Posts by Charles Peterson

Richard Moore53 said:Fair point... who even listens to God these days? Let Tommy lead us instead.😂😂😂

oh yeah 😂😂🤣🤣

bluecobra27 said:Who even is this Tom guy? Where does he perform? When's his next gig?

No way—I'm honestly just laughing at the sentence structure here... and I think I'll pass on commenting on the rest of this.

bluecobra27 said:Who on earth is this Tom guy that someone actually thinks they can put in the same sentence as Thompson?????

Wait, what? 🤣🤣

Drew Brooks8 said:Honestly, this whole debate is a waste of time. We've already established the facts: Tony was the superior vocalist, a true humanitarian, and a UNICEF ambassador, among other things. When it comes to Thompson, all he really offers is patriotic anthems and stirring up national pride. From what I've read on here, there's even some kind of ban preventing him from entering certain countries due to fascism accusations.😕And you want me to compare him to Tony? Give me a break. Just lock the thread already. Even back when we had our conflicts with the Albanians, nobody was ever shouting slurs at his concerts—never once. That’s why he was respected by everyone, whether they were Christian or Muslim.
Does Thompson actually run a foundation?

Not really—he’s just not the type of guy to go around bragging about himself or everything he’s accomplished. 🤣😂🤣

Jessica Howard2 said:It’s impossible to put into words—you either have that sense of being an American deep down, or you don't. It's just one of those things that can't be explained, right? ☕

Look, this thread is strictly about Thompson and Tony. If you’re itching to debate the crowd at his shows—or whatever other drama you want to stir up—go ahead and start a new thread for that.

🙄 And I’m sure we’ll all be sitting here weeping about it—as if that actually matters.

I wouldn't say everyone here believes patriotism is some innate trait you're born with—it's more that people seem to think you're a "bigger" patriot if you listen to Thompson, live in the past, and rally under slogans like "For God and Country"🙂
We actually started out discussing the vibe at their concerts—you know, back when you were comparing a Thompson show to a Rolling Stones concert, before you corrected yourself and said Iron Maiden🤣🤣😂—and personally, I feel the audience plays a massive role in shaping that whole atmosphere. Beyond that, it feels a bit odd how every single Thompson concert seems to trigger these debates about far-right politics, but hey... please forgive me if I've bruised your ego by pointing out some facts about Thompson's fans (since you clearly count yourself among them)☕

Jessica Howard2 said:you Mexicans aren't being realistic either 😁

I’ve already said this once before—if you think Hanka Paldum is a better "singer" than Balašević, then that's your own issue. Thompson is a songwriter and a performer.
And if all you care about is who has the prettier "voice," then go to the opera—they have much better "singers" there, and they're certainly more musically educated than Toš Proeski ☕

Just a little something regarding Toš Proeski's background: http://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/To%C5%A1e_Proeski

Well, if you’re going to ask me that, then please—do walk me through your own definition of what "Americanness" really means to you

He mentioned he doesn't support it, but has he ever actually issued an official statement distancing himself from the behavior or asked his fans to cut it out? 😉
And honestly, if he’s such a devout believer, I feel like waving that sword around at concerts is just completely nonsensical. Oh, wait—I forgot, apparently the cat thing is sacred now, so my bad.

Jessica Howard2 said:Fair point, there's really no comparison. Putting a Thompson concert next to a Justin Bieber show is like putting an Iron Maiden gig up against a Tony Cetinski performance ☕

But honestly, it feels like you’re just leaning toward the Tony Cetinski side of things, isn't it? Is it because teenage girls scream a bit louder?

Man, comparing a Thompson concert to the Rolling Stones... 🤣🤣😂😂😂
Ah, I see you went with Maiden after all 🤣
Don't worry, I'm definitely not some teenage girl anymore. It’s just that I could never bring myself to attend a concert where a massive crowd of kids gathers, all decked out in various symbols and props without having the slightest clue what they actually signify. But then again, it doesn't really matter if they understand it—as long as something is happening and they feel like part of the pack ☕ I guess that's how they show off their American pride

Jessica Howard2 said:So, what are you saying then? Are Bob Dylan and Balašević not singers to you either? 🤣

No, you're totally missing my point—or maybe you just don't want to see it—so I don't even feel like getting into the weeds with an explanation here.
Look, just do me a favor and compare a single Thompson concert to a Justin Bieber show—and I’m not just talking about vocal range, I mean the whole vibe, the energy, the entire atmosphere...

Anonymous said:But how is it that people aren't shouting "Kill the Mexicans" at someone like Oliver's concerts, for example? (I used Oliver as an example because he was the first one that came to mind). Oliver never went around loudly preaching about faith and God the way Thompson does, yet you don't hear that stuff there either. In fact, at a concert for someone who claims to be a devout believer, they *definitely* shouldn't be shouting that kind of thing. If he actually calls out his audience and tells them to stop, then I'll give him my respect, but until then, he can talk about his "great faith" to someone else.

I'm with you on this one 👍👍

Alright, then I guess I’ll just opt out of being an American—because if being an American means you have to be a fan of Thompson (and silentbear39, you still haven't actually given me your personal definition of what it means to be an American, though based on this, I think I've figured it out), then I'm out. Apparently, being an American just means living in the past and staying bitter about it forever.

Jessica Howard2 said:OMG, you're the tragic one here 🤣

Let's play by your logic then. Since you clearly only care about vocal ability, is Robbie Williams or Celine Dion a "greater artist" to you than Bob Dylan? 🤣
Or maybe you prefer Hanka Paldum of Balašević? Good for you! 😁

No, no—it’s not just about the vocals for me... since I actually sing myself, I honestly don't think you can even call Thompson a singer. The way he "sings" doesn't really fall under the definition of singing at all.
And Drew Brooks8, I am right there with you on everything you said.

silentbear39 said:Mark described the sword symbol perfectly in his last "Investigation." A sword pointed downward is a message of peace. During the song "arrival of American," he raises the sword up, but then he lowers it into the ground, and for the rest of the concert, the sword stays stuck there, pointing down. The message is pretty clear. The conflict with the Mexicans is over. That sword symbolizes nothing but peace.

Does that mean the crowd is going to stop cheering at every little thing, too? 😕

Honestly, trying to compare Thompson—who sounds like he’s perpetually battling some sort of stomach flu and desperately needs a bathroom break—with Justin Bieber (who, if we just look at the musicality and ignore everything else, was actually a trained musician) is just straight-up tragic.