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sfstaxprep

(9,998 posts)
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 12:42 PM Jan 2021

Seeing The Comments On Garth Brooks' Facebook & Twitter Makes Me Realize How Screwed This Country Is

Joe Biden is a fighter, and a good man. But I don't think he comprehends the Vitriol and Hate directed at him, and how many will NEVER accept him as President, and will accuse him of Despicable acts and beliefs. If you don't believe me, feel free to sicken yourself by looking at the FB comments. I know, those are usually a cesspool, but the ones on Garth's page look like mostly legit people to me, and are reflective of a significant portion of the public.

Those attacking Garth for performing tomorrow are overwhelming outnumbering those in support. And the comments are unbelievably off the deep end. Beyond belief.

Now I realize that these are from the Country/Western demographic. But they are still part of the 40%+ who will continue supporting Drumpf, long after he's gone, and will HATE with passion, Every Single Thing that President Biden proposes or stands for. They will, mark my words, fight him at EVERY TURN.

I thought that Joe Biden getting elected, and then the Democrats winning Senate control, would change my outlook. But I just don't see it. Yes, the bleeding will be stopped, and I know, unlike MILLIONS, that Joe has our best interests at heart. The other side is still there, still powerful, and still massive, and they're not going anywhere, or changing their minds at all.

We outnumber them. Joe won by Millions of votes. But we are hopelessly divided, and I see no way forward for this country, when 40% of the population is going to be opposition, and continue to WORSHIP a "president," who is so AWFUL, I don't need to go through all the words to describe what he is. I know we've been through them too many times here.

I really HATE HATE HATE such a large portion of the population, I'm not sure how long I can continue to stay and support this republic. My apologies to those who want to stay and fight, and I do back your efforts. I just feel it's hopeless, and this country has a bleak future.

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hlthe2b

(101,730 posts)
2. Many allowed Toby Keith and his ilk to become the political face of country music...
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 12:53 PM
Jan 2021

Despite his being the opposite of the talent within the genre (imo, at least, but then I'm not much of a country fan).

Sad, too because a LOT of the more talented country performers are either apolitical or clearly more progressive. But, the Keith-loud mouths are the ones we hear from and they seem to have outsized influence.

Merlot

(9,696 posts)
3. I don't think they (the people who support trump) will continue fighting
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 12:59 PM
Jan 2021

for one simple reason: there won't be someone to organize and instigate them. Most will still be hateful people, but they will also get on with their lives. Without daily tweet-triggers a lot of them will sputter out.

It also depends on the politicians who decide to voice support for trump when he's out of power. Many will see which way the wind is blowing and how their own needs are met and may conclude that supporting trump is no longer a winner for them. mcconnel has has already come to the conclusion that supporting trump is no longer in his best interest, others will follow.

40% of trump supporters does not mean 40% of Americans. The actual number is much smaller, though still dangerous.

Ferrets are Cool

(21,063 posts)
4. This is JUST MY OPINION
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 12:59 PM
Jan 2021

but, I do not think our new President will EVER face the "vitriol and hate" that Barack Obama faced or felt.

They are just more emboldened now than then to voice the hate.

Orrex

(63,086 posts)
5. They are a cult of ignorant racist fuckheads
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 01:01 PM
Jan 2021

You can’t forcibly deprogrammed a cultist if they’re determined to remain a cultist.

JI7

(89,182 posts)
7. Why do you differentiate between the cesspool and those on his page
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 01:26 PM
Jan 2021

who you refer to as legit ?

Why can't one be the other also ?

Bev54

(9,963 posts)
8. I hate the fact that these fascists give country music a bad name
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 01:46 PM
Jan 2021

I love country music and have been a liberal my entire life, I hate the fact that just because I love the music people automatically put me in a redneck, hate category.

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