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[–] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

People are talking about both Kraft and Sheeran. I mean, you are, right? So am I. And so was the person you replied to. And tons of others that I've also seen. Nobody thinks Ed Sheeran did this on his own.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 child)

    I'd admit I haven't been following this too closely. I'd file this more "celebrity news", which is wayyyyyyy down on my list of priorities.

    That said, a quick browse through social media reveals posts about Sheeran outnumbering posts about Kraft like 10:1.

    It's clear where the court of public opinion is headed here...Sheeran is moving farther out into "unlikeable" territory than he did when he appeared in Westeros...and peoples opinion of Kraft has barely budged.

    Ipso facto, Sheeran is taking the brunt of it, and I feel that's a bit undeserved. All he did wrong was prioritize "saving the tour" over "saving face", and failed at both (and of course "saving Palestinians"...but let's be real here...ultimately a lot more people are talking about Sheeran than they are the Palestinians).

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago

    The way i look at it, is that Robert Kraft, by being a billionaire, already earned his status as one against the people, whether the people pay attention to it or not.

    But this is how a movement can build by solidarity. We set our lines in the sand and if you cross it you're ousted like Sheeran, sending a message not to side with the likes of Kraft. I'm ok with the 10:1 posts because as soon as i heard Kraft was involved i immediately said, of course he fucking was he's on the other side of that line already.

    Sheeran is now in a position where he has another choice to make, double down on being apolitical, or apologize and instead stand with Macklemore.

    I'm sure he'll try and continue doing both though. It's always both.

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