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What time is it in the world? When U2 launched the Australian leg of their 360 tour last week in Melbourne, this seemingly nonsensical question was repeated and alluded to throughout the show. 

Not just miming the words to his, Bono and U2 have always promoted political awareness. Photo: Getty Images.

As the apparent motif of their tour, the question begs consideration. 

Over the years U2 have consistently encouraged their fans to develop a political and social consciousness, in stark contrast to the spiritual vacuity promoted by most mainstream musicians. 

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    08:52am | 12/12/10

    The same people who whinge about U2 and suggest that their political stance is hyprocritical and inneffective are the same people who shit on John Lennon for starting an ‘advertising campaign for peace”. If a band can captivate 7 million people on a world tour, why not use that position… Read more »

 

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