Defending Bono: Why his Tory conference slot made sense

Put aside your Bonophobia for a moment. If being on the winning side helps fight African poverty, then that's what the U2 frontman is prepared to doI've always been a Bono defender for a couple of reasons: the awesome Achtung Baby, and the idea of a rock star using their fame for social change. This latter idea seemed both exciting and compelling. Subversive, even. However, I always felt there was a wilful contrariness to my love of Bono, knowing that my stance was pissing the right people off. ...

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