Sunday, November 20, 2016

You knew there would be more to say about the "Hamilton" dust-up, didn't you?

Hey, Hamilton cast: The left has its own problems with ‘diversity’
. . . "This should be no surprise as the left makes everything political. From NFL football games to Halloween costumes, it seems few American traditions are free from criticism and disdain over the same buzzword issues of diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance. Even the tradition of a family night out at the theater." . . .

Venturing into the topic of "diversity", this article shows us the editorial board of the Huffington Post:

Nobody really wins in the Hamilton message situation  . . . "It’s generated a nice weekend of publicity, with pretty much everyone weighing in on the issue (John has a good round up here).
The Hamilton cast didn’t do anything wrong (or illegal) by reading the statement (hi First Amendment!), but at the same time, it may have been better for them to try to deliver the message personally to Pence. This way it doesn’t come off as publicity seeking, as it’s being portrayed, and could also have an even better effect. It’s like with the fashion designers publicly saying they won’t create dresses for Melania Trump* (or the Trump daughters). They have every right to do it, but it might be better to privately state why they are opposed to doing business with the Trumps. Again, there’s nothing wrong with a public statement, but it’s still too “attention seeking” for me." . . .

Melania Gets Last Laugh On Michelle’s Designer Who Refuses To Dress Her  "Assuming that Melania would want to be dressed by someone who was responsible for Michelle’s look, fashion designer Sophie Theallet came out on her own accord to announce that she would be boycotting any potential opportunities to work with Mrs. Trump — ironically saying that to do so would go against her beliefs of respecting everyone and honoring diversity."
Melania Gets Last Laugh On Michelle's Designer Who Refuses To Dress Her

. . . "Theallet was probably among those against a Christian business owner who refused to bake a cake for a homosexual couple, citing their religious beliefs, but the same doesn’t apply when it comes to working for a woman who has differing political beliefs."

Trump Officially Considering Marine Hero for Secretary Of Defense

Mad World News  "Speculation regarding Donald Trump’s cabinet has run wild – but there’s one name that’s causing an even greater buzz than the others. Now, the word is out that Trump is officially considering a Marine hero for Secretary of Defense, and it’s a choice that should command respect — even from Democrats." . . .

General (Ret) James Mattis, USMC (TIM SLOAN/GETTY)
General (Ret) James Mattis, USMC
. . .  “' Mad Dog” Mattis commands a great deal of nearly universal respect and is considered a hero to the Marines, who hold him almost in the same regard as their legendary former commandant, “Chesty” Puller. Importantly, Mattis also commands a great deal of respect and support within the Pentagon. Trump’s campaign rhetoric was very critical of the senior military leadership, so Mattis could be very useful in making peace with the Pentagon establishment.
"Mattis’ reputation and distinction come from his tenure as a Marine general in both Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2004), where he received wide acclaim for his command during the turbulent Battle of Fallujah. He later went to command US Central Command."
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CRACKS AMONG THE CULTURATI?

PowerLine  "Politics is downstream from culture,” Andrew Breitbart liked to argue, and given the near-monopoly of the left on America’s cultural scene (Hamilton hecklers anyone?), the ballot box is the only place where the American people get to fight back. So it is worth taking in instances when the cultural world seems to get it, like this sketch on Saturday Night Live last night about the liberal “bubble.” Just 2:20 long an worth every second.

Trump Supporter Disrupts Chicago Performance Of ‘Hamilton’

I'm sorry about this. It is not hard to be classier than the left, so let's do it.

Daily Caller  "It did not take long for a Donald Trump supporter to respond to the way the Broadway cast of “Hamilton” treated Vice President-elect Mike Pence.

"BroadwayWorld reports a Trump supporter disrupted the Saturday night performance of “Hamilton” in Chicago.
"The audience member, who was sitting in the balcony, reportedly shouted, “We won! You Lost! Get over it! F[***] you!” during the number “Dear Theodosia.”
"One Twitter user, BroadwayWorld notes, claims that the disrupter ended up in a conflict with security prior to being removed from the theater. (RELATED: Pence On Being Lectured By ‘Hamilton’ Cast: ‘I Wasn’t Offended By What Was Said’)"

Much commentary on the utter classlessness of liberal Obama/ Hillary supporters

"Hamilton" cast member with zero class calls out Pence from center stage


"Cast member Brandon Dixon awkwardly calls out VP Pence from the stage. Dixon expressed the country was about multiculturalism. This was obviously a set up."
"Earlier, Mike Pence was booed when he entered the theatre. "
Scratch football over the national disrespect and now the theater for the same. TV has been beyond the pale for decades.
Disgusting
A few comments from one Facebook site:
  • "The audience should have had their purchase price refunded and someone should have personally and publicly apologized to the patrons, especially to the Pence Family. These people are what they are protesting!!! "
  • "Well, this is what the past 8 years has produced! I am so disgusted by their behavior. I thought I also read that the audience was also disrespectful These people are all so classless and clueless...their rights were already sold by Clinton, and the democratic party. However, we will all work hard to make sure they are safe, our country is safe, and we are all strong again."
  • "I went over to the Hamilton Musical Facebook page and am really disgusted by what I'm reading. We are in for a real revolution soon. Too many forces of evil and those that think they can spew their hate of others and everyone else are evil, hateful, etc."
  • "Devoid of class and respect ....they can dress up...wear makeup and disguises....but beneath it all.....they lack common decency. The man was an elected Congressman from Indiana...his job performance led the CITIZENS of that state to elect him Governor. Now, he will serve as Vice- President of the United States. He has earned that RESPECT!! So, for those on that stage with that statement...you proved you are not citizens of this nation....merely actors playing a role!!
Entertainment Weekly showed no shame or embarrassmment: Hamilton cast delivers powerful message to Mike Pence during curtain call

'Hamilton' Star’s Plea to Pence Highlights Liberals’ Screwy Notion of Presidency
. . . "I guess the presidential oath isn’t in the script. Here’s a little refresher: The incoming president swears to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” (Emphasis mine.) The entire cast and audience of Friday night’s performance conveniently forgot that fact when pleading for mercy. Perhaps that is because Democrat administrations starting with F.D.R. and culminating with Barack Obama have manipulated the media and the law to give the presidency the regal image and legal authority the founders, most notably President George Washington, despised and rejected. Liberals like those attending Friday night’s performance of Hamilton didn’t blink twice when Obama was taking massive executive actions to empower the presidency." . . .

Liberal Springsteen rocker and no friend of conservatives Steven Van Zandt calls out the "Hamilton" cast.
As a performer with Bruce Springsteen and actor in The Sopranos, Steven Van Zandt knows a few things about performing. And he said what ‘Hamilton’ did was over the line.
In a series of tweets, Van Zandt called it “bullying.”
And he laid out how performers should respect their audience:
. . . "I bet that this actor, in a play about Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founders, does not know that our first overseas war occurred when President Jefferson dispatched the Marines to Tripoli to rescue Americans held hostage by the Muslim terrorists of the day." . . .

#BoycottHamilton Is A Tired And Typical Response To What Happened To Pence . . . "If the Right wants to act less emotional and more mature (and it should), it will refuse to react to things like the “Hamilton” debacle with calls to boycott. Instead, the Right should realize diversity of thought exists and no one will ask us first if we care. Though the Left says otherwise, they actually hate intellectual diversity." 

President-elect Trump demands an apology  . . . "We don’t even have to wonder how this would be received if it were a conservative or Tea Party cast screeching out a message of “empathy” to Obama . . . because it would never happen.  Somewhere along the way, the progressive left has completely abandoned common decency, good manners, and any ability to function in civil society." . . .

Pence’s Hamilton Lecture Is A Reminder That Urban Elites Just Don't Get It  . . . "You have to be seriously dense to think that this administration is actually going to declare open season on Americans, our own countrymen. Our system of government is designed, unless during periods of war or rebellion, that our government just can’t take actions akin to Latin American dictatorships. Third, liberals will see this as a call to show how great diversity is in this country. Yeah, as a person of color, I get it. Woo hoo! Diversity! Yeah!  . . .

Trump continues feud with Hamilton cast with ANOTHER tweet AFTER a full day of Cabinet meetings - only to delete it moments later  Let the left be the ones without class, Mr. Trump.
'Our wonderful future V.P. Mike Pence was harassed last night at the theater by the cast of Hamilton, cameras blazing,' Trump wrote. 'This should not happen!'The second one, written at 5.56am, read: 'The Theater must always be a safe and special place. The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!'