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1 posted on 01/14/2017 9:45:23 AM PST by OddLane
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Interesting article.

“Hamilton” is revered by the liberals, for the way it allegedly teaches us history at the same time it entertains us and creates thought provoking drama.

I wonder if it’s also revered, because they insisted on members of minority groups to be the actors, even though the historic figures portrayed were all white? So that makes it “edgy” or something?????


2 posted on 01/14/2017 9:50:52 AM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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same way I felt about “Cats”... my wife had me go...it sucked. I like all kinds of music Chet Baker to Incubus and Steely Dan but it was a yawner. In talking to most of my friends that went it was more that “they went” as opposed to “it being good”.

I actually dosed off after working a night shift during the underground scene of Phantom of the Opera..hahahahaha. The music was so relaxing, my wife didn’t appreciate the snore that startled me awake.


3 posted on 01/14/2017 9:54:27 AM PST by Dick Vomer (2 Timothy 4:7 deo duce ferro comitante)
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Could it be that “Hamilton” is a case of nobody wanting to say the emperor has no clothes??

Meaning, that it’s become accepted wisdom in the liberal and arts communities, that “Hamilton” is a priceless work of art, a classic masterpiece of the theater arts.

And, liberals being the way they are, are afraid to voice dissenting opinions, for fear of being ostracized by their “tolerant” liberal friends, if they voice a dissenting opinion about “Hamilton”.

So, nobody is willing to come out and say that “Hamilton” is not a good play, that their “Poetic license” having only members of minority groups cast as white people doesn’t work, that the “rap” soundtrack doesn’t set well with them, etc.

In short, to be a good liberal in good standing, you have to say that you loved “Hamilton”, and parrot back the opinion that it is indeed a national treasure and a classic play.


4 posted on 01/14/2017 9:58:42 AM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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If he doesn't care about the silly musical, fine.

That's his right, and he may be absolutely right about it.

But the way he writes, he really, really does care about it for some reason, and that might make you wonder.

Middle America has more important things to worry about and isn't obsessing about ticket prices to a show they don't want to see.

7 posted on 01/14/2017 10:04:31 AM PST by x
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Excellent read with a little Navy/Marine special words thrown in. Part of his summary below is what is happening in America and around the world re our elites telling us what to do and how to live our lives.

The election of Donald Trump and the leave vote in the United Kingdom aren't just political decisions. They're a cultural revolt against the pomposity of upper-crust liberals who don't have to live with the consequences of their own values. Hamilton is where the modern day Marie Antoinettes tell unemployed forklift drivers to eat cake.

Off in the distance, the sans culotes are sharpening the guillotine. The aloof nobles catching the latest performance of Hamilton have no idea they're about to be cast—much against their will—in a bit part in Les Miserables.

9 posted on 01/14/2017 10:12:18 AM PST by Grampa Dave (The deadliest Islamic terror cell America has ever faced is leaving office, 20 Jan 2017!)
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Let me keep it real here.

What makes me disinclined to see this play is how much Libs love it. It's become a shibboleth of the artsy and "hip" to claim to love this musical. That always makes me suspicious.

13 posted on 01/14/2017 10:16:54 AM PST by Lysandru
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My 13 year old niece is in love with it, has been walking around with her iPhone earbuds in singing it all the time. I finally asked her what she loved so much about it, listened to some of the music. Derivative, mediocre. Sounded like “Glee.” Told her so. Started calling it “Glamilton” and the music “GlipGlop.” She didn’t like it. But, she’s not listening to it all the time anymore. Probably just another passing teen fad soon to be forgotten, like Pokemon Go. I do worry about the distorted view of history that’s likely to stick with her though.


17 posted on 01/14/2017 10:26:48 AM PST by RegulatorCountry
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This isn't speaking truth to power. This is power telling the rest of us what truth is

I'm sure the composer feels this is artistic license. I'm also sure he's laughing all the way to the bank.

18 posted on 01/14/2017 10:26:58 AM PST by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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Black lib playing a white guy. The tards go ballistic if a white man plays a black guy like Michael Jackson.


19 posted on 01/14/2017 10:32:16 AM PST by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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I have just decided that I will begin saying “this is NOT Shinola!” when the other word would be unwelcome.


31 posted on 01/14/2017 11:15:58 AM PST by ExGeeEye (For dark is the suede that mows like a harvest.)
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How much does this author’s opinion mean when he confesses that he has “untrained ears”?

This review is admittedly ignorant. The author admits as much.

If you haven’t seen it, or listened to it in its entirety several times, and especially if you are musically illiterate, please don’t express strong negative opinions about Hamilton.

Many of us, and by “us” I mean “artistically informed conservatives,” consider it among the greatest pieces of art to be created in our nation in decades.


42 posted on 01/14/2017 12:41:17 PM PST by Theo (FReeping since 1998 ... drain the swamp.)
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Wouldn’t a musical imply that there is actual music?


58 posted on 01/14/2017 5:22:58 PM PST by TBP (0bama lies, Granny dies.)
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