F you, Taylor Swift!” shouted Megyn Kelly, “and f all of the people who want to see these children have body parts chopped off.”

For those not fluent in Republican crazy-speak, Kelly’s meltdown was triggered by Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris the night before, barely one hour after Trump all but face-planted on the debate stage. Kelly was especially triggered by Swift highlighting her appreciation for vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s support of LGBTQ+ rights.

Other right-wing commentators, like Ben Shapiro, took another approach: making fun of Swifties. “Note: if you vote for a particular candidate because your favorite singer is doing so, please don’t vote. You are too stupid to vote,” wrote Shapiro on X. Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the richest man on the planet, threatened to impregnate her.

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[–] 299 points 2 years ago (12 children)

“F you, Taylor Swift!” shouted Megyn Kelly, “and f all of the people who want to see these children have body parts chopped off.”

Weird

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  • [–] 138 points 2 years ago (7 children)

    The current Republican platform is largely based on stupid easily disproven lies. I'm convinced our fall to fascism is caused by stupidity as much as it is hatred.

    "Doctors are cutting little boys dicks off because they like the color pink!"

    "They're performing abortions after birth!"

    "Haitians are eating all the cats and dogs!"

    "They're putting litter boxes in the school bathrooms!"

    There's really only two kinds of Republican: The evil ones who spread these lies intentionally, and the stupid ones who believe this dumb shit.

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    [–] 189 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    “and f all of the people who want to see these children have body parts chopped off.”

    As someone living in a country whey we don't chop off the foreskin of little children, whereas conservative Americans love that chopping procedure, I find this statement slightly amusing.

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  • [–] 63 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Not just little children, infants.

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    [–] 132 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Republicans: Cancel culture is ruining the country!

    Also Republicans: You endorsed Harris? Kiss your Republican record sales goodbye!

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    [–] 126 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    ... Ben Shapiro accusing other people of not being smart enough to vote.....

    He should practice what he preaches and not vote, himself.

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  • [–] 47 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (10 children)

    He should vote, because everyone should vote.

    Fuck Ben Shapiro, he's some combination of idiot and willing stooge, but voting only works when everyone gets to vote. Unlike these right-wing fuckwits, I'm not willing to disenfranchise voters just because I perceive them as being less intelligent than me.

    EDIT: I am shocked that supporting a fair and equal democracy seems to be at least sort of controversial around here. If you genuinely believe a given category of people should be disallowed from voting, please reconsider your values.

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  • [–] 123 points 2 years ago*

    "I will impregnate her" -Elon Musk

    "She will be raped by Venezuelans" -David Rubin

    "Children's Genitals!" -Megyn Kelly

    Weird...

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  • [–] 120 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    Elmo basically threatened to rape her... Shitbag.

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    [–] 103 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    Once again, we see what the debate between Harris and Trump illustrated very clearly: The GOP in its current state is not pursuing any program whatsoever, but merely builds up imaginary enemy stereotypes that they blame for all their problems - without any even halfway factual reasons. Democratic processes are impossible with this tedious kindergarten approach because they are based on factual arguments, cooperation and the willingness to find common ground. I sincerely hope that there are some rational thinking conservatives left who will refuse to vote for this hateful orange moron and his ridiculous henchmen.

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    [–] 99 points 2 years ago (10 children)

    I hate their "children's body parts chopped off" bit. Most doctors won't do until they're 18 and even then the number of people who do it is miniscule compared to the overall population or the rest of the LGBT community. Imagine being so uncomfortable in your own skin that you decide that's your best option. Have some ducking compassion, Megyn.

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    [–] 98 points 2 years ago (23 children)

    If they didn't want her to voice her opinion they shouldn't have spent a week making fake ai images of her endorsing Trump. They forced her hand; she could either allow her likeness to be appropriated for a political cause she doesn't agree with, or make her true opinion known.

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    [–] 91 points 2 years ago (7 children)

    Is Megyn Kelly really against circumcision now or something?

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    [–] 85 points 2 years ago (9 children)

    Did I miss the news cycle where Democrats started dismembering children?

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  • [–] 53 points 2 years ago (11 children)

    One of the Republican talking points in this election is that parents are sending their kids to school in the morning and they are coming home with their dicks chopped off in the afternoon because Democrats are performing operations on them to turn them trans. Yes, it is very weird and completely untrue.

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    [–] 72 points 2 years ago (12 children)

    the richest man in the world "threatened to impregnate her" holy shit what bizarre world we are living in.

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    [–] 65 points 2 years ago (16 children)

    The party of rapists, child molesters and murderers is mad at Taylor Swift. She must've done something right. 🤔

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    [–] 61 points 2 years ago (20 children)

    Imagine living in the US 💀

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    [–] 59 points 2 years ago (14 children)

    The argument that "you shouldn't vote for someone just because your favorite celebrity endorses them" seemed like a much more credible argument before the 2016 election when the winning candidate essentially won by literally being a celebrity.

    Prior to 2016, Trump was probably best known for being the host of a reality TV show, and being a "businessman". Taylor Swift is definitely better known, and you could also make a solid argument that she is a better "businessman" as well.

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    [–] 59 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    “F you, Taylor Swift!” shouted Megyn Kelly, “and f all of the people who want to see these children have body parts chopped off.”

    You guys remember the time Donald Trump accused this same woman who is now hysterically defending him of "blood coming out of her wherever" because she had the audacity to ask him about his sexism?

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    [–] 58 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    They are... I don't know how to say it... weird? Could that be an appropriate term? I don't know.

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    [–] 50 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    On the flip side, imagine voting for someone because Ben Shapiro is doing so.

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    [–] 46 points 2 years ago

    Celebrities have every right to voice their opinion on national issues.

    And, that is not a "zero risk" position.

    A recent example is the formerly known: "Dixie Chicks". Research their dilemma.

    And in the past, late 1940's, Hollywood had a "Blacklist" which was a very serious shit list which fucked over plenty of people.

    Many American celebrities are also citizens with every right to voice their opinion the same as your lawn sign or bumper sticker. Yet, sometimes, it's a really good thing when those celebrities rally their groupies, Swifties, etc.

    Like almost always, it boils down to others being jealous of the "power" of other people.

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  • [–] 46 points 2 years ago (12 children)

    I must admit that I don't get, why it's such a big deal, that Taylor Swift supports Harris. But seeing the meltdown of the right wing grifters does put a smile on my face.

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    [–] 42 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Was anyone on the left that mad when KidRock or Ted Nugent coming out in support of Dump?

    No.

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    [–] 40 points 2 years ago* (5 children)

    I read this morning that the Swift endorsement was not choreographed with the Harris/Walz champaign. They didn't know it would happen until it did. Yet, they turned out and advertised a campaign friendship braclet within an hour. That is excellent digital marketing work.

    Edited to add. They also sold out of them in an hour

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    [–] 37 points 2 years ago*

    not beating the "weird" allegations

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  • [–] 34 points 2 years ago

    Trump threatened her for her endorsement. Anyone who thinks he has any redeeming qualities is beyond redemption.

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  • [–] 33 points 2 years ago* (6 children)

    Republicans would lose 2/3 off their voter base if they listened to Ben Shapiro. Like how many voters have become Republican because they listened to their favorite radio DJ or podcaster.

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