Give someone a chance to speak in front of more than two people and it will turn into thier own political grandstanding. Nothing new, but you are right sheriff, pretty vile and lowbelly.
The one that made me the maddest, was the induction speech for The Clash into the RRHoF by one of the pinheads from No Doubt. I can't remember the exact wording, but it was something like this:
"Whenever a band forms in garages, the spirit of The Clash lives on...
"Whenever music is played for the simple joy of playing it, the spirit of the Clash lives on...
"AND WHEN THE PEOPLE TAKE TO THE STREETS TO PROTEST AN UNJUST WAR, THE SPIRIT OF THE CLASH LIVES ON" (leftists climax in thier pants)
I was thinking, "You fuggin retarded !@#$, thanks for using the privilege of inducting one of the greatest bands ever into history to promote your own personal opinion and agenda".
EDIT: yes, I know the Clash had a very political aspect, and I don't doubt that Joe himself might have been a bit outspoken about the coming Iraq war. What I protest to is someone else speaking for them and putting words in their mouth.