Kurt420
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1 hour ago, Danny Bubbles said:
Its not true. Señorita is upbeat, flirty and fun. I like Crave but its sad and melancholic. I love. M but thats she brings now - melancholy and angst and very little fun other than her being a cougar. It's so tired and not selling. I know ill get hate for it but saying it because its true and I care. People say she's doing her own thing and not repeating herself and its fine when she's spiky on TV because thats what makes her her. Fine, but we have to accept she's not longer going to sell records anymore.
Rather transparent wouldn't you say. You should just come out and say what you really want to say.
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4 hours ago, Andgon144 said:
KWAP is like the dark, twisted, evil step sister of 'I deserve it' from Music in terms of production. I don't know if anyone hears it?
Hmmm.....never really made that connection but I can totally hear that now that you mention it!!
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The FBI Said Conspiracy Theories Like QAnon And Pizzagate Are Domestic Terrorism Threats
“Identity based, and fringe political conspiracy theories” are very likely to motivate some domestic terrorists to “commit criminal and sometimes violent activity,” the memo warns.
The FBI considers conspiracy theories that are born and spread online a dangerous breeding ground for domestic terrorists, according to recently revealed bulletin produced out of the agency’s Phoenix field office.
The May 30 memo, first obtained by Yahoo News, states that federal authorities believe “identity based, and fringe political conspiracy theories” are very likely to motivate some domestic terrorists to “commit criminal and sometimes violent activity,” since certain narratives “tacitly support or legitimize violent action.”
The bulletin specifically refers to QAnon, a baseless conspiracy theory that a shadow network is working against President Trump, and that an insider, “Q,” knows how it will be exposed. The FBI office also describes how QAnon theorists believe that Trump is leading an effort “to dismantle a conspiracy involving ‘deep state’ actors and global elites allegedly engaged in an international child sex trafficking ring.”
Trump supporters have embraced the conspiracy theory, wearing shirts and hats that feature the letter “Q” at his rallies.
Members of the QAnon community expressed their anger and disbelief on Twitter, exclaiming, “how can Q and POTUS let this happen?”
The 15-page bulletin is the “first FBI product examining the threat of conspiracy theory–driven domestic extremists” and lists instances in which suspects plotted or carried out “deadly violence” because of false, fringe theories that they had found online.
They include that a gunman who killed 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh last October, for example, had reposted a Zionist Occupation Government conspiracy theory cartoon on social media. In June 2018, a man from Nevada decked out with body armor, rifles, and ammunition was arrested and referenced QAnon.
On Tuesday, the Daily Beast reported that Twitter suspended an account that blasted conspiracy content, including QAnon material, after the president retweeted a theory that Democrats are the ones “interfering in our elections.”
The FBI document also cites Pizzagate, the bogus theory that Democratic operatives tied to Hillary Clinton were running a child sex-trafficking ring out of a pizza restaurant in Washington, DC. In 2016, a man from North Carolina showed up to the joint with an AR-15 rifle, shot through a door, and aimed it an employee thinking he was saving trafficked children.
“The FBI assesses these conspiracy theories very likely will emerge, spread, and evolve in the modern information marketplace, occasionally driving both groups and individual extremists to carry out criminal or violent acts,” the bulletin states. “These targets are then subjected to harassment campaigns and threats by supporters of the theory, and become vulnerable to violence or other dangerous acts.”
In its bulletin, the FBI’s Phoenix Division also points out that because some conspiracy theories are highly partisan, major political events like the 2020 presidential election cycle will probably produce more extremists.
Although the bulletin acknowledges that conspiracy theory–driven crime is not new, it emphasizes how “today’s information environment” and “crowd-sourcing” have changed the way the content more easily spreads and evolves.
“It is logical to assume that more extremist-minded individuals will be exposed to potentially harmful conspiracy theories, accept ones that are favorable to their views and possibly carry out criminal or violent actions as a result,” the document states.
When asked about the Phoenix Division’s bulletin, an FBI spokesperson told BuzzFeed News that it is the agency’s standard practice to “not comment on specific intelligence products.”
“The FBI routinely shares information with our law enforcement partners in order to assist in protecting the communities they serve,” the spokesperson said.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/briannasacks/fbi-memo-conspiracy-theories-domestic-terrorism
This could have it's own thread I suppose but it sort of ties into the upcoming election.......after all, the whack jobs embracing these conspiracies were certainly a huge contributor to the result of 2016. I've actually met people like this and it's truly mind boggling. Most are quite sensible in other aspects but somehow allow themselves to get wrapped up in conspiracy theory bullshit that can be made up by anybody, anywhere.
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6 hours ago, Danny Bubbles said:
She doesn't seem to like the music that her audience really want from her - pop that you can dance to. If she wanted a hit shed make dance pop music again but she seems to believe a young urban audience are going to embrace her. Thats never going to happen.
Have you even listened to the latest album?? I'd hardly say it's geared to a young urban audience.
The only time you could remotely say she did that was with Hard Candy and considering it produced one of the biggest hits of her career + other minor hits + sold 4 million copies, I'd say it was at least a moderate success. Just because a collaborator is black doesn't automatically make them "urban". Wtf
And no, not all of her fans want her to constantly do "dance pop" and thank God she doesn't.....and even if she did do that, I think some fans are under a bit of a delusion to think that it'd automatically be a success because of that. There are SO many other factors now that contribute to a hit that weren't even on the radar back in 2005 when she last hit with a "disco stomper"
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4 hours ago, Geiger83 said:
I love the whole album but I feel it is too short
I always feel the same way after listening to it! It's such a smooth listen and I always want MORE. Really though, this is quite a long album! I think it's a testament to how good it is that we feel it's "short".
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26 minutes ago, Shaun said:
Madonna’s versatility is unmatched. The same woman who sings Batuka sings Girl Gone Wild, Secret Garden, and Back In Business.
And Burning Up! lol
This is why I can never tire of her. Whatever flavor you like, she'll have it for you! 80's dance pop, 80's pop with and R&B flair, 90's house/trance, "electronica", folktronica, musicals, 30's/40's jazz inspired, electropop, a little trap, 00's R&B/pop......what doesn't she do!?
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THIS WEEK:
1. Extreme Occident
2. I Don't Search I Find
3. God Control
4. Dark Ballet
5. Looking For Mercy
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5 hours ago, Amelia said:
Always love your posts! Always to the point, sensible and positive! Thank you!
Aww...thank you Amelia!
You're a sweetheart and have always enjoyed your posts as well! 
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23 minutes ago, Bat-Fan said:
What do you guys think of the Rebel Heart tour DVD? Why is there no Take A Bow? ☺☺
Just remember to breathe if we don't have a MX Tour DVD by 4/2019!
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3 minutes ago, eroticerotic said:
Let’s not get into Hilary and she won the popular vote.
Hillary is like the Madonna of politics to me, she gets so much unfair shit thrown at her just for merely existing basically and everything she says gets twisted into something completely different. Remember when she coughed and all of a sudden she was dying and unfit to be president?? Everything is so exaggerated with her. She's done NOTHING that many other MALE politicians before her haven't done. Sadly, the big detriment to HIllary was also her biggest asset....her knowledge and experience. There has never been a more qualified candidate and I'll say that til the bitter end!
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12 minutes ago, ditaluver said:
I must say I was sad to see the station gone this morning
Same here.....I double checked of course just to make sure....lol...but yeah, that channel was playing Johnny Cash when I checked this AM.
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Obviously, the pendulum will swing back at some point but barring something major happening between now and 11/2020, I just don't think it's the Dems time sadly.
None of the candidates blow me away.....they're all pretty weak IMO. Nothing fresh, lots of in fighting....stale.
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On 7/20/2019 at 4:09 PM, ITG said:
Based on that insta post people think they're dating...
People read into nothing these days.
Oh the number of times complete narratives have been created based on nothing at all......like how MX was coming out Summer '18 and then when it didn't all hell broke loose......oh and the "secret" Nicki Minaj was speaking of at Met '18.....which I always thought was just a reference to M's "surprise" performance that night. Interesting now though that it's been suggested Nicki and M are no longer friends and some collab from her album was scrapped because M and Cardi B became acquainted. People dream up some shit now!
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5 hours ago, ashtangi74 said:
the instrumental break when the instruments go "out of tune" is pure genius and i love that very much.
My favorite part!!
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I remember during MDNA Tour she visited Ellen....hopefully on the NYC and LA stops, she'll do something like that or go on one of the late night chat shows. After all, she'll be in these cities for a while....same for London.
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1. God Control- To me this is her best video since Bad Girl....that's a strong statement to make considering BG is my fave M video ever. She REALLY knocked it out of the park with the GC vid! EVERYONE (in the US in particular) needs to see this video.
2. Medellin- Another instant classic Madonna video. This one was easily her best since the original AL. Madonna + Maluma baby =
. Just a feel good and beautifully made video. It's criminal this one didn't get ANY recognition for VMA noms (although not surprising). Another one that can sit with any of her best vids from the 90's and fit right in.
3. Dark Ballet- I feel like a broken record but really, these first 3 vids in particular can truly sit with the best of the best. It's superficial of me but really, it would be #2 if she were in it more.....on the other hand, it's far more effective just the way it is. The msg of this video is as strong as LAP.
4. Crave- Speaking of being superficial....lol.....Batuka really does deserve this spot as the message and scenery of that video are by far superior......BUT....Madonna is so gorgeous in this video, I just had to rank it high. Her hair, the jacket, it's like Virgin Tour Madonna/Susan stepped into 2019 and I have a major soft spot for '85 era Madonna. This video is wonderful in it's simplicity and it IS a beautiful video as well. Love the mail carrier pigeons.
5. Batuka- truly a stunning video. You can feel her love for the Batuquideras here. Joyous and sad all at the same time.
6. I Rise- a powerful "quickie" video. This one came out of nowhere so was a nice surprise. Something has gotta be ranked last though and up against the preceding five videos, it's no question this is the runt of the litter.
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I find myself going directly to this song lately. The musical arrangement is just so smooth and soothing but totally unique! This is some classic M&M stuff here!
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14 minutes ago, Voguerista said:
To tell them how you feel on the channel, go to this link, scroll to where it says "contact". You can chat, email, or call: https://m.siriusxm.com/contactus
Thank you Voguerista!! I went to their IG hoping to leave a comment about it but there was really nowhere to do it. Thank you for the link!!
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On 7/28/2019 at 9:46 PM, Flip The Switch said:
The fuck!?!
Yeah, random indeed! Much appreciated though!! One of the last people I'd expect to give MX praise.
*playing Laughter In The Rain on repeat now*
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On 7/8/2019 at 6:51 AM, karbatal said:
Finally my nephew likes a Madonna song
. He's 12 and so polite. He asks me to play my favourite songs, he listens and then tells me it's not his style. He listens to much reggaeton (my sister in law loves that style) so on Saturday I played him Bitch I'm Loca and he loved it A LOT!
He couldn't believe that Madonna was 60! He told me "but it's so great that she keeps making music! And so different all the time!".
I felt that my job was finally done. It only took me 12 years
YESSS Karby!! You're doin the Lord's work!!
Good job!! 
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Just now, Voguerista said:
I wish they'd extend it too. What a fun party it's been. It's been so much better than I expected too with remixes (with some I've never heard or forgotten about) and old tour performances etc.
SO with you on this!! It NEEDS to become a permanent station. I only got the Sirius subscription because of MX channel and I do plan on cancelling once my "promo" period is over in 2 months.......if they keep it permanent though, I'd prob keep the subscription going!!
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3 minutes ago, smirnoff_ice said:
I'm sure the forum will get busy again just before the tour and probably die down after a few days till the next era.
I'm not so sure about this based on the past couple of tours. It's been more fun for MDNA and RHT because she switched so many things up over the duration of those tours + TOAC and all the headlines she'd generate pretty effortlessly. The tour may actually be the "peak" of the era! We'll see I suppose!
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On 7/18/2019 at 1:43 PM, Je5u5 said:
An oddly constructed disco song about gun control was not meant to be the next Hung Up. Too brany and out there for the masses.
This right here.
To some extent, I truly don't think it matters what she releases as a "single" now anyways. While I think GC is the best video released from MX so far, I don't think it's the best representation of the album as a whole. The album is certainly NOT a "disco" album and it's really not THAT political either (at least not on such a surface level as GC). I still think Medellin was the best way to go. If GC didn't have a "disco" beat, I think virtually nobody would consider it lead single material.
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Once again, Crave hogs the spotlight......I was playing the album while with a friend who has heard nothing from MX yet and Crave was the one that made them perk up and comment....none of the other songs did that. If only it were 1995, this would be a Secret/TAB sized hit in the US. For anyone I've played the album for, I've heard nothing bad about this song. It's an easy song to get into....just a straightforward 2019 pop song but Madonna style.
I really love the placement of this song on the album, it's a nice little "break" from the more "experimental" or "eccentric" (for lack of a better word) style of a lot of the album prior to and after this track.
Another day. Another mass shooting in America.
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There really isn't at this point.
It's a shame nobody on either side of the fence really gives enough of a damn to do anything. It's disgusting and absolutely shameful.