Take that, entertainment industry libs!

[SunsetBengal]

(12-27-2016, 03:55 PM)Bengalzona Wrote: The message I'm being sold in the OP is that this young lady has more talent BECAUSE she is able to sell more albums BECAUSE she appeals to a certain political demographic BECAUSE she is willing to sing at President Trump's inauguration. You don't see any flaws in that logic? Does selling more albums mean someone has more talent than other musicians? If you believe that, how can you explain Miley Cirus or Justin Beiber? In fact, I'm pretty certain musical talent has little to do with album sales anymore. Personally, I don't think that is a good thing.

Obviously, this young lady is "playing the game" she needs to play to get attention and pursue her goals: the same game Miley plays (although I'm sure she has more talent than Miley). But I'll stick to my personal preference: I'd much rather people buy my work because it is good and not because of any political affiliation.

The main thing that I wanted to point out, by posting that article, is the line about Trump detractors criticizing the young lady and telling her that it could ruin her career.  And, after all of the "celebrities" that stated absurd things like they would leave the Country, etc., and then failing to live up to their words, I think it a bit trite that they attempt to bully a young girl for accepting to sing the Nation Anthem at the Presidential Inauguration.

All of the other arguments, tangents, and deflections are just typical P&R forum fluff..