Madonna Opposes Intervention in Syria

[David__77]

US pop star Madonna criticized the proposed American military intervention in the Syrian civil war. Madonna has appealed to the authorities not to carry out the operation in Syria, a photo with handwritten text posted in pop star’s Instagram.

Madonna Louise Ciccone is an American singer-songwriter, actress, author, director, entrepreneur and philanthropist. Critics have praised her diverse musical productions which have also been known to induce controversy.



http://inserbia.info/news/2013/09/madonna-against-us-intervention-in-syria/

Also this can be seen on Madonna's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/madonna

Thank you Madonna!

[msanthrope]

1. Yeah, but I really want to know what Cher thinks. nt

[David__77]

6. I actually do want to know what she thinks. Cher is a smart lady!

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[JackRiddler]

18. At least she isn't employed as a war shill, like Kerry or Power

[Berlum]

2. But, but, but...what does Lady Gaga have to say?

[JackRiddler]

19. Probably something a lot smarter than Kerry.

[joeybee12]

3. Some of those ignorant quotes against her stand...

Are pretty common here...yeah, we all LOVE chemical weapons...that's why we don't want a strike...oh, and we hate America too...

[sharp_stick]

4. Whew, thank Gawd for that

but until Demi Lovato and One Direction give opinions I'm still on the sidelines.

[David__77]

7. British parliament took the right stand, so we don't need One Direction's input as much.

But I'd be happy if those cuties spoke up!

[Zorra]

5. Madonna is an extremely intelligent, focused, disciplined, creative, and multi-talented woman.

She is a philanthropist, and an advocate for civil and human rights for all.

She's an amazing person. Those who believe that she is just some twit bimbo entertainer and mock her are either ignorant, jealous, or simply cretinous.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_%28entertainer%29

[Comrade Grumpy]

8. Well, that settles it.

[Dawson Leery]

9. If this were a Rethug President, the kountry klan and teabaggers would be calling for her life.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

14. If this were a Rethug President what would DU be calling for? n/t

[philosslayer]

10. Have we gotten an opinion from the Kardashians yet?

And where does Miley Cyrus stand?

[JackRiddler]

20. The more the merrier.

We need a few million people in the street, so long as we have a celebrity culture, they might as well do the right thing.

And you know what the difference is between Miley Cyrus and the CIA-State Department-Pentagon-MIC? She isn't making money off this war, and she isn't receiving a salary to pitch for war.

[Lifelong Dem]

11. But what does Britney Spears have to say?

That's what's important in all of this.

[David__77]

17. Spears supported the war against Iraq.

Thanks to Michael Moore, I learned about that.

[Le Taz Hot]

12. Who the fuck cares?

[geek tragedy]

13. What did Miley Cyrus have to say? nt

[Nuclear Unicorn]

15. Blurred red lines.

[David__77]

16. Please don't make me think of her.

[JackRiddler]

21. Someone even made you post a pic.

[David__77]

24. Yes, I didn't want to be the only one suffering with the image in my head.

Misanthropic of me, I know...

[Zorra]

22. Several replies on this thread...Smells Like Sexist Teen Spirit

Notice that nobody has mentioned, or is mocking, any men whose opinions they feel should be considered valueless on Syria?

For example, "But, but, what does Matt Damon have to say?"

Or, "But I really want to know what Bono thinks"

Or, "I really want to know what Justin Bieber thinks"

Nope. All the disdain is directed at female artists, whose opinions are apparently considered valueless because they are just silly women.

*sigh*

Never one for subtly, Madonna’s 2003 “American Life” video was a commentary about the “social disease” plaguing America leading up to the war. In the video, Madonna (looking more like the yet-to-be famous Sarah Palin) croons about living the American dream from jumbotrons at a fashion show. Between cutaway scenes of bombs exploding, models in military-chic uniforms work the runway, commingling with the war’s innocent victims – Iraqi children who shuffle apprehensively downstage before the flashing cameras of a ravenous media and disengaged affluent audience.

At the time of the video’s release, the backlash was so brutal and unrelenting that for the first time in her outspoken career, Madonna retreated from her detractors and withdrew the video.
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Regarding the War in Iraq, Madonna was right, and George W. Bush was wrong. When we didn’t want to hear it but needed to listen most, Madonna spoke the truth. And in return, boys and girls, the King’s minions banished Madonna from the airwaves, where she’d reigned for 20 years.
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In rallying for unity, America sacrificed freedom and censored opposing views, discounting the very essence of the democracy that President Bush was peddling for Iraq.

http://fotpforums.com/topic/54513-revisited-a-decade-later-american-life/

Madonna's censored Iraq War protest video, 2003

[Comrade Grumpy]

23. Sheesh. Maybe because Madonna is a female entertainer. But I'll say it for you:

I don't care what Rob Zombie, Justin Bieber, or Billy Corgan have to say about it either. There. Feel better?