Accessory to musical murder U2 guitarist The Edge has been told that his proposed property development would be one of the “worst” things to happen to California in terms of environmental devastation.
The guitarist, famous for making a noise which is primarily effects with a thin, marmalade-like scraping of musical ability, had applied for permission to build a group of mansions near Malibu; the plush hangout of the rich and famous… and U2.
The friend of Bono (the guy who wears the glasses and talks too much)- whose real name is Audley Hedgerow – had made a proposal to construct five mansions overlooking Malibu rejected by the California Coastal Commission. Despite making reassurances that the venture would be environmentally-friendly, The Edge’s plans were rejected out of hand due to its impact on the ecosystem in the area.
After turning down the scheme by a vote of 8-4, the commission’s executive director Peter Douglas said:
“In 38 years of this commission’s existence, this is one of the three worst projects that I’ve seen in terms of environmental devastation.?It’s a contradiction in terms — you can’t be serious about being an environmentalist and pick this location.”
The commission cited the effects on habitat, land formation, scenic views and water quality as their reason for refusing the project. In spite of this, The Edge is not a massive hypocrite. We must bear that in mind. We must remember that this is a man who is in an awful rock band with noted humanitarian and all-round irritant Bono. How could he possibly be a hypocritical idiot with more focus on the contents of his wallet (which is carried around Malibu on the back of a Sherpa) than the potential impact on the environment? Remember? Bono!
Despite numerous recommendations from various agencies recommending that the project be rejected out of hand, the Coastal Commission admit that they expect the matter to end up in the courts. It’s America. No-one’s litigious in America, so the shock that some Irishman with a collection of guitars- that if laid out in a line would stretch to the moon- might appeal the decision has come as a massive shock to the Californian press.
The Edge – was has fought since 2006 to receive permits for the proposal – had hired prominent lobbyists and promoted the development as environmentally-friendly in a bid to earn approval using the ill-gotten gains of selling millions of albums to idiots with no taste.
Last year, Malibu Mayor Pro Tem Jefferson Wagner lambasted the proposals, insisting the development would be out of character for the area.?He said:
“This is not what Malibu is about. These kind of places are ego run riot.”
Yeah… that’s completely unlike Malibu.
Bono is thought to have suggested that The Edge build a wind farm out at sea and live in the turbine of one of the giant structures, only venturing out to harvest the organic cress that sustains his ‘creative energy’ and, of course, to join U2 on one of their ceaseless, over-priced stadium tours which they fly to in Earth murdering jumbo jets fuelled by Ethiopians woe.
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CDC says
Still…”Where the Streets Have No Name”
Thank goodness!
JoeMomma says
Yes Mr. Enviro with his many multi-million dollar homes and who knows how many cars, airplanes, boats, helicopters or blimps they have, tell us to take the bus. They can kiss my sweet furry ass. (live webecam at http://www.JoeMommasSweetFurryAss.edu).