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It is going to be a boring inauguaration for Trump fans

It is going to be a boring inauguaration for Trump fans

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by: calguy Active Indicator LED Icon 1 OP 
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 6:26pm  
A member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has resigned over its plan to sing at the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, and more than 22,000 people have signed a petition opposing the choir's participation.Jan Chamberlin resigned after five years with the choir, which originates from Utah, over the Jan. 20 ceremony, saying it "will appear that (the) Choir is endorsing tyranny and fascism by singing for this man."With three weeks to go before Trump is sworn in, teen classical singer Jackie Evancho is the only celebrity to have unequivocally embraced her role in an inauguration ceremony marked by soul-searching by larger invited groups, and fan backlash.The 1960s pop group, The Beach Boys, is considering an invitation to perform but has yet to make a final decision, a spokesman for the band said on Friday."I simply cannot continue with the recent turn of events. I could never look myself in the face again," Chamberlin wrote in a resignation letter that she posted on Facebook on Thursday.A separate petition on change.org started by Randall Thacker, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had gathered more than 22,000 signatures on Friday.The petition says the participation of the Tabernacle Choir in Trump's inauguration does not reflect the Church's values and would harm its worldwide image.© REUTERS/George Frey The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings at the first session of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' 185th Annual General Conference in Salt Lake City The Church says taking part in the inauguration is voluntary, and notes that the Tabernacle Choir, which hails from Salt Lake City, Utah, has sung at such celebrations for five previous Republican presidents.Church spokesman Eric Hawkins said on Friday public response to the inauguration plans "has been mixed, with people expressing both opposition and support. The Choir’s participation... is not an implied support of party affiliations or politics. It is a demonstration of our support for freedom, civility and the peaceful transition of power."Some dancers in the Radio City Rockettes were also unhappy at performing."We do a lot of events, but there have been no events that could cause trauma. And doing this would cause trauma for some people," one Rockettes dancer said this week, speaking anonymously with Marie Claire magazine.Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli suffered a fan backlash on social media after reports that he was planning to sing for Trump. Bocelli and country singer Garth Brooks both backed out of performing at the inauguration.Organizers have denied they are struggling to recruit big names for the ceremony."This is not Woodstock," Trump aide Boris Epshteyn told CNN this week. "It's not about celebrities. As Donald Trump tweeted himself, it's about the people."(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Bernadette Baum) 4951
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doddlebug Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 6:34pm  
We won't miss them but we will remember Emoticon 4951
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BooBear Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 6:35pm  
Looks like the silent voters are silent again. Stories like these really try to paint the image that everyone hates Trump. The fact that he won in an electoral landslide proves that false. Next. 4951
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ET Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 6:54pm  
Nice, another doofus gets her 15 minutes of fame. And what do you hope to prove by posting this crap? We are all going to mount an impeachment effort?? Some Mormon got her knickers in a knot? BFD.
 
I'd be more than happy not to have to pay to support these events. Let them all stay home or hire a DJ. 4951
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CC1974 Active Indicator LED Icon 8
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 6:56pm  
The Bible tells us to forgive others so our Father in Heaven will forgive us. Maybe the Book of Mormon doesn't say this. I don't know. 4951
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donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 6:57pm  
I think Americans are more focused on Trump getting started, and his undoing all of Nobama's mess rather than what overblown celebrity performs at his innaguratuon. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:03pm  
I'm beginning to think that if "celebrities" boycott this we are all on the right path. 4951
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sweetie Active Indicator LED Icon 11 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:05pm  
Taxpayers pay for swearing in, parades, security. Donors pay for balls , parties luncheons. It will be a lot of fun. 4951
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donnatella Active Indicator LED Icon 13 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:09pm  
Donors pay for balls
 
@sweetie: Emoticon where do I send my $$$? Emoticon 4951
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ExBlue Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:12pm  
I'm beginning to think that if "celebrities" boycott this we are all on the right path.
 
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I know I will be absolutely THRILLED that I won't have to watch the likes of Beyonce or Jay-Z, and many, many more losers. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:33pm  
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jax Active Indicator LED Icon 16
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:48pm  
I have only watched 1 inauguration in my 49 years of existence....Reagans. I don't care for the entertainment answer see NO point in it. Swearing in is good enough for me.
 
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~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 7:53pm  

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lol!! 4951
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ProblemAgain Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 8:26pm  
sounds like some are channeling their inner trump? 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 8:58pm  
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cador Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Dec 30, '16 10:28pm  
I'm with the "do not need any music" klan-too much hoopla for me (yes-I watched both of  Obamas). But-if you gotta have it-bring on Kid Rock and Nugent-then tone it down some with some Toby (Keith that is). 4951
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