your god bestows protection upon you If the U.S.A. doesn't bomb you I believe I will see you somewhere safe

By: slatternus

slatternus — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:11:52 -0800

What the fuck is wrong with your country? Seriously. WTF?

By: bunglin jones

bunglin jones — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:05:43 -0800

Off the top of my head, pantsrobot, I'd say among some of Morrissey's more obviously funny lines are things like: you without clothes - well I could not keep a straight face, me without clothes? well, a nation turns its back and gags It's not a "comedy song" as such, but I think that's pretty fucking funny.

By: juiceCake

juiceCake — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:17:30 -0800

I still quite like the Smiths, but never cared an ounce about the lives of Marr, Morrisey, Joyce, or Rourke. But I generally don't care to looking into the lives and opinions of the musicians I like unless it's an interesting documentary. But I have to say I found Morrisey's comments about the Feed the World effort hilarious. Something about why would he inflict such a hideous song upon the general public. And his face told it all when he was paired with George Michael, while still in Wham, and George talked about his love of Joy Division. Classic moments.

By: the_bone

the_bone — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:45:13 -0800

The Last of the Famous International Terrorists.

By: kenlayne

kenlayne — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:48:24 -0800

Morrissey is good stuff. I don't know all of it, but the last record and the best-of deal are weird, smart and funny. Great oddball songs, pissy & romantic. Anyway, I read today that he left Los Angeles after several years and moved to Rome. They're after him for the same clueless reasons they went after other pop stars with fanatic followers: If he ever said, "Bring me the head of George W. and I'll do a Smiths reunion," at least a few thousand people would make the effort. Doesn't matter if he has any intention of doing such a thing. Bad enough that the goddamned communist won't eat hamburgers!

By: brujita

brujita — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:56:02 -0800

I'm afraid of Americans..... (yeah, yeah I KNOW Steven Patrick and Bowie had a falling out)

By: BitterOldPunk

BitterOldPunk — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:47:50 -0800

Oh c'mon, guys. He's human, and he needs to be loved. And anyone who was president of the UK New York Dolls fan club can't be all bad.

By: obloquy

obloquy — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:08:51 -0800

Oh, we can smile about it now, but at the time it was terrible.

By: brettski

brettski — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:14:51 -0800

BTW -- Morrissey's new album, Ringleader of the Tormentors, is set for release on April 4th. Not a bad time to court publicity then. Off to see him at the Manchester Opera House in May....

By: kenaman

kenaman — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:26:00 -0800

He Knows I'd Love To See Him ..... My name still conjours up deadly deeds And a bad taste in the mouth And the police - they actually know me They said : "You're just another person in the world You're just another fool with radical views You're just another who has maddening views You want to turn it on its head By staying in bed !" I said : "I know I do" Pretty prophetic from Bona Drag released in 1990..sums the whole situation up nicely

By: Blip

Blip — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:16:50 -0800

I've only heard a couple of songs but missed the humor in them. Explain? It's not the lyrics so much, although they are brilliant. It's the droll Mozza delivery. But anyway... "And if a ten ton truck Kills the both of us To die by your side... Well, the pleasure the privilege is mine"

By: goodnewsfortheinsane

goodnewsfortheinsane — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 04:17:53 -0800

Outstanding work, fandango_matt. You've ruined my favourite song.

By: MaxVonCretin

MaxVonCretin — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:41:54 -0800

I couldn't help but notice when Morrissey's last album came out that Amazon.com made it a point to omit a sound clip for only one track: "America is Not the World." Were they afraid it would turn patrio-freaks off and cut into their profits?

By: safetyfork

safetyfork — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 10:51:31 -0800

But who will he call a sissy? Not quite the same thing, but reminded me.

By: ludwig_van

ludwig_van — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:26:24 -0800

Oh man, you guys took all the good references! Um... last night he dreamt that somebody investigated him?

By: Zack_Replica

Zack_Replica — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:08:42 -0800

Jeez, nice dick-waving contest people. Holy rubber sheets you're pathetic. Know what you are? You're a bunch of ... Artfags! Artfags! Artfags! Artfags! Choke on this you dance-a-teria types! (...) You'll dance to anything by The Smiths So there! :P'

By: amberglow

amberglow — Sat, 25 Feb 2006 18:40:30 -0800

Danceteria was really a incredibly wonderful place, Zack : >

By: BitterOldPunk

BitterOldPunk — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 01:16:20 -0800

...and the Dead Milkmen were a wonderful band. OK, maybe not, but they made me very happy. You say that you've been to all of Andy Warhol's parties... Blow it out your hairdo honey 'cause you work at Hardee's You'll dance to anything....

By: stevil

stevil — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:00:45 -0800

Morrissey - he is the quarry.

By: stevil

stevil — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 11:01:07 -0800

Oh, yeah. I saw The Smiths a few years back and Duck Dunn was playing bass!

By: goodnewsfortheinsane

goodnewsfortheinsane — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 18:27:50 -0800

You know what? I don't care what you guys say, I'm going to see his Mozzaness in person anyway, come April 10th. Hate it, suckers! ;)

By: ND¢

ND¢ — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 06:41:39 -0800

Pitchfork shows up to the party four days late.