Make me your Dream Life

finally getting to this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRza3wDl9pM

that track's some kind of euphoriaa

I checked some sites and it's not really practical.. https://americanvinylco.com/product/vinyl-album-cover-3/ gatefold: https://americanvinylco.com/product/gatefold-vinyl-album-cover/ which is like the cost of a vinyl and then some already.. other links that I saw r more for distributors, so yeah.. / personally at this point I'm thinking of just getting one of the vinyl versions and printing out a glossy cover of the album artwork idk, but to my knowledge, my signed cd hasn't even gotten here yet.

So it's been a while since I had to take mandatory govt. classes, but a genuine question is. Where are our mayors? Governors, and why's it taken so long for them to make a political statement.. I know our mayor already made a statement about things yesterday, but what u feel u can share, people in other states, what's been done communicatively at a county/city/state level?

this is gonna b kinda random but w all the things going on in society rn, I kinda wanna know more now what the groups roles are. like granted there's more groups that don't really fit the 6, but yeah food for thought https://twitter.com/GagaMediaDotNet/status/1239576230367821825

edit: wrong thread but hey..

Well.. ah. hope ur wearing a mask girl. be careful

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I added a few more sentences to my post if ya wanted to read, but with all due respect, who are ya to really scale that against her actions where she is improving? edit: not to b overbearing, but you're probably doing something else so that's cool, but my (genuine) questions still stand. you mentioned how racism is subtle, so why can't change be as well? in my eyes, she's acted first post bout feminism, defended what she said and further elaborated. had a blackout, then posted showing support, tailored that, and posted more directly about it. doesn't that count for something? and ya recently mentioned last post how ur not asking anything from her, and that yeah ur right we shouldn't have to, but who's decision is that to make? the progression of events led to her furthering her support. the net's an incredible tech and time can get warped in a sense, I get that, so so much, but it did happen. and she is improving. so what do you think happens next?

aren't people allowed to change for the better tho? and forsure she doesn't really need the praise, that or have it be given, but can't we be happy n support her for moving towards that? I don't wanna go into some kind of diatribe, but the forum's been picking, and she thru whatever way managed to take the net's consideration. her intent was given and she improved. people's past shouldn't be the entire thing that others' present are judged on. mistakes shouldn't be the end. in fact that's how people grow. it can't just be "obvious" ignorance is a very real thing. sad but true. regarding her, I think she's moving towards the right direction if my opinion even matters towards her scaled by the reality of what's she's doing to help

Lana: I got u (babe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkmBjHwzyMw edit: I- I'm not opening that up.

Top 5 from each (pop) album: Chromatica: Enigma, Replay, Babylon, 1000 Doves, Plastic Doll (it's new, that was difficult) ARTPOP: Aura, Applause, Sexxx Dreams, ARTPOP, MJH Born This Way: HML, Electric Chapel, Government Hooker, TEOG, You and I TFM: just 4.. Bad Romance, Alejandro, SHICD, Speechless TF: Beautiful Dirty Rich, Paper Gangsta, Money Honey, Summerboy, Eh Eh Joanne: Perfect Illusion, JAD, John Wayne, Hey Girl, Dancin' In Circles

Bc u personally decide what defeats you, yeah. Granted w social issues it's sooo much more complex than that, which I think why society acts more in groups, but definitely. How can u take care of others as effectively, if u can't take care of yourself first? So much more to think about.. I'm glad u got to working things out, don't let it shake you up too much if anything

There really are a lot of factors, but mm yeah basically social media brings a lot out of people, and sometimes sort of uploading parts of ur pysche onto the internet and reacting rather than responding's what elicits some kind of stronger sub for reach for human connection thru what they express. It's still sort of like a classroom. And it seems it's more important to people to get what's owed to them or what they think rather than have the patience to see things through. Silence is painted to everything else, like everything else, and while I get it, the involvement is a bit more put on a pedestal that ur then removed from. People dont usually take the time to look at the entire picture and get confused at the strokes, or choice of frames/ materials. As if opinion was king, and garnering numbers for support was the true sub for understanding. I really think a lot is rooted back to validation of realities, which I get, but I really think it starts more w the self, rather than finding it from/projecting it onto others. And u question, to what degree is it even valid, between what's being said, opinion and their mingling. It takes a lot to be prepared for being on the internet and I think a lot of people just forget that, and if intentional, well motives should be checked too. It can be construed as some kind of cry for help, but at the end of the day we should really just be looking out for each other and helping our own selves. It all just seems like the net's a collective brain w differing and paralleling thoughts that aim to find reason, but like. When does it begin to function as a whole? Sorry I was getting a bit philosophical, but asking someone to validate your pain shouldnt really be surrendered to another person. It'd just bring more pain and be less centering. The trust has to be there for it to be properly shared to see things thru. But sometimes it's just not taken. Granted w certain issues it's a lot more complex than that but I really think deeper thinking, a more supporting, patient perspective, really fosters healing than spreading violence does. Funnily enough, when talking about the self, and how events played out w Lana, people chose to still listen to her music thru their choice, when in a way that's what she was sort of doing. I think it's bc we were all so mystified by it, and the pain from it brought out some wisdom. Except, there really was no violence thru her singing, just what she went thru and what she owned from it. Communication's funny huh? Hahahaha

I think it's connected in a way that Lana's a celebrity/artist as well. I'm pretty sure Barry means well too. I honestly think Kim K's amazing for being able to playing an integral part in Alice Marie's granted clemency. Just saying. Would be an amazing feat if Lana were able to pull something off like that is what probably everyone's thinking about after that sentence more or less. I think that might be a celebrity to politics sweet spot. Cue the sarcasm etc. but hey, legit no pressure, it feels like, and w the upcoming record and poetry books that's she's just getting started. I honestly just wish the internet'd be more patient w her. two cents

Sorry I know that was a mouthful.. but yeah mhm.. Edit: @@GeminiLanaFan so we dont derail the thread hahaha: (:

I really think it starts w more transparency btwn the leaders and the people. I think information's got to be made more available and gradually integrated objectively into news media so the people can make informed decisions, at least a little easier. Not everyone's got lawyers that can dissect acts etc. Most people have busy lives to lead and I'm sure it'd help many. Also, I'm thinking mental/emotional regulating of officers more. The cop who did the deed had multiple conduct complaints on his record and his superiors didn't seem to do anything about it prior and then, how everything started. More monitoring of the police force in general bc the power is there and it should be checked. I think counseling should be made mandatory for cops while they're employed. Dont quote me on this but cops usually get screened before the job, and of course their persepctives and behaviors can change, so its important to really regulate/ provide attention to it. Last thing, I really think that community service should be more prominently introduced to inmates and finding better solutions for them once they're out or while in their stay bc chances of them getting back in are higher than not. Also, statisically, the system pays more money towards the average prisoner than they do their college students which says A LOT. I think I'll stop there, but yeah a lot needs to be done. It's just all connected and impacts us all heavily.

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Mm. If anything, it really just warrants the age old perspective that the funding behind those forces are warranted to protect the people. There's a contract of peace between the government and people, in a way where we're paying taxes etc. for their protection. Control is implied, and clearly the trust isn't there. Granted, we're all accountable bc we all live in our communities, so I really think that the movement does start with us as individuals at numerous varieties and methods and tones of expression. and that's it's our responsibility to look into ourselves and be smart enough to communicate the why's. I don't think their actions are rooted in love, but for personal gain, selfishness, and if they think about it a lot more, they're just contributing to our downfall as a free people, or whatever's left of the concept. It's infuriating.

It's real duplicitous bc rioters make the movement look real bad and prompt more police/corps action, while taking attention away from those peacefully protesting, but at the same time, it does bring faster media attention, widespread awareness. Not gonna condone violence, ever and personally do believe that peaceful protests are the way to go. I get that the system needs a LOT of reform, but damaging it thru setting things on fire, hurting the mom n pops and even bringing innocent people, especially those who're trying to help, safely, just doesn't represent the message and the movement that others are trying so hard to get others into in a mature way, a more welcoming way. How are others supposed to dive in when the fear is valid, on top of covid 19 around it, just doesn't do much long range. The reparation funds are gonna go back to the business and the system first. which is ironic, bc we're trying to get funding back to the PEOPLE. the damage deters that further. it divides people because the people rampaging are rationalizing their actions and I get the rage, I do, but long range, it just fucks things up for everyone in the long run. it doesn't give peace a chance. and mocks those who truly believe in it, and the solidarity that those are doing their best already into giving them a fair say bc of their actions. On the other side of the coin perspective regarding Lana posting, varying degrees of intent and its direction, she could've just been posting for awareness of the reality of this part of the current events bc it is happening. Clearly she cares of how her audience reacts, and decided to take it down. I do appreciate that she took it down to save the people in the video. There's a skepticism that's been rapidly just coming upfront bc of how fast social media operates, at the speed of clicks n buttons, but combine that w the lack of patience, and willingness to see the other side 'cept their own, potentially drags us into not thinking for ourselves, and blurs what acceptance is regarding our fellow human brothers and sisters. How do we frontier that if the methods don't aim to really connect? Emotions are a powerful driving force, but in my opinion, it shouldn't blind. I do think it should be taken into consideration for the sake of connecting values, but when the chemicals run out, be mindful of where that can take us. We have to repetitively ask ourselves. Are we thinking for ourselves and the collective good in a worthwhile way? Are we playing into someone else's hand? We've a constant responsibility to renew our minds in a way that represent each and every one of us into consideration. bc if we don't. Those w more funding are just gonna watch us fight while nothing gets done.

I've been listening to this album almost nonstop for the past few days sine it came out n I've been connecting to it even more an I'm just in love w the idea of how amazing this'd be at some kind of rave/festival/club. like damn. I just miss the physical camaraderie probs gonna echo others as well as myself. the chromaludes are amazing. reminds me a little of yeah final fantasy, GoT, the teardrop sound @ the 22 sec mark for the first. the emerging strings and how the violin zigzags how II really sets up the feeling of wonder and loss to then transitioning to 911 how bright and newly affirmative III is. sets up SINE real well. I can see how this album's such an improvement for her. There's a kind of maturity to it w how more blended/ subtle it is. Sad lyrics, upbeat sound. those songs are just a vibe.

silent car moments can be ironically profound just saying

we seem to alienate each other already for various grades of things. so transitorially, sometimes u just ask where the humans are, where humanity is

Makes me so happy for her: https://twitter.com/NASA/status/1267137762966339587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1267137762966339587&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgagadaily.com%2Findex.php%3Fapp%3Dcore%26module%3Dsystem%26controller%3Dembed%26url%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FNASA%2Fstatus%2F1267137762966339587%3Fs%3D20