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"You're No Good, You're No Good, You're No Good ... Baby, You're No Good."
#1
Linda Ronstadt's open letter from a few weeks ago. The sultry singer lays down some harsh Truth about the Mango Mussolini.

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#2
In a broader context, have you ever been swayed in your political positioning as a result of something said by a person with celebrity status?


“Donald Trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime . “His disdain for the sanctity of our constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law, and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again. He doesn’t understand the meaning of this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply American.”

Perhaps not since the Civil War has this great country felt as politically, spiritually, and emotionally divided as it does than at this moment. It doesn’t have to be this way.”  “Now, everybody sees things different, and I respect your choice as a fellow citizen.”  “But like you, I’ve only got one vote, and it’s one of the most precious possessions that I have. That’s why come November 5, I’ll be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Thanks for listening.”  --- BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

“More than ever, we need politicians who can implement massive positive change for our nation. We have come to that point where we’re not just voting for our party or a candidate, but on whether our democracy survives,” she shared. “And make no mistake! Kamala Harris and Tim Walz will guide us to a more positive future. A future we MUST look to for ourselves, our children, our country and our planet.” --- JOAN JETT
#3
No talk of policy from the libtards
#4
I don't care what political beliefs celebrities have and support their First Amendment rights to express those beliefs in public. Where I draw the line is buying tickets to events like a Linda Ronstadt concert and then have the star of the show express disgust that people with my political beliefs bought a ticket to watch them perform. I walked out of a Jimmy Buffet concert during an mid-show intermission for that very reason. Fortunately, a coworker had given met tickets to the event, so I had not forked out any of my money for the event.

I stopped watching the Don Imus show years ago for similar reasons. Imus had some sort of dispute with one of his neighbors and used his platform to repeatedly bash the guy by name. If I tune into a show to be entertained, I don't want to watch the performer attack his non-celebrity neighbors on my time.
#5
(10-18-2024, 03:44 AM)jetpilot Wrote: No talk of policy from the libtards

Trump only has one policy. 

Take as much as you can for yourself for as long as you can, and then claim you are the greatest at everything.  Well, maybe not quite everything, he did state that he was only the second greatest person ever born, which is as close to a Christian statement that he has ever made.

#6
^^^All these libtards are alike. Can't talk about policy or their candidate. Brainwashed and ignorant x 100

The biggest threat to this country is stupid people
-DJT
#7
Why is it that liberals never seem to concern themselves with the hypocrisy constantly displayed by politicians whom they support ignoring the tenets of their own religion. The abortion issue has forced a large number of liberal "practicing" Catholic politicians to ignore the Church's teachings on murder. Bill Clinton offered another great example of this hypocrisy. There was no outcry from liberals when the evidence showed that Bill Clinton regularly met Monica Lewinsky just before grabbing his Bible for a photo-op at church.

Yet, when Trump's failure to routinely profess his religious conviction is a matter of great concern to liberals. I don't hate liberals, but I do hate their hypocrisy, which seems to know no bounds.
#8
(10-18-2024, 10:08 AM)Hoot Gibson Wrote: Why is it that liberals never seem to concern themselves with the hypocrisy constantly displayed by politicians whom they support ignoring the tenets of their own religion. The abortion issue has forced a large number of liberal "practicing" Catholic politicians to ignore the Church's teachings on murder. Bill Clinton offered another great example of this hypocrisy. There was no outcry from liberals when the evidence showed that Bill Clinton regularly met Monica Lewinsky just before grabbing his Bible for a photo-op at church.

Yet, when Trump's failure to routinely profess his religious conviction is a matter of great concern to liberals. I don't hate liberals, but I do hate their hypocrisy, which seems to know no bounds.


There's plenty enough hypocrisy to go around on both sides of the political spectrums. Anyone who blanketly criticizes the opposite for hypocrisy is missing the mark. I'm not saying you are doing that, Hoot. I know you agree with me that there is plenty of hypocrisy from each side.

Most of my beliefs were formed pretty long ago, so celebrity opinions don't have a lot of affect on me. The one exception is Scott Baio. If Baio says it, I know I need to be on the opposite side. Apparently, Chaci loves Donald. And that's perfectly fine with me.
#9
(10-18-2024, 01:50 PM)Old School Hound Wrote:
(10-18-2024, 10:08 AM)Hoot Gibson Wrote: Why is it that liberals never seem to concern themselves with the hypocrisy constantly displayed by politicians whom they support ignoring the tenets of their own religion. The abortion issue has forced a large number of liberal "practicing" Catholic politicians to ignore the Church's teachings on murder. Bill Clinton offered another great example of this hypocrisy. There was no outcry from liberals when the evidence showed that Bill Clinton regularly met Monica Lewinsky just before grabbing his Bible for a photo-op at church.

Yet, when Trump's failure to routinely profess his religious conviction is a matter of great concern to liberals. I don't hate liberals, but I do hate their hypocrisy, which seems to know no bounds.


There's plenty enough hypocrisy to go around on both sides of the political spectrums. Anyone who blanketly criticizes the opposite for hypocrisy is missing the mark. I'm not saying you are doing that, Hoot. I know you agree with me that there is plenty of hypocrisy from each side.

Most of my beliefs were formed pretty long ago, so celebrity opinions don't have a lot of affect on me. The one exception is Scott Baio. If Baio says it, I know I need to be on the opposite side. Apparently, Chaci loves Donald. And that's perfectly fine with me.
I agree that there is plenty enough hypocrisy among politicians of every party, but I will always defend people whose religion is ridiculed. That even goes for Scientologists, whose religion could not sound much nuttier to me, but if that is what Tom Cruise and his friends believe, then I have no beef with them provided they do not charge me for a ticket and then try to convert me on my own dime.

That is my issue with people like Ronstadt and Buffett. Speaking of hypocrisy, I have never been to a concert where the star of the show, in Jimmy Buffett's case, has tried to sell me more junk than at his concert, and I could only stomach half of the concert. For such a harsh critic of capitalism, capitalism has made him a very wealthy man.
#10
(10-18-2024, 03:43 PM)Hoot Gibson Wrote:
(10-18-2024, 01:50 PM)Old School Hound Wrote:
(10-18-2024, 10:08 AM)Hoot Gibson Wrote: Why is it that liberals never seem to concern themselves with the hypocrisy constantly displayed by politicians whom they support ignoring the tenets of their own religion. The abortion issue has forced a large number of liberal "practicing" Catholic politicians to ignore the Church's teachings on murder. Bill Clinton offered another great example of this hypocrisy. There was no outcry from liberals when the evidence showed that Bill Clinton regularly met Monica Lewinsky just before grabbing his Bible for a photo-op at church.

Yet, when Trump's failure to routinely profess his religious conviction is a matter of great concern to liberals. I don't hate liberals, but I do hate their hypocrisy, which seems to know no bounds.


There's plenty enough hypocrisy to go around on both sides of the political spectrums. Anyone who blanketly criticizes the opposite for hypocrisy is missing the mark. I'm not saying you are doing that, Hoot. I know you agree with me that there is plenty of hypocrisy from each side.

Most of my beliefs were formed pretty long ago, so celebrity opinions don't have a lot of affect on me. The one exception is Scott Baio. If Baio says it, I know I need to be on the opposite side. Apparently, Chaci loves Donald. And that's perfectly fine with me.
I agree that there is plenty enough hypocrisy among politicians of every party, but I will always defend people whose religion is ridiculed. That even goes for Scientologists, whose religion could not sound much nuttier to me, but if that is what Tom Cruise and his friends believe, then I have no beef with them provided they do not charge me for a ticket and then try to convert me on my own dime.

That is my issue with people like Ronstadt and Buffett. Speaking of hypocrisy, I have never been to a concert where the star of the show, in Jimmy Buffett's case, has tried to sell me more junk than at his concert, and I could only stomach half of the concert. For such a harsh critic of capitalism, capitalism has made him a very wealthy man.

It does reek of hypocrisy . If one maintains a stance of strict anti-capitalist, then keep your junk in your trunk, or give it away.
#11
I used to be a big fan of Linda Ronstadt. She is one of the most versatile female vocalists in history. I support her right to say whatever she wants at her concerts, but I am glad that I never bought a ticket to attend any of them. I had purchased several of her albums before she informed me of how offensive my mere existence was to her.  Big Grin
#12
(10-19-2024, 04:06 PM)Hoot Gibson Wrote: I used to be a big fan of Linda Ronstadt. She is one of the most versatile female vocalists in history. I support her right to say whatever she wants at her concerts, but I am glad that I never bought a ticket to attend any of them. I had purchased several of her albums before she informed me of how offensive my mere existence was to her.  Big Grin

Your money she received probably didn't offend her nearly as much. lol

I always appreciated Linda's talent and versatility as an artist but she was never one of my favorites. I could kinda take her or leave her(mostly leave her). Doesn't men she wasn't great, just not always my cup of tea. Beautiful lady , though. Those big brown eyes were to die for.
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