That’s the spirit. Every time I see a threat levied at us by someone either in or supportive of the coming #TurdReich,
I comment, “Have you MET Americans??” As in, you think we’re intimidated and will just cower in silence? Best prepared to jail a LOT of pissed off citizens!!
I love the fact that some Americans don’t think celebrities should share their feelings on politics.. why?! They’re American to! They can also say whatever they’re feeling!
Exactly! "...the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." It's our right and duty to express our grievances!!
The problem is, all the good guys are playing defense. We need to find some weakness in the Republicans' armor and attack it relentlessly by any legal means possible. We need to actively try to win and not just lose less.
It's weird how the same people who cry about free speech if someone disagrees with them on a social media site, think it's ok to say stuff like this with 0 self-awareness. Do we not get to have free speech as well? Also, that's not what free speech is...
Conley voted for an ex-tv host who just put a faux news host in charge of something but doesn't think actors and tv personalities should have a say in political matters.
I love the complete contradiction of when these people think that when the opinion disagrees with them that celebrity should keep it to themselves. Yet, when a celebrity blowhard like Hulk Hogan who agrees with them says something it's perfectly ok.
Still amazing to me that when a celebrity has left leaning views these losers scream “Stick to what you know” & when celebrities have right leaning views they want them running our government.
"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but it is morally treasonable to the American public."
The most patriotic thing one can say is ‘Fuck the President’.
Even if you like the President, you should say it anyway.
We should end every singing of the National Anthem with ‘Fuck the president’.
I think we he country would be better if we did.
I'm not a US citizen, but I reserve the right to criticize the fuck out of whoever I care to, including but absolutely not limited to, your country's leadership, whenever I care to.
The outgoing one has deeply rooted flaws.
The incoming one is going to be a faschist disaster.
That's always such a bizarre take. Like nobody's allowed to express an opinion unless it's their job. Carpenters can't express opinions about anything not involving building things from wood. Farmers not allowed to talk about anything not directly related to farming.
Reminds me of run-up to election. I follow a very diverse set of channels; was primarily only on YT until quite recently. There, I follow two pastors with quite small followings, since both were/are actual Christians.
In discussions & vid, both mention the innumerable insults hurled their way...
One day, in comments section, the *pope* got abused; this was shortly after comments on choosing the lesser of two evils (while avoiding saying which) But this was too much for the MAGA there, who began raging.
The audacity of those fools thinking they have any right to tell celebrities or anyone else they don't have a right to speak out. Free speech for them but no one else. Control freak idiots.
@georgetakei.bsky.social - mate,I’m Scots.
I never once imagined that an OG Star Trek actor would be a stalwart of morality in the 2020s.
Maybe Gene, & his silly little morality plays might have been a tad more forward thinking than understood?
I’ve never understood the “stick to [insert career here]” crowd when a celebrity or sports star says something they don’t like. If that were the case what would most MAGA stick to? Selling shoes? Collecting Social Security? We’re all more than our professions. For instance they’re also assholes.
These people man, they seem to think bec they got their way for a minute that 'we the people' should just shut and lay down. An obvious misunderstanding that 1% is not a mandate & also WTF is she to tell anyone what they 'have the right' to do?
I don't get this opinion that celebrities can't have a voice. We don't tell plumbers to stick to plumbing or teachers to stick to teaching. Acting/cooking/singing is just like any profession and everyone has the right to use their voice and their podium.
Pretty sure the thought is something like "But... they're my entertainment, they're not supposed to have personalities. If they start having personalities and thoughts and ideals, those might conflict with mine and I won't be able to enjoy them anymore. How dare they?"
And, G*d knows, we're going to have a lot of opportunities during the next four years to do this.
On the bright side, we will also have many opportunities to tell certain people "I told you so" and "Well, what did you think would happen?" and "Don't blame me, you're the ones who voted for him." 🙂
What you do isn't a prerequisite to be critical of our government, just like Biden suffered 4 years of criticism. Harris in the Fox Bret Beier interview said "The presidency isn't supposed to be easy."
Trump can't take criticism. His base can't take criticism. That's why we're here.
MAGA people on Yahoo posts keep telling me they won and are in charge and that I should shut up. I tell them so what that doesn’t change our rights yet
Absolutely.
The problem is you don't do that. You lie and purposely mislead people. The dangerous ideology you follow puts our country in danger.
The things you say about your fellow countrymen is disgusting.
We have the same 1A right. We just chose to call you out for lying.
When freedom of speech is taken away, we will no longer be a democracy, but a fascist police state! It’s already happening with Elon throwing threats out everywhere!
These kind of comments always puzzle me. It's akin to going: "Please remain stupid and complacent and say nothing so we can get away with whatever we want."
it blows my mind how people always say this. for instance, “stick to music taylor swift” or “just act and shut up robert deniro” when the critical person believes only selected occupations get to voice their opinions or vote. not how it works.
AAAAND the people saying this are all armchair policy warriors who (JUST GUESSING HERE!) do NOT make a living in economics, or foreign policy, or anything else they get on their own soapbox about. But sure, bro, step out of your IT lane while you're defending tariffs and tell the actors to shut up.
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I comment, “Have you MET Americans??” As in, you think we’re intimidated and will just cower in silence? Best prepared to jail a LOT of pissed off citizens!!
boooooooo !!!
(see guys? not so echo-chambery now)
Maga: seeks to silence criticism
Also maga: "why does the left hate free speech?"
Okay... 🙄
And… Ditto!!!
- Theodore Roosevelt
Even if you like the President, you should say it anyway.
We should end every singing of the National Anthem with ‘Fuck the president’.
I think we he country would be better if we did.
The outgoing one has deeply rooted flaws.
The incoming one is going to be a faschist disaster.
In discussions & vid, both mention the innumerable insults hurled their way...
Trump, Guns and Bibles. Ohhh Kay then. 👀👀
They don't even bat an eyelash at T. bible
Happy holidays, Mr. Takei Peace
I never once imagined that an OG Star Trek actor would be a stalwart of morality in the 2020s.
Maybe Gene, & his silly little morality plays might have been a tad more forward thinking than understood?
I would argue he has a moral obligation to be vocal.
China
North Korea
Russia
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Thailand
United States of America (since 2025)
Everyone has one and most of them stink.
But, most Republicans like to eat Trump's shit.
On the bright side, we will also have many opportunities to tell certain people "I told you so" and "Well, what did you think would happen?" and "Don't blame me, you're the ones who voted for him." 🙂
Trump can't take criticism. His base can't take criticism. That's why we're here.
MAGA people on Yahoo posts keep telling me they won and are in charge and that I should shut up. I tell them so what that doesn’t change our rights yet
The problem is you don't do that. You lie and purposely mislead people. The dangerous ideology you follow puts our country in danger.
The things you say about your fellow countrymen is disgusting.
We have the same 1A right. We just chose to call you out for lying.
They cry a lot.
Sincerely,
The politically outspoken HR mgr