You can be a rock star. You can be a world saver. You can't be both, as Bono proves on U2's latest underwhelming effort No Line on the Horizon. Read my piece at the American Spectator detailing how the release of U2's much-hyped No Line on the Horizon confirms the Irish foursome's jump from relevant it band to greatest hits act.

Well, this just goes to prove it - Dan Flynn does not like Irish people!

It is a shame that U2 wants to move their HQ out of Ireland to avoid paying taxes that would ultimately help the poor circumstances they sing about. I don't generally like the idea of taxes to begin with, but if you have to pay them, you might as well not be a hypocrite about it.

I don't think it's reasonable taxation that people want to avoid as most know that a fair share is required if one wants to live in an (ironically) "free" society.

But as taxation becomes more onerous and the government takes less responsibility for what they do with the money, it makes sense for any smart person or persons to do what it takes to avoid getting whacked.

Living under the yoke of the heavy taxation levied in Ireland for years, it could be argued that U2 Enterprises have paid their fair share and are saying no mas.