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[–] theangriestbird 61 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This shit infuriates me so much. Half of what Trump says is threats against people he doesn't like. After antagonizing everyone and indisputably making America and the world a worse place to live, we aren't allowed to say that we wish this POS was dead? Idk, i get the sentiment that we need to dial back and use less violent language if we want to see less violence in the world. Problem is, nothing we say or do is going to get Republicans to use less violent language, and I kind of feel like if they don't change, then there's no benefit to everyone else dialing it back. In fact, let's skip straight to Godwin's law: was it morally wrong to wish death on Hitler during World War II? Was it morally wrong in 1933, when Hitler gained dictatorial power but had not necessarily committed moral atrocities yet?

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

i get the sentiment that we need to dial back and use less violent language if we want to see less violence in the world

I kind of feel like if they don't change, then there's no benefit to everyone else dialing it back.

We can try to not make things worse. That's something.

[–] theangriestbird 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)

We can try to not make things worse. That’s something.

If half the people around me are pissing in the pool, does it matter that i didn't piss in the pool?

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 14 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I mean, the pool can be either 50% piss or 100% piss. Neither are great choices, but I know which one I'm choosing since I can't afford to get out of the pool :shrug:

[–] theangriestbird 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Lol fair point. I'd rather get out of the pool and piss on the people ruining it for everyone.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 3 points 4 months ago

You and me both, lol, just wish that was an option (at least for me)

[–] sik0fewl@lemmy.ca 30 points 4 months ago

If you want to use violent rhetoric, you need to be conservative. Everybody knows that.

[–] BigMacHole@lemm.ee 26 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Do you Remember when Kyle Gass's agent ALSO dropped their Conservative Clients who joked about Nancy Pelosi's Assassination? No? They didn't? Only people who joke about Donald Trump, who called for people to Murder Hilary Clinton and Gays and Drag Queens and Black People, get dropped?

[–] Five@slrpnk.net 19 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Kyle Gass’s agent was Michael Greene of Greene Talent Agency. Which conservative clients has he represented? If it's true, someone should really hold his feet to the fire on this.

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I tried to do some research on his client list, but the only lead I got is paywalled behind IMDb Pro: https://pro.imdb.com/company/co0079462/

Edit: Okay, so I found this interview with Michael Greene from 2020: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/la-agent-talks-negotiation-accountability-era-times-1446/

Describe your talent roster.
Great artists who want to use their talent to give back to the world and use their voices for positive change as they get more well-known.
Are industry-changing movements from #MeToo and Time’s Up to “Black Panther” and inclusion riders trickling down into your work?
I think it’s fantastic. Our client Tessa Thompson is very involved with Time’s Up and is using the inclusion rider.
Is the gender parity movement in terms of Hollywood paydays a good thing for you and your clients?
Sometimes, when negotiating, you have to say, “Are you paying her less because she’s a woman? Because the actor is African-American or Hispanic?” You make companies accountable for how they make their deals.

[–] JillyB 4 points 4 months ago

Did they actually do that or are you making shit up?

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

What are you talking about?

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 26 points 4 months ago

He should just count his lucky stars he didn't say genocide was bad.

[–] ranandtoldthat 7 points 4 months ago

"As long as there's a record deal we'll always be friends"

[–] princessnorah@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 months ago
[–] millie 2 points 4 months ago

I'd honestly like to see what KG can do without being glued to Jack Black.

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 1 points 4 months ago

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Click here to see the summary“We have parted ways after what happened in Sydney,” Greene said in an email when contacted by Rolling Stone.

The decision came after Gass’ longtime friend and Tenacious D bandmate, Jack Black, announced that the band would cancel all of its remaining tour dates and pause future creative plans.

The incident occurred during the comedy duo’s recent performance in Sydney, Australia, during which Gass made a birthday wish onstage: “Don’t miss Trump next time.” While video showed attendees responding with laughter, the comment garnered the attention of right-wing politicians in Australia, who proceeded to call for Tenacious D’s deportation.

After much reflection, I no longer feel it is appropriate to continue the Tenacious D tour, and all future creative plans are on hold.

Gass issued an apology of his own on social media as well, saying, “The line I improvised onstage Sunday night in Sydney was highly inappropriate, dangerous and a terrible mistake.

They had also just announced a five-show run ahead of the 2024 election in partnership with Rock the Vote.


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