Roger Waters defends anti-Trump tour

[@ellioxys9561]

If you're surprised about Roger Waters being political where the hell have you been these many decades? This isn't anything new, stop whining about how you've lost respect for Waters.

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

No. We are disappointed by how basic he his. "we have to survive Trump's presidency!!!!" Thats very stupid. Like SJW college kid stupid. He's kind of clueless actually and its sad.

[@ellioxys9561]

Jim Jackle There's no attack? Waters is spreading his view to other Americans who agree. A damn opinion. But if you guys think death threats are the answer you're fucking sick. Way to represent your country by talking like terrorists.

[@themadmattster9647]

definitely true. People act like Rock all of a sudden has political lyrics or has anything to say like its fucking pre Revolver era again. I miss the days when John Lennon was on Nixon's enemies list. Don't these people fucking remember ANYTHING? Rock and Roll isn't Democrat or Republican but it sure as hell aint Donald Goldman Sachs Ass Kissing Trump.

[@astralcrab]

It's true that he's being opportunistic, I mean, he doesn't have to express he opinion on this particular matter becaase as a whole, he said we all need to know about his standpoint about what an ideal world is for him. We all know he lost his father in WWII, he made it clear what he thinks about materialism and modern life on Dark side of the moon, etc etc. It's falling a bit low using the flavour-controversy of the year for his current tour.

[@drackkor725]

Never had respect for him he wanted a wall between the audience and himself. he was and always will be a wussie his whole life.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Interesting enough interview, but is anybody REALLY going to go to a Roger Waters concert expecting escapism? Outside of the Syd Barrett era, I can't really think of any Pink Floyd albums that would be considered "Pure escapism." "Money", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Sheep," "Another Brick in the Wall," "Run Like Hell," ... these aren't exactly happy-go-lucky songs. That's why they're all amazing!

[@vibefrequencyable]

indeed!

[@fractalspace1111]

Yeah they really weren't, I do feel like Dark Side of the Moon had escapist type elements in it and that was awhile after Syd Barrett's departure... Honestly I am a big fan of Barrett era Floyd because it was so cosmic and pondering. Even the hits like See Emily Play and Arnold Layne had a very strange spatial undertone to them. I really think Dark Side of the Moon is a mixture of escapism and reality, because you get a song like Time that is very fearful within the lyrics and it breaks into Great Gig in the Sky which is a very transcendent sounding song. When I listen to that album I get goosebumps because it is so perfect. That album is fucking incredible. Also Any Colour You Like has to be one of the greatest instrumental tracks on any album ever.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

There are plenty of people like Smerconish who say they are fans, and even go so far as to read the liner notes, but just fail to understand what is being said. For those people I suppose it could be an escape.

[@Yungrexy]

Thats his/their problem not Rogers, failing to understand a mans whole career, outlook and message whilst claiming to be a fan is insane, to then expect him to drop the politics and simply entertain like hes a jester or a jukebox is pure ignorance, "go see Katy Perry" haha, I never realised so many people missed the point of Floyd considering its in the titles & lyrics, I suppose its true what they say, theres those who listen to Pink Floyd & those who hear Pink Floyd.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

While I may not agree with all of Roger Water's politics, at least he is anti-globalist in his music. I don't trust any politician or big business types they are corrupt.

[@KittensgiveMorbogas]

“I only wish we could sit here and talk about love more” Roger Waters

[@leading4Him]

He says that while inciting hatred... typical libtard.

[@leading4Him]

Hatred for our President.

[@Ninjamanhammer]

Because the American president is a moron.

[@leading4Him]

Our President is a self made billionaire that ran for President so he could help our economy and stop our country from getting screwed by every other country. So far he has done everything he said he would, all while being unfairly criticized by the media and everyone that wanted crooked Hillary to win. He donates his salary to various organizations which gets him zero media coverage and is criticized and name called for EVERYTHING he does. Seems to me the only morons in this case are the one's criticizing him.

[@Ninjamanhammer]

"Our President"Luckily he's not my president. "is a self made billionaire"With just a small gift of a million dollars from his dad right? "that ran for President so he could help our economy and stop our country from getting screwed by every other country."Take Trumps cock out of your ass.I can't claim to know why he ran for president, but I do know he is absolutely shit at it.Americans are about the only people in the world who are dumb enough to vote for him, and even then he didn't manage to get the majority of the votes.And that was against Shillary Clinton of all people. "So far he has done everything he said he would,"Yeah, like how he's build the wall. Right? Right? "all while being unfairly criticized by the media"Oh no, he's such a martyr, boohoo.Your bias shines through quite blindingly. "and everyone that wanted crooked Hillary to win."And by people who thought Hillary was shit, just like Trump. They're both shit. They are both about the worst candidates for the job. "He donates his salary to various organizations which gets him zero media coverage"Source? "and is criticized and name called for EVERYTHING he does."You mean like every other president in existence?Have you also missed the part where EVERYTHING he does is shit? "Seems to me the only morons in this case are the one's criticizing him."Of course it seems that way to you. Because you're a moron.

[@gottisteinpopstar4032]

Waters explaining to a journalist that sometimes doing the right thing is more important than the money. Its so ironic..

[@dalizombie]

LoL standing by that still? 🤣🥔

[@lzeb4730]

Why what did he do?

[@masonkanterbury3007]

How is that ironic? It's true. I wish more people would do that.

[@timothymorris3601]

I'm a massive Pink Floyd fan and a Republican (yes, Trump supporter, too. At least over the alternative). I saw Roger last night and he put on an AMAZING SHOW! I do not agree with a lot of his politics, but I respect him as a musician and a person and therefore was hardly fazed by his message. Roger Waters has always been political and I have no problem with that. He has every right to express himself, this is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

[@mikecalex]

I don't agree with your politics but at least you're a reasonable human being, unlike a lot of the jokers commenting here.

[@timothymorris3601]

Thank you

[@signalredd8906]

You win the award for comment of the year. Thank you for being a reasonable human being, though I do differ from you politically.

[@MetalliBunny]

you have WYWH in your picture, how can anyone on here not like you? lol ;) it's my 2nd fav. Floyd album. I'm an Aussie, so I don't vote for the Elephant or the Donkey. the reason Trump got in was because of who ran against him. it's un-Australian to like politicians and if Hillary Clinton was an Aussie running for PM, she wouldn't get in here either. her, 'let me tell you what I think you want to hear BS' would get her nowhere. I'm not saying I like Trump but the way he just says what he's thinking, i'm like fark... this guy is telling us what he really thinks! that is not in the "how to be a politician" handbook.

[@gordonfreeman-g5w]

This comment gives made with sigh with relief :) If we all couldn't rise above our own beliefs and views we may as well just sit in a room by, and talking and nodding with ourselves.

[@anaperezmackenzie]

Like Roger Waters gives a shit about the 10 that leave every night, he is an artist and makes music, and if you are a Pink Floyd fan, you would know how political they have always been, and BTW the concerts are SOLD OUT so congrats to him!

[@sufisafavi5531]

👍

[@codypryseski111]

So You're a raging anti-semite like Waters?

[@anthonyfrombelow]

Cody Pryseski No, but I'm a rabid anti-Dentite.

[@kevin122759]

I am a pink floyd fan but only because of David Gilmore. IMO he made the band with his guitar play. I like the album Animals but Division bell without Rogers is their best work.

[@kevin122759]

Steven perdue You need to get a job. Watching youtube videos all day long and calling people names is childish.

[@Smsrules1]

Is this actually what people are getting upset about? Waters has been vocalizing his political views in songs for 4 decades, but the supporting visuals are what rub people the wrong way? Nobody's forcing anyone to listen or go to the show, lmao. Grow up.

[@ChicanerDiMarty]

Smsrules1 Exactly my thoughts

[@linda100]

I think Waters has gone over the top, it is not necessary...just play the music !

[@Smsrules1]

Linda you should probably listen to the lyrics of his best songs if you think this is over the top, lol. People post videos of the Beatles touring days on KZbin, when they were singing their upbeat love songs. Those might be more suitable for you if this show design upsets you.

[@werdgerl]

Smsrules1 I agree. I didn't go & he was close 3 times. Tic prices were ridiculous & I wasn't in the mood to hear more 'Non American' jargon. I did however go see #RogerWaters at #NewportFolkFest a couple summers ago. It was awesome All Music & zero politics!

[@cabaretray5275]

Imran Khan You’re a dead set dick.

[@Limpyturtle44]

This interviewer is absolutely ridiculous asking if Roger cares about filling seats I think Rogers doing alright bud

[@davoid96]

Exactly, Roger is worth over 300 million dollars.

[@johnsradios484]

Refreshing to hear a artist not afraid to speak his mind and lose sponsors .

[@BionicDeathclaw]

JohnsRadios he's saying 90% of the same shit every other celebrity says. He isn't going against the grain, he's following it.

[@rumalumi7544]

JohnsRadios true

[@DrHogfan]

He can say what he wants because he has millions in the bank.

[@kimberlyrea3331]

Why would he care? He has enough money.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

all the sponsors and establishment are against Trump so try again

[@lady.m0rgue]

My friends father refused to go the concert because Roger was anti-trump. I do not understand how this same person loved The Wall and loved it's imagery. But now his ignorance is in the way. Well, thanks man I got to see a genius

[@wezzlyn]

Bitter Teen The Wall was a concept that was twisted to fit Rogers current narrative in the same way special edition Star Wars was horrible. I'm no trump fan, and I love Floyd, and dig music with social commentary, but holy god, Rogers virtue signalling is cringey

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

I'm not a liberal. To put it bluntly: if you honestly can't see through Trump, you honestly can't see through much.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"Rogers virtue signalling" Virtue is good. Dismissing virtue as "virtue signalling" is bad.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

You need better friends.

[@bigjockknewheknew3882]

Bitter Teen its right what rodger says about trump though trump is a bigot and racist theres no need for it i saw rodger and pink floyd tonight

[@lambertdekker]

Roger is a legend❤️

[@bobabooey4537]

Legends are dead. He would be a living legend.

[@redkop510]

He's not 🤔

[@pizzaman4385]

@@redkop510 who is then?

[@redkop510]

@@pizzaman4385 Me🤣

[@pizzaman4385]

@@redkop510 well if roger isn’t that means your at the rank of piece of shit

[@freecheese4143]

And after hearing the interview ..had no idea this man was such an activist as well as an intellect...what sets him apart is his honour.

[@wwilcox2726]

He's a hypocrite. He say's, "he would never be violent", but he spit on a fan.

[@flyk3n]

@@wwilcox2726 Yeah i'm sure that 'fan' was sent home via a stretcher after Roger's viciously violent assault.

[@joshL28]

@@wwilcox2726 I bet you cry when someone raises their voice at you 😂😂😂

[@glenndavis7805]

@@wwilcox2726 HES A F IN MORON

[@ariabritton9669]

@@flyk3n you know, getting urinated or defecated on isn't particularly "violent", and usually doesn't require a stretcher afterwards either. but it's also disgusting, and you look like a toddler-brained jackass if you do that to someone who doesn't really have it coming. same thing with spitting on someone.

[@justmadeit2]

Whether you agree with Roger Waters or not, what i do like about him is that he isnt scared to speak out against issues that are close to his heart. Too many famous musicians or actors would be scared to speak their views in public for fear of it jeopordising their careers or even the hassle of coming under fire from people. Roger has the bravery and confidence to speak his mind. For that i applaud him. For the record i wouldnt support Hilary or Donald Trump, A: because i dont live in the U.S.A and B: I think its all rigged, whoever gets in, big business wins and the system stays the same, anyone who did want to make changes that benefited all would never ever get voted in to power. Its why at age 43 i have never voted, which to some may sound terrible or negligent of social responsibility

[@GBobWood]

There is no bravery when 80% of the media backs you

[@kimberlyrea3331]

justmadeit2 He’s already had his career. He’s old and rich. That being said, I seriously doubt he’d ever care lol

[@2380Shaw]

The same people that would bitch about Rogers speaking his mind no matter who it offends voted for Trumpster Trash because he "spoke his mind no matter who it offends"

[@kimberlyrea3331]

2380Shaw omg. Isn’t that the truth? They really become upset when you point that out to them but it’s so yummy. I do it often.

[@DoBap_]

GBobWood wood its bravery when you remain humble despite all he has suffered, and now he is using his platform to stand up to the people who made him miserable

[@mountainguyed67]

"putting fanny's in seats" means something different to Waters.

[@ezreth]

dirt man Just sayin we didn’t get to see roger scoff at that but we all know he did. Imagine if a Brit said to an American rock star ‘you’re filling the venue with pussy’ basically the same thing

[@warrengarfield309]

True, ha ha, same here in Australia, I wonder how many people get it.

[@mountainguyed67]

@@warrengarfield309 Most Americans don’t know the UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia use of “Fanny”. It’s not a vulgar word in the U.S., it’s actually used by older women because it’s less offensive than “butt”. It’s also a woman’s name, mostly older women. And it’s the name of a government program. Fannie Mae was first chartered by the U.S. government in 1938 to help ensure a reliable and affordable supply of mortgage funds throughout the country. Spelling is different, pronunciation is the same.

[@lutherp.smithjr.5842]

" I wish we had more time to sit around here more and talk about loving one another " Roger Waters

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Thank you Roger Waters for standing up and speaking your mind, you are one of the very few to do this, You have a very good heart and you genuinely think of this downtrodden, greatly disadvantaged and people with no say in this world of our, Shame on us all for not doing more

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@C Cato Friend you have got that wrong, you do not know me, Rodger Waters never asked or took anything from me, Years ago at the height of Pink Floyds fame my brothers and I bought a double wheel green transit van from them, their manager also offered to sell us the boys Mercedes-Benz limo car but we could not afford it

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@Fuk Yu you appear to great anger in you, what you say is completely false, for the record Rodger was a founding and most important member also with Syd, Nick, and Richard, don't go spreading nasty untruths about my neighbours

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@C Cato I get where you are coming from, take it easy and try a little kindness to others, it will not cost you anything

[@calmerthanyou6180]

@Fuk Yu Roger didn't just pick on your boyfriend & master Trump. He called out Clinton,Bush & Obama at different shows that I've seen over the years. Your hatred is based on the fact that you idolize a politician that is a moron. Roger wrote the best music ever released by Pink Floyd.

[@magikush]

Is Roger really well known enough outside Floyd fans to have people at his shows who don't understand he's been politically outspoken for 50 years?? What would you say to someone coming to your show looking for escapism??? Really?? The dude wrote Animals and you're gonna go see him not expecting some political statement???

[@ariabritton9669]

People: **go to concert to hear live music** the event: **shoves dogshit political takes into your face** Jee, it's truly a mystery why people who want to go to a concert and have a good time would be upset when subjected to big brother on the screen telling you "orange man bad". especially since you paid a lot of money to go hear music live but instead got a brainlet trying to lecture you politically.

[@thisrebirth6245]

Roger Waters is a legend. If you don't like it don't go. To those complaining....stop being snowflakes.

[@thisrebirth6245]

the truth You seem to need a safe space from any opinion you disagree with. I am liberal and support the rights of conservatives, Christians and whoever else wants to speak at colleges or wherever they wants to speak at. I don't have to agree with someone and can even think their views are hateful without trying to strip away their rights to free speech. Stop trying to pigeonhole all Liberals as dumb fuck college kids that don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.

[@ileavazan7693]

You call people who criticized and disagreed with RW "snowflakes" ? REALLY ? What do you consider yourself ?

[@charlesfarmer3089]

I would never leave a Floyd or a Waters concert!!! Greatest ever!!!!

[@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr]

Why do you hate Jewish people? Roger Waters concerts, it's the same as attending a Hitler speech.

[@charlesfarmer3089]

@@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr I'm there for the music. Don't care about his politics. Like it was before Obama and Biden.

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

@@charlesfarmer3089 yeah. Take for example The Wall. In Part IV, Pink becomes a Nazi and orders for the executions of Jews, gays and the like. I don’t take that seriously. If anything I find it satirical mocking Hitler

[@ggallintedtalk]

@@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602 He was mocking fascism doofus

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

@@ggallintedtalk the hell did you go to school, Princeton?

[@masonkanterbury3007]

Gotta be the youngest 79 year old I've seen. I just saw him in concert and it was brilliant, BLASTING energy.

[@TYSuggested]

We love you Roger. Us and Them concert was amazing! loved and appreciated every second of it!

[@pablojose4890]

CNN would have never interviewed Roger Waters if he didn't hate Donald Trump.

[@TheRealBizWiz]

David Gilmour also views Trump as an idiot. Lol 😂 (as most people of course. Obviously there are those Trump fans who literally think Trump is one of them, lol).

[@philgwellington6036]

Roger educates the Lawyer about the rule of law! 😂

[@craiggardner5525]

Philgwellington yeah how bout that?

[@jimengle1615]

What a show he puts on! My sons loved it as much as myself, including his message.

[@ariabritton9669]

please stop living vicariously through your children.

[@davidmaximjr7110]

Greatest concert I've ever been to!

[@georgeabrams6964]

4:30 is everything! Exactly what I’m thinking ever time I read comments that say they love Pink Floyd and Trump. You completely missed the message people.

[@TechnicalHotDog]

Roger Waters keeping it real forever. He has convictions and opinions that he stands for, and he doesn't back down. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, and inspirational as more than a musician.

[@Thomas-bf7to]

I like trump and like Pink Floyd you don’t need to hate someone for having a different political opinion

[@n.r.2258]

Hundred of years democracy in history makes the difference. Respect, Sir. Hopefully the USA someday will become a democracy too.

[@dash8too]

Hopefully not. I hope we will keep our republic.

[@dsuch81]

You're an idiot! - Republic

[@joharalif4701]

@@dash8too how about now?

[@keithnorris8982]

I wish entertainers would stay out of politics so we could "all" enjoy the show.

[@keithnorris8982]

@Ryan Hopkins That's probably because you agree with them Ryan. "What if you didn't agree with what they had to say?" Think about it for a minute, what makes these people think they know any more than the rest of us? I can't even watch late night T.V. anymore because of the constant bashing of the president... "That's what's really sad." Johnny Carson seldom brought up politics... He was the host the rest of these hosts should try to learn from and then set the bar a little higher. They're brain washing you dude. -keith

[@keithnorris8982]

@Ryan Hopkins I understand what you're saying Ryan, but I still stand by what I said. When I can't find a late night show to watch because the focus of the show is political rather than entertainment, and that's not what I tuned in for, then they are not doing what they have been paid to do (and yes, we are indirectly paying for them to appear/perform.) If you hired a plumber to come to your house to plumb, I think you would send him on his way if he didn't do what you hired him to do. HALF of the audience does not agree with you or Roger Waters. I just don't understand why you don't understand my complaint. I indirectly know one Hollywood person that if I mentioned his name you and most others would recognize him. He understands the Hollywood underworld and keeps his mouth shut because he knows otherwise he would be black balled. Do you think that is fair? So that's why I stand by my comment. More folks like you Ryan need to understand just how unfair this is and be more willing to be fair minded and understand our frustrations. Regardless of what you think, personally I think the president (despite his personality) isn't doing such a bad job. After all, our other choice was Hillary. Now maybe you think she's wonderful but I believe she is a wicked and horrible person. So what exactly has this discussion between you and I proved... nothing. So, back to my original comment, let these people perform, not insult half of their audience by their opinions that we did not pay for. I'm sure you are a nice person and well intentioned, so that's why I (as you have) have taken the time to elaborate and respond to your response. I suspect you and I would be friends because we both really care about our country. Kindest regards, -Keith

[@letsgobrandon1327]

It's nice to see decent people debating in a smart and polite way. And I believe you're both right in a way... Yes, politics is part of life and art, but the real beauty in art is the subjectivity. You can listen to The Wall and attribute your own perception about meaning. You may say it's about deep state, govern, far left, far right... But when an artist say what you suppose to understand, they remove the most amazing part of the art. I still love Pink Floyd albums, and even as a conservative person, it's not the fact that Waters is a hippie that makes me sad, but the activism he's doing through his music... Maybe I'm wrong, but we're already divided in so many ways, would be good to be united at least in entertainment. Sorry about my terrible English, I'm Brazilian so it's not my main language.

[@Moonie95]

Pink Floyd's music is still so relevant today. It's almost like it fits in even better with the political climate more than ever before. He is truly an intelligent man, with his eyes wide open to the bullshit that goes on in the world. Thank you Roger for everything that you've done for music.

[@70ad25]

Waters is an ego maniac who destroyed Pink Floyd and he's got the nerve to have a go at Trump.

[@crispwater7294]

@@70ad25 "got the nerve" lol like people dare oppose Trump, he's just an asshole, not a benevolent deity

[@70ad25]

@@crispwater7294 Demented Biden isn't fit for office. He can't even put a sentence together without the use of a teleprompter and stumbled 3 times up a flight of stairs on Airforce One. He's refusing to take a cognitive test to see if he's fit for office, which he isn't. Who said Trump was a deity? He could have retired if he wanted to, but came into politics to make America great again. He secured the southern border, made the US energy independent with the pipeline, he built bridges with former "enemies" including N.Korea and Russia, and no wars were started under Trump, which is very rare for a US president. He negotiated peace deals with Israel and its enemies, he fulfilled Operation Warpspeed in getting the Covid vaccine to the market place as quickly as possible (whether you think the vaccine is safe is another subject). Trump had record numbers in employment including record numbers of ethnic minorities in employment, he was tough on China on with trade deals, unlike demented Biden, who along with his son, is a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Since demented Biden got in, Marxist cancel culture is rampant along with big tech censorship and freedom of speech is being threatened, and there is chaos at the southern border with drug barons and human traffickers freely entering America from Mexico, and the pipeline has been cancelled which has cost thousands of jobs. Energy dependency for the US is now on dependant on Russia, with Biden saying "Putin is a killer". So much for diplomacy. Trump could be assertive with any global leader without making any silly comments like that. 2020 was the biggest mistake the US ever made. The election was invalid anyway because the Dems used the excuse of Covid to send out over 100 million "mail in" ballots, which is against the US Constitution because the Legislators weren't involved in making the decision to change the electoral rules. 2020 was a very sad day for the US but this was just a temporary setback. We'll be back in 2024 with a conservative, Republican, AND a Christian president. 🇺🇲 Regarding Roger Waters, he slags off a capitalist system that he's done very well out of (he's worth 135 million dollars). I wonder how much of his wealth Waters has redistributed to the poor. Waters is just another champagne socialist who doesn't practice what he preaches. Waters no doubt made even more money under Trump which he was glad to accept. Notice, after 2 years of Trump's presidency, Waters went on record as saying that he "understood why people voted for Trump". A very different quote was used before Trump came to office. After 4 years of Trump's presidency I think even Waters could see Trump did a great job for America.

[@picklerix6162]

Celebrities and musicians actually believe they can influence fans political beliefs? I love Pink Floyd but there’s no way that I’m going to slurp up the political pablum that Roger is serving up.

[@tonymaurice4157]

Let's go Brandon 👍

[@warrengarfield309]

I love Roger's music and his politics is just a bonus.

[@12Radius]

I think Roger got it right. The guy interviewing hmm not so good. Always like pink f. And Roger and even more now!

[@twomeelkeel43]

I want to see the unedited version of this. CNN playing it cautious.

[@percivalsweetwater9992]

Democracy Now has longer interviews with Roger Waters.

[@h2oquality2010]

In 2005 I saw Roger Waters up close, 3rd row seating. I will never forget his warm smile. He is genuine.

[@gottisteinpopstar4032]

“OMG like Roger Waters should like stick to playing guitar and singing. He shouldn’t criticize our Reality Show President. He should stick to his lane” Uh What? That’s literally an incoherent statement & I have seen it before. Also this interviewer absolutely sucks. Roger is literally indicting him in his case against Trump, and he has no response.

[@idk0982]

OOF I LOVE HIM

[@airdee]

His music is the best. Good luck roger

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

Unter Mensch was and still

[@damon6852]

Excellent show...the Us and Them tour shows were Amazing!!! His hair is soo beautiful at this length!

[@tommyt1971]

Nope, this wasn’t his last go-round and thankfully! His show last year was amazing - not as stunning as 2017 was but still incredible!

[@Tognar]

I saw the show in Atlanta, GA. It was amazing. It was the anti-trump rally I needed. And it was amazing to me how the narrative of songs written 30 years ago still resonate and apply deftly to this current political climate.

[@spooksnscreamswithsomerand70]

lol ok

[@nidyarangel]

I LOVED HIS SHOW!!! He's going to reach the good educated people anyways since he's a genius anyways. I was surprised about his great turn out in Dallas. His response to this guys bs was perfect and exactly what I thought he'd say. If you were ever a real fan then you shouldn't be surprised.

[@pjetrs]

Not that I don't agree with you, but maybe that is one of the problems we are facing; that the good educated people have the chance to enlighten themselves with different perspectives, whereas the working class can't afford it and is being fed with bullshit. What my impression is of the politics today, is that the highly educated liberal-left millenials are feeling that they have a cultural superiority, where they just get frustrated and angry at anyone from a 'lower class' or 'the opposition' to see things differently. The main reason why Clinton thought she was winning and lost is because these people just are not capable of seeing the world outside their own liberal safe space. There are alternatives to Trump, but they need to show that they care about the blue collar workers and people who see income security as a higher priority than unisex toilets. Arrogance kills democracy.

[@mattclayer6541]

Roger Waters, i love you and for this i love you even more.

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

From Houston, Texas here. Saw Roger last year! Great show as always! A few people near me booed and groaned and a few others left during the anti-Trump projections. Good stuff!

[@lisa_5325]

" Go n see katy perry or watch the kardaahians " Trump supporters!!😂😂

[@paulyounger8884]

Katy Perry dont like Trump

[@lolojopp]

@@paulyounger8884 he's talking about her kind of work. Purely commercial

[@paulyounger8884]

I see what you mean, when you say that the so called Pop music business is very lack luster ...so yeah they can have it... leave the real art to those who appreciate it

[@Tristan.Suba.44]

Even if Kathy Perry and the Kardashians had political statements, unlike Roger Waters, they wouldn’t get the balls to express them if that could jeopardise their career . They just promote their stuffs (for the Kardashians, except void, still don’t know what they promote exactly), give innocuous, formatted and boring answers that their agents ask them to say then grab the money and run...

[@quebecer4605]

I like when Roger Waters talks about the ability to empathize with others. Something that is lost today.

[@Multi1628]

~ He was wonderful in Columbus, Ohio, and is very intelligent. The decades we have enjoyed Pink Floyd were decades we all have grown up, and like him, got smarter! Cheers, DAVEDJ ~

[@zirconcat]

The guy has integrity and is smarter than most of us. If you like Pink Floyd and Donald Trump, you don’t get Pink Floyd and really don’t need to be going to the their concerts.

[@olben1095]

Roger has always been so bitter about life. Maybe he expected to have the limelight once Syd was out of the band, but then David became the main man. Roger couldn’t carry David’s guitar case!

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

Gilmour is the better musician for sure , but Roger Waters takes a backseat to NO ONE as a songwriter.

[@ralphiecifaretto8961]

Said nobody ever...

[@luxxinterior5200]

Yeah he seems soooo vitriolic here. No sarcasm of course. You're a delusional buffoon. I'm sure you're some pathetic Trump cultist who can't emotionally handle that Waters, a man of intelligence, is mocking your pathetic one term fascist loser. And Gilmour would be nowhere without waters writing the large bulk of songs in PF.

[@harryrenner4016]

Something that I have noticed is that musicians like Rogers Waters are getting older. but they are not showing any signs of slowing down. in fact they seem like they are enjoying what they are doing quite a bit more now. I noticed this same thing with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp. it seems like they are really happy to give their fans their great gift of music. maybe it's something to do with maturity. whatever it is I'm glad to see them still performing this music from my generation. the music that I grew up with. I don't want to see it go away after all I can't hack today's music. this was the best music ever hand's down. now that I have said that I have to say I have a seething hatred for Trump. and normally I don't hate anyone. but what he has done to this Country is unexecptable on every level. from the half million lives lost. to the insurection and more and with no consideration for anyone but himself. so I agree with Roger Waters I don't have any problem with what he says since he is absolutely correct. so I say to him keep up the good work. and thanks for all the great music you have given us.

[@70ad25]

Waters is an ego maniac who destroyed Pink Floyd and he's got the nerve to have a go at Trump.

[@BMEULTRAMAGA24]

What in the hell are you talking about! There where 4 deaths some caused by drugs! You're fucking nuts! No offense!

[@user-yl4lf9mh1w]

Roger Waters correct as always

[@motel6frontdesk650]

I though trumpy looked pretty !

[@joshuatree9845]

I was against Trump , then I went to a waters concert and I ended up voting for Trump.

[@michaelhurley3171]

Amazing how he predicted the wall 30years ago

[@northvilletunnels]

Roger Waters is god.

[@joacobosa]

He is also jesus and muhammed

[@MrSeattleguy3098]

There's only one god and he doesn't dress like that

[@spamsingles5948]

@@MrSeattleguy3098 I understood that reference

[@xXxphenomenaxXx]

@@MrSeattleguy3098 God is mad at you for judging what he wears. Shame on you

[@ChiefBadMojo]

"Entertainment got mixed up with the news"

[@AvanRoyOfficial]

That's were the rock gods start educating

[@InterbeingArt]

Big shout out to Roger for standing up against the tyranny of US politics!

[@glenndavis7805]

HES NOT EVEN AMERICAN.HE NEEDS TO SHUT HIS MOUTH.STAY OVER THERE YOU IDIOT

[@sufisafavi5531]

Well said Roger, you're the man! ❤️🏴

[@70ad25]

Waters is an ego maniac who destroyed Pink Floyd and he's got the nerve to have a go at Trump.

[@DannyBoi2112]

2:13, hes such a buffoon. Hahahahahaha

[@plsmodium]

Roger, you are awesome!!

[@amitypearson6879]

This interviewer is a buffoon. He wrecked the whole interview. I think it's an insult to Roger's vastly greater intelligence that he should even be allowed in the same room. Roger is so articulate and the interviewer is so mundane he is not worth listening to. And wtf with the ending? More or less: " hey Roger, when are ya planning to kick the bucket?' (!) I am filled with dread about the day Roger goes, He will be a great loss to this world. He is one of the few people of influence that are not afraid to stand up and speak out about something that is immoral or unjust.

[@ifinallyfoundthebeef]

everything roger is saying is true.

[@billhartman5577]

Oh,you are soooo brainwashed!!!!

[@dsuch81]

The idiot supports the communist dictatorship in Venezuela!

[@taxitownsf6547]

I missed this last Roger Waters tour, but saw his Wall tour twice. Definitely one of the greatest artists of modern times.

[@freesatellite3204]

Roger is beautiful - love him so much!

[@robertottp7078]

trump was playing dark side of the moon at Arizona rally today

[@canjafo]

"In life you have to make choices between doing the right thing and the thing that makes you the most money" - Roger Waters

[@70ad25]

Yeah, Waters is another champagne socialist.

[@ericpreston8877]

Trump lost lol. Oh look, another shifty Christian justifying capitalist hyper exploitation of the Earth.

[@Tugsmoe]

thank you, Mr. Waters.

[@ignoreme1216]

I never thought I would love Roger Waters more than now; he’s an AMAZING human being who must be protected and treasured at all times

[@TL-ki2rz]

He's a none American communist? Really? Ok dude whatever

[@fibromanmusc4369]

He made his points very clear. “I find it slightly surprising that anybody could have been listening to my songs for 50 years without understanding." "Go see Katy Perry or watch the Kardashians. I don’t care.” Roger Waters and Bob Dylan are my favourite song writers. I've been idolizing these men from the early 2000s. Now I am 32, I do not criticising Roger's anti-Trump or whatever they called it, I still love his music and his way of writing songs. The Ego, his ego, is the biggest.

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

lmao Roger Waters is a modern day hero. His genius has been around for half a century. Pink Floyd has always been politically charged ever since they made it big in the music business.

[@motel6frontdesk650]

cheers!

[@christinaqueen2286]

2:50 Putting fannies in seats? Does he not know what that means to a Brit?

[@RogerBarraud]

Yup - CNN 'reporters'.

[@subg8858]

Pretty sure Waters is smart enough to know what he meant

[@jamescarpenter6585]

Christina Queen ...Er?!!!

[@vanderkun6748]

amazing person i love him so much

[@stevekong3120]

Pink Floyd I loved your music

[@doberchic]

Love you so much Roger Waters!!!!! Wonderful thoughtful human.

[@covertgreen]

President Trump has made some very smart and wise decisions lately in regards to North Korea and the comments he made about the white supremacists and Antifa recently. Absolutely awesome and the man has deffinatelly earned my respect.

[@Wasamatau]

You don't get it. He can't make a decision. He relies totally on others for everything. He's useless.

[@beaniebloob2009]

​@@Wasamatauagreed

[@janicebarratt9170]

Well done. Love your music and your passion.

[@julesberube2125]

Pigs was written 45 years ago, but remains just as relevant today = genial !

[@cristian9447]

Why can't Roger be my father? :(

[@Mikkidk2400]

Christian oh you’re a snowflake like he is.

[@serjhell5643]

Kim Freyberg Serritslev what?:D

[@GBobWood]

You would not want roger as a father

[@cristian9447]

GBobWood wood oh I would

[@DoBap_]

Kim Freyberg Serritslev shut the fuck up. Roger waters has struggled more in a day than trump has his whole life. His father died in WW2, his mother was over protective, the school he went to beat the children. Listen to the wall.

[@Paulie151]

When I saw Roger Waters last year, it amazed me that there were people(including a few of my own friends) that let his Trump bashing bother them. Whether you agree with his politics or not, it's still a concert with music and a show you came to see. Just look past the jabs, and see them as part of the entertainment!

[@theartist124]

This administration is a total failure 6+ months and nothing has been accomplished, Trump is a disaster, rock on Roger!!! (and controlling both houses!)

[@richf8972]

In a Pink Floyd - Roger Waters fan, and I also voted for Trump, everyone has a right to their opinions, I still liked Rogers show very much! I been into their music since I was 14 Im 58 now, I went to many Pink Floyd, and Roger Waters shows, I take the Trump bashing with a grain of salt. Of course Roger will lash out at politics and such. He always has. I enjoy the music and the light shows, just the same.

[@vibefrequencyable]

65 sold out shows. there is your answer.

[@vernh4742]

now we know why David pulled the plug.

[@calmerthanyou6180]

I bet you never thought that before you became a Trumptard

[@kirkhensley8598]

"If you want to live in an ivory tower/and you need to build walls--" Everyone is an enemy? coming from the man who wanted to isolate himself behind a wall after the Animals tour. He took the stance that everyone was an enemy and it got him kicked out of Pink Floyd. This man gobbed into a fan's face while the fan was only paying strict attention... Take into account that the man "worked his way through his demons with his art", I'll grant him that much. But don't contradict yourself while you speak of empathy with Us and Them and then build The Wall to isolate yourself in order to slap the audience in the face yet again while entertaining them in disguise. Roger, babe--There are days where I can love you and hate you in the same breath. Do me a favor. Stick with one setting. If you're gonna be a crotch of an old man...

[@zodiac6968]

He's a bitter old prick.

[@annikapannika4681]

@@zodiac6968 silence your dirty old mouth you hankster and anti intelligence man you pickle rick on a brick in the wall *english teacher applauds*

[@XR650L_GUY]

Thanks Roger for standing with us and the years of good tunes. FLOYD!!!!!!!

[@itemax]

2:13 you can see him pull the classic CNN reaction when he realizes he’s in the wrong for taking Trump so seriously so he immediately changes the question to favor himself instead of consider it like an intelligent human being. what a beautiful world of pure denial.

[@MrAustinpen]

He played here in Zurich last month and out of curiosity I checked out the availability and seat prices. The cheapest ticket they had was in nose bleed for 240 bucks and the prices went up from there to 450. That's just FN crazy. Funny for someone who often spoke ill of the capitalist system in the past has relly come to embrace it in his older years

[@yell50]

British rock stars need to keep out of Americans business why the hell do they feel they even need to make a comment specially if they attack trump their fans will just stop buying their music.

[@Jedizen07]

3:25: " American Express pulled out of this [ American ] tour. . .that's the short term thing. . . Mind you, they're still sponsoring the tour in Canada! "--Roger Waters, CNN. Both Frank Zappa and Roger have always told the truth and I'm grateful for it.

[@sharoncurtis5820]

Now I know why Waters is genius!!!!

[@sixstringunderdog8622]

Good job Roger I think it's great that artist from the 60s and 70s still stand strong against an evil tide.

[@curtcoller3632]

I lose respect for people who's rhetoric follows the direction of the wind. Waters may have been a rebel in school - so was I - but today he appears to have learned to turn where the flag is blown. When Pink Floyd became famous, I was 15 or 16 - a bloody amateur. My favorite was "great gig in the sky" but little did I know how they tricked Clare Torry. To become and remain successful in politics you need to seize opportunities for money - you need to play the corruption game like a song and you are doomed if you don't. If I have to select between Roger or Jesse Waters I'd go with the latter and enjoy the songs of the first.

[@joshuatree9845]

IN PUBLIC Roger waters " I hate Trump". Behind The scenes " Did donny ask about me ".

[@grayfox196]

here in brazil was the same when Roger called Jair Bolsonaro fascist. they all got mad and lost respect for Roger. what these people think he sings about? haha

[@torog4727]

AMEN for this tour!

[@bennydanielz8762]

F A C T: Roger and Pink Floyd *WILL* forever live on long after they're corpses.

[@Itsforyou2122]

🇺🇸Trump 2020 🇺🇸

[@Erin-ce5gs]

Thank God that didn't happen.

[@trique9776]

Waters is a British citizen who is a New York city resident. What business does he have moving the the US and then just complaining about it lol

[@TuckFrump-r9h]

Does it matter to you that he also complained about Margaret Thatcher's government while it was happening? He has just as much right to criticize ANY government as you do. You have every right to criticize Putin, Orban, Duterte, Erdogan, Al Assad as he does the US government.

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

@@TuckFrump-r9h All that I was saying was, people moved to the USA to start businesses, and live in a country that supported a flourishing economy originally. The left party of the USA stands for many anti free business practices, and believe me I know because I own a mid size business here. Now, many entrepreneurs find themselves seriously questioning leaving the USA to start or continue their business elsewhere, and we have the means necessary to do so. People like Waters moves the the USA, is given the right to vote, and changes policy towards socialism, and politically "economically speaking" to where Britain was when my ancestors left there in the 1700's

[@TuckFrump-r9h]

@@triquepersonalwork6369 I have been self-employed in the US for 30+ years and there ARE certain things that SHOULD BE "socialized" - healthcare and education primarily. These things SHOULD NOT BE centers of profit. They are fundamental rights that should come with citizenship. Capitalism is fine and would not excluded by these measures. We have seen less and less governmental oversight and a DECREASE in competition due to our "winner take all" capitalism. It doesn't have to be this extreme. You should not have to be a CEO of a public company to have a safe and decent life here.

[@triquepersonalwork6369]

@@TuckFrump-r9h Well, I am actually well educated on the French welfare socialist system if we want to take that as an example, and most other countries in Europe like Britain, Italy, Spain, Germany and others being very similiar. So, French Citizens pay an additional 22% off the top of gross income for health care ("social charges" it is called), and their individual tax rates in addition to the 22% is a sliding scale more progressive than the USA. And, under their, "Assurance Malade" single payer health care program, almost all necessary treatments are covered at 70%, so even under the socialized system, the people have to pay for visits, treatments and medicine. The reason American's don't vote for this sort of single payer system is that not only would they be taxed that 20% or so more, is because it would also extremely weaken the US GDP due to lower wages and less liquidity in the economy for every single person, it would not be just a tax on the rich, don't believe Bernie Sanders, the rich will always find tax loopholes that the ordinary people cannot find and have the money to hire expertise that can find those loopholes. Now, there is definately a problem with doctors and pharmaceutical companies driving up prices by overbilling insurance comapnies that needs to be regulated, but not socialized. When it comes to education, the Federal low and zero percent interest loans has been wholly responsible for driving up tuition prices, so you can thank the Federal government for causing high tuition prices.

[@tomasgrisconejo633]

As I slowly raise my hand, I wonder if I might ask a question. Can we not see as Roger stated both candidates had major flaws, and can we not ask ourselves how do we keep from doing this again and again? If Roger is doing anything, he's trying to force us toward a conclusion.

[@josecampos9180]

God bless Roger Waters!!!

[@Armchair235]

The phrase that everything has to be entertaining today actually cuts pretty deep