When I began hearing Taylor Swift’s name more frequently in relation to her relationship with the Kansas City tight end, Travis Kelce, I admittedly became quite weary of it all. However, since then, I have watched her movie “The Eras Tour” and have learned so much more about our National Treasure, as conservative, Liz Cheney recently called her. However, given all the positive aspects of this gifted and talented female artist (often affectionately called Tay Tay), there has been negative push-back as well, so I was glad to read a FB posting by Joe Becigneul (a Canadian) because he hits the nail on the head and calls it like he sees it:
“This is probably going to tick some people off, and I hope it does. But I’m going to keep on sharing it and saying it. And once again, I am not a Swiftie, but I am a human being, a Dad AND, a Monstrous Football fan.
I am extremely disappointed in so many of you who think that “not being a fan” of someone means you’re entitled to (poop) all over them.
I want to remind you of something.
Your children are watching you complain about Taylor Swift sitting at a football game, being happy, and cheering for a man she loves in what appears to be a very loving, respectful relationship.
Your Children are watching you judge a woman for literally just EXISTING and taking up space happily.
And you know what? Ms. Swift has won 324 awards? How many do you have?
She brought $5 BILLION dollars in consumer spending and boosted the U. S. economy so significantly, that leaders from other countries actually beg for her to play there?
Did you know that there are over 20 college courses about her skills as an artist, lyricist, and musician – including at places like Harvard, Stanford & UC Berkeley?
Did you know that Taylor Swift quietly donates mass amounts of money to local food banks in every city she performs in?
AND DID YOU KNOW …
That Taylor Swift was sexually assaulted by a radio DJ, and she got him fired? When he sued HER for over $3 million for defamation, she counter sued for a symbolic $1 in a court case that took 2 YEARS for her to win. And, she did that just to show women that fighting for what’s right has no price tag & to never be silent in the face of oppression.
WELL IF YOU DON’T CARE BY NOW, YOU SHOULD.
Because your daughters, nieces, and your nephews are watching you run your mouth. And they are seeing the world hate a woman who does so much good, simply because she exists in their line of sight.
DO BETTER PEOPLE.
Teach your boys to respect women. Teach your girls that as women – they are ALLOWED to take up space.
Fix it. Become aware of your words. Because we all have the ability and the obligation to fight for the future of our children with simple moments. And we need to consciously choose to be better for them.” Such wise words! Thank you Joe!
So question…why are conservatives so concerned by Tay Tay? Is it jealousy and/or fear?
Is it because she is possibly one of the most wealthy, talented females in history? Here are some additional possibilities:
She’s a progressive/liberal songwriter who has just won another 2 Grammys and understands her audience and validates their experiences; she has never shied away from her own ambition as the record-breaking Eras Tour proves, with Swift traveling the world, single-handedly boosting economies while performing 17 years worth of hits.
With empowering feminist messages scattered across her album collection, her lack of fear at sharing her emotions all while maintaining that ambition makes Swift a great role model for many younger fans. Our 8 year old Granddaughter, Ava, asked her mom yesterday who she thought the most famous singer in the world is, to which her mom responded Frank Sinatra? Ava came back with a blank look and said…no, Taylor Swift! Evidence that Swifties appreciate her skill at many ages.
Bottom line…when Taylor Swift speaks, her fans listen . She’s increased voter registration among young females by over 35,000 last Fall on National Voter Registration Day…a 23% jump over last year. The number of 18-year-olds registered was more than double 2022. Time and time again young people are showing up and demonstrating they care about their rights and access to the ballot box.
Is it possible that Tay Tay’s kindness, truth, generosity and democratic values are a threat? Go Tay Tay…we need you….you are my newest hero!
Spiritual Meditation: Our gift to the world is found in the love that we share. – Daily Medicine