WhiteWonder

no, mr lefty. Im talking about people in general. I am counting time spent here as following/consuming politics.

oh of course. multi tasking is not hard. I'm just thinking that when you factor in typical politics consumption by tv news, articles, social media accounts and then throw in the additional time spent here... no it doesn't take long to hit post... it takes a little longer than you ay be giving credit for typing out the talking points, the arguments you want to make, reading the people who respond... and for certain people, looking up past incidents to quote, etc etc. there are people who I would bet if we tracked active screen time (comp+phone) in FFT political threads, would surpass 1-2 hours just on that.

my dad lost one of his very close friend group guys that he went to high school with. I am certain a few kids lost someone but iirc, none of the kids I knew well, though plenty had parents working in the city that day.

In school in science class. Spent the next period in the lab that had a TV. Later in the day during gym, remember kids being called to the main office if their parents worked in the city and such.

A few people have already lied from the simple standpoint that they are here posting in political topics more than “oh just an hour a day” . When you add the research they do, the links and YouTube vids they post, it’s gotta be closer to 5 hours a day.

Bottom line is musicians, actors, athletes , whoever have platforms in general. Their fame and $ is the platform. keep it separate. You are being paid to open concerts for Ed Sheeran, stick to what people traditionally think of a concert. Leave politics out of it. You can use your platform for to start rallies, hold open forums, lectures, etc Back when kappy did his thing, I had a lot of issues with it but one of the things that always stood out to me was how he could have used his fame and raised this awareness he cared so much about in a much better manner that didn’t leave people talking about the flag instead of the issues he claimed to care so much about.

doesn't really have anything to do with anything in my post that you quoted. Was there something in there you disagreed with? Are you allowed to do whatever you want at your job?

do you think he got paid for this concert? If so, I think its very reasonable to say he should deliver what is normally expected. and if people with this platform can use it however they see fit but need to realize some people may not like it, then why the sarcastic "Cancel Macklemore!" thread title? Seems perfectly fine for people who didn't like it to use their platforms to suggest he be cancelled. If some other people don't like that, it is what it is. no? Do you think the people in the crowd who don't agree with him, now have this great awareness or had their eyes opened? especially with it being forced? let's be real here.

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your link is about mackelmore. i could have quoted the entire article I guess. the reason I chose that part, specifically, is because it highlights how a musician can have a political belief or agenda and not use this event as their platform, especially since it is a setting where viewers did not expect it and have no choice but to consume the imagery he is forcing them to consume with no ability to discuss or debate. aka one sided, selective imagery. had the guy held a "Mackelmore Presents: Rally For Palestine", now the guy is using his platform in a much better manner where people can choose to attend, knowing what they signed up for.

Honestly, you’re a focktard to the highest degree. I’m consistent on most issues, thanks. of course your far left self is seeking to make this a “righties only care when…” issue. here’s the thing. I responded to YOUR post, with the link YOU provided. All I can do is give my opinion on what Macklemore did and yet your response was “is it okay if the headliner does it?” clearly I don’t think it is because clearly I think a music concert should be just that. while these people may have earned their platform, they can use that platform to hold a political rally if they so wish. There’s zero need for any extra nonsense at a concert people paid for to listen to music and see a musical performance. it’s very simple.

why would any musical act at a concert need to do this? how many people do we think purchased tickets to see this kind of thing versus how many purchased tickets to see a concert from ed sheeran and I guess mackelmore? it's sort of similar to the Kappy argument. Mackelmore must have enough fame to do something like this in an appropriate forum if he wants to bring awareness to this/his cause... no?

couldn't agree more tbh.

What I genuinely wish had happened (aside from everything staying the way it was but the PGA being less greedy and increasing purses, elevated events, etc) was that Norman and regular people were able to create another tour and not be forced to involve the Saudis. The PGA thwarted Norman in the past, despite having broken away from the PGA of America long ago, and there was absolutely no way they were going to allow a competing tour to form... hence the threats and bans. So naturally, the only way LIV was going to get anyone to play on their tour, outside of the Westwoods/Garcias/Stensons etc. was to be able to throw ungodly money at them. But imagine if the PGA Tour didn't have a hissy fit at some competition? Imagine if certain golfers just made a decision to mainly play LIV because of fewer events, 3 rounds (at the time), shorts, shotgun starts, and the team aspect, CONTRACTS and no cuts.... I'm not saying it would have been a slam dunk success, but if you allow these "independent contractors" to play the euro tour, asian tour and whatnot, why not LIV? Or if you have such an issue, why not start figuring out a way to contract your top talent?

So let me make sure I have this all correct. You start a regular 'ole topic, wait for a dozen responses or so, then post something along the lines of how you agree with most of the responses but were wondering because certain people posting in your thread feel a certain way about [completely different topic]... then when I call you out on maybe having an ulterior motive (saying nothing about politics) you default to pondering why I didn't say anything about other posters and politics... Always a whataboutism with you. If I had to guess this was sort of a fishing expedition to bait certain posters or make some separate point, which you often do. As a side note, I don't think I have said very much about anyone making a thread political since back when I was saying we needed a separate board. I would usually point it out for a while after that, but I can't recall feeling the need to bother lately although you may have an example or three bookmarked.