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Singer quits Mormon Tabernacle Choir rather than sing for Trump [View all] portlander23 Dec 2016 OP

Wow powerful story titaniumsalute Dec 2016 #1

Principles brutus smith Dec 2016 #2

Welcome to DU, brutus smith! calimary Dec 2016 #114

Thank you! brutus smith Dec 2016 #120

I only know I could never throw roses to Hitler. And I certainly could never sing for him. Botany Dec 2016 #3

Excellent... ewagner Dec 2016 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Dec 2016 #27

I am not a member of twitter Botany Dec 2016 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author pangaia Dec 2016 #76

here bigtree Dec 2016 #35

Excellent! Someone who speaks their conscience and takes action than to fall RKP5637 Dec 2016 #4

What a brave lady. smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #5

k and r. nt cwydro Dec 2016 #6

It only takes a spark. HughBeaumont Dec 2016 #7

It will be interesting to see what happens Gothmog Dec 2016 #8

He wont care. He'll just shorten the whole event. It doesnt matter to him. 7962 Dec 2016 #12

Yes, outwardly ailsagirl Dec 2016 #52

He already says he doesn't want "A-LIST" people performing. pangaia Dec 2016 #77

Which you'd expect someone trying to save face to say. Charles Bukowski Dec 2016 #113

So she's been representing a sexist, bigoted organization Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #9

she's been singing in the church choir bigtree Dec 2016 #11

Singing wouldn't be sexist or bigoted in and of itself Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #14

I think that's a slippery slope bigtree Dec 2016 #20

Belonging to a sexist, bigoted organization Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #24

you don't appear to understand or appreciate religion, in general bigtree Dec 2016 #31

Apologists for religion and its bigotry don't WANT it to work that way. Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #36

understanding religious belief is not endorsing bigtree Dec 2016 #37

Nice try at dodging every point I made Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #78

why don't you give it a rest? bigtree Dec 2016 #85

In other words Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #89

In other words, Loric Vilesilencer, you are prejudiced (prejudging another), hostile (as seen by.... Hekate Dec 2016 #104

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #101

It's not fair to compare the LDS Church to the Trump campaign. StevieM Dec 2016 #110

Have you read their scriptures? They're shockingly racist and there are almost no named women. LeftyMom Dec 2016 #116

First of all, as a recovered Mormon, sing in the Choir and singing for tRump are apples to oranges.. Raster Dec 2016 #25

The only difference is that the sexism and bigotry of the Mormon church Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #28

I agree, however, bigotry is part and parcel of most American religion... Raster Dec 2016 #63

I think we should give her a break. She had taken a very principled position. smirkymonkey Dec 2016 #118

Wow. That is stunningly beautiful and a sincere interpretation of the teachings of Christ. Tatiana Dec 2016 #54

because LDS is a cult full of misogyny, racism, hatred and mass murder niyad Dec 2016 #73

the choir did this? bigtree Dec 2016 #87

the choir represents the cult, as you well understand. but, we do see what you are trying niyad Dec 2016 #90

nowhere on this thread or anywhere else have I attempted to 'absolve' the church bigtree Dec 2016 #94

That is an incredibly powerful, ethical, & humane statement to be met with such DU bigotry in return Hekate Dec 2016 #91

Not just Mormons, but religion in general. 7962 Dec 2016 #106

Such a wrong attitude treestar Dec 2016 #13

What makes you think she's "starting towards our side"? Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #18

just overly harsh treestar Dec 2016 #19

I don't blame 8 year olds Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #22

So they have until age 18 to just quit? treestar Dec 2016 #41

Your failure to answer my question is duly noted Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #46

I don't think those things are quite equal treestar Dec 2016 #48

Nice try Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #59

Sure but your are in essence treestar Dec 2016 #68

Any change will not happen Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #75

You are comparing an apple to a field of pineapples LiberalLovinLug Dec 2016 #83

She has sent the message Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #88

You are not asking her to do anything but its implied LiberalLovinLug Dec 2016 #98

Covering her ass? you're living in a fantasy world. Ms. Toad Dec 2016 #79

Amen! LAS14 Dec 2016 #67

It's the family that she was born into that led her to that choir Kolesar Dec 2016 #15

She could leave any time, if she really had the "principles" she claims to Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #17

I left an oppressive fundamentalist church at the age of 25. kickitup Dec 2016 #33

She did a small right thing Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #43

So tell us how it is that you know this particular human being so intimately that you feel.... Hekate Dec 2016 #53

Ummm...the same way that people all over this board Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #56

For only 25 posts most of which are in this thread, you seem really familiar with DU. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #64

Is it so hard to grasp Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #71

Ah. That explains it. Hurt feelings over other posts here. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #70

Not at all Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #72

I think I've got you loud and clear. Crunchy Frog Dec 2016 #80

If you think that I have hurt feelings Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #84

+1 Hekate Dec 2016 #107

"people all over this board feel confident in bashing all manner of Republicans" Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #96

oops! bigtree Dec 2016 #97

Perhaps someone took a wrong turn Hekate Dec 2016 #108

Or they got a new IP address for Christmas Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #109

Post removed Post removed Dec 2016 #99

Not everyone is as perfect as you awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #100

her deep depression at your lack of compassion and back-patting will affect her greatly LanternWaste Dec 2016 #38

It is clear she doesn't like Trump Phoenix61 Dec 2016 #39

Oh please...this woman is not bailing out the boat Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #44

You're fairly new, right? nbsmom Dec 2016 #82

You talk as if Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #92

So if someone isn't all in we don't support them at all? Phoenix61 Dec 2016 #95

Well aren't you the special ambassador for outreach demonstrating goodwill and tolerance Hekate Dec 2016 #50

The Mormon church is sexist and bigoted Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #58

Are Mormons a special case or are you generally opposed to organized religion? el_bryanto Dec 2016 #57

The Mormon church is what's involved in the OP Loric Vilesilencer Dec 2016 #62

No, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is what's involved in the OP. KittyWampus Dec 2016 #65

Most organized religion is sexist and bigoted HassleCat Dec 2016 #61

Most of the comments are very positive on her Facebook page. GoneOffShore Dec 2016 #16

The trolls have started here, too! Tanuki Dec 2016 #69

Good for that person. MineralMan Dec 2016 #21

It will for her and the people around her. Ford_Prefect Dec 2016 #23

ffs bigtree Dec 2016 #32

Which is why I said "Good for that person." MineralMan Dec 2016 #102

Maybe it will. They're a little over 900 short of a 25,000 person petition. LAS14 Dec 2016 #103

It will have an impact of inspiration if we all share it and tweet it... LAS14 Dec 2016 #66

I read on Huffington that Mormons have a petition against letting their choir preform. classykaren Dec 2016 #26

I think the country should send her roses. tavernier Dec 2016 #30

Way to go! Phoenix61 Dec 2016 #34

Wow, Trump. Aristus Dec 2016 #40

I hope this hits the MSM. LAS14 Dec 2016 #42

Well, not quite MSM, but getting there! LAS14 Dec 2016 #74

OK, still a Rolling Stone article, but moved up to "Top Stories" in Google News. LAS14 Dec 2016 #81

How do I make a TinyURL of the rawstory url that I can tweet to #rosestohitler? LAS14 Dec 2016 #45

Many Mormons have been against Trump from the beginning IronLionZion Dec 2016 #47

And Trump toying with Romney over the SoS job didn't help. nt SunSeeker Dec 2016 #93

I hope the rest of them can deal with the consequences. lpbk2713 Dec 2016 #49

Good for her ailsagirl Dec 2016 #51

Here's to a woman of true conviction: Eyeball_Kid Dec 2016 #55

SATB vs. SOB Blue Owl Dec 2016 #60

Does anyone else see the irony in her name? (ChamberlinChamberlain?) joanbarnes Dec 2016 #86

Regarding a bunch of churlish responses here: I can hardly wait till this link is tweeted... Hekate Dec 2016 #105

Cue the phone calls & death threats from the BOD (basket of deplorables) Crash2Parties Dec 2016 #111

Love the irony of her last name re: Hitler reference Hamlette Dec 2016 #112

Might there be a protest collaboration? Zambero Dec 2016 #115

Well bless her magic panties samir.g Dec 2016 #117

What a powerful letter - several important points. Justice Dec 2016 #119