Reply #44: yes.. but, not to parse [View All]

[npincus]

the guy could have anticipated that Babs would express her well-known views. That's true.

But her 'art' she produces is really apolitical- love songs, ballads, easy lsitening music, soundtracks, "Evergreen" comes to mind-- the art she produces is not political in nature and not designed to appeal to one particular politcal group over another. I'm sure there are people of all political stripes who enjoy her music. Just like I like to watch Clint Eastwood movies, though I know he is Republican. I enjoy his art, I don't think about his politics when i'm watching one of his flicks.

I don't want a society where art is performed for the enjoyment or understanding of like-minded individuals. Art that is political in nature, that is produced to convey a political message, is designed to incite a reaction or thoughtfulness in those who are of the same ilk and those who are not. Babs' art is not in that category.

Anyway, I don't see either as a big deal- Streisand voicing her politics, and some Repub guy in the audience who came to hear showtunes- responding. First amendment, both ways.

Being in the arts myself, that's my view and I'm stickin' to it!

:)