I t's a shame because these people give him the time of day but he's not got the capacity to form meaningful conversation. He lets himself down at every juncture
He has no interest in having a conversation. When has Morrissey ever been open to debate, or cross examination? He's not quick on his feet when he's not allowed to reply with absolute statements, and witty dismissals. He doesn't really know. He's pretending to know. His brash statements are little more than his own version of Peacock feathers.
After all, this is a man who claimed that he doesn't have to justify his opinion.
He is detached. He has few responsibilities, and he dislikes people. The only point of his comments is to go against whatever's the popular sentiment of the day, and widen the gulf between him and his observers. If he was trying to influence people, then he would behave differently. Even on Animal Rights, the goal doesn't seem to be changing people's minds, but admonishing them, or framing them as lesser people. Shame rarely works when trying to alter behavior.
What I find nauseating is the people who respond to his style of communication with the tired, "He/She speaks his/her mind, and goes against the establishment. It creates conversation."
Bullshit. With bomb throwing, and shaming, there is no conversation being created. If anything, it usually derails it. Lines become hardened, and everyone is on the defense. People become less tolerant. It dumbs the conversation down.
Asking his audience if there's anyone who likes so & so is petty girl's locker room nonsense. So, what if there was someone who said they liked her? Then what? Was he going to shame an audience member like he did when someone innocently responded to his comments in Germany?
The reality is, Morrissey has been beclowned by the press with the aid of himself, and he's now seeking an outlet for that resentment by trying to create political wedges between him, and his audience. He knows the music press is watching in the shadows, and it's probably addressed as much to them, as to the concert goers. It's an act of defiance, and he has little to lose at this point.
It was better when he used to say nothing during concerts, and the odd grunt, or statement every tenth show would make you sit up and cry, "He spoke! What does it mean?"