Bassnectar

I don't know how I feel about this

Rage seems to be doing good.  

I do enjoy when he stirs the pot...so much melt...
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Followed the link, those whiney assed conservatives are hilarious. Especially when nectorrr personally responds with a bye Felicia...

I can’t hate on this guy too hard.

I hope I have fun in Chicago.

I feel the need to say something from the bottom of my heart:

Justice, fairness, equality, and peace should be a right for all humans. I, and my entire team, stand shoulder to shoulder with victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexism, racism, homophobia, or abuse of any kind.

Today I want to specifically address this solidarity in terms of gender equality.

I am struggling to find the right words, because I feel that MANY WORDS are owed to a thorough discussion of such a complicated topic. It is my wish to express more thoughts than just this basic bullet point truth, so I am going to expand below. I hope these words are not clipped/sampled and taken out of context, because I stand behind these words as a whole, as part of this essay. It feels like everyone is so angry, there is so much outrage, that everyone is sitting at their computer, poised to type, and ready to pounce on the next big argument. In the spirit of peace and constructively addressing a sensitive issue, please take these words as my real time attempt to express some thoughts on some VERY serious and sensitive topics. I am always open to learning and growing. Here goes:

It’s easy to say “We stand with women. Period.” and it’s easy to say “I’m a feminist”. Sexism is insidious, it’s not enough to say “we support women”… and I think it should be addressed on a larger scale. Although I have no idea where we can have productive conversation: today’s society is so unforgivingly partisan and marginalized [myself as well, and my team: we all have strong opinions, and many intense emotions!] discussions online ALWAYS devolve into wretchedly bitter behavior, there seems to be almost nowhere to publicly discuss common sense values like:

Friendship, happiness, health, family, how to be a good father or mother, how to be a good daughter or son, how to be a good friend, how to resolve conflict, how to seek self improvement, how to help other people who are resistant, how to stand up for what you believe, how to take time learning what you believe, how to confidently change/develop/evolve what you believe as you engage in careful research, discussion, and critical thinking.

The base level here should be as equals: equal rights, equal pay, equal consideration. It’s not just about “don’t rape a woman, don’t hit a woman, don’t drug a woman” - THAT IS OBVIOUSLY WRONG AND NOT EVER ACCEPTABLE. Way beyond that, it’s about encouraging every human to forge their IDENTITY based on who they are, what they think, what they enjoy, how they treat others, how they contribute, how they communicate. It’s about encouraging human beings to forge their VALUE not on how they look, but who they are. It’s about never treating someone different because of their gender [or their race, or their sexual identity]… it’s also about confronting sexuality, sexual dynamics and healthy sexual behavior early and repeatedly, AND THEN CONTINUING TO ECHO THIS OUT LOUD throughout life.

I was raised to be a sensitive, gentle, and empathic person, with care for all regardless of gender or gender orientation. I grew up in a commune with a half dozen friends my age in the same household, all were women. They were like sisters to me. Both my mother and my father led by example as incredibly kind, courageous, smart, healthy, communicative beings who were respectful and affectionate and just. From very early on I felt deeply protective of my friends, and that only increased into adulthood.

It wasn’t until college that I started being *aware* of gender politics [or “feminism”], because treating women equally was a reflex. As soon as I knew what it was, I considered myself a feminist, in that I stand for the full empowerment and equality of women.

So let’s think critically, stay open to learning, and assume WE ALL constantly have room for improvement. While speaking out, support others who are brave enough to join you. Don’t only focus on attacking, BUT ALSO support the positive. Support people who are leading their lives in positive ways. Encourage men and women to speak up, to share their opinions, to talk louder, to weigh in, to be leaders, to feel free and unworried about being attacked or abused or silenced.

When it comes to entertainment: your attention and support makes change. Support those entertainers who broadcast and act in line with your beliefs. Same as with corporations, companies, leaders, politicians, even friends.

Again, this all needs to be obvious and unequivocal: time’s up for rape, violent behavior, harassment, and sexism. We are participating in a cultural shift, as our society grows together, toward a greater sense of equality and fairness, at home, in the workplace, and everywhere. You are just as strong, smart, and capable as everyone else, so step up and be a part of the positive change.

If I appreciated one thing about Bassnectar it was his little political rants, especially considering the crowd he's delivering em to

Senator I know you hang toward the back anyway but I would try and get yourself centered back there. It's the only way to get the full visual experience.

What rules are they melting over?

One pocket fanny packs only: Is this rule in case he ever plays in 1994?