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In reply to the discussion: Quick Question... Why should black people love white people? [View all]heaven05
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I don't agree with all of her views she holds as a younger adult, yet I must remember when I held some view(s), at her age, that were not appreciated by my more liberal friends and associates. I still deal with the demons I let in when I held those views. But they are caged and getting counseling. Small smile.....
I will not condemn this person just because she holds some views contrary to what I may believe are liberal and progressive. THE MUSIC EXECUTIVES have been the same way since Little Richard, et al. In general, They could care less about the artist, they believe only in the bottom line and yes I agree as long as we are fighting each other they are making big bank. It's always been about money forever and ever in that shark infested swamp. I don't totally disagree with you in that respect, yet I must say, even with this artists prominence and effect upon fans, that I hope the fans will sort out their misdirected hate, if it mirrors this artists hate and confusion. I'll stay on her side and counsel her to get things sorted out and prioritized. Some of the things she says are right on the mark and she has the right to say them. At least she has the courage to say what's on her mind. The music execs won't help you, you must do it yourself. It is possible that things get sorted out by this artist and she becomes an ally to those people and sub groups she maligns. If in the years to come she hangs on to the negative stereotypes she holds about certain sub cultures and/or individuals, then another is lost to the hate generating culture of a consistently sick and racist society that caused her to speak out in the first place.
In principle, I do agree with your last post. But you are wrong in many other areas of your analysis. I thought I'd clarify especially seeing it could be misconstrued that I agreed with all your posts, which I do not. Bravnak is right on target. You do have selective cultural blindness in regard to this racist and sick society.