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Kid Rock’s ‘MAGA fest’ cancelled after nearly all its acts pull out (www.independent.co.uk)
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Rock the Country, a music festival critics have labelled a “MAGA fest”, has been cancelled in Anderson, South Carolina, following a series of artist withdrawals.

The Anderson County stop, originally scheduled for July 25 and 26, will no longer take place, as confirmed by county administrator Rusty Burns.

Rock band Shinedown announced their exit, stating their decision was to avoid creating “further division” and to uphold their purpose of uniting people through music.

Rapper Ludacris also dropped off the bill, with his representative indicating a 'mix-up' regarding his initial inclusion.

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[–] -1 points 9 months ago (11 children)

Why is it okay for people on the left to generalize like this but not for those on the right?

How are you any different than someone saying "well they are black, so you know what that means..."?

And look at all your upvotes, how popular it is to treat people like this. How is this a good thing to make assumptions about people we've never met?

I don't think becoming more antisocial is helping anyone.

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  • [–] 8 points 9 months ago (3 children)

    To counter your reductio ad absurdum: Because you choose to live in Jacksonville. You don't choose to be black.

    But otherwise you have a point. Judging individuals based solely on stereotypes is wrong. But in this case, this band ALSO says "I'm not political" and ALSO had signed up to play with Kid Rock. So...

    I know some really wonderful people who are stuck in Jacksonville but don't fit the stereotype. But they also recognize that it's generally a racist shithole. So if anyone is from there, I'd say it's fair that they lose the benefit of the doubt.

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    I know some really wonderful people who are stuck in Jacksonville but don't fit the stereotype.

    Because you choose to live in Jacksonville

    You can't hold both views

    No human chooses where they are born. Then for the next 18 years they have no choice either. After that it comes down to economics, career, relationships, and family connections. Many people stay within a few hours of their homes for a lot of life reasons.

    Most people don't seriously consider the local politics when living somewhere.

    If I move to a right leaning city in the South for a job I'm now racist? Absolutely ridiculous

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    The first point was only to counter your but about black people. The second point refines the first and addresses the rest of your post.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago*

    "I made the first point to counter your point. The second supports your point and counters my first point"

    Multi track drifting

    I'm not even the same user I just wanted to point out the absurdity

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  • [–] 3 points 9 months ago* (2 children)

    I feel you, but in defense of the OP, they said "likely", after considering the fact that the band was included in the festival and they do not torment themselves with politics.

    We all do this kind of judgment. I don't go to the USA because I'm probably gonna be discriminated as a Mexican. This is not the same as to say all Americans are bigots, but assuming you're American, you sure have some relative or acquaintance that would absolutely not love me there.

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  • [–] 0 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Even your example of being treated poorly for being Mexican doesn't apply to all of America. It surely doesn't apply to my relatives or acquaintances.

    We all do these kinda of judgments because its a key way our brains work in the moment, and its very useful for survival. That does not mean its always right or useful to do so and we should be thoughtful about when it happens.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    I think we agree in essence, but we adjust our judgments according to our circumstances. I try to add statistics to the mix, knowledge of other kinds too. I know more than half of Americans who voted, did it for Trump, but I don't know you, your family, and your acquaintances. That someone there would be a racist was my expectation, not my desire, but obviously, I could be wrong. I also know that not everyone who voted Trump thinks of themselves as racists, but the fact is they sympathize with one.

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago

    It’s closer to someone saying “well they’re from Portland, so they’re probably somewhat open minded.”

    These sorts of stereotypes about places are hugely common all over the place (do I want to get collard greens in North Dakota, clam chowder in Texas, or fry bread in Connecticut? Fuck no, even though they could be just as good as their counterparts from elsewhere) and they’re not that harmful IMO as long as they’re not viewed as absolute.

    That said, I recognize that I’m essentially arguing in favor of stereotypes, so I’m very open to the idea that they are harmful in a way I’m not considering. And obviously they shouldn’t be used when getting something right is important, like in court.

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