I say YES. YOU say NO....Numero Tre! Enjoy!
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Love this one.
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Just a rather major help to those who came before him.
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No way out Cheeto cheeks.
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I came across the following post about Taylor Swift on Facebook today and agree with it. With the exception of Dolly Parton, the patriarchal media slams most highly successful women. Think Angelina Jolie, Greta Gerwig and Jane Fonda. I’m always impressed by songwriters—what marvelous ways they weave incredible, creative, amazing lyrics together!—and Taylor has been on my radar since hearing the first hit song she wrote, “Tim McGraw” in 2006.
*******While this might sound like (just) a fandom post for Taylor Swift, it’s not.
It’s a remark about how social media sways public opinion and how the patriarchy is still alive and well in American society today.
If you’re not listening to Taylor, you cannot objectively claim a lack of talent. You cannot objectively claim she’s overrated. And you definitely cannot claim to not like her “genre” (unless you listen solely to like death metal or trap).
Taylor has recorded 10 studio albums in 17 years! She has fluidly moved between country, pop, rock, synth, hip hop, folk, alternative, and indie genres.
She has written or co-written 243 songs, some in collaboration with or even for such names like: Little Big Town, Miley ray Cyrus, Sugarland, The Civil Wars, & Andrew Lloyd Webber.
In her 200 million records sold, Taylor has won 324 awards, including 12 Grammys, 23 MTV Video Music Awards, 40 American Music Awards, 40 Billboard Music Awards, 12 Country Music Awards, and an Emmy.
She is the most-awarded artist of all times at the AMAs and BMAs, and she ties with Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, & Paul Simon for most Album of the Year Grammys.
Swift was “the most streamed artist of 2023 on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music; the first act to place number one on the year-end Billboard top artists list in three different decades (2009, 2015 and 2023); and the first living artist to simultaneously chart five albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.”
Rolling Stone described Taylor as “a songwriting savant with an intuitive gift for verse-chorus-bridge architecture,” and scholars and critics have compared her to literary figures such as Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, and John Keats, as well as to modern songwriters such as Bob Dylan & Paul McCartney.
Over 20 universities include a Taylor Swift course in their catalog, including Harvard, Mizzou, Berkeley, Stanford, and Brigham Young.
Taylor has acted in 5 movies, headlined 6 tours, & can play guitar & piano. She has developed, written, & directed several of her own music videos.
She has influenced the music business by revitalizing vinyl records, championing artists’ rights on streaming services, and changing the way label contracts are written. Her journey to take back her intellectual property by re-recording her first six albums is one of the best business and personal decisions any artist has made regarding rights.
She’s not just a talented performer and savvy businesswoman. She is also very human and fights for things she believes in. Taylor speaks up for the rights of women, LGBTQ, and artists.
She has donated millions to charitable relief and philanthropic efforts, as well as to the arts. She generously gave millions of her revenue in bonuses to her Eras Tour team.
She was sexually assaulted by a DJ in Colorado & reported it. The DJ was terminated & sued Taylor for $3 million in damages, so she counter-sued for a symbolic $1 & spent over 2 years in a legal battle that ended in a jury deciding in her favor. Since then, Taylor has been even more active in fighting for the rights for women to be heard.
She genuinely enjoys her fans and has fun leaving clues and hints in her music to keep her fans engaged and like they’re part of the story. She always seems sincerely delighted to be doing what she’s doing.
Her 17 years in the industry have proven her talent. It shows that she’s earned every fan she has and dollar she’s made. (And if you think she’s only country-pop, then you need to spend a day with Folklore or Evermore.)
If you have a negative reaction towards her as a person, it’s because our society still goes after successful women in a way that men avoid. The media turns on celebrities - especially women - who dare to do things like countersue a sexual assault case, speak against corrupt politicians, or not laugh at misogyny.
I will never apologize for being enchanted by this one. She is a poet, and she’s possibly the most self-aware artist I’ve ever heard speak.
Author: Megan K Hall
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divine,
Thank you so much for that. Though not totally familiar with her music, I admire the way she has handled her career and how she presents herself publicly. Her talents across all areas in music are undeniable. And she wants people to register to vote and participate in our democracy! Apparently that and all the attention she is getting at football games is simply too subversive for some Republicans 😂. Every time I hear about someone on Fox speaking as if she’s a threat to democracy I simply shake my head over what some in our nation have become. And let’s not forget about the subversive friendship bracelets…
Both my almost 12 and almost 6 year old granddaughters are fans. Sadly, the 6 year old has been forbidden from cheering for Taylor, not the Chiefs themselves as that’s a given, during the Superbowl. My daughters family are HUGE 49er faithfuls and there will be no encouragement of anyone or anyone associated with the other team. I will say that the SF Bay Area is really pumped about this match up. I’m not a football fan but it is fun to see the excitement.0 -
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Add my thanks as well Divine. I knew next to zilch about Taylor Swift although the fact that she was HUGE on getting people registered for voting made her remarkable in my book. She is an interesting and highly talented soul even if I've never followed her. So, I say hats off to her.
I also agree that she is well into showing that women can indeed prove highly worthy and achieve as much or more than any man can. I'm amazed and thrilled for all the women that have worked hard to make the world a better place not only for their sisters, but ultimately for everyone, and even those who are throwing stones right now. We are having tough times and thank goodness for people like her that keep the fires of inspiration and hope burning bright.
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Another wonderful woman who was a Pulitzer Prize winner in her time.
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Oops, someone needs to fashion your foil hat for you.
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Must be all Reppulicans.
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We are so fortunate to have Rep. Goldman. I have always had great respect for him.
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This ought to shake em' up.
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Taylor, you go girl! you keep those half witted Republicans in a tailspin over your influence on today's voters. I wish only good things for her. My DGD has loved her since she was 2 years old and fell in love with "Shake It."
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Haha, if only Taylor would save Democracy! Lol
I also believe that the conservative news media outlets and politicians are tossing Taylor Swift’s name out there because it brings in the ratings! You will get clicks, you will get coverage, you will get people interested in what you say not because of who you are but because of who Taylor is. These asshats are simply regurgitating her name over and over because she draws the viewers. Their fan base is only happy if they have someone new upon which to blame all the evils of the world rather than take a good long look in the mirror. The media and politicians are all just greedy s.o.b opportunists, trying to get popular through association with Taylor. She is of interest. What they are doing is dull and lifeless.
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Hahaha. Love the memes.
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Let me not be tied down to property or praise and I shall be free. Free from the nagging ache of envy. Free from the hurts of resentment. Free to love all and forgive all. Free to do and say what is right, regardless of the unpopularity. Free to wander everywhere as inspiration guides me. -Francis of Assisi
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Seems like some idiot keeps his name showing up every year. Just more Loon advertising.
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There seems to be one brave soul in this world. Hin: Not me or anyone I know and never will be.
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And cost a decent reputation and a job. I hear the Loon is looking for new lawyers. Well, he sure as heck needs real lawyers, but good luck home fry. No one decent will come anywhere near you.
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I'm keeping the tv on today just in case Judge Engoron comes on to let us know how much the Loon will be hit with for his New York (Letticia James fraud trial) fiasco where he was guilty and only needing to find out by how much and if he will lose his business status at the same time.
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Loon — News Flash. You are a total loser and Biden is a big winner who will NEVER be tired of winning.
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