"Have you all seen the Katy Perry Marines video? It is a total piece of propaganda for the Marines...I really want to find out if she was paid by them for making it...it is truly shameful. I would suggest a boycott of this singer whom I really liked -- if you are as offended at this glorification of violence as I am."Really Ms. Wolf?
We are not Katy Perry fans at our house. I would even say that in the past we have suffered from Katy Perry loathing. But this time around we felt differently. Littlest asked me to post this video a week ago and I hadn't got around to it yet. I was waiting for a way to work it in. Thanks Ms. Wolf.
I am appalled that a woman who claims she stands for empowerment of women would vilify this performer and video because of her own political views. Not to mention, characterizing the Marine Corp. as a violent institution as though it were a street gang engaged in arbitrary violence. Or could it really be that she thought she sensed a smidgen of patriotism in the video? A far as I can tell the song is about taking control of your own life , realizing and utilizing your strength.
Apparently joining the Marines is a bad role model for young women while the sexualization of them usually found in Ms. Perry's work is A-OK. Perhaps Ms. Wolf prefers Katy Perry's song about being a teenage dream in skin tight jeans. Being a party girl is the road to self fulfillment. Gee, how did I miss that when I was teaching my daughters that they are strong, smart and capable of achieving anything. We better run out and buy some thongs and a keg, post haste. I've been doing it wrong.
I would like to say to Ms. Wolf that at this point in her life my youngest daughter is planning to join the Marines. She is making this decision with knowledge of her own power and beauty as a woman. A decision she is making with the help of role models serving our country in all of the armed forces. Real women of strength and beauty. I'm proud to say she doesn't know who you are. At least not yet. She isn't up yet. She's a little worn out from her class last night in how to protect herself from violence. Oh yeah, and possibly protect others from it too. And if she ultimately decides to, someday maybe she will be protecting her country from it as well. Protecting the lives of our people. Protecting our freedom. Protecting our speech. Even people like you Ms. Wolf.
Who is really spouting propaganda here? I say we boycott the BS.
and HUZZAH to Ms. Perry.
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**Note: Yeah, I know. Be careful not to drown in the bubbles. As a rule, I Never get controversial on this blog. Just chalk this up to going out on a limb carved with the words, "Now you done pissed me off".....and I quit taking my estrogen because it was making me gain weight. Contrary ; ) points of view are welcome. Just ignore it if I burst into tears.
Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI tend to shy away from anything political on my blog too, but have occasionally had to say something when I get a bit hot under the collar!
Thanks Lisa. It can be hard not to. It's not what I'm here for but this does concern the values I teach my daughters.
DeleteGo, Katy! Beats the heck out of I Kissed A Girl!
ReplyDeleteI know,right? If she wants to get attention I like it better when she does it this way. With a meaningful message not just trying to use shock value.
DeleteYou tell her!
ReplyDeleteWell I tried, Allison. You're way more articulate than I am when you make a point and I admire those skills.
DeleteAnd hey, don't look now but you're turning invisible or some rotten thief stole your profile pic.; )
You go girl - I totally respect anyone climbing up on their soapbox about something they disagree with. Does MS Wolf realise she's probably guaranteed the video getting zillions of hits from people wanting to see what she's trying to boycott?
ReplyDeleteExactly. I just find it hypocritical that she "liked" Katy Perry before. My opinion would be that I normally find Ms. Perry's work demeaning to women. I don't buy her work because I don't care for it but I wouldn't suggest anyone boycott her. She can be skanky if she wants to. That's why we fought as women to have the freedom to make our own choices.
DeleteIt's a sad fact that there have always been people who use military forces for offensives, so there's a good chance there will always be a need for a military to be defensive. That's a whole different ball of wax than violence. I find the anti military point of view ridiculous and quite honestly naive.
ReplyDeleteWhat also made me angry here is that if you truly believe in women being empowered,why would you try to tear them down simply because your belief system may be different? Some may say, isn't that what I'm doing here? No, I'm stating an opposing opinion. My opinion is that you have to question someone who claims they hate violence but uses words in an attempt to cause harm. What's the difference?
oh Mrs. G...two posts in a row? dare i? unfortunately this particular subject (women and military NOT politics in general) is very close to my heart, and i fear i could possibly get a little too far out on your i'm pissed off now branch for my own good. i will say this: feelings for katy perry aside, the song is good. it makes a good point. in a great way. what better way to show strength than to include our military. she could have gone a different way, by using violence towards the guy character in the video. but she chose something honorable. serving. on whether or not she got paid who cares. if she did not she will make money off of her sales. and if she did...good for the marines for picking someone who can help show some strength in a positive light to the younger generation. anyone who serves in my opinion deserves every bit of praise. i did. and it was hard. ms. wolf should be grateful that there are strong courageous people that volunteer...the only reason she is free to speak like an asshat is because of people like me.
ReplyDeletep.s. the only violence in the video i saw was the horrible watergun torture of a balloon clown. maybe ms. wolf should attack the carneys now.
EXACTLY, Honey! Everything you said, Including, "she could have gone a different way, by using violence towards the guy character in the video", I thought the same thing.
DeleteI want to take this opportunity to Thank YOU for your service. I can't stand disrespect towards those who agree to take the risks for US!