The insatiable hunger for more money money money money. They just can't have enough. Oligarchy Plutocracy ... Bernie Sanders has been saying it for years. Here it is front and center.
I am not surprised. Snoop and the other thug rappers have long glorified misogyny, obscene wealth and guns in their lyrics and videos. Listen to their lyrics and watch their videos. They were/are no different than Trumpers and MAGAts who flaunt their AR-15 type assault weapons, gas-guzzling vehicles and bimbettes that look like they are auditioning for roles in porn videos. Just switch out the type of guns, type of vehicles, modify the melanin levels a little bit and you can get your MAGAt sellout in a rainbow of colors as this past election showed. People need to stop being shocked that black, brown and Asian celebrities can and will be sellouts to the rich, powerful and corrupt. They want to get their slice of the pie instead of crumbs. We as consumers fuel their infamy by supporting their lifestyles when we buy the merch they hawk and rack up their notoriety on social media. Rappers, musicians and other artists that speak truth to power don't want to owned by corporations who will promise them lots of money and more fame if only they debase themselves by performing for the corrupt elites. Snoop will tack on a few more minutes of fame/infamy and take his money to the bank, smiling and snickering while working class folks struggle through their lives with dignity. Stop giving him and his MAGA sponsors the oxygen of your time, attention and money. Use it to support struggling people, especially artists who work for the benefit of everyone instead of the privileged few.
I agree and it is also quite evident with the Puerto Rico Raeggeton rappers. I admit I love the Latin beat because it is always great to dance to. I have watched their concerts on YouTube. The opulence is astounding: cars, planes, yachts and the jewelry! Interesting how two of these dudes are being bought by Trump to gag! “perform” in the inaguration fiasco. Of course these two are not the most popular like Bad Bunny and I know one has been in prison but hey! Apparently they don’t mind their country being called “The Island of Garbage” but I am certain Bad Bunny would tell Trump, “Chinga Tu Madre”
When did Bad Bunny become Mexican? (Chinga, chingando, chingada are exclusively Mexican terms. As with pendejo.)
I can't imagine that anyone from Puerto Rico would dare mention an affinity for the Mango Mussolini who is universally recognized as un gilipollas and un hijo de puta. Un cabrón.
Ok, color me shocked! I don't listen to his music either, but my son did (maybe still does) so his name has been in my vocab for years. I do enjoy his commercials because they're often funny. And I've seen him hang with Martha Stewart for years and despite not being crazy about her, their pairing is humorous. But WTF, Snoop? This is a real disappointment, IMHO. All I can figure is that the drugs must have addled his brain. Sad!
I put everything on the DVR and fast-forward through the ads. The constant repetition of ads drives me crazy, so I mute the ones I occasionally catch. As a 77-year-old, I don't listen to rap, heavy metal music, or anything close to it. I love the music of the 50s and 60s, also the country music of that period, and some of today's country. I know who Snoop is and couldn't care less what he does. I'm good at ignoring anyone I don't like even if you are right in front of me. I have no intention of watching any of that BS tomorrow Trump is nothing but a big orange turd that needs to be put in the dump along with these ass-kissing buddies of his. I've seen so many turncoats as have dropped from the high road to the mud road to follow him.
It was Snoop. With Jimmy Fallon, the guy who rumpled Agent Orange's do. Living, as I do, outside the US and with no TV, I missed (or did not see) the Olympics. Perhaps The Mango Monstrosity can negotiate an entente between Snoop and Ye. We all love peace, after all.
I'm not sure any of the flashy reggaeton acts support Drumpf, considering that, except for his exaggerated pronunciation, the people of Puerto Rico do not like him - while they SHOULD despise him. Carrie Underwood is performing at the Inhoguration. I doubt that Dolly Parton will be in attendance. Or Willie Nelson. But you never can tell. Sad.
I've never noticed any 'addleation', in you, David! :) I have noticed some in my son, who sometimes has horrible taste in music. Sometimes he's a rap listener, other times he's into James Taylor (he even bought both of us tickets to a JT concert years ago!). Go figure! He keeps me on my toes, as do your comments!
Thank-you, Mary. *lighting a joint in your honor* JT was never my favorite, but that's more or less the pop music of my generation. I much prefer Joni. And Bob (of course.)
OMG it's true. I also do not follow his music, but he has been entertaining at times. I am shocked of his cave-in. I secretly hope he plans a blowup performance, but nothing has been good this year. Damn perfect toon and blog.
It’s common knowledge that “black and brown” men are misogynists, no way in hell would they ever allow a “woman” to call the shots which is the ONLY reason they voted the orange scum into office. The dems are pretending to be beating themselves up searching for some “politically correct” reason that they lost the election, it’s right there in front of them and they know, they just can’t say it…
As with much "common" knowledge, it's not true. Agent Orange won about 15%-20% of the Black vote, which is significantly more than most Republican candidates have received since 1964, but still far less than Harris. At least one reputable news source found that about 30% of the Hispanic vote went to Trump. Not even a majority of your misogynists. The Black population is notable for matriarchy and maternal reverence. While largely kept invisible, Black women were the backbone of the Civil Rights movement through the 1960s and were also important in the suffragist movement (until betrayed by several of the white "leadership".)
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The insatiable hunger for more money money money money. They just can't have enough. Oligarchy Plutocracy ... Bernie Sanders has been saying it for years. Here it is front and center.
As American as Doritos!
I am not surprised. Snoop and the other thug rappers have long glorified misogyny, obscene wealth and guns in their lyrics and videos. Listen to their lyrics and watch their videos. They were/are no different than Trumpers and MAGAts who flaunt their AR-15 type assault weapons, gas-guzzling vehicles and bimbettes that look like they are auditioning for roles in porn videos. Just switch out the type of guns, type of vehicles, modify the melanin levels a little bit and you can get your MAGAt sellout in a rainbow of colors as this past election showed. People need to stop being shocked that black, brown and Asian celebrities can and will be sellouts to the rich, powerful and corrupt. They want to get their slice of the pie instead of crumbs. We as consumers fuel their infamy by supporting their lifestyles when we buy the merch they hawk and rack up their notoriety on social media. Rappers, musicians and other artists that speak truth to power don't want to owned by corporations who will promise them lots of money and more fame if only they debase themselves by performing for the corrupt elites. Snoop will tack on a few more minutes of fame/infamy and take his money to the bank, smiling and snickering while working class folks struggle through their lives with dignity. Stop giving him and his MAGA sponsors the oxygen of your time, attention and money. Use it to support struggling people, especially artists who work for the benefit of everyone instead of the privileged few.
I agree and it is also quite evident with the Puerto Rico Raeggeton rappers. I admit I love the Latin beat because it is always great to dance to. I have watched their concerts on YouTube. The opulence is astounding: cars, planes, yachts and the jewelry! Interesting how two of these dudes are being bought by Trump to gag! “perform” in the inaguration fiasco. Of course these two are not the most popular like Bad Bunny and I know one has been in prison but hey! Apparently they don’t mind their country being called “The Island of Garbage” but I am certain Bad Bunny would tell Trump, “Chinga Tu Madre”
When did Bad Bunny become Mexican? (Chinga, chingando, chingada are exclusively Mexican terms. As with pendejo.)
I can't imagine that anyone from Puerto Rico would dare mention an affinity for the Mango Mussolini who is universally recognized as un gilipollas and un hijo de puta. Un cabrón.
What makes so many have no principles or if they did, sell them out? Especially to the Orange Putz?
Ok, color me shocked! I don't listen to his music either, but my son did (maybe still does) so his name has been in my vocab for years. I do enjoy his commercials because they're often funny. And I've seen him hang with Martha Stewart for years and despite not being crazy about her, their pairing is humorous. But WTF, Snoop? This is a real disappointment, IMHO. All I can figure is that the drugs must have addled his brain. Sad!
I thought the pairing with Stewart was funny too, but I am tired of seeing him in everything.
I put everything on the DVR and fast-forward through the ads. The constant repetition of ads drives me crazy, so I mute the ones I occasionally catch. As a 77-year-old, I don't listen to rap, heavy metal music, or anything close to it. I love the music of the 50s and 60s, also the country music of that period, and some of today's country. I know who Snoop is and couldn't care less what he does. I'm good at ignoring anyone I don't like even if you are right in front of me. I have no intention of watching any of that BS tomorrow Trump is nothing but a big orange turd that needs to be put in the dump along with these ass-kissing buddies of his. I've seen so many turncoats as have dropped from the high road to the mud road to follow him.
He was even showcased a lot at the Olympics, wasn't he? Or was that some other rapper?
It was Snoop. With Jimmy Fallon, the guy who rumpled Agent Orange's do. Living, as I do, outside the US and with no TV, I missed (or did not see) the Olympics. Perhaps The Mango Monstrosity can negotiate an entente between Snoop and Ye. We all love peace, after all.
I'm not sure any of the flashy reggaeton acts support Drumpf, considering that, except for his exaggerated pronunciation, the people of Puerto Rico do not like him - while they SHOULD despise him. Carrie Underwood is performing at the Inhoguration. I doubt that Dolly Parton will be in attendance. Or Willie Nelson. But you never can tell. Sad.
Does my brain seem addled to you, Mary? Asking for a friend.
By the way: your son has miserable taste in music.
I've never noticed any 'addleation', in you, David! :) I have noticed some in my son, who sometimes has horrible taste in music. Sometimes he's a rap listener, other times he's into James Taylor (he even bought both of us tickets to a JT concert years ago!). Go figure! He keeps me on my toes, as do your comments!
Thank-you, Mary. *lighting a joint in your honor* JT was never my favorite, but that's more or less the pop music of my generation. I much prefer Joni. And Bob (of course.)
OMG it's true. I also do not follow his music, but he has been entertaining at times. I am shocked of his cave-in. I secretly hope he plans a blowup performance, but nothing has been good this year. Damn perfect toon and blog.
Somehow this pairing makes sense. 😵💫
It’s common knowledge that “black and brown” men are misogynists, no way in hell would they ever allow a “woman” to call the shots which is the ONLY reason they voted the orange scum into office. The dems are pretending to be beating themselves up searching for some “politically correct” reason that they lost the election, it’s right there in front of them and they know, they just can’t say it…
As with much "common" knowledge, it's not true. Agent Orange won about 15%-20% of the Black vote, which is significantly more than most Republican candidates have received since 1964, but still far less than Harris. At least one reputable news source found that about 30% of the Hispanic vote went to Trump. Not even a majority of your misogynists. The Black population is notable for matriarchy and maternal reverence. While largely kept invisible, Black women were the backbone of the Civil Rights movement through the 1960s and were also important in the suffragist movement (until betrayed by several of the white "leadership".)
Fordi du er dansker, tilgiver jeg dig din uvidenhed, men følte et behov for at rette dit udsagn om "almen viden."