@TruthSeek01011 Sadly, most are clueless about ex-Yugoslavia and its 1992 dissolution! Mere 34 yrs. Worked in Ljubljana, Slovenia gaining a wealth of education. Hell, most forgot the Bosnian War and US role! Or how the region is now 7 countries!
@JohnHMcWhorter "Knives," "racism," "normal" "suburban"...semantics and personal talking points. Absolutely irrelevant in cold-blooded (first-degree) murder! Please spare "me" posts. A 17yr old boy and twin is dead.💔@KSSX18@DillardVicki@SocialistMMA@GlennLoury#Boymom💔
@Matty_Denz She's not only adorable, she's lucky to have parents that support her health to the fullest. Unvax'd babies are inherently happier and trusting. Needles create trauma!
Muslim-majority countries do not stop cars or block traffic in the middle of streets for daily prayers. Contradicts Islamic guidance against harming others and restricted by authorities. Prayer requires a clean place facing the Qibla. Explicitly discourages or prohibits praying on roads blocking passage, causes or risks harm (accidents, delays for emergencies). It's disliked (makruh) and can be forbidden. #Grok
Performers, Politics, and PR: America's 250th Reflection
Some of my connections know my background in music lanes, so I wasn’t surprised to receive messages about artists like #MorrisDay, #MartinaMcBride, #TheCommodores and others withdrawing from America’s 250th birthday celebration — the Great American State Fair, taking place this summer in Washington, D.C.
Reviewing press releases and coverage, I found myself searching for the clear “core issue.” The reporting often stayed surface-level, which is common when narratives align with one side. I understand some performers have strong personal objections to President Trump and his administration. That’s their right. What strikes me, however, is how frequently entertainers leverage their platforms from red carpets, awards shows, concerts, and social media to amplify political views. Yet, when it comes to a once-in-a-lifetime national milestone, some choose to step back.
Ricky Gervais captured this tension perfectly in his memorable Golden Globes monologue: he simply didn’t care about the Hollywood political lectures. Many of us feel the same. The very essence of an entertainer’s job is to entertain. Most artists have fans across the political spectrum — left, right, and center, who buy tickets, stream music, and support their work. Do performers typically pause to calculate that mix before taking the stage? Of course not. That’s why it’s disappointing when commitments are dropped for political reasons.
From a purely professional standpoint, these events are about showing up, delivering for the audience, and honoring the opportunity. The fans — “The People” — are the ones who ultimately lose when talent pulls out. Politicians move on quickly; audiences remember who was (or wasn’t) there for a historic celebration.
Wearing my marketing/ PR hat, I’m even more puzzled. This is a nationally televised, heavily streamed event with massive built-in media coverage — the kind of brand exposure money can’t usually buy. Passing on it in favor of taking a political stance means handing the spotlight, goodwill, future media moments and infinite social media to those who do participate. Not about partisanship. No one at the gate is checking party voter preference. It’s a celebration of America’s milestone, open to people from every state and walk of life.
Ultimately, careers are built on consistent delivery, fan connection, and smart brand decisions — not temporary headlines that fade by the next news cycle. Those who show up will likely gain visibility, positive associations, and memories that last far longer than any political gesture.
I'd love to hear thoughts. Have you seen artists or brands navigate the intersection of performance, politics, and PR effectively? What’s the right balance in your view? Personally...Cest la vie!
#Music #Performers #EntertainmentIndustry #PublicRelations #PersonalBranding #Leadership #America250 #RickyGervais #MorrisDayandtheTime @rustyrockets@joerogan@billmaher
Physicians like you who honored #HippocraticOath and displayed ethical integrity are true heroes. Its very core is to save lives and preserve health. Watching a cousin and young kids die, athletes collapsing and jab harmed masses with no accountability revealed true agendas. Your voice is invaluable...thank you❣️@rgvrunner01@louietraub 💔
@ElofsonJess You're missing the "strategy" @RobertKennedyJr has implemented. Re-read. Mastering a game plan to eliminate the strides to claim and force pandemic. He's clever and about the only good one left on the hill.