Bambino 24,108 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 This thread most likely includes an unpopular opinion and I'm probably going to get backlash because of it but idgaf at this point. Palestine has been trending worldwide every on social media platform due to the recent Israeli aggression and escalation in the Palestinian territories; including the West Bank, Jerusalem and most recently the Gaza Strip. Y'all can simply check your social media pages and see the trends for yourselves to know what's going on in there and the tragic situation the Palestinians are going through because of Israel's atrocities. Many of Hollywood's biggest and most relevant name have raised their voices for Palestine. Many people. People you've never thought were even aware of the existence of a country named Palestine. Even Paris Hilton did, who's generally received as another dumb blonde. Everyone who's been advocating for human rights and the oppressed groups has already spoken, everyone except Gaga. Gaga has always been a human rights activist who has spoken about several humanitarian issues, cast her voice against inequality and injustice, stood beside the oppressed people against their oppression, however; when it comes to Palestine, she's never said anything. It's like it doesn't exist to her. She doesn't have to pick a side in some political sense or whatever. The situation in Palestine, and especially in Gaza right now, is more of a humanitarian issue. More 72,000 people have become homeless due to the Israeli bombardment on their houses. In Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, 500 people are being dispossessed to make place for settlers. We're talking about human beings who have families, children, lives, hopes; people just like she is and all the people around the world. You may argue that she doesn't have to comment on every single issue going on in the world, which may be true but the Palestinian issue isn't just another 'single temporary issue going on in the world.' This is a struggle that's been going on decades, which she sadly, always ignores to pretends not to know about. Sorry but at this point, Gaga's silence about this means; she either doesn't know, which is inexcusable; or she's afraid to speak, which is disappointing considering how brave she's always been, or she's already picked up a side, which is rather a shame. Please; keep politics out of this. There's another thread for that. This is only about Gaga. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGagaBoobStan 3,081 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Maybe it’s just something she’s not comfortable talking about…I’m sure she cares for it. “I’ve got rain stored in the boobs”-Boobga 2020🤡 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegAde 18,314 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Can yall leave this woman alone please , what will her social media post do about this issue.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShayCristoforo 10,528 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I think it's partially because Gaga's approach is usually to strive for peace and kindness; for all sides. But if she does that, she will be attacked and branded as an "all lives matter" slacktivist. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an extremely complex and touchy subject also. So, tbh I'm not sure that Gaga or her team know how to navigate it. She's been burned before, despite good intentions. Get the pinot ready, because it's turtle time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegAde 18,314 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bambino said: Sorry but at this point, Gaga's silence about this means; she either doesn't know, which is inexcusable; or she's afraid to speak, which is disapointing considering how brave she's always been, or she's already picked up a side, which is rather a shame. Or maybe she doesn't just want to speak cuz she realises that there's already enough awareness about the issue so making noise and acting like youre saving the world on twitter isn't exactly helping anyone . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino 24,108 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 minute ago, RenegAde said: Can yall leave this woman alone please , what will her social media post do about this issue.? No. We're taking about a deeply tragic situation in a country including real humans who have been oppressed for decades. This isn't some "why isn't Free Woman" a single thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Why do most celebrities always ignore Palestine? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino 24,108 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 Just now, RenegAde said: Or maybe she doesn't just want to speak cuz she realises that there's already enough awareness about the issue so making noise and acting like youre saving the world on twitter isn't exactly helping anyone . Actually, this is wrong. The online activism has resulted in many positive things; and now many people around the world are aware about it. Don't underestimate the solidarity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMonster20 9,788 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 She probably has other things to do? Plus people are way too sensitive, one wrong word and she’ll be canceled and ridiculed. I think it is a wise move for her to just not speak on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I mean she already has said some problematic things when she did a show in Tel Aviv, I'd rather she said nothing at this moment https://www.billboard.com/articles/6266598/lady-gaga-israel-comments Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegAde 18,314 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bambino said: and now many people around the world are aware about it. Exactly my point .gaga making some Instagram post about peace or actively taking a side won't do anything now. Rihanna spoke up and just because she didn't sound as radical as people wanted her to sound they dragged her End this thread already Please mods Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Reputation 797 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I agree with you, for someone who is a human rights activist she’s been awfully silent. Maybe she doesn’t want to risk her brand by speaking up but she’s been involved in political and human rights issues before so her silence is bizarre and upsetting When it’s dark outside you’re always the light Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuffsAhoy 7,433 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Considering she praised Israel in the past, it's probably not hard to see what her opinion is However, I would hope that she has taken the time to educate herself on the genocide that is occurring against Palestine at the hands of Israel. She has not been afraid to admit in the past her views on certain issues have been ignorant (see her MLK Jr award speech), so I like to believe she is working on this one as well. I think its an important , insightful, conversation to have and I hope our fellow Monsters agree You remind me that it's such a wonderful thing to love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stupid Oreo 14,200 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 She doesn’t have to share her opinion right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I would rather see her saying nothing than her saying a "both sides do things wrong" take, which I fear would be the case tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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