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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]Hekate
(95,577 posts)268. Cult-y? Wow. You seem like you -- should stop attacking people.
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I haven't seen a story about Swift threatening legal action against Trump. Do you have a link? -nt
CrispyQ
Sep 2024
#99
No kidding. Half the population inherently gets it. What shall we call the other half? Some are educable...
Hekate
Sep 2024
#237
No her father was saying no and she was arguing she should, and she did. Geeaz.
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#218
She is an artist. Taking political stands is not in her job description....
Jack Valentino
Sep 2024
#300
Anyone can get enough of my voter information to figure out who I voted for if they chose to.
Autumn
Sep 2024
#101
If I'm a lifelong registered Republican who's always voted Democrat, who would know?
Orrex
Sep 2024
#105
You are the one who brought up women registering as Republican to vote for a Democrat.
Autumn
Sep 2024
#125
You didn't answer my what if. Instead, you conjured up a different scenario and credited it on me.
Orrex
Sep 2024
#152
Swift can put her fans LIVES at risk but by gosh, if you have to voe Repub, you won't vote. WOW
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#124
I don't have to register as a fucking republican to vote and yes, if I had to I wouldn't vote.
Autumn
Sep 2024
#129
But you are talking about weak republican women that want to vote Dem for first time, and you are
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#147
Ya... no. They walk to the machine, hit Harris and done. No one knows. No clue left
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#112
Really? Maybe in your world. Here we vote by mail and anyone can ask for and get
Autumn
Sep 2024
#120
So yu get now that a woman can vote Dem without putting her safety at risk, being found out.
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#153
I'm thinking of let's say the wife of a rabid Maga, who doesn't want to vote for Trump. She doesn't have to tell anyone.
Walleye
Sep 2024
#163
Nobody has to tell anybody how they vote. This is an OP and thread about Swift.
Autumn
Sep 2024
#169
To me the what if and the excuses are strange. What does republican women hiding how thay vote
Autumn
Sep 2024
#172
You are totally making shit up as if it is fact. Lol. Blackburn I believe 2018, daddy told her not to go public
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#179
Point, she was not faced with putting young fans lives at risk. Your issue those
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#219
And you do not think the white incel gun totin male would be a threat? Seriously?
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#232
Tuesday night swifties did a conference call to continue organizing
questionseverything
Sep 2024
#227
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good [people] to do nothing"
speak easy
Sep 2024
#242
"The" person? The one, the only? Only she can fix it? Wow. You are truly concerned.
Hekate
Sep 2024
#241
I'm satisfied that she has encouraged her followers to register and get out and vote.
Intractable
Sep 2024
#5
Exactly why he lied about her endorsing him with that Taylor Wants You image last month.
CincyDem
Sep 2024
#46
Even with her "silence", Taylor Swift has done a million times more than any individual DU member
elocs
Sep 2024
#12
Apparently not, from the way he keeps dodging. But he is concerned about Swift doing what he wants.
Hekate
Sep 2024
#247
Yet you shrug off threats to her fans - many of them young women - that might follow such an announcement
Emrys
Sep 2024
#37
Blows my mind your non chalance at the reality of others experience when it serves you.
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#110
She already has psycho men stalking. Had one arrested recently, broke into one of her places
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#126
So there are approved ways for women&girls to die violently? Like at joyful musical events?
Hekate
Sep 2024
#275
That is exactly as I interpreted. These young fan's lives for saving those needing an abortion.WTF? lol
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#282
49'er fan. I find the hate is either RW, religious zealots that think she is a Satan worshipper or mad KC Chiefs
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#288
Lol lol. Right? I was minding my own business a year ago then BOOOOOMMMMM!!!! FB exploded
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#301
For those saying she's already done enough or that she has no obligation to speak out
rainin
Sep 2024
#21
And if her speaking out as you demand leads to an attack that kills or injures a number of her fans?
Emrys
Sep 2024
#23
armchair bravery? i'm not a billionaire, so whether or not i'm brave isn't the question is it?
rainin
Sep 2024
#74
Now, that's a completely made up comment based on absolutely nothing. Prove that.
rainin
Sep 2024
#75
Which "facts" are you needing proof for? You should prove that her endorsement won't tip the scales. You said that!
rainin
Sep 2024
#188
Variation of "Why didn't Democrats stop (bad thing)?": "Why didn't Taylor Swift stop Trump?"
betsuni
Sep 2024
#254
I'm guessing VP Harris has gotten death threats, too. Thankfully, she's not running away from the fight
rainin
Sep 2024
#79
The country needs all hands on deck. Obviously, there are millions of Americans whose sphere of influence is limited
rainin
Sep 2024
#173
It's the subject of the thread. Make your own thread for other celebrities. But, Taylor's influence is legendary, so
rainin
Sep 2024
#181
And if a crazy kills one young fan, 10, 50 will you just shrug and say, thems the breaks?
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#118
VP Harris and Walz are holding rallies with thousands. Do you think they believe they're 100% safe?
rainin
Sep 2024
#174
You seem like you're a little cult-y. I can love someone as a person and an artist and still say
rainin
Sep 2024
#251
I'm uninformed about the future? The part of the timeline that hasn't actually happened yet?
rainin
Sep 2024
#263
times are different..scarier and more dangerous... i think she will get out the VOTE
samnsara
Sep 2024
#31
there have been serious threats and at least one violent plot uncovered targeting her audiences
bigtree
Sep 2024
#44
I do too. The right hates her and daily are nasty because she supports blue. and now our left is making demands
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#135
I'm gonna agree. She seems to have messages in her lyrics that Swifties understand.
Deuxcents
Sep 2024
#69
Honestly? I think she is considering impacts that might spread to Travis Kelsey and the Chiefs franchise...
hlthe2b
Sep 2024
#61
I have and would speak my mind. Let the proverbial chips fall. BUT...as someone..
chouchou
Sep 2024
#70
Oh, I think she's properly schooled anyone in the recording industry by now
megapuzzler
Sep 2024
#145
Really? She has made it abundantly clear about how she is voting and encouraging others to sign up and vote.
flying_wahini
Sep 2024
#76
Exactly. Just like I am under no obligation to put a Harris sign in my front yard.
Auggie
Sep 2024
#86
No celebrity is under an obligation to take a stand on voting for abortion rights
sarisataka
Sep 2024
#84
She's a billionaire who pumps CO2 into the atmosphere to make unnecessary trips
SamuelTheThird
Sep 2024
#306
Not gonna criticize her at this point. Bet she'll endorse VP Harris, eventually. If not, she'll still vote Blue.
Silent Type
Sep 2024
#87
How many of us are willing to give up half our future income in perpetuity for the cause?
bluedigger
Sep 2024
#88
Wonderfully said. I am tired of all the time bashing from the right now the left is bashing.
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#140
What a snotty comment... oh please, ... to concern for fans. Literally had at least three men
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#100
Her actions and comments are up to her - it's impossible to judge her actions unless u can comprehend
NoMoreRepugs
Sep 2024
#107
Taylor Swift already has a big bulleye on her back, thanks to the fascist right in American politics.
Doodley
Sep 2024
#109
I really don't think she needs to. She has endorsed her tacitly. I'd offer that the Swifties are doing it on their own
pepperbear
Sep 2024
#113
Not bashing her as much as, as Carlin said: "It's a big club and you ain't in it."
TheProle
Sep 2024
#157
Wtf? Not about any of us being in the club. You posted because Swift... gasp, knows a Republican.
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#160
Who is "brutalizing" Taylor? Are you reading the same thread I am? If you want to speak about Beyonce, start
rainin
Sep 2024
#178
Except her father already used that argument with her in 2018 Blackburn and she stood firm
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#189
So I will repeat, father tried the argument in 2018 Blackburn and she argued a responsibility to speak
LizBeth
Sep 2024
#192
Relax. There's still two months to go. She could be waiting for moment her endorsement will be most effective.
brush
Sep 2024
#204
There is an impressive amount of cluelessness in this thread about the inherent risk of being female
Hekate
Sep 2024
#222
The misogyny in this country trumps everything else. I notice you haven't yet answered the question...
Hekate
Sep 2024
#226
It's adorable to see you doing your part in this patriotic endeavor. It's awesome to see where your concern...
Hekate
Sep 2024
#270
MAGAts believe stupid conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift being a CIA spy
MorbidButterflyTat
Sep 2024
#292
Not impressive enough for the Vienna concerts to go ahead. Are you saying they shouldn't have been canceled?
Doodley
Sep 2024
#256
If Taylor Swift wants to stay out of politics that is her right. Either way she will offend
doc03
Sep 2024
#236
She may be waiting for the right time. I wouldn't rule out that she's still planning on endorsing Kamala
LymphocyteLover
Sep 2024
#281