“At some point, it’s gotten to where if you’re a conservative and you’re in the business, you’re not allowed to speak”
-Jason Aldean
#freespeechmatters 28.11.2021
Country singer Jason Aldean is the next in line of the growing list of popular celebrities who are taking a stand against cancel culture once and for all. During an interview on the Audacy’s Rob + Holly Show, Aldean explained that his political stance is widely understood by his fanbase, and he refuses to not stand up for what he believes is right. He notes that he’s not interested in “stirring the pot” and causing outrage for outrage sake, but he promised that he would never back down from what he believes in fear of the mob.
Alden was recently targeted by the mob’s scope after a photograph surfaced online of his wife, who was wearing a shirt that read “Anti-Biden Social Club.” Their children, Memphis and Navy, can also be seen is separate photos wearing shirts that say “Hidin’ from Biden.” Alden refuses to apologize for his family’s clothing choice and isn’t afraid to alienate a section of his fan base by voicing his own political views.
It used to be routine to criticize the sitting president. In fact, the tradition only started becoming challenged when President Joe Biden assumed office. People are calling the police on their neighbors for hanging anti-Biden or pro-Trump banners. “Let’s Go Brandon,” is insulting to the same people who screamed “Fuck Donald Trump” at the top of their lungs anytime they passed a MAGA rally.
America continues to be a melting pot of ideas, but some of the ideas are being removed from the pot and deemed expired. Calls for diversity continue to be heard from the same group of people who silence anyone who is not aligned with the national narrative. Diversity of thought is overwhelmingly important. If we all start agreeing with what we’re told, there will be nobody left to challenge the status quo. Without any challenges, the elites will continue to pick and choose what we can and cannot say, depending on how well your words align with their agenda.
Celebrities put profit over basic human rights will continue being successful for as long as we are asleep at the wheel. In order to maintain their popularity, these people are willing to repeat whatever keeps them their celebrity status, regardless of how damaging and divisive it is for this country. Aldean pledges to not become a voice box for their views, and instead chooses to not lie to his fanbase. Will Aldean lose fans for taking a stance against the President? In normal times, probably not, but we, as a country, are extremely divided. It won’t be long before there are two separate markets, with one being patronized by those who currently feel disenfranchised.
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