Comments on: The War on Taylor Swift http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:53:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mary Baker http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/comment-page-1/#comment-890 Mary Baker Sun, 16 May 2010 06:03:17 +0000 http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/?p=1424#comment-890 Your article mentions that liberal feminists didn't criticize Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the Buffy/Angel plot where Angel turned evil after Buffy slept with him. I am a liberal and a feminist and while I am not a nationally known columnist, I did object to it on the public usenet forum about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Blogs were uncommon in the early 2000s.) I objected to the resurrecting of the old stereotype of female sexuality bringing out male evil. Libertarian conservative males on the site opined that if anything it was a male-bashing plot, as the male is shown as abusive and evil toward the female. I conceded that both sides might have gripes with the storyline. I kept watching and enjoying the show because it was a great show (until the last two seasons) despite there being times when I disagreed with this or that plot choice they'd make. But I did want you to know that at least one liberal feminist out there spoke up about the Buffy/Angel plot. Finally, I would like to compliment you on a site that disagrees with liberal feminists but does not demonize us and is willing to praise people you don't agree with 100%. Both liberals and conservatives need more voices like yours. There is too much vitriol on both sides. Your article mentions that liberal feminists didn’t criticize Buffy the Vampire Slayer for the Buffy/Angel plot where Angel turned evil after Buffy slept with him. I am a liberal and a feminist and while I am not a nationally known columnist, I did object to it on the public usenet forum about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Blogs were uncommon in the early 2000s.) I objected to the resurrecting of the old stereotype of female sexuality bringing out male evil. Libertarian conservative males on the site opined that if anything it was a male-bashing plot, as the male is shown as abusive and evil toward the female. I conceded that both sides might have gripes with the storyline. I kept watching and enjoying the show because it was a great show (until the last two seasons) despite there being times when I disagreed with this or that plot choice they’d make. But I did want you to know that at least one liberal feminist out there spoke up about the Buffy/Angel plot. Finally, I would like to compliment you on a site that disagrees with liberal feminists but does not demonize us and is willing to praise people you don’t agree with 100%. Both liberals and conservatives need more voices like yours. There is too much vitriol on both sides.

]]> By: adrienne http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/comment-page-1/#comment-889 adrienne Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:10:49 +0000 http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/?p=1424#comment-889 RS--I'm confused. Do you disagree with my post or the posts that the feminist bloggers wrote? I think Swift is immensely talented and has reacted to fame and success with poise and grace. Go back and read the posts that the feminist blogs wrote about her. You may have some issues with your fellow feminists. Honestly, I could care less what political leanings she has. She's 20 and a musician. Her views on politics are irrelevant. However, what feminist and political bloggers say about her and her role in society is extremely relevant. RS–I’m confused. Do you disagree with my post or the posts that the feminist bloggers wrote? I think Swift is immensely talented and has reacted to fame and success with poise and grace. Go back and read the posts that the feminist blogs wrote about her. You may have some issues with your fellow feminists. Honestly, I could care less what political leanings she has. She’s 20 and a musician. Her views on politics are irrelevant. However, what feminist and political bloggers say about her and her role in society is extremely relevant.

]]> By: RS http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/comment-page-1/#comment-888 RS Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:37:21 +0000 http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/?p=1424#comment-888 I have to say, the title of this article caught my eye due mostly to its absurdity. I am a red-blooded Southerner, a girl from the country, and I act like a lady and expect to be treated like one. Also, I most certainly identify with liberal ideals, vote Democrat, and subscribe to the ideas about the modern woman therein. I am a HUGE fan of Taylor Swift, as a college student who wishes that I'd had Taylor's poignant and realistic depictions of love, boys, friendship, etc as a teenager. Taylor Swift does not belong to a political ideology. Sophistication, manners, talent, and a soft heart are not confined to one political party or the other. In fact, I'd say Taylor's meteoric success, which she has orchestrated on her own, is a fabulous example of what a woman can do when she combines her "class act" with the motivation to rise above traditional womanhood to empower girls to achieve more than a cute boyfriend. You'd do well to learn that every individual is many-faceted. I'm liberal and believe in the power of feminism, not man-hating. I love makeup and dresses, I love the idea of Prince Charming. Don't tell me who I am just because of my political beliefs. Besides, evidence points to the fact that Swift is a liberal. I have to say, the title of this article caught my eye due mostly to its absurdity. I am a red-blooded Southerner, a girl from the country, and I act like a lady and expect to be treated like one. Also, I most certainly identify with liberal ideals, vote Democrat, and subscribe to the ideas about the modern woman therein. I am a HUGE fan of Taylor Swift, as a college student who wishes that I’d had Taylor’s poignant and realistic depictions of love, boys, friendship, etc as a teenager. Taylor Swift does not belong to a political ideology. Sophistication, manners, talent, and a soft heart are not confined to one political party or the other. In fact, I’d say Taylor’s meteoric success, which she has orchestrated on her own, is a fabulous example of what a woman can do when she combines her “class act” with the motivation to rise above traditional womanhood to empower girls to achieve more than a cute boyfriend. You’d do well to learn that every individual is many-faceted. I’m liberal and believe in the power of feminism, not man-hating. I love makeup and dresses, I love the idea of Prince Charming. Don’t tell me who I am just because of my political beliefs.

Besides, evidence points to the fact that Swift is a liberal.

]]> By: Cosmopolitan Conservative » Blog Archive » Feminists, Here’s Your Problem http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/comment-page-1/#comment-887 Cosmopolitan Conservative » Blog Archive » Feminists, Here’s Your Problem Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:05:09 +0000 http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/?p=1424#comment-887 [...] lovely blog that started the maelstrom against Taylor Swift decided to go interview women waiting in line for the Palin book signing in Fairfax, Va. and [...] [...] lovely blog that started the maelstrom against Taylor Swift decided to go interview women waiting in line for the Palin book signing in Fairfax, Va. and [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/comment-page-1/#comment-886 Matt Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:11:24 +0000 http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/?p=1424#comment-886 This is an excellent perspective on this (in my opinion) stupid debate about Swift's feminism or anti-feminism or neutrality on both sides. What some militant feminists fail to see is that Swift is simply being herself, completely natural in voicing for herself and all other women that have dealt with the same feelings of love and heartbreak, acceptance and failure. These are just her natural reactions to those emotions and these songs she writes and sings are her way of dealing with those emotions, telling the stories and then putting her life and relationships in perspective. She should not be attacked for being true to herself, nor should anyone with common sense have any feeling of disbelief or anger at how millions of women (and men) see themselves in her songs, her songs tell their stories too, and help us all deal with the hurts and the successes we each one experience throughout our lives. Thank you for a very insightful article. This is an excellent perspective on this (in my opinion) stupid debate about Swift’s feminism or anti-feminism or neutrality on both sides. What some militant feminists fail to see is that Swift is simply being herself, completely natural in voicing for herself and all other women that have dealt with the same feelings of love and heartbreak, acceptance and failure. These are just her natural reactions to those emotions and these songs she writes and sings are her way of dealing with those emotions, telling the stories and then putting her life and relationships in perspective. She should not be attacked for being true to herself, nor should anyone with common sense have any feeling of disbelief or anger at how millions of women (and men) see themselves in her songs, her songs tell their stories too, and help us all deal with the hurts and the successes we each one experience throughout our lives.
Thank you for a very insightful article.

]]> By: Liv http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/2009/12/06/the-war-on-taylor-swift/comment-page-1/#comment-885 Liv Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:10:06 +0000 http://www.cosmopolitanconservative.com/?p=1424#comment-885 Thank you for this article! It's well-written and very true. Taylor is a great role model and a strong woman. She has controlled her fame well, and is a genuinely good person. Thank you for recognizing that! Thank you for this article! It’s well-written and very true. Taylor is a great role model and a strong woman. She has controlled her fame well, and is a genuinely good person. Thank you for recognizing that!

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