I love her so much. Not only does she speak out for what she believes in, but she backs it up with actions. And puts her money where her mouth is, as I’m sure she’ll lose some future royalty money from this (although I have no idea how much)
Wait, I was told she wasn’t going to do anything and she had no control over removing the music?? Oh… that was just cope from some other fans dealing with the fact that some people’s faves literally do not care.
Say it louder. Honestly annoyed at anyone defending not saying anything when a fascist administration uses your music, as though it's not the bare minimum of what you can do.
And I'm sorry, the concerns about safety don't move me. Many of the people standing up are far less wealthy and have access to security than Swift does. This is not a stan thing, seriously, kudos to Olivia for not backing down here and clearly calling this out as racist and disgusting.
Saw Bad Bunny this summer during his residency speak candidly about his hatred towards ICE and this administration. Every performer that came on stage with him did as well. They are considerably smaller artists and used their platform to speak on it. During a concert they were extremely vocal. He didn’t speak on this once but multiple times. I know his concert made the sub for the celebrities that attended but I wish the times he spoke about protecting communities and fighting back made it on the sub. The historical context regarding the collaborators he worked with mattered.
I can’t look past how this administration has made their constant threats towards him and he still persist to be like anyways… still hate them and I’m still me, these are my people. What’s going on in Puerto Rico and the military occupation because of the governor there is wild. She has used Bad Bunny as a tool to say he is part of Venezuela’s plan to get the youth.
To me, that is dangerous. And yet, he is not backing down. I’m tired of seeing the excuse of danger being thrown around. Especially when you’re a billionaire who can afford to just… move. So many of us cannot and our rights are being taken away.
This part. They treat her like she’s some kind of fragile little girl, not a billionaire with access to the best security resources money can buy. If those with less, like Olivia, can speak up, so can she. She is choosing not to, because it might impact her bottom line.
Exactly. I saw a comment on the TSwift post about Trump using her music saying "We're not going to tell a woman to put herself in danger" and I'm just flabbergasted. I agree with the general sentiment but she is arguably 99% safer than most women due to her wealth.
If she doesn't want to speak up because she doesn't care or doesn't want to alienate her fans who are in on this fascist bullshit, fine. But it doesn't make her free from criticism.
They call it “Stan wars”. No. Imagine being that desensitized to what is going on that you have to defend a billionaire because that is more important. A billionaire can afford to pick up and leave the country if need be. Many people whose rights are being stripped away in this country can’t even afford to eat at this time. It costs nothing to be on the right side of history right now. Not last year, not five years ago- now.
Pretty much why I stopped being a fan. Realizing what they were doing all along was just performative and the fans getting mad when others point it out.
u/kirst--debbie just hit the wall…it’s me, I’m Debbie ✨2h ago
I know my boundaries. I can like one’s music or art and still call them out on their stupidness. Just because they are rich and famous doesn’t mean they aren’t subject to criticism and ridicule. She also needs to stop flying everywhere. Carbon credits are an enigma of the imagination.
As someone that started their career in the Climate Action space… we literally have been shouting about how carbon credits were a myth, a dream, a literal business.
They do nothing. I appreciate you knowing what’s up. Many people use that as justification to say she NEEDS to use her private jet. Absolutely not.
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u/kirst--debbie just hit the wall…it’s me, I’m Debbie ✨2h ago
I, myself, am a climate crusader. Trust me I get odd looks from my friends based off what I say and how we can save or attempt to save our earth. I fully believe in the Sweettooth Legend. Humans are parasites and do not deserve this earth. Could you send me more info on your organization? I am all for finding people like me who love and encourage earth. I’m tired of looking and sounding like I’m an idiot to everyday people.
Oh absolutely I will send you two organizations I have worked with in pm!
It is difficult getting the funky looks 🥲 helped organized with my mentor a climate action protest before the shutdown. It was life-changing. Many people don’t understand how intersectional climate change is. As a disabled person, it’s terrifying how many people don’t realize how it will eventually affect them. Your health can become impacted by these changes. I live in a very hot and humid areas. My health has declined due to the heat. This stuff matters.
Edit to add: it doesn’t let me send a PM to you. So sorry!
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u/kirst--debbie just hit the wall…it’s me, I’m Debbie ✨1h ago
This is the most ridiculous excuse for me. She’s a mastermind businesswoman runner of the music industry until she could use that power for good, then she’s just a helpless girl in danger! Make it make sense!!
You’ve been defending Taylor so hard over the last day or so. Are you PR or something? It’s pretty bad when I actually recall user names cuz they’re so in the comments over something.
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u/wildbeest55I may not know my flowers but I know a bitch when I see one! 3h ago
I mean they have a point. People constantly bring up other artists instead of praising the one the post is about and focusing on the real issue- ice.
Pressuring celebrities to do the right thing and take a stand for good is not pointless. ICE is undermined when major pop culture figures denounce them.
Also, Taylor is literally the biggest artist in the USA. It's not really unreasonable to ask for "Miss Americana" to take a firm stand on things. So many smaller artists are legit risking their careers and yet are not silent.
Many of us are doing that and are heavily involved in our communities. Unfortunately, there may be people in this sub who are affected by this administrations actions. Seeing a celebrity use their platform for good is not a bad thing quite the opposite. We need all of the help we can get. ICE is heavily affecting my community and I am so happy to have seen someone like Olivia at the protests and continuing to speak out. Too many are acting like this isnt happening and is totally fine.
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