The Liberal Agenda – Lorde is so cool
What went down at Lorde’s surprise shows in Auckland? The intimate, invite-only surprise series of sets took place in the…
Lorde
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Lorde’s apology & ignorance, unfair hard left criticism, claims of hypocrisy and the power of Israeli propaganda (cough-cough plus Brian Edwards)
There has been an enormous amount said about Lorde’s decision to not play Apartheid Israel. There have been hypercritical claims from some on the hard left that her stance is empty and self interested and there have been claims from pro-Israel critics she is being hypocritical.
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Lorde takes a stand
In taking this courageous stand, Lorde follows in the steps of her parents’ generation who stood up against apartheid in South Africa; testing atomic bombs in the South Pacific; New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War; and demanding a nuclear-free New Zealand.
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Dear Lorde – don’t play Apartheid Israel
You are one of the most talented New Zealanders on the planet right now. Your music is incredible, your performance is amazing and your politics have always been an inspiration.
What you do matters to many.
Which is why so many will beg you not to play in Israel in June of next year.