{"id":3523,"date":"2024-07-22T18:45:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sciencesandnatures.com\/?p=3523"},"modified":"2024-07-22T18:45:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:45:29","slug":"barbra-streisand-a-powerful-voice-for-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sciencesandnatures.com\/barbra-streisand-a-powerful-voice-for-democracy\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbra Streisand: A Powerful Voice for Democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Standing Firm for Democracy at 81\n\n\n\n

Barbra Streisand, the iconic singer and actor, is no stranger to controversy. At the age of 81, she continues to use her powerful voice to speak out against what she believes is a threat to democracy. Streisand\u2019s latest target is former president Donald Trump, and she is making it clear that she won\u2019t stick around if he becomes president again in 2024.\n\n\n\n

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Streisand\u2019s Dislike for Trump\n\n\n\n

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Streisand has been a long-time Democratic supporter and fundraiser and has never been shy about expressing her dislike of Trump. She has called him \u201cso stupid\u201d and \u201cill-informed,\u201d branding him \u201cthe Liar in Chief, the Groper in Chief.\u201d In a recent interview with Stephen Colbert, she boldly declared, \u201cI can\u2019t live in this country if he becomes president.\u201d\n\n\n\n

But this isn\u2019t the first time Streisand has made such a dramatic declaration. Like many other celebrities, she vowed to leave the United States after Trump won in 2016. At that time, she quipped, \u201cAmerica was great \u2013 before you were elected.\u201d\n\n\n\n

Expressing Frustration Through Music\n\n\n\n

Streisand\u2019s frustration with Trump led her to release her 36th album, \u201cWalls,\u201d in 2018. This musical masterpiece serves as a homage to Trump\u2019s tyranny and includes powerful tracks like \u201cDon\u2019t Lie to Me.\u201d Streisand explains that the constant barrage of news and lies made her sick, and she wanted to express her outrage through her music. She firmly believes that the country should not be lied to and stands against deception.\n\n\n\n

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Artists as the Conscience of a Nation\n\n\n\n

In her memoir, \u201cMy Name is Barbra,\u201d Streisand reflects on the tension between politicians and artists. She firmly believes that artists serve as a country\u2019s conscience, challenging society to confront uncomfortable truths. Streisand boldly declares, \u201cThat\u2019s why art is the enemy of tyrants and dictators.\u201d\n\n\n\n

Staying and Fighting for Change\n\n\n\n

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Unfortunately, Streisand\u2019s powerful voice wasn\u2019t enough to sway the voting population in 2016. Trump was elected, and celebrities like Streisand were faced with a difficult decision \u2013 should they leave the country or stay and fight? Some, like comedian George Lopez and talk show host Jon Stewart, made lighthearted jokes about leaving for other countries or even other planets. Others, like Chelsea Handler, realized that their platforms and voices were needed more than ever in a divided nation.\n\n\n\n

Finding Hope in President Joe Biden\n\n\n\n

After four years of darkness, Streisand sees hope in President Joe Biden. She admires his compassion, honesty, and integrity and believes that the country is headed in the right direction. However, she remains concerned about the upcoming elections and Trump\u2019s potential return to power. Streisand is determined not to live in a country ruled by a man she considers \u201cso stupid\u201d and \u201cso ill-informed.\u201d\n\n\n\n

A New America: Restoring the Nobility of Truth\n\n\n\n

In the end, Streisand envisions a new America, one free from pollution, obscenities, insults, and revenge. She calls for the restoration of the nobility of truth, firmly believing that only then will America truly be great again.\n\n\n\n

What are your thoughts on celebrities using their voices for things that matter? Share your comments with us and let\u2019s continue the conversation.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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