Posted on 01/23/2017 12:15:32 PM PST by drewh
Taylor Swift may have tweeted her support for those around the world who joined in the Women's March over the weekend, but many people are furious that the self-proclaimed feminist wasn't a part of the protest.
The 27-year-old singer took to Twitter on Saturday to say that she has 'so much love, price and respect for those who marched'. However, while plenty of A-list stars joined the marches across the country, she wasn't one of them.
Although some fans praised Taylor for her tweet, there were plenty of Twitter users who accused the pop star of only speaking out about feminism when it 'benefits' her.
'As a fan of yours, this is some bulls**t. You do not get to pick and choose when feminism benefits you,' a woman named Alyssa commented.
'If you were really for feminism, you would have spoken up against Donald Trump instead of just saying to vote on Election Day. But instead you claim to be a feminist when it benefits you.'
The backlash was so harsh that rock duo Best Coast sent a tweet to Taylor saying: 'Bless your heart for this.'
More than half a million people took to the streets in Washington, D.C. to stand for women's rights, with more than two million more demonstrating around the world
Taylor Swift has stated that she is a feminist numerous times, and she is known for proudly supporting in her famous girl squad. But many argued that she could be using her platform more, particulalry by joining the Women's March.
Chris Rollins, who participated in the peaceful protest, tweeted: 'This is gross opportunism. Be better.'
'He's not bragging; he's stating fact,' the person wrote. 'Taylor Swift is only a feminist when it's convenient for her. She's done more two hurt feminism than help.'
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The lefties are going full Jacobin. What’s next Hollywood show trials for the insufficiently loyal?
Oh, fer cryin'...look...somebody had to stay home and take care of all those cats.
Besides, we wouldn’t want to waste 5 pounds of flour trying to find it!
I think Taylor Swift is doing the right thing.Consider these two points.
1. Laura Ingraham’s book, “Shut up and Sing” applies here. Swift is under no obligation to reveal her politics and the public does not need to get involved.
2. Baseball pitcher Curt Schilling belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He is an outspoken conservative and thus has been rejected by the voters. Schilling chose to speak up and that is fine. His Choice. Other entertainers can choose to stay silent.
But she HAS revealed her feminism, and support for the “women’s march”! She just did not participate in it.
As for Curt Schilling, he should be the #1 vote for the Baseball Hall of fame next time it comes up, if justice and pride in the sport of Baseball is to be served!
He also should soundly defeat Wacky Liz Warren in the race for US Senator in 2018!!!! We’ve already had more than enough of the Wacky One, but we have at least 2 more years of having to put up wth her garbage!!!!
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