Umm how is it 'partisan' to have a Republican & Democrat appear together?

And see that's another issue Scab. Alot of us have always felt that GN'R would not tour to support CD.

So what's the point?

I understand that CD could still sell well, without a tour, but Universal aren't stupid either. They are going to want to maximize profits for this, especially an 800-pound gorilla like CD. If their market people say "I think the public will meet CD with apprehension because it's a new band", then it's not far-fetched at all for Universal to turn around and say, we have the album, but we want a reunion first before we'll release it, because we want to make the most money possible.

I think Axl's reached a point where his name alone, and the name 'Chinese Democracy' just ain't enough to get it done. Maybe in 2002, but not now.

Never underestimate the power of money... especially when it concerns Slash. There's been plenty of legendary bands before them that have "co-existed" with each other as bandmates, because the money is huge and steadily there, such as The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Van Halen, Motley Crue, etc.

Even though Axl Rose is the one of the few people in the business that is not motivated by money in any way, I still think he could be enticed, especially if enough time as passed that he's kindler, gentler, and more forgiving of the old guys.

But if they look at it like they're Axl's "hired Guns", then it'll never get off the ground, and it won't be Axl's fault. They all would have to meet in the middle and compromise. You can't rewrite history, but maybe you can learn from it.

I think you're also underestimating the generosity of Axl. He doesn't have to give up anything when it concerns GN'R. Just enter a new business arrangment, that gives them all equal shares, with possibly a lower share for Axl, because he retains the rights to the name - GUNS N ROSES.

I don't think these guys will be The Beatles. Because Paul McCartney didn't continue touring with a new band called The Beatles. Slash & Duff will have to "take it or leave it" in some ways, because they know Axl can and will go on with GN'R with a different lineup.

I would to. But I see no problem in the future of GN'R being the past. Going back to the old days, both as a band and with a sound. Bands like Metallica still tour, with new albums, but primarily play their old hits. Which is pretty much what Guns does now, except with different players.

If it don't come out in 2008, its ain't ever coming out.

He doesn't want that apparently. I watched the man and new GN'R come out and perform a full set in front of a lackluster crowd of only 3500 people in an arena.

In an almost Izzy-sense, I think Axl likes the smaller crowd these days with his extreme reclusiveness.

What "dogs"? Izzy has already been welcomed into the fold, remember 2006? And it's been alluded to that had he wanted to be there full time, he would've been allowed. Izzy doesn't want to be. Which is why I think, even if a reunion happened, Izzy would do a few months, the "big shows", and then suddenly Richard Fortus would be back on rhythm along side Slash & Duff.

Steven ain't coming back. No way, no how. I think the most recent drug arrest clinched that. Matt... it could go one way or another really. Matt could've made that 'bomb shelter' statement to try and throw the hounds off the trail, or he could've truely meant that he doesn't think he'll be apart of a reunion. If the latter is the case, Frank Ferrer will be on drums.

Not to mention all the crazy rumors this last year. Axl & Slash, POSSIBLY at the same hotel in NYC. The GN'R camp is SUPER quiet, as always, but the strange thing is VR is almost Axl-esque quiet too. Very unlike them.

Scott Weiland claiming the contracts are waiting to be signed, and that they left the money on the table back in 2006 for a reunion. Duff denied both allegations, but.... hmm... how strange.

And that of course isn't counting all the obvious, like the buttkissing, GN'R without a lead guitarist & bassist and VR without a lead singer, and the fact "the king of reunions" is suddenly GNR's manager.

Yes, it's the upcoming season. After Fox's short-lived "K-Ville" was cancelled last winter, Anderson signed on to "L&O" to replace long-timer Jesse Martin this fall.