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Which has nothing to do with this thread......
Did you watch the BeeGees doc on hbo? Much more depth to those guys as musicians than I ever knew.I'm just gonna say it: disco is pretty cool. Some of it (*ahem* Disco Duck *ahem*) is lame, but the reaction against disco in 1980 was really over the top. The Saturday Night Fever soundtrack is one of my favorite albums.
Ringo
Never said they were (not sure where you came up with idea that I did) but if Amazon is going to say they violated certain rules and won't sell some item shouldn't they at least have the courtesy to their customers (or at least to the vendor) to explain what rule was violated and how?I do and I am correct. Amazon is not the government.
Well, it is convenient but also happens to be true.......That's convenient. Carry on, then.
It seems strange I would have to explain this to a grown(?) adult that burning a book and refusing to publish/sell it accomplish the exact same goal......just without all the photo ops.......
As a courtesy, sure. But they sell a kajillion products, but not another kajillion products. And you are certainly free to look elsewhere for books on particular topics.Never said they were (not sure where you came up with idea that I did) but if Amazon is going to say they violated certain rules and won't sell some item shouldn't they at least have the courtesy to their customers (or at least to the vendor) to explain what rule was violated and how?
Whatever dude......No, but I'll see if I can find it
No....they don't, because a book that one publisher won't release anymore is still available.
Ringo
Not by the government, no. But it accomplishes the purpose of the cancel culture which is supported by democrats who, incidentally, hold the reins of power in DC. Hmmmmmm, coincidence or?.......Edit: and none of that equals censorship or banning.
If you can't find a book, give me the title and I'll help you find a source. We'll foil those mean old Democrats.Not by the government, no. But it accomplishes the purpose of the cancel culture which is supported by democrats who, incidentally, hold the reins of power in DC. Hmmmmmm, coincidence or?.......
Not by the government, no. But it accomplishes the purpose of the cancel culture which is supported by democrats who, incidentally, hold the reins of power in DC. Hmmmmmm, coincidence or?.......
Ringo, check out what notorious thing John Lennon did on this date in 1966.Can't speak for anyone else here, but I'm sick and tired of every single thing being politicized to death as a mark of tribal identity. From Goya beans to Dr. Seuss, there is hardly a TV show, a movie, or an object that isn't fetishized with a lot of "come and take it" chest thumping.
This is not coming from liberals and """"cancel culture"""". It's coming from two sources: cynical pundits from certain "news" channels who invent this stuff out of whole cloth, and people* who never grew out of the mentality of a 6th grader who believe it.
They say that one mark of fascism is the aestheticization of politics: politics for the mere 'show' of it. When one of the two parties is completely bereft of ideas and scholarship and instead clings to children's books like Linus clutching his security blanket, you know that our country is in trouble.
*No, this is not a subtle attack at anyone here. Just a general observation.
Ringo
It is quite complicated. If I have to explain it you wouldn't understand it.....Edit: Hey, that's another thing... I notice that you are not selling this or any other controversial book or product. What gives? Why are you banning these items?
There it is oh enterprising conservative free marketiers, your chance! Amazon has opened up a market for you, jump in and grasp this opportunity to sell books they refuse to!
Wait, that's so old hat. Cry and scream that they should be compelled to sell what you want them to and your rights are violated if they do not do so.
Again, got nothing to do with this thread......
I have said my piece on public accommodation laws and baked goods previously and will not be revisiting the subject.should bakeries be allowed to refuse to sell cakes they find personally offensive?
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