Uh oh Kenny, Express Yourself like that again and Madonna may not let you Live to Tell another pun and definitely wouldn't be Crazy for You. She'd probably say Papa Don't Preach and Open Your Heart.kenny|1485044503|4117821 said:She's not talking ... like a virgin.
I think her comment gets her some attention from Secret Service.
Queenie60|1485106015|4118079 said:She should stick to singing and flaunting her erotic, half nude body all over the stage. That's her expertise, not politics. When I was younger, I was a huge Madonna fan as she is quite talented. However, with this poor behavior I refuse to support her any longer. I'm tired of listening to the "Hollywood Elite" voicing their political views - they should stay with what they know best, singing, dancing, acting, etc. - not politics as they're not politicians. And this comment is not meant to state my political views nor am I saying this on behalf of any political party - simply stating that her violent comment about "blowing up the Whitehouse" is quite eyebrow raising.
And she threw out so many F*** bombs on CNN, they finally cut her off. Shame on her.
ericad|1485108437|4118096 said:I haven't listened to the audio, but has anyone considered that she didn't literally mean to blow it up lol? You know, I "blow up" people's cell phones, Justin Bieber sings about it regularly in my car (my daughter is 11 lol) - it's the lingo of the kids these days (and since Madonna refuses to act her age, I could see her using that kind of language). Maybe she meant "blowing up the white house" via our political statements, marches, messages to local government representatives, standing up to the current political climate. You know "let's all blow up the white house" like you'd blow up a cell phone.
ericad|1485108437|4118096 said:I haven't listened to the audio, but has anyone considered that she didn't literally mean to blow it up lol? You know, I "blow up" people's cell phones, Justin Bieber sings about it regularly in my car (my daughter is 11 lol) - it's the lingo of the kids these days (and since Madonna refuses to act her age, I could see her using that kind of language). Maybe she meant "blowing up the white house" via our political statements, marches, messages to local government representatives, standing up to the current political climate. You know "let's all blow up the white house" like you'd blow up a cell phone.
Chrono|1485116729|4118147 said:Just like Trump asking Russia to hack Hillary's emails? And guess where is he now? Our 45th president! I guess we DO look up to people who say such things.
Calliecake|1485116953|4118149 said:Chrono|1485116729|4118147 said:Just like Trump asking Russia to hack Hillary's emails? And guess where is he now? Our 45th president! I guess we DO look up to people who say such things.
I guess that wasn't too important to some posters.... and yet Madonna spouting off is. Did anyone really take her comments seriously? She should not have said them, that's a given.
ruby59|1485113187|4118119 said:ericad|1485108437|4118096 said:I haven't listened to the audio, but has anyone considered that she didn't literally mean to blow it up lol? You know, I "blow up" people's cell phones, Justin Bieber sings about it regularly in my car (my daughter is 11 lol) - it's the lingo of the kids these days (and since Madonna refuses to act her age, I could see her using that kind of language). Maybe she meant "blowing up the white house" via our political statements, marches, messages to local government representatives, standing up to the current political climate. You know "let's all blow up the white house" like you'd blow up a cell phone.
With all the nuts out there, aren't you concerned one of them might take it literally??
ericad|1485117992|4118163 said:ruby59|1485113187|4118119 said:ericad|1485108437|4118096 said:I haven't listened to the audio, but has anyone considered that she didn't literally mean to blow it up lol? You know, I "blow up" people's cell phones, Justin Bieber sings about it regularly in my car (my daughter is 11 lol) - it's the lingo of the kids these days (and since Madonna refuses to act her age, I could see her using that kind of language). Maybe she meant "blowing up the white house" via our political statements, marches, messages to local government representatives, standing up to the current political climate. You know "let's all blow up the white house" like you'd blow up a cell phone.
With all the nuts out there, aren't you concerned one of them might take it literally??
As I said I hadn't listened to the audio. I don't condone violence in any way, but no, I also don't concern myself that people will take sarcasm literally. Being a very sarcastic person myself, I would suggest that the context of the quote be considered. I can say "I fantasize about being the cheese in a Trevor Noah/Jon Stewart sandwich" but it doesn't literally mean I want to commit adultery in a celebrity 3-way. Well, I might, but you get my point.
ksinger|1485108195|4118094 said:Queenie60|1485106015|4118079 said:She should stick to singing and flaunting her erotic, half nude body all over the stage. That's her expertise, not politics. When I was younger, I was a huge Madonna fan as she is quite talented. However, with this poor behavior I refuse to support her any longer. I'm tired of listening to the "Hollywood Elite" voicing their political views - they should stay with what they know best, singing, dancing, acting, etc. - not politics as they're not politicians. And this comment is not meant to state my political views nor am I saying this on behalf of any political party - simply stating that her violent comment about "blowing up the Whitehouse" is quite eyebrow raising.
And she threw out so many F*** bombs on CNN, they finally cut her off. Shame on her.
I didn't hear the the actual audio of her, but since she said something that apparently warrants a little visit from the secret service, I'd say she should have kept her interior voice on the inside. It was a stupid stupid move on her part, and I hope they (figuratively) slap her around a bit for it.
However, aside from stupid people making actual threats, what do you propose - other than saying "Shame on you, Madonna!" (or insert name of whoever is saying something you don't approve of), be done about the so-called evil "Hollywood Elite" voicing political views?
As for dropping f-bombs, that shouldn't disqualify anyone from anything. Even places like PS, that put a supposed premium on politeness, is a veritable morass of f-bombs these days.![]()
Queenie60|1485106015|4118079 said:She should stick to singing and flaunting her erotic, half nude body all over the stage. That's her expertise, not politics. When I was younger, I was a huge Madonna fan as she is quite talented. However, with this poor behavior I refuse to support her any longer. I'm tired of listening to the "Hollywood Elite" voicing their political views - they should stay with what they know best, singing, dancing, acting, etc. - not politics as they're not politicians. And this comment is not meant to state my political views nor am I saying this on behalf of any political party - simply stating that her violent comment about "blowing up the Whitehouse" is quite eyebrow raising.
And she threw out so many F*** bombs on CNN, they finally cut her off. Shame on her.
mary poppins|1485127727|4118242 said:Queenie60|1485106015|4118079 said:She should stick to singing and flaunting her erotic, half nude body all over the stage. That's her expertise, not politics. When I was younger, I was a huge Madonna fan as she is quite talented. However, with this poor behavior I refuse to support her any longer. I'm tired of listening to the "Hollywood Elite" voicing their political views - they should stay with what they know best, singing, dancing, acting, etc. - not politics as they're not politicians. And this comment is not meant to state my political views nor am I saying this on behalf of any political party - simply stating that her violent comment about "blowing up the Whitehouse" is quite eyebrow raising.
And she threw out so many F*** bombs on CNN, they finally cut her off. Shame on her.
Madonna was fully clothed yesterday, wearing layers. Her words, though possibly careless, were probably to show the crowd of marchers that she empathizes with them.
I've never understood this argument that "Hollywood Elite" shouldn't voice their political views, especially lately for several reasons. First, people who become famous by singing, dancing, acting or being in reality tv don't lose their ability to think. They also have a huge platform to effect change, or at least promote thought, even if you don't agree with their positions. Music throughout time, particularly from the 60s and 70s, contains a lot of political lyrics.
Second, if the reason is simply because they "should stay what they know best . . . not politics as they are not politicians", then hopefully you agree that every member and proposed member of Trump's cabinet is not qualified for their position. Though not Hollywood, they are elite and wealthy in their own way, be it former Goldman Sachs exec, oil CEO or billionaire heiress. None of these people have political experience nor can they relate to the average Joe as to income or lifestyle and thus concerns.
Third, and left for last due only to an associated list, the argument is undermined by the US's long history of electing or appointing the "Hollywood Elite" to political positions. Most notable and recognizable are our current president, Donald Trump; our past president, Ronald Reagan; former governor of California, Arnold Schwartzenneger; former Mayor of Cincinnati, Jerry Springer; former Mayor of Carmel, Clint Eastwood; former US Representative, Sonny Bono; and former governor of Minnesota, Jesse Ventura. Here's a list of actor-politician:
Al Franken (Democrat) (U.S. Senator, Minnesota; incumbent)
Alan Autry (Republican) (Mayor of Fresno, California)
Arnold Schwarzenegger (Republican) (Governor of California)
Ben Jones (Democrat) (U.S. Congressman, 4th District of Georgia)
Ben Stein (Republican) (Speechwriter for Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford)
Clay Aiken (Democrat) (unsuccessful nominee for U.S. House of Representatives, North Carolina's 2nd congressional district, 2014)
Clint Eastwood (Republican, but describes himself as libertarian) (Mayor of Carmel, California)
Donald Trump (Republican) (President-elect of the United States)
Fred Grandy (Republican) (U.S. Representative, Iowa)
Fred Thompson (Republican) (U.S. Senator, Tennessee and unsuccessful presidential candidate)
George Murphy (Republican) (U.S. Senator, California)
Helen Gahagan (Democrat) (U.S. Representative, 14th District of California)
Jack Kelly, mayor of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Jerry Springer (Democrat) (Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Jesse Ventura (formerly Reform; currently Independence Party of Minnesota) (Governor of Minnesota)
John Davis Lodge (Republican) (Governor of Connecticut)
John Gavin (Republican) (U.S. diplomat; Ambassador to Mexico)
Jon Runyan (Republican) (U.S. Representative of 3rd District of New Jersey)
Kal Penn (Democrat) (Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement for the Barack Obama administration)
Linda McMahon (Republican) (two-time unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator from Connecticut, appointed Administrator of the Small Business Administration by President Donald Trump)
Melissa Gilbert (Democrat)
Nancy Kulp (Democrat) (unsuccessful nominee for U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania)
Omarosa (Republican) (appointed by President Donald Trump as Assistant to the President and Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison)
Raj Bhakta (Republican) (unsuccessful candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Pennsylvania)
Ralph Waite (Democrat) (unsuccessful nominee for U.S. House of Representatives)
Robert Montgomery (Republican)
Ronald Reagan (Republican) (Governor of California, President of the United States)
Sean Duffy (Republican) U.S. Representative, 7th District of Wisconsin
Sheila Kuehl (Democrat) (California State Senator)
Shirley Temple Black (Republican) (U.S. diplomat; Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, Chief of Protocol of the United States)
Sonny Bono (Republican) (U.S. Representative, 44th District of California)
Stephen Peace (Democrat) (California State Senator)
Wendell Corey (City councilman of Santa Monica, California), (Republican) (unsuccessful candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, California), 1966
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_actor-politicians#USA
Elliot86|1485137565|4118314 said:Thank goodness people actually put in the time to do their research, rather than drop shame bombs and then claim to be too busy to back them up.
I have been a longtime fan of Al Franken. I became even more of a fan watching him school Betsy DeVos.
lovedogs|1485141405|4118342 said:Elliot86|1485137565|4118314 said:Thank goodness people actually put in the time to do their research, rather than drop shame bombs and then claim to be too busy to back them up.
I have been a longtime fan of Al Franken. I became even more of a fan watching him school Betsy DeVos.
Seriously. I'm sorry, but it's a little silly to get hurt/defensive when you write about how ashamed Madonna should be, and then someone comes in and disagrees. She (I'm assuming gender, sorry if I'm wrong) did her research--good for her.
ruby59|1485144959|4118370 said:lovedogs|1485141405|4118342 said:Elliot86|1485137565|4118314 said:Thank goodness people actually put in the time to do their research, rather than drop shame bombs and then claim to be too busy to back them up.
I have been a longtime fan of Al Franken. I became even more of a fan watching him school Betsy DeVos.
Seriously. I'm sorry, but it's a little silly to get hurt/defensive when you write about how ashamed Madonna should be, and then someone comes in and disagrees. She (I'm assuming gender, sorry if I'm wrong) did her research--good for her.
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/22/secret-service-plans-to-investigate-madonna-for-saying-she-wants/21660213/
So glad to read that she is being investigated. Free speech is one thing. Acting like a fool is another.
nala|1485145681|4118374 said:ruby59|1485144959|4118370 said:lovedogs|1485141405|4118342 said:Elliot86|1485137565|4118314 said:Thank goodness people actually put in the time to do their research, rather than drop shame bombs and then claim to be too busy to back them up.
I have been a longtime fan of Al Franken. I became even more of a fan watching him school Betsy DeVos.
Seriously. I'm sorry, but it's a little silly to get hurt/defensive when you write about how ashamed Madonna should be, and then someone comes in and disagrees. She (I'm assuming gender, sorry if I'm wrong) did her research--good for her.
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/01/22/secret-service-plans-to-investigate-madonna-for-saying-she-wants/21660213/
So glad to read that she is being investigated. Free speech is one thing. Acting like a fool is another.
And to you, this is a good use of taxpayer money?
Because she really poses a threat? That's why she announced it and followed it by a message about love.