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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAs usual Watching Tony Awards tonight ..
As i have all my adult life.. So far great...However, Im astounded at the fact that there is very little push back
against the Trump administration and their absolutely anti LBGT and Humanitarian Agenda..
For Christ Sakes, American Theater Wing.. You guys should be leading the charge and yet only 1 time tonight I heard any push back against the Homophobic, Zenophobic, Nationalistic agenda of Republican lead Trump Administration.
Im Pissed off...
applegrove
(118,965 posts)in his acceptance speech. Other winners mentioned 'tough times'. There was a standing ovation for Jill Biden as she walked out.
busterbrown
(8,515 posts)applegrove
(118,965 posts)Last edited Mon Jun 12, 2017, 02:29 PM - Edit history (1)
said Trump by name except for maybe colbert. That is probably why it did not stand out.
Lyricalinklines
(367 posts)giving attention to that which believes he matters and exercises abuse of powers to feel as if he matters.
murielm99
(30,790 posts)very subdued as well. The response to Colbert was almost muted.
I am not pissed off, only puzzled.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)busterbrown
(8,515 posts)Between $200-$250 for a ticket in the back..
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)JI7
(89,290 posts)i bet they have a higher percentage that is actively involved consistently than those in other areas.
SharonClark
(10,014 posts)It is not their job to lead your movement. Do it yourself.
busterbrown
(8,515 posts)which has always been at the forfront of progressive causes.. shut down their criticism of our homophobic, Xenophpbic.Ignorant President and the fact is SharonClark I protest agaoinst this idiot of a man everyday, by calling my Reps, attending town halls etc.. I find your comment ignorant as well. Your do it yourself comment? Says plenty about your line of thinking,.
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)Caesar" in Central Park.
However, I also think that actors, singers, etc., have as much right and even duty to speak truth to power as anyone else.