4) *Even if* it were true that people had no choice but to "vote for Carney" (it's not), it would not follow in any way that we have to just accept whatever he does once elected. Quite the opposite: if it was a "lesser evil" vote, then we should be pushing hard for better (less bad?) policies.

viva democracy

Stop with the cutsie friend who’s too woke jokes. Stop with the it’s not that deep, that’s a reach, etc. Get off your ass and walk the talk. Stick your neck out. Actually dare to be unpopular, if you want common fucking decency to be in vogue again.

It’s especially ridiculous because you don’t get to be one of the highest selling pop stars without contributing to the culture you exist in. She’s not some small indie, she’s selling out massive stadiums. If that doesn’t warrant criticism or cultural analysis than nothing does

Some of this also stems from fandom purity politics. even saying "this album wasn't for me" could result in doxxing and surveillance (vigilante shit indeed!).

Fandoms internalize surveillance mechanisms, removing nuanced "authenticity" from the cultural act of listening and engaging.

i am uncreative and just thought "a cheese whiz?" 😂