In case you needed more evidence that conservatives are the world's biggest...

[tarheelbybirth]

snowflakes?

dumbasses?

something worse?

Conservatives Are Melting Down Because Lizzo Played James Madison’s Crystal Flute

JAMES MADISON DEFEATED DeWitt Clinton in 1812 to secure a second term in the White House. To commemorate his inauguration, a craftsman from Paris made him a crystal flute. The flute eventually made its way into the possession of the Library of Congress and sat unplayed until this week, when Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden invited Lizzo, a classically trained flautist, to blow a few notes and even take the piece of history onstage during her concert in Washington, D.C.

The tweets and reactions are hysterical.

The conservative Columbia Bugle called it a “humiliation ritual.” Right-wing commentator Greg Price wrote that “they” want to “degrade our history and then call you a racist if you actually value it.” Trump appointee Darren Beattie described Lizzo as the “perfect representative of the American Globalist Empire.” Trump superfan Nick Adams tweeted that the “Biden Administration is making a mockery of the country.” Former GOP congressional candidate Andrew McCarthy said everyone involved “should be deported.”

 

[cigaretteman]

Deplorable, but BAU for the GOP of Trump.

Lizzo plays 200-year-old crystal flute owned by James Madison at DC concert

Singer and flutist Lizzo treated the crowd at Capitol One Arena Tuesday night by performing with a historical 200-year-old crystal flute.

www.wusa9.com

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

These people are so f’ing weird .

 

[cigaretteman]

These people are so f’ing weird .

The party of victimization and low self esteem for sure. I'm sure if it had been a pretty young white girl, there would have been no problem.

 

[BelemNole]

That was pretty cool. Had no idea she was classically trained.

 

[runkpanole]

OPs mom plays the skin flute.

Seriously, the reaction is weird, but BAU.

 

[NCHawk5]

Idk why, but things like this really upset me. Just so outraged at the moment.

 

[TJ8869]

The party of victimization and low self esteem for sure. I'm sure if it had been a pretty young white girl, there would have been no problem.

My guess is they weren’t upset about the fact that Lizzo is black. They were probably offended by the fact that she wore a leotard that exposed half of her ass and then twerked while playing it.

But that’s just my guess. Personally I don’t really care about James Madison’s flute.

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

My guess is they weren’t upset about the fact that Lizzo is black. They were probably offended by the fact that she wore a leotard that exposed half of her ass and then twerked while playing it.

But that’s just my guess. Personally I don’t really care about James Madison’s flute.

Also fuggin’ dumb, like most Conservative whiny ass non-issues. I absolutely love that this triggered those losers so much.

 

[Fijimn]

My guess is they weren’t upset about the fact that Lizzo is black. They were probably offended by the fact that she wore a leotard that exposed half of her ass and then twerked while playing it.

But that’s just my guess. Personally I don’t really care about James Madison’s flute.

So that offended the flute or James Madison heirs? Or does your party need need to huddle up and figure that out after Tucker?

 

[TJ8869]

So that offended the flute or James Madison heirs? Or does your party need need to huddle up and figure that out after Tucker?

I don’t know. You’ll have to ask Andrew McCarthy and (checks notes) Nick Adams.

 

[Fijimn]

I don’t know. You’ll have to ask Andrew McCarthy and (checks notes) Nick Adams.

You were the one pontificating on the basis of the objection. You suggested it was not race base but how she dressed. Trying to figure out your factual basis to support the opinion.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

My guess is they weren’t upset about the fact that Lizzo is black. They were probably offended by the fact that she wore a leotard that exposed half of her ass and then twerked while playing it.

But that’s just my guess. Personally I don’t really care about James Madison’s flute.

Hate to break it to them, but I doubt she’s the first black woman to play James Madison’s flute.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Man, I thought this was going to be one of those chose your own adventure type threads.

In case you needed more evidence that conservatives are the world's biggest...

...consumers of chastity belts

...dine-in patrons at Golden Corral​

Seriously, though I have three thoughts.

1. Who cares? Now, had she dropped and broke it, then we'd have a thread
2. Had this been Shania Twain, it'd been a non-issue
3. A thong? Oof (see #2)

 

[WDSMHAWK]

 

[blhawk]

My guess is they weren’t upset about the fact that Lizzo is black. They were probably offended by the fact that she wore a leotard that exposed half of her ass and then twerked while playing it.

But that’s just my guess. Personally I don’t really care about James Madison’s flute.

Yeah, not a peep if it's Carrie Underwood

 

[alaskanseminole]

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The last sentence doesn't even make sense. That's what you do when you're a conqueror. Humiliate the conquered.

Who is the conqueror and who is the conquered in that ridiculous statement?

That's what you [white people] do when you're a conqueror. Humiliate the conquered [black people].

or

That's what you [black people] do when you're a conqueror. Humiliate the conquered [white people].

Not sure either makes a lick of sense.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

The last sentence doesn't even make sense. That's what you do when you're a conqueror. Humiliate the conquered.

Who is the conqueror and who is the conquered in that ridiculous statement?

That's what you [white people] do when you're a conqueror. Humiliate the conquered [black people].

or

That's what you [black people] do when you're a conqueror. Humiliate the conquered [white people].

Not sure either makes a lick of sense.

That guy is an idiot. His tweets are ridiculous.

 

[B1GDeal]

Mr Potato Head, Sesame Street and now Lizzo. Up next is the Apocalypse.

 

[tarheelbybirth]

Idk why, but things like this really upset me. Just so outraged at the moment.

For some reason, I heard this ^ like this...

 

[TJ8869]

Yeah, not a peep if it's Carrie Underwood

Even if Carrie wore a leotard that showed half her ass and then twerked while playing the flute? How about Lady Gaga? Miley Cyrus? I’m guessing there would be similar backlash in those cases.

Conversely, if Lizzo had worn a evening gown and played the flute respectfully, I doubt you’d see as much criticism.

Not absolutely everything is about race.

 

[runkpanole]

I guess the mods got tired of chasing a certain poster and his hundred new user names around.

 

[Hawkeye009]

Even if Carrie wore a leotard that showed half her ass and then twerked while playing the flute?

I'm pretty sure that we all know how the response to that would go. Hell, MAGAs were all about Trump banging and paying off that ridiculous looking porn just because she was a blonde porn star.

 

[Thunderlips71]

They should just be relieved she didn’t eat it

 

[FlickShagwell]

If the guy you’re willing to sell the country out for sought advice on North Korea from Kid Rock, you don’t get to bitch about Lizzo.

‘Am I Supposed to Be in on This?’: Kid Rock Recalls Trump Asking Him How to Handle North Korea

Former president Donald Trump once asked the Michigan-born rocker what he should do with North Korea. Kid Rock admitted he wasn’t “qualified” to offer advice.

gandernewsroom.com

 

[NCHawk5]

If the guy you’re willing to sell the country out for sought advice on North Korea from Kid Rock, you don’t get to bitch about Lizzo.

‘Am I Supposed to Be in on This?’: Kid Rock Recalls Trump Asking Him How to Handle North Korea

Former president Donald Trump once asked the Michigan-born rocker what he should do with North Korea. Kid Rock admitted he wasn’t “qualified” to offer advice.

gandernewsroom.com

This. Trump is slowly falling apart with his supporters. Time for desantis to man up.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Even if Carrie wore a leotard that showed half her ass and then twerked while playing the flute? How about Lady Gaga? Miley Cyrus? I’m guessing there would be similar backlash in those cases.

Conversely, if Lizzo had worn a evening gown and played the flute respectfully, I doubt you’d see as much criticism.

Not absolutely everything is about race.

These days it's hard to decipher between what is race and what isn't. I couldn't care less about the color of the gal playing the instrument. However, I'm a proponent for modesty (and I, of course, understand what constitutes modesty is subject to opinion and interpretation). Therefore, I have to take the stance of, "Meh. Not interested [flips channel to Andor]."

 

[Derekd3408]

Yeah, not a peep if it's Carrie Underwood

Probably because she is smoking hot and any man would love her to play his flute.

 

[FlickShagwell]

My guess is they weren’t upset about the fact that Lizzo is black. They were probably offended by the fact that she wore a leotard that exposed half of her ass and then twerked while playing it.

But that’s just my guess. Personally I don’t really care about James Madison’s flute.

Even if Carrie wore a leotard that showed half her ass and then twerked while playing the flute? How about Lady Gaga? Miley Cyrus? I’m guessing there would be similar backlash in those cases.

Conversely, if Lizzo had worn a evening gown and played the flute respectfully, I doubt you’d see as much criticism.

Not absolutely everything is about race.

Could you give us the time stamp in this video of her playing Madison’s flute where the leotard and twerking happen?

 

[FlickShagwell]

This. Trump is slowly falling apart with his supporters. Time for desantis to man up.

Who’s dee did you have to ess to get your banhammer taken away? Did the mods finally just give up on banning the multiple handles you were creating every day and say “to hell with it?”

 

[Derekd3408]

Could you give us the time stamp in this video of her playing Madison’s flute where the leotard and twerking happen?

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Quite the flautist if I'm being honest.

 

[alaskanseminole]

Could you give us the time stamp in this video of her playing Madison’s flute where the leotard and twerking happen?

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I'm so confused. How many times and in how many different outfits did she play this damn flute?

 

[NCHawk5]

Who’s dee did you have to ess to get your banhammer taken away? Did the mods finally just give up on banning the multiple handles you were creating every day and say “to hell with it?”

Lots of immaturity and vulgarity here. Again, I have two handles. One is 55 only for BWI posts. I’ve spoken with everyone in charge, and we’re all clear. Have a good night.

 

[Colonoscopy]

snowflakes?

dumbasses?

something worse?

Conservatives Are Melting Down Because Lizzo Played James Madison’s Crystal Flute

JAMES MADISON DEFEATED DeWitt Clinton in 1812 to secure a second term in the White House. To commemorate his inauguration, a craftsman from Paris made him a crystal flute. The flute eventually made its way into the possession of the Library of Congress and sat unplayed until this week, when Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden invited Lizzo, a classically trained flautist, to blow a few notes and even take the piece of history onstage during her concert in Washington, D.C.

The tweets and reactions are hysterical.

The conservative Columbia Bugle called it a “humiliation ritual.” Right-wing commentator Greg Price wrote that “they” want to “degrade our history and then call you a racist if you actually value it.” Trump appointee Darren Beattie described Lizzo as the “perfect representative of the American Globalist Empire.” Trump superfan Nick Adams tweeted that the “Biden Administration is making a mockery of the country.” Former GOP congressional candidate Andrew McCarthy said everyone involved “should be deported.”

I think it's basically that Lizzo is sort of an avatar of something the left loves, and the flute is an avatar of something the right loves.

From the right's perspective... Lizzo playing the flute is of course going to be a showy political stunt that all of the left is going to applaud... and they're probably doing it, to an extent, to poke at the right. Plus, this is a sacred, irreplaceable piece of American history that should be respected. Not a toy to be played with.

From the left's perspective... there's something delicious about a black woman playing this sacred piece of American history that previously belonged to a slave owner. The right won't like it because of latent bigotry.


I see valid points going both ways. Yeah, there are probably political overtones to the event that were realized by those creating the event. (although if you show me history of plenty of other people playing the flute in that manner, that argument is weakened -- still, in today's political climate? You sort of knew what you were getting into)

I can also appreciate the symbolism involved. I can also appreciate the concern over toying with a "sacred object."

Personally.. don't really care so long as there was no chance the damned thing was dropped and broken. I hate ruining irreplaceable stuff.

 

[TylerJ76]

Could you give us the time stamp in this video of her playing Madison’s flute where the leotard and twerking happen?

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Not the video he was referencing, so I’m not sure what your point is.

 

[Colonoscopy]

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This is the right straying off into paranoia, into full on hyperbole. Ascribing intent that wasn't there. Which is so common anymore.

They had perfectly good line of argumentation they could roll with... but you get way too much junk like that.

The strong argument appears to be something along the lines of...

"This is a priceless piece of American history; a founding father's fragile crystal flute of over 300 years in age and we're letting someone parade around with it casually on stage for a bit of political symbology that's serving more as entertainment than enlightenment."

The Mystery of James Madison’s Crystal Flute | Timeless

Post about story behind James Madison's crystal flute, part of the Dayton C. Miller Collection.

blogs.loc.gov

 

[Jerome Silberman]

I think it's basically that Lizzo is sort of an avatar of something the left loves, and the flute is an avatar of something the right loves.

From the right's perspective... Lizzo playing the flute is of course going to be a showy political stunt that all of the left is going to applaud... and they're probably doing it, to an extent, to poke at the right. Plus, this is a sacred, irreplaceable piece of American history that should be respected. Not a toy to be played with.

From the left's perspective... there's something delicious about a black woman playing this sacred piece of American history that previously belonged to a slave owner. The right won't like it because of latent bigotry.


I see valid points going both ways. Yeah, there are probably political overtones to the event that were realized by those creating the event. (although if you show me history of plenty of other people playing the flute in that manner, that argument is weakened -- still, in today's political climate? You sort of knew what you were getting into)

I can also appreciate the symbolism involved. I can also appreciate the concern over toying with a "sacred object."

Personally.. don't really care so long as there was no chance the damned thing was dropped and broken. I hate ruining irreplaceable stuff.

The flute nobody knew about last week is sacred?

 

[Colonoscopy]

The flute nobody knew about last week is sacred?

It belonged to a founding father, is held by the library of congress and would fetch a pretty penny on antiques road show.

Maybe sacred isn't the optimal descriptor... but you get the point.

 

[hwks4ever]

I have no problems with her playing the flute. Whatever it takes to keep her from singing...

 

[Brian_Fantana]

Wow. So I guess liberals should be called dumbasses because boozie badass is calling for a boycott of the Dahmer Netflix for being racist. Who gives a full k.