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I'm just so shocked right now. 
I've been out of the loop for so many months, who the fuck is that man?? 

I'm just so shocked right now. 
I've been out of the loop for so many months, who the fuck is that man?? 

I'm just so shocked right now. 
I've been out of the loop for so many months, who the fuck is that man?? 

I think this thread is a perfect example of how things are getting messy in the international discourse.
 
Putting it in spoiler because it's long:
 
That said, some things should be simple enough not to get confused but for some reason, it's hard for some people:
 
You can criticize the despicable, evil actions of the Israeli government without being antisemistic.
You can hold Hamas responsible for their crimes and still support Palestine.
All Jews aren't Zionists.
All Palestinians aren't terrorists.
All Israeli don't support Netanyahu.
All Palestinians don't support Hamas.
 
I don't know if the two-state solution will ever see the light of the day and if Palestinians will finally live in peace, but I do know the true victims right now are the civilians being bombed, killed and mutilated for crimes they didn't commit. All the money and energy Western countries are putting in that conflict should be for humanitarian aid and nothing else.
 
Side note: I wouldn't ban people spouting IDF propaganda. There's a slim chance they've been brainwashed and interacting with other people might open their eyes. As slim as it is, I'd still take it.

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Unironically. Fans shouldn't have begged Capitol to free her but instead lock her up in the studio. Huge miscalculation on their part if the plan was to finally get Masochism. 

Obviously not cool at all to post a fake tracklist but the way it was so believable is both sad and hilarious. 
 
The fact it didn't surprise anyone says a lot more about her than her fans imo, like the bar has been so fucking low for so many years we're now always expecting a shitshow, even when she tries/gives her best. Ngl it's kinda pitiful at this point...

Obviously not cool at all to post a fake tracklist but the way it was so believable is both sad and hilarious. 
 
The fact it didn't surprise anyone says a lot more about her than her fans imo, like the bar has been so fucking low for so many years we're now always expecting a shitshow, even when she tries/gives her best. Ngl it's kinda pitiful at this point...

Obviously not cool at all to post a fake tracklist but the way it was so believable is both sad and hilarious. 
 
The fact it didn't surprise anyone says a lot more about her than her fans imo, like the bar has been so fucking low for so many years we're now always expecting a shitshow, even when she tries/gives her best. Ngl it's kinda pitiful at this point...

First of all, it's not ISIS but Hamas.
Then, the vile actions of Hamas shouldn't result in the death of thousands of innocent civilians, that have nothing to do with those (especially considering most of the population in Gaza is underage and couldn't vote for Hamas in 2006).
Finally, there was another letter (Artists 4 Ceasefire) that was way more nuanced and definitely hurting for both sides. 
 
Also, I can't believe I'm writing that: encouraging Israel bombings will never be a pro-peace statement. 

Quickly creeping out of the shadows: I just read a quote by Sartre that says "Les mots sont des pistolets chargés" (Words are like loaded guns/pistols) and it immediately made me think of the line "The poetry inside of me is warm like a gun."
 
Do you think the similar imagery is a coincidence or that Lana could have read Sartre?  Given her love for philosophy, I wouldn't be surprised but maybe it's a stretch. Idk. Maybe it comes from elsewhere, the imagery might not be super original. (Edit: just saw the post above about Happiness is a Warm Gun, I guess the imagery really isn't super original lmao). 
 
I don't like Sartre anyway so it would suit me if it's a coincidence.  It's just that I like to know what Lana reads/where she draws her inspiration from and I found the parallel interesting. 

Quickly creeping out of the shadows: I just read a quote by Sartre that says "Les mots sont des pistolets chargés" (Words are like loaded guns/pistols) and it immediately made me think of the line "The poetry inside of me is warm like a gun."
 
Do you think the similar imagery is a coincidence or that Lana could have read Sartre?  Given her love for philosophy, I wouldn't be surprised but maybe it's a stretch. Idk. Maybe it comes from elsewhere, the imagery might not be super original. (Edit: just saw the post above about Happiness is a Warm Gun, I guess the imagery really isn't super original lmao). 
 
I don't like Sartre anyway so it would suit me if it's a coincidence.  It's just that I like to know what Lana reads/where she draws her inspiration from and I found the parallel interesting. 

I honestly feel so bad for people thinking the delays and technical difficulties are normal and worth paying for at this point.  The fact they're expected and became part of her show is beyond me. Good for the fans if they're content with the crumbs they're getting, but like seriously...
She's supposed to be a singer. Singing well is the bare minimum. If I was a perfectionist singer and got comments like "at least, she sounded good during X", I would be mortified. 

I honestly feel so bad for people thinking the delays and technical difficulties are normal and worth paying for at this point.  The fact they're expected and became part of her show is beyond me. Good for the fans if they're content with the crumbs they're getting, but like seriously...
She's supposed to be a singer. Singing well is the bare minimum. If I was a perfectionist singer and got comments like "at least, she sounded good during X", I would be mortified. 

I honestly feel so bad for people thinking the delays and technical difficulties are normal and worth paying for at this point.  The fact they're expected and became part of her show is beyond me. Good for the fans if they're content with the crumbs they're getting, but like seriously...
She's supposed to be a singer. Singing well is the bare minimum. If I was a perfectionist singer and got comments like "at least, she sounded good during X", I would be mortified. 

I honestly feel so bad for people thinking the delays and technical difficulties are normal and worth paying for at this point.  The fact they're expected and became part of her show is beyond me. Good for the fans if they're content with the crumbs they're getting, but like seriously...
She's supposed to be a singer. Singing well is the bare minimum. If I was a perfectionist singer and got comments like "at least, she sounded good during X", I would be mortified. 

I honestly feel so bad for people thinking the delays and technical difficulties are normal and worth paying for at this point.  The fact they're expected and became part of her show is beyond me. Good for the fans if they're content with the crumbs they're getting, but like seriously...
She's supposed to be a singer. Singing well is the bare minimum. If I was a perfectionist singer and got comments like "at least, she sounded good during X", I would be mortified. 

I'm surprised there's so few comments about how amazing they are  
I've been watching their performances for a while now and they're really consistent with the quality of their shows. They're constantly giving vocals, charisma and aesthetic (most of their stage outfits are to die for, I freaking love the baroque ones). Abigail is such an awesome frontwoman but all the girls really shine in their own way. I love when she dances near them to highlight their performance. 
I seriously cannot wait for Prelude To Ecstasy. I've been dying to get the studio versions of Caesar on a TV, Burn Alive and Mirror ever since I heard them and I'm soooo happy they made it on the tracklist 

I honestly feel so bad for people thinking the delays and technical difficulties are normal and worth paying for at this point.  The fact they're expected and became part of her show is beyond me. Good for the fans if they're content with the crumbs they're getting, but like seriously...
She's supposed to be a singer. Singing well is the bare minimum. If I was a perfectionist singer and got comments like "at least, she sounded good during X", I would be mortified.