[-] [email protected] 81 points 2 years ago

Va*sh, Keffals, and Destiny: 3 reactionary neoliberals on a single stream

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" When they point to the pictures Please tell 'em my name"

They made such a great team together. I'm glad Imogen Heap has held on to these memories.

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As a Swiftie, I uphold communism first, Taylor Swift second. While TSwift might seem vapid at first blush, a closer examination of Taylor’s career reveals a hidden agenda that aligns shockingly well with the principles of socialism, drawing inspiration from both Deng Xiaoping's pragmatic reforms and the revolutionary spirit of Maoism.

Swift may not be marching in the streets with a red flag, but her music has had more than one Red era. USSR

Taylor Swift's highly publicized battles with record labels and streaming platforms provide another lens through which we can view her alignment with socialist principles.

Her fight for fair compensation for all artists in an industry dominated by corporate interests mirrors the struggle for workers' rights that is central to socialist ideology. Swift's courage in challenging industry giants is akin to the audacity of those who dared to confront capitalist exploitation and publicly execute landlords, but with music rights instead of landlords.

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Socialism places great importance on unity and solidarity among citizens, and Taylor Swift's ability to connect with a diverse fan base is a testament to her role as a unifying figure. Through her music and actions, she encourages people from various backgrounds to come together in support of common causes like queer rights & killing your fucking landlord, fostering a sense of community reminiscent of revolutionary communist ideals. This unity, bridging the gap between Deng Xiaoping's pragmatism and Maoism's revolutionary spirit, is a reflection of her unique influence.

It's not just Taylor Swift's music and activism that align with socialism; it's her influence on public discourse. In an era marked by growing income inequality throughout the imperial core, her songs and public statements challenge the status quo and inspire her audience to consider alternative social and economic systems that prioritize the welfare of all. This blend of Deng's pragmatic approach and Maoist call for revolutionary change shapes the narrative for a more equitable world.

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The next time you listen to a Taylor Swift song, consider the possibility that you're not just enjoying catchy jams but also absorbing the subliminal message of social change and solidarity, blending the paths of Deng Xiaoping and Maoism in a unique synthesis.

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it would be genuinely great as a bit and also as a honeypot for misogynistic dude bros who couldn’t get over their bullshit. similar to men with irrational hatred for PSL.

more context is from this c/fediverse post about creating more welcoming spaces for women online: https://hexbear.net/comment/3970936

Here is a longer essay I wrote on how Taylor Swift is secretly a dengist (complimentary): https://hexbear.net/post/629974

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C/TAYLORSWIFT IS HERE MY BABES & SWIFTIES!!

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obligatory copypasta:

Taylor Swift is more than a musician. she is the voice of a generation. She is an idea, a world-historical heroine, light itself.

When people told me they hated Taylor Swift or (far worse) that they were "not swifties," I wish I had said in no uncertain terms: "I love Taylor Swift. I am in awe of her. I am set free by her. She will be the finest worldwide superstar our galaxy has ever seen."

I wish, in those exchanges, I had not asked gentle, tolerant questions about a hater's ridiculous allergy to her, or Taytay’s fictional misdeeds and imagined character flaws. More deeply still, I wish I had not reasoned with anyone, patiently countered their ludicrous emotionalism and psychologically disturbed theories.

I wish I had said, flatly, "I love her. I am gay as fuck for Taylor Swift. I am a big fat dyke for Gaylor.” As if I had been asked about my girlfriend or Fletcher. No defensiveness or polemics; not dignifying the crazy allegations with so much as a Gawker or PinkNews link.

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Potential comm rules:

  1. Post must be about taylor swift
  2. No sexualizing / objectifying
  3. Photos of Taylor Swift with socialist quotes overtop of them are encouraged (especially if feminism related)
  4. Gaylor speculation welcome.
[-] [email protected] 43 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

step 1: ban any man that hates PSL

step 2: add a “Taylor Swift” comm, use it as a honeypot to ban any guy that complains about Taylor Swift. Easy proxy for misogynistic brainworms.

step 3: just keep finding shit like that and purging dude bruhs who can’t mind their manners and feel forced to shit on things they view as feminine instead of just like… fucking off and finding another post like a normal person lol

Edit: upvote my request for c/TaylorSwift https://hexbear.net/post/625706

[-] [email protected] 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

they also tend to pretend to be normal and harass over dms. remember that budoguy account that was a chaser? he kept coming back for months even after he was banned and gloating about all the women he harassed…

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[-] [email protected] 47 points 2 years ago

You’re a landlord?

mao-shining

[-] [email protected] 54 points 2 years ago

the admin of blahaj zone literally did fail at removing transphobia & created an environment that allowed chasers to prey on trans people. that’s, like, why we defederated…

[-] [email protected] 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

well that sucks and i hope every chud who harassed a trans person dies of the worst possible kind of aneurysm

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[-] [email protected] 36 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

fuck yes, subscribing to [email protected] right tf now

feinberg-sicko flag-trans-pride hexbear-trans

[-] [email protected] 37 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

lmao our emoji creation speed has even taken off. ya love to see it, thank you @[email protected]

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[-] [email protected] 42 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

it’s incredible lmao we were all off shitposting in our hyperbolic time chamber & then emerged completely overpowered for every fight against them

:anarchista-chad:

[-] [email protected] 61 points 2 years ago

frothingfash WHY WEBSITE HAV PRONOUNSSSS

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i come back from a lil internet break and see a bunch of filthy centrists and chuds absolutely shitting their pants over our basic existence.

this is too good. the conspiracy theories alone are just antelope-popcorn. we must continue federating with instances that also have good admins.

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it would be really funny to make one not run by radlibs. i'll help mod it, but need more trans ppl.

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eg “not all men” weirdos

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Edit: to further clarify the example above since it set off some brainworms, this can be seen when people respond to discussions about patriarchy and the way it shapes toxic masculinity with defensive “not all men” statements.

When we discuss systems, we are aware that not everyone who has privilege within them internalizes it the same way.

Men are not somehow evil. Masculinity is not somehow evil. Feminism is about liberation of everyone from patriarchy. The issue is that you can wind up needing to “protect” or cater to very fragile expectations of individuals and that can sometimes wind up recentering discussion on purely men and their feelings about patriarchy.

That is an important aspect of the discussion, but it cannot be the only one. Given that one of the patriarchal behaviors that many men are taught is to talk over anyone who is not a man, space must be intentionally created for others.

Anyway, this would be better covered in a dedicated effort post on feminism and positive masculinity.

This is however a meme featuring Josie and the pussy cats with a comments section that proves the meme is accurate lol

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Worshipping the pagan trans-femme goat mother and claiming my birth rite as a woman.

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