Barack Obama is going after President Trump for refusing to decry neo-Nazis in Charlottesville and bullying the media — but he’s also got beef with the alleged Trump staffer behind the NYT op-ed. The ex-Prez went in on his predecessor while…
Showing posts with label Freedom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Freedom. Show all posts
Friday, September 7, 2018
Monday, April 30, 2018
Kanye West Spends Time With Candace Owens to Jump Start Freedom of Thought
Kanye West is doubling down with what he hopes will become a movement … to allow people to re-capture freedom of thought. Kanye spent time Sunday with Candace Owens — the woman who said African Americans “are focused on their past and shouting…
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Kevin Sorbo Says ThunderCon is Trying to Kill His Freedom of Speech
‘Hercules’ star Kevin Sorbo’s says he’s being robbed of his Constitutional rights, and he suspects it was all done for a shameless publicity stunt. ThunderCon, a comic convention in Ottawa, Canada, recently rescinded Kevin’s invitation for the…
Kevin Sorbo Says ThunderCon is Trying to Kill His Freedom of Speech
‘Hercules’ star Kevin Sorbo’s says he’s being robbed of his Constitutional rights, and he suspects it was all done for a shameless publicity stunt. ThunderCon, a comic convention in Ottawa, Canada, recently rescinded Kevin’s invitation for the…
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Jay Z 4:44 Concert, Philadelphia Freedom For Meek Mill
Jay Z was on Meek Mill’s home turf Friday night and showed rousing support for the “Free Meek” movement. Hova played the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia as part of his 4:44 tour, and played Meek’s song, “Dreams and Nightmares.” Meek ended up…
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Derick Dillard: It"s Not Bigotry, It"s Freedom of Speech!
What is wrong with Derick Dillard?!
That’s a serious question, by the way.
We’re not even talking about those mysterious health issues that some people are still convinced he has — we’re talking about the way he’s been trying to take over the title of the Worst Duggar Family Member.
He won’t be able to steal that title from Josh Duggar, obviously, but he sure is going for it.
For some reason, Derick has felt the need to bash the transgender community for the past few months now.
He kicked off his hateful campaign of transphobia by getting on Twitter and bullying Jazz Jennings, his fellow TLC reality star.
She’s also a teenage girl, so we hope Derick, who is nearly 30 years old, felt good about himself for attacking her.
After TLC tweeted a promo for Jazz’s show, he responded, writing “What an oxymoron… a ‘reality’ show which follows a non-reality. ‘Transgender’ is a myth. Gender is not fluid; it’s ordained by God.”
When he started getting some backlash for his tweet, he added “I want to be clear. I have nothing against him. I only have issue with the words and definitions being propagated here.”
Sure, Derick, your issue is with some words and not with a girl who is living her life in a way you don’t see fit.
A few days after that, he tweeted “It seems truth is relative these days. So glad my God is the same yesterday, today, and forever! His word is always perfect! #Hebrews13.”
Which isn’t another direct attack on Jazz and/or the entire transgender community, it seems pretty pointed.
Since then, he’s gone out of his way to make it clear that he doesn’t believe in the idea of a person being transgender — even though it’s not exactly a matter of belief, and those people exist whether or not Derick likes it.
He’s even tried to get in on a Target boycott, because of that never-ending, ridiculous bathroom issue.
And now, in a new blog he posted on the Dillard family website, he’s addressing the issue again.
“There’s been a lot of talk lately about how divisive America has become,” he began. “This isn’t new in the world; divisiveness is as old as the human race.”
“It’s not new, but it is destructive.”
It’s weird, because America is pretty divisive right now, but it’s largely because of people like Derick who feel the need to be so hateful to others.
And it’s extra weird, because Derick took that opener and turned it into a discussion about the Bill of Rights.
“No other country in history has had such progress and success as America,” he wrote. “We can thank our founding fathers for constructing a constitution that’s founded on principles of freedom, protection, justice, and truth.”
“If our generation is going to, not only benefit from, but also improve our country, we’ve got to maintain those same principles. They’re not outdated, they’re timless and are proven through time.”
Can you tell where this is going yet?
Derick asked his readers to think about the constitution when considering three big points he wanted to make.
The first being “Just because you don’t agree with someone, doesn’t mean you hate them.”
“What one thinks of someone’s idea or actions really doesn’t serve at all, to tell what they think of them personally, one way or the other,” he wrote.
“For example, I disagree with about 95% of what my son does or suggests that I do (‘Get out of the car!’ as we’re going 70mph down the highway), yet I love him dearly!”
… Seriously, he disagrees with 95% of what his son says? His two-year-old son?
That’s probably not a great sign.
“It’s not bigotry, fascism, etc… to exercise one’s right of free speech.”
Oh, that old chestnut! See, you can say whatever you want, you can be cruel and ignorant and hateful, but it’s not bigotry, it’s freedom of speech! This is America!
Of course, this argument fails to acknowledge that of course people like Derick have freedom of speech — no one is arguing that.
But being free to say the things he says doesn’t mean that he’s free from any consequences, and it doesn’t mean that we can’t call him out for being a bigot.
Because he is being a bigot.
“It’s not a problem that someone has different beliefs than you,” Derick went on, “or that they’re LGBT, or that they do anything else other than what you agree with.”
“That’s the beauty of America, that we have the freedom to make personal choices, within a civilized society of law and order. All people should be treated equally before the law, plain and simple.”
“If you do bad stuff, you should pay the consequences regardless of who you are. One’s consequences, good or bad, should be based on actions, not identity.”
… Nope, you’re still a bigot, buddy.
He also wrote that “Capitalism is great,” and “if you agree/disagree with some product/idea, you can choose not to support it or even freely encourage others to support/not support that same thing.”
And he’s right, you can do these things. For example, one could choose to boycott Target because they allow transgender people to use the appropriate bathrooms.
Again, you can do these things, but other people can then point out your bigotry.
Hilariously, he shared this blog post on his Twitter with the message “America needs unity now more than ever.”
… Why not start by not bullying teenagers then, Derick? Would that not be a unifying thing?
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Chris Webber: NBA Has More Freedom Than NFL, "We Get to Speak Our Minds"
Chris Webber is praising the way the NBA handles social issues — while throwing shade at the NFL — saying basketball players have WAY MORE freedom to express themselves than football players. “We talk about Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin…
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Pat Tillman"s Widow: NFL Star Fought for Freedom to Protest
Pat Tillman’s widow is breaking her silence — saying her husband fought and died for American rights such as freedom to protest … even when you don’t agree. Marie Tillman broke her silence about the issue after Donald Trump retweeted a post…
Monday, September 18, 2017
Michael Bennett"s Black Power Fist Is "Freedom of Speech," Says Keegan-Michael Key
Got a problem with Michael Bennett throwing up the black power fist after his sack on Sunday? Keegan-Michael Key doesn’t … telling TMZ Sports he totally supports the Seattle Seahawks star expressing his freedom of speech on the…
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Duggar Fans to Austin Forsyth: Give Joy-Anna Her Freedom!
If you follow the constant gossip surrounding her family, you know that Jinger Duggar’s decision to begin wearing pants has created quite a stir.
The reason for this, of course, is that while they’re growing up, Duggar women are forbidden to wear anything from the waist down other than floor-length skirts.
It’s only after they’ve married and moved out of the family home (in that order) that the daughters of Jim Bob and Michelle are permitted to wear pants or shorts, and then only if their husbands approve of the new attire.
Jinger was the first of her sisters to receive any such permission, and she’s been taking full advantage.
Photos of Jinger wearing shorts have drawn condemnation from more conservative Duggar fans, but the critics have been drowned out by the throng of supporters applauding the 23-year-old for asserting her independence.
But despite the overwhelmingly positive response, it doesn’t look as though Jinger’s younger sisters will not be following her lead anytime soon.
Back in May, Joy-Anna Duggar married Austin Forsyth, and while her husband is considerably younger than Jinger’s spouse, it seems he doesn’t share Jeremy Vuolo’s left-leaning (by Duggar standards) views on women’s rights.
Some fans are upset that three months after the wedding, Joy-Anna is still covering her legs in enough denim to fashion a dozen Canadian tuxedos.
The development is especially troubling in light of Joy-Anna’s revelation that she’s no great fan of her family’s dress code.
“I said before that I don’t like dresses, but Austin likes them on me,” she recently remarked.
“And so, I’m branching out, and I’m wearing some dresses now. I don’t really have fashion. I just kind of wear whatever Austin likes.”
Not surprisingly, many fans have taken to Joy and Austin’s joint Instagram account to express their thoughts on her sartorial choices.
“She is very young and pretty. I wish she dresses like her sister Jinger, (who is) more modern. (There is) nothing wrong (about) wearing pants. Please, Joy, change your style,” one commenter wrote.
You could argue that that particular follower should spend more time proofreading her own comments and less time obsessing over Joy’s clothing, but we certainly see her point.
Speaking of Instagram, some fans are upset that Joy and Austin have a joint account, and he seems to be the number one admin.
Duggar women aren’t permitted to have social media accounts until after they get engaged, and many feel that joy is sacrificing a significant measure of freedom by failing to start her own page.
“I find it so odd that Austin seems to be the one controlling their Instagram account,” says one fan, pointing out that “the other married Duggar girls & spouses have individual accounts.”
“It could be that Joy just doesn’t care that much about social media. But to me, it really does seem like an expression of Austin’s controlling approach to their relationship,” the fan goes on.
“He has definitely struck me as the most fervent and patriarchal fundamentalist of the husbands, and I think we’re seeing that here.”
Sounds like Austin may have a difficult time winning over the Duggar faithful.
He may want to consider stopping at Wal-Mart and picking up a pair of women’s Levi’s on his way home.
Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
O.J. Simpson"s Parole Hearing Set for July, Possible Freedom Date Announced
O.J. Simpson is one step closer to being a free man … his official parole hearing date has been set for July 20. A rep for the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has confirmed the date and says if things go well, Simpson could be released…
O.J. Simpson"s Parole Hearing Set for July, Possible Freedom Date Announced
O.J. Simpson is one step closer to being a free man … his official parole hearing date has been set for July 20. A rep for the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners has confirmed the date and says if things go well, Simpson could be released…
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Architect Sues Over Freedom Tower, Says Design Was Stolen from Him
The new One World Trade Center was designed by an architecture student who was never credited because one of his advisors stole the idea and submitted it as his own … according to a new lawsuit. In the docs, Jeehoon Park says he whipped…
Friday, June 9, 2017
Roman Polanski’s Victim Samantha Geimer Makes Courthouse Plea for Director"s Freedom
Samantha Geimer – the woman Roman Polanski raped in 1977 when she was 13 — thinks what’s happening to him is outrageous and if she’s over it … everyone else should be too. Geimer appeared with Polanski’s lawyer, Harland Braun, and…
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Leslie Van Houten"s Plea for Freedom, "Mature" and Out of Charles Manson"s Control
Leslie Van Houten deserves parole from her life sentence because she was too immature to understand her savage actions in the Manson family killing spree … according to new legal docs. Leslie’s lawyer, Richard Pfeiffer, submitted a 13-page…
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Common Defends Snoop Dogg"s Freedom of Expression in Trump Beef (VIDEO)
Common insists Snoop Dogg pulling a fake gun on a clown Trump is the kind of thing hip-hop artists have done for years, and rightfully so … he says. The politically active rapper was leaving his gym in L.A. when he…
Thursday, December 8, 2016
George Jung -- Back in the Can After 2 Years of Freedom
George Jung, the guy Johnny Depp played in “Blow,” is back in jail for violating his parole, but he’s blaming it all on his manager. Sources close to the infamous cocaine smuggler tell us George took a trip to San Diego to make a little cash for…
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Mike Pence on Hamilton: That"s What Freedom Sounds Like!
It doesn’t seem possible, but this weekend, America is loving Hamilton just a little bit more than it already did.
And that’s because, on Friday night, Hamilton told Vice President-elect and notoriously terrible human being Mike Pence.
They expressed their fears that he wouldn’t protect all the people in this country, but they expressed those concerns with respect and kindness.
Donald Trump, Pence’s bestie, was deeply offended, and he called for an apology, but Pence himself? He was pretty cool with it.
Pence went on Fox News Sunday, and towards the end of the interview he was asked about the Hamilton fiasco.
He said that he and his family “really enjoyed” the show, and that it was an “incredible production,” and that it was “a real joy to be there.”
With tickets sold out for pretty much the rest of eternity, yeah, we imagine it’s be a joy to be there.
Then, as hilarious yet embarrassing as it is, Pence said that he did hear some boos as he took his seat, but “I nudged my kids and reminded them that’s what freedom sounds like.”
He said that he did hear the speech, and “I wasn’t offended by what was said.”
He added that “I’ll leave to others whether that was the appropriate venue to say it.”
Pence went on to give a mini-speech, in which he said “I know this is a very disappointing time for people that did not see their candidate win in this national election.”
“I just want to assure people that what President-elect Donald Trump said on election night, he absolutely meant from the bottom of his heart.”
“He is preparing to be the president of all of the people of the United States of America, and to watch him bringing together people of diverse views, bringing together people that differed with him strongly, seeing him talk to leaders around the world …”
“I just want to reassure every American that in the days head, I’m very confident,” he said.
“They’re going to see President-elect Donald Trump be a president for all of the people, and we embrace that principle and we’re going to work hard to make that principle every day that we serve.”
Nobody wanted to hear all that nonsense, so he was asked if he wanted to hear an apology from the Hamilton cast and crew.
“As I said, I would leave that to others whether that was the appropriate venue for that,” he answered.
So all this sounds pretty coached, right? Or at least like he coached himself to play it cool.
If theatre-goers booing at him was “what freedom sounds like,” then wouldn’t the actual speech also be what freedom sounds like?
Why not just stick with that instead of the whole “I’m not going to say that it hurt my feelings, but if other people think it was really mean of them, then that’s cool” bit?
But hey, at least he said that he wasn’t offended, right? And he very willingly admitted that Hamilton is an absolutely amazing show.
It’s more than what Donald Trump did.
Yesterday, after the news of what happened began circulating, Trump tweeted “Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing. This should not happen!”
“The Theater must always be a safe and special place,” he wrote. “The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!”
He must have really been torn up about it all, because this morning at 6:22 AM, he tweeted “The cast and producers of Hamilton, which I hear is highly overrated, should immediately apologize to Mike Pence for this terrible behavior.”
“Highly overrated”?
Oh, Donald, everybody knows you’re a fool, but this is a little much, don’t you think?
Electoral college, come get your boys. They’re not doing so hot.
Monday, June 27, 2016
Beyonce at the BET Awards: She Let "Freedom" Ring!
Was it not made clear at halftime of the Super Bowl in February?
Or when she came out swinging in the "Lemonade" special on HBO?
Or pretty much any time Beyonce does anything?
There is only one Queen in the music industry and she was at it again to open the 2016 BET Awards, taking viewers by surprise via an amazing rendition of "Freedom."
Check out GIFs from this performance below and find out what other superstar joined in:
1. Queen Bey Alert!
Beyonce took the 2016 BET Awards by storm. Very few people knew she would help open the show alongside Kendrick Lamar.
2. Beyonce Performs at the BET Awards
Excuse her while she slays. Here is a look at Beyonce making quite the impression on stage at the 2016 BET Awards.
3. Beyonce Does the BETs
We love you, Beyonce! And we loved you even more after seeing your performance at the outset of the 2016 BET Awards.
4. Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar
Does it get any better than Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar? The superstars kicked off the 2016 BET Awards with a performance of “Freedom.”
5. Beyonce is on Fire
Beyonce was on fire at the 2016 BET Awards. We know, though: when is Beyonce ever not on fire?!?
6. Beyonce BET Awards Photo
SURPRISE! Beyonce kept her amazing 2016 BET Awards performance a surprise from everyone until the very last second.
Beyonce at the BET Awards: She Let "Freedom" Ring!
Was it not made clear at halftime of the Super Bowl in February?
Or when she came out swinging in the "Lemonade" special on HBO?
Or pretty much any time Beyonce does anything?
There is only one Queen in the music industry and she was at it again to open the 2016 BET Awards, taking viewers by surprise via an amazing rendition of "Freedom."
Check out GIFs from this performance below and find out what other superstar joined in:
1. Queen Bey Alert!
Beyonce took the 2016 BET Awards by storm. Very few people knew she would help open the show alongside Kendrick Lamar.
2. Beyonce Performs at the BET Awards
Excuse her while she slays. Here is a look at Beyonce making quite the impression on stage at the 2016 BET Awards.
3. Beyonce Does the BETs
We love you, Beyonce! And we loved you even more after seeing your performance at the outset of the 2016 BET Awards.
4. Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar
Does it get any better than Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar? The superstars kicked off the 2016 BET Awards with a performance of “Freedom.”
5. Beyonce is on Fire
Beyonce was on fire at the 2016 BET Awards. We know, though: when is Beyonce ever not on fire?!?
6. Beyonce BET Awards Photo
SURPRISE! Beyonce kept her amazing 2016 BET Awards performance a surprise from everyone until the very last second.
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