FlexibleToast comments on Ms. Rachel to Match Macklemore’s $1 Million Donation to Support Palestine: ‘I Invite Every Wealthy White Celebrity’ to Do the Same

[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (5 children)

Sure, why not. Celebrities by definition have the attention of many people. I just don't see the point of narrowing that down even further.

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[–] velma@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Because wealthy white celebrities have more influence.

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[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 0 points 1 month ago (1 child)

Tell that to Oprah and every book she's ever placed at the top of the best seller list.

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[–] velma@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 month ago

Hahahahahahaha

Haaaaaahahahahahahahahaha

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[–] FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago

That's a weak excuse. By definition a subset of influential people still have less influence than the entire group of influential people.

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[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 1 point 1 month ago*

Presumably she wanted to respect the fact that nonwhite celebrities might have causes closer to home that need their financial support. Or just that she can't speak for them, so she's staying in her lane. And calling out those whose extra privilege makes them extra blind.

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