Protests against 'Racist' Beyonce (sigh)

[Tom4784]

It might have been Coldplay's halftime show, but days later Beyoncé's Super Bowl performance is the one people are still talking about.

Apparently not everyone was impressed by the singer's debut outing of her new song 'Formation' and its reference to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Beyoncé and her dancers paid homage to the Black Panthers, and now some people are planning a protest.

​"Are you offended as an American that Beyoncé pulled her race-baiting stunt at the Superbowl?" the event description said.

"Do you agree that it was a slap in the face to law enforcement?"​ it continued, before accusing Beyoncé's performance of "hate speech" and "racism".

Beyoncé was also criticised for the 'anti-police' message of 'Formation' by former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

​"I thought it was really outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers who are the people who protect her and protect us, and keep us alive," he told Fox News.

Meanwhile, Beyoncé has been widely praised for addressing racial issues and celebrating her heritage in 'Formation,' when over 1,000 young black men were killed by police officers in America in 2015.

I hate humanity.

[ChristmasNeeve]

:facepalm:

[Headie]

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[Merry Mockmas]

I thought it was really outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers who are the people who protect her and protect us, and keep us alive," he told Fox News.

If only The Police was doing that for the young black men that have been shot throughout the last year.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

She was paid to sing not make some half-assed political statement

The police have a hard enough job without pop singers trying to make it harder

silly woman

[Tom4784]

So we should all ignore the fact that there's a massive issue of police brutality in America? Why should the Police Force be above criticism when there's enough incidents to suggest that the whole 'Protect and Serve' thing doesn't apply to black people?

There's a massive imbalance in America at the moment, to deny it is to deny reality.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

So we should all ignore the fact that there's a massive issue of police brutality in America? Why should the Police Force be above criticism when there's enough incidents to suggest that the whole 'Protect and Serve' thing doesn't apply to black people?

There's a massive imbalance in America at the moment, to deny it is to deny reality.

America is a democratic society, if you have an issue use the political system available that allows debate

Do not abuse your position as she did to force an opinion down peoples throats when they are there to be entertained

shameful

[Cal.]

Queen of racism

[MB.]

#JeSuisBeyonce

[Pete.]

Danielle Lloyd who?

[Dominic]

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xpf1/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/12063144_943477452393583_295315052_n.jpg

Yas @ the ANTi promo

[Tom4784]

America is a democratic society, if you have an issue use the political system available that allows debate

Do not abuse your position as she did to force an opinion down peoples throats when they are there to be entertained

shameful

I wasn't aware she personally took the entire nation hostage and forced them to watch her performance because she couldn't have really forced her opinion down anyone's throat if they are watching of their own free will.

The only thing that's shameful is people like yourself trying to downplay a real and serious issue because it makes you uncomfortable.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

I wasn't aware she personally took the entire nation hostage and forced them to watch her performance because she couldn't have really forced her opinion down anyone's throat if they are watching of their own free will.

The only thing that's shameful is people like yourself trying to downplay a real and serious issue because it makes you uncomfortable.

she was the half time fluff at a football match, serious issue my arse

she was there to sing. if its a serious issue then take it up with people who can make change and not make some half baked showbiz point


her awful songs are the only thing that make me uncomfortable

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Former legendary Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani said

The halftime show, I thought, was ridiculous anyway. I don’t know what the heck it was. A bunch of people bouncing around and all strange things. It was terrible.”

“This is football, not Hollywood, and I thought it was really outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers who are the people who protect her and protect us, and keep us alive,” Giuliani said.

“And what we should be doing in the African-American community, and all communities, is build up respect for police officers. And focus on the fact that when something does go wrong, OK, we’ll work on that. But the vast majority of police officers risk their lives to keep us safe,” he said.

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66O-WEvW__M




and beyonce got a police escort to and from the stadium

:facepalm:

[Shaun]

LT taking issue with something modern? I am confused

[Christmas Dynasnow]

LT taking issue with something modern? I am confused

:joker:

[Jordan.]

It's all just self promotion on her part.

[Marsh.]

She doesn't care about black lives. She wants to be white.

[Z]

She doesn't care about black lives. She wants to be white.

She doesn't care about black or white lives, she wants to get richer!

[In the Drunk Tank]

It's all just self promotion on her part.

Very true

[Cherry Christmas]

It's all just self promotion on her part.

:clap2:

[Firewire]

Her impact?

[Kizzy]

She illuminatified Chris Martin...There's the real issue! :fist:

Seriously though I love socially and politically charged music, it's a form of artistic expression and therefore as a medium to express your personal beliefs it's totally valid.

[ChristmasNeeve]

She illuminatified Chris Martin...There's the real issue! :fist:

Seriously though I love socially and politically charged music, it's a form of artistic expression and therefore as a medium to express your personal beliefs it's totally valid.

I agree. Lots of artists do this, I don't see why it's an issue because it's Beyonce?

[Christmas Dynasnow]

She illuminatified Chris Martin...There's the real issue! :fist:

Seriously though I love socially and politically charged music, it's a form of artistic expression and therefore as a medium to express your personal beliefs it's totally valid.

Fine if you are Billy Brag penning a politically charged song but not if you were paid to do one thing and you hijack it for your own personal feelings

So if Chris Martin had used his spot to say that Gay Marriage was wrong and should be outlawed, would that be ok too?


Pretty sure Dezzy would not make a fanboy thread about that?

[Kizzy]

Fine if you are Billy Brag penning a politically charged song but not if you were paid to do one thing and you hijack it for your own personal feelings

So if Chris Martin had used his spot to say that Gay Marriage was wrong and should be outlawed, would that be ok too?


Pretty sure Dezzy would not make a fanboy thread about that?

Over time lots of artists have chosen to air views to a large audience, if Chris had chosen to do that then yes it would be totally fine by me, not that I believe that's a realistic scenario.
What dezzy would or wouldn't do is of no concern to me is it?

[Tom4784]

Fine if you are Billy Brag penning a politically charged song but not if you were paid to do one thing and you hijack it for your own personal feelings

So if Chris Martin had used his spot to say that Gay Marriage was wrong and should be outlawed, would that be ok too?


Pretty sure Dezzy would not make a fanboy thread about that?

I wouldn't have agreed with it but I wouldn't have tried to shut him down from having that opinion or expressing it.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

I wouldn't have agreed with it but I wouldn't have tried to shut him down from having that opinion or expressing it.

:joker:

YOu would have been the first to make a thread saying he should have been shut down and expressing disgust and that he should have stuck to his routine etc

[Kizzy]

:joker:

YOu would have been the first to make a thread saying he should have been shut down and expressing disgust and that he should have stuck to his routine etc

Are you basing this supposition on your hypothetical scenario?
Curiouser and curiouser.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Are you basing this supposition on your hypothetical scenario?
Curiouser and curiouser.

yes, I think its a reasonable counter


Pop star hijacks a music event to campaign for a cause that say Dezzy strongly disagrees with


result: outrage and disgust that the pop star did that and the ensuing thread to follow

:hee:

[iRyan]

she was the half time fluff at a football match, serious issue my arse

she was there to sing. if its a serious issue then take it up with people who can make change and not make some half baked showbiz point


her awful songs are the only thing that make me uncomfortable

You have a sad way of amusing yourself.

Music is art and art is expression. Whether it's political or not - the point is to express. She's not just some performing puppet. She made reference to one of the most relevant and important social issues here in America right now. The Super Bowl is the highest rated television event of the year, it represents American culture - and I think it's a brilliant platform for "political" statements. And to state the blatantly obvious, there is nothing outrageous about her performance, song, or video. The only ones who are outraged are racists, the self-perpetuating victims of their own hate.

[iRyan]

"I thought it was really outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers who are the people who protect her and protect us, and keep us alive," he told Fox News.

Police officers are here to protect white, wealthy, and privileged people.

[Kizzy]

yes, I think its a reasonable counter


Pop star hijacks a music event to campaign for a cause that say Dezzy strongly disagrees with


result: outrage and disgust that the pop star did that and the ensuing thread to follow

:hee:

Here is a comprehensive list of protest songs, could I have your interpretation to dezzys reaction to each please?...
http://showbams.com/2012/11/09/10-most-important-political-protest-songs-of-the-last-50-years/

[Tom4784]

:joker:

YOu would have been the first to make a thread saying he should have been shut down and expressing disgust and that he should have stuck to his routine etc

Lies.

My approach has always been that everyone is entitled to an opinion and everyone is free to comment on that opinion.

It just goes to show how weak your argument is that you must resort to outright lies to try to score points.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Police officers are here to protect white, wealthy, and privileged people.

and there you show your hand for all to see

:facepalm:

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Lies.

My approach has always been that everyone is entitled to an opinion and everyone is free to comment on that opinion.

It just goes to show how weak your argument is that you must resort to outright lies to try to score points.

easy to say Dezzy but sadly your rep rather disagrees with you there

[Tom4784]

and there you show your hand for all to see

:facepalm:

Yet you can't offer up anything in the form of a counter argument because you know he's right.

If a white child is ever killed by the police in America, the officers who did it would be strung up for it. If a black child is killed than the media will do everything that can to blame the victim by dragging his name through the mud.

America has more sympathy for it's white mass shooters than it does for black victims of police brutality.

[Tom4784]

easy to say Dezzy but sadly your rep rather disagrees with you there

Based on what? Your own imagination?

I've said my piece on opinions in the SD section alone so much that it's almost become my mantra, any regulars that aren't blinded by their own bias like you are can attest to that. The fact that you can't offer up any evidence to the contrary and can only dish out weak snide comments aimed at my character just shows how you don't have a leg to stand on in this discussion.

[Christmas Dynasnow]

Anti-Beyoncé Protest Rally - New York


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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-beyonce-protest-rally-new-york-tickets-21446744791?aff=efbneb

UPDATE - A Press Release Will Be Dropped On Friday, February 12:
This press release will contain a lot of new information about our peaceful movement ... including our Mission Statement, a FAQ, printable signs in PDF format, breaking news with additional protest dates in the future, and more.

Stay tuned! Dress Code: WEAR BLUE! WEAR AS MUCH BLUE AS POSSIBLE!

Avoid wearing black because there will likely be counter-protesters wearing all black attire. More details will be in the press release. Stay tuned!

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Note: I dont condone this mans language but it is a counter view to the thread

[Z]

I don't take issue with her making a point about race and racism or choosing to perform it at the Superbowl, I take issue with the song not being very good. But I don't suppose that's the point of the song, it's a political statement, not a pop song. Good for her expressing those views, she's arguably the most visible and important black woman in the world. As a white man, I don't think this song is made for people like me and I think from the point of view of her music career, it's a bit of an odd release strategy for her new album, it creates a problem where music made by a black woman for black women (black people in general) is pushed as the lead single, so she's going to have fans of all races singing this song back at her and creating yet more of these ****ing irritating social justice warrior issues... I won't be getting in Formation but I appreciate what she's trying to do, I guess.

[Tom4784]

Anti-Beyoncé Protest Rally - New York


https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/603190795848519680/UkZoSmRr.jpg

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-beyonce-protest-rally-new-york-tickets-21446744791?aff=efbneb

UPDATE - A Press Release Will Be Dropped On Friday, February 12:
This press release will contain a lot of new information about our peaceful movement ... including our Mission Statement, a FAQ, printable signs in PDF format, breaking news with additional protest dates in the future, and more.

Stay tuned! Dress Code: WEAR BLUE! WEAR AS MUCH BLUE AS POSSIBLE!

Avoid wearing black because there will likely be counter-protesters wearing all black attire. More details will be in the press release. Stay tuned!

CCQdcuit818&feature=youtu.be


Note: I dont condone this mans language but it is a counter view to the thread

He's a great example of the idiocy of the people who defend the police blindly. The fact that he thinks it's a matter of simply hating on the police shows how ignorant he is of the matter.

It's not about hating the police, it's about holding the police officers who abuse their positions accountable for their actions and unfortunately for America, that doesn't happen enough. Black children are getting gunned down for no reason by officers who shouldn't even be on desk duty, never mind in possession of a gun. Look at that case from a few weeks back when the police basically committed a driveby on an innocent child. It's these racist psychopaths who just want to kill that are ruining it for the majority of police officers who are capable of performing their jobs properly.

That guy's an idiot who's using broad examples to tear down something that makes him feel uncomfortable.

[GiRTh]

He's a great example of the idiocy of the people who defend the police blindly. The fact that he thinks it's a matter of simply hating on the police shows how ignorant he is of the matter.

It's not about hating the police, it's about holding the police officers who abuse their positions accountable for their actions and unfortunately for America, that doesn't happen enough. Black children are getting gunned down for no reason by officers who shouldn't even be on desk duty, never mind in possession of a gun. Look at that case from a few weeks back when the police basically committed a driveby on an innocent child. It's these racist psychopaths who just want to kill that are ruining it for the majority of police officers who are capable of performing their jobs properly.

That guy's an idiot who's using broad examples to tear down something that makes him feel uncomfortable.
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[Cherry Christmas]

He's a great example of the idiocy of the people who defend the police blindly. The fact that he thinks it's a matter of simply hating on the police shows how ignorant he is of the matter.

It's not about hating the police, it's about holding the police officers who abuse their positions accountable for their actions and unfortunately for America, that doesn't happen enough. Black children are getting gunned down for no reason by officers who shouldn't even be on desk duty, never mind in possession of a gun. Look at that case from a few weeks back when the police basically committed a driveby on an innocent child. It's these racist psychopaths who just want to kill that are ruining it for the majority of police officers who are capable of performing their jobs properly.

That guy's an idiot who's using broad examples to tear down something that makes him feel uncomfortable.

I'm all for people who abuse their positions being held accountable.

[Alf]

http://downtrend.com/71superb/black-cop-shoots-and-kills-6-year-old-white-boy-with-autism

[ChristmasNeeve]

http://downtrend.com/71superb/black-cop-shoots-and-kills-6-year-old-white-boy-with-autism

Seems that particular cop had some sort of feud with the boys father over a woman

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3312285/Police-investigating-one-cops-shot-six-year-old-boy-dead-grudge-father-emerges-officer-messaging-fianc-e-Facebook-visited-house.html

[GiRTh]

:joker:

http://www.vox.com/2016/2/16/11023252/beyonce-protest-formation-nfl

http://nymag.com/thecut/2016/02/anti-beyonc-protest-becomes-pro-beyonc-protest.html

[arista]

She was paid to sing not make some half-assed political statement

The police have a hard enough job without pop singers trying to make it harder

silly woman


Yes LT.
Cops do not need a Women Star like that

[GiRTh]

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[Ammi]

...awwww, no one turned up to the protest to even bring them a coffee/a Starbucks or something, they look freezing cold..:sad:...