At all times, the band congratulate themselves on their raw courage in espousing human rights. "Is this a time for keeping your mouth shut?" roars Bono at one stage. Well, given it was only the Dixie Chicks and not U2 who risked record sales by explicitly opposing the Iraq war, it would seem that in Bono's case the answer is, erm, yes.

Well put, Peter Bradshaw. God, how I despise Nobo, that poseur pur sang.