American Life came out right when we were about to go to war in Iraq. The video that Madonna created for this song involved Madonna and group of tough looking female dancers dressed in fatigues dancing while on a runway, models dressed as soldiers, some of whom have amputations, and middle-eastern children parade in front of cameras and a President Bush look-alike. Madonna and the dancers drive a car onto the runway and throw a grenade at Bush, who catches it and it turns out to be a lighter with which he lights a cigar. Well people lost their FREAKIN' minds!!!! Madonna was accused of being un-American and pro-Iraq. She was labeled a traitor. With all the political heat going on in the country, Madonna decided to withdraw the video before it aired in the U.S. and replaced it with a tamer, (frankly) boring video. It's a shame because her REAL statement was about peace and how the war was being paraded out as if you were un-American if you were for peace! The video and the song are both brilliant. Very Euro-pop and ahead of their time. And don't jump on the "Madonna shouldn't rap" train because she's done it before. Remember Vogue? Anyway, the song all but died in the U.S. due to mass hysteria over nothing, peaking at #37, but everywhere else in the world it was a huge success. The song reached #1 in five countries and top 10 in thirteen more, including #2 in the UK. Madonna later released the following statement about the song and video, "I feel lucky to be an American citizen for many reasons - one of which is the right to express myself freely, especially in my work. I understand that there have been reports about my upcoming video "American Life" in the media - much of which is inaccurate. I am not Anti-Bush. I am not pro-Iraq. I am pro Peace. I have written a song and created a video which expresses my feelings about our culture and values and the illusions of what many people believe is the American dream - the perfect life. As an artist, I hope that this provokes thought and dialogue. I don't expect everyone to agree with my point of view. I am grateful to have the freedom to express these feelings and that's how I honor my country." Watching the video now, nothing about Iraq even springs to mind. It's actually just a very cool song and video that deserves it's place in the lexicon of her music. Enjoy the controversial video for American Life.
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Friday, October 10, 2014
MADONNA FRIDAY: THE ORIGINAL, UNCENSORED "AMERICAN LIFE" VIDEO
American Life came out right when we were about to go to war in Iraq. The video that Madonna created for this song involved Madonna and group of tough looking female dancers dressed in fatigues dancing while on a runway, models dressed as soldiers, some of whom have amputations, and middle-eastern children parade in front of cameras and a President Bush look-alike. Madonna and the dancers drive a car onto the runway and throw a grenade at Bush, who catches it and it turns out to be a lighter with which he lights a cigar. Well people lost their FREAKIN' minds!!!! Madonna was accused of being un-American and pro-Iraq. She was labeled a traitor. With all the political heat going on in the country, Madonna decided to withdraw the video before it aired in the U.S. and replaced it with a tamer, (frankly) boring video. It's a shame because her REAL statement was about peace and how the war was being paraded out as if you were un-American if you were for peace! The video and the song are both brilliant. Very Euro-pop and ahead of their time. And don't jump on the "Madonna shouldn't rap" train because she's done it before. Remember Vogue? Anyway, the song all but died in the U.S. due to mass hysteria over nothing, peaking at #37, but everywhere else in the world it was a huge success. The song reached #1 in five countries and top 10 in thirteen more, including #2 in the UK. Madonna later released the following statement about the song and video, "I feel lucky to be an American citizen for many reasons - one of which is the right to express myself freely, especially in my work. I understand that there have been reports about my upcoming video "American Life" in the media - much of which is inaccurate. I am not Anti-Bush. I am not pro-Iraq. I am pro Peace. I have written a song and created a video which expresses my feelings about our culture and values and the illusions of what many people believe is the American dream - the perfect life. As an artist, I hope that this provokes thought and dialogue. I don't expect everyone to agree with my point of view. I am grateful to have the freedom to express these feelings and that's how I honor my country." Watching the video now, nothing about Iraq even springs to mind. It's actually just a very cool song and video that deserves it's place in the lexicon of her music. Enjoy the controversial video for American Life.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
BARABRA BUSH (THE DAUGHTER) COMES OUT IN SUPPORT OF MARRIAGE EQUALITY
George W. Bush's daughter, Barbara, has come out in support of marriage equality via a video message for Human Rights Campaign's New Yorkers for Marriage Equality. Barbara says in the video:"New York is about fairness and equality and everyone should have the right to marry the person that they love."
Bravo, Barbara. Just like Megan McCain, it's important for young people to see that just because someone's dad is complete dick and a moron doesn't mean that the next generation has to follow suit. Check out more videos like this and on the topic of equality for all at the HRC youtube channel. Fight for marriage equality where you are.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
GREAT CYNDI LAUPER INTERVIEW ABOUT GAYS, GEORGE BUSH AND MUSIC
Cyndi Lauper is an amazing pop star. She has been around since the late 70s making people happy with her beautiful voice and bubbly personality, but she has almost been a fierce defender of the gay community and a tireless hero to LGBT youth. Here is an excellent interview with XTRA in Canada discussing her new album, Memphis Blues (amazy), and the "criminals" George Bush and Dick Cheney (go, girl) and how evangelism is "bullshit"(tell it!). Oh, Cyndi, we love you.Wednesday, May 12, 2010
LAURA BUSH TELLS LARRY KING GAY COUPLES SHOULD HAVE SAME RIGHTS
Former First Lady Laura Bush tells Larry King that gay couples should "have the same rights as everybody else". She states that the issue of same-sex marriage is "generational". She discussed her views on abortion (it should remain legal), gay marriage and more with King. She stated in her book released in April that in 2004 she talked to George Bush and asked him not to make gay marriage an issue, noting they have several gay friends and friends with gay children. Obviously, as if there were any doubt, Laura is the smart one in THAT family. Of course that competition would come down to her and a lamp they keep on their living room. Check out an excerpt from her interview on Larry King Live below. [source] [image]
Friday, October 9, 2009
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
President Obama was honored by the Norwegian Nobel Committe for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples". While it was a surprise to some, the feeling is that Obama has given a sense of hope with his efforts to reach out to the countries in the Middle East. The Taliban, however, is mocking the award. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid saying, "The Nobel prize for peace? Obama should have won the 'Nobel Prize for escalating violence and klling civilians". Is that one of the categories? I didn't even know that. GOOD COME BACK, ZABIHULLAH!! Anyway, he won. Suck it, Bush![SOURCE]
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