In Reply to: I find her rather naive politically, and her last few albums have not been that compelling for me [nt] posted by Chris from Lafayette on April 16, 2017 at 00:26:11:
To stand up against an oppressive dictator and put her money where her mouth is, refusing lucrative and career-enhancing performance opportunities by refusing to perform with Gergiev, who has received many millions from Putin.
Many spout political principles from a safe distance at no real cost to themselves, so I especially respect her stand. Especially since Putin's political foes, even those living far from Russia, have a habit of dying at the hands of professional assassins.
Plus, from what I've heard, she's one of the best of the BOCs.
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- I find her rather well-informed and intelligent politically, and principled and brave - rbolaw 14:25:16 04/16/17 (14)
- RE: I find her rather well-informed and intelligent politically, and principled and brave - merlinus 22:38:41 04/16/17 (3)
- merlinus: Please consider yourself warned too - no more political posts - Chris from Lafayette 00:38:37 04/17/17 (2)
- I feel that YOU need to pull your head in here Chris. - Timbo in Oz 04:02:06 04/17/17 (1)
- Sorry, Timbo - as I said in the post. . . - Chris from Lafayette 08:35:07 04/17/17 (0)
- Roy - we're veering on subject matter that's not allowed in the forum - Chris from Lafayette 16:07:54 04/16/17 (9)
- I think you just disqualified yourself as a moderator here, Chris. - Timbo in Oz 04:05:07 04/17/17 (5)
- OK, Timbo - Explain yourself. I'm all ears [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 09:02:53 04/17/17 (4)
- RE: OK, Timbo - Explain yourself. I'm all ears [nt] - merlinus 09:52:38 04/17/17 (3)
- Just in case you haven't noticed Chris, sexism is now political. - Timbo in Oz 10:38:01 04/17/17 (1)
- OK - see my reply to merlinus just below [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 10:39:57 04/17/17 (0)
- I appreciate your sentiments, but I very much disagree with them - Chris from Lafayette 10:30:26 04/17/17 (0)
- A "Gotcha!" is worth it when your answer is credible! - rbolaw 18:50:19 04/16/17 (2)
- Believe me, I've been thinking about this - Chris from Lafayette 20:52:29 04/16/17 (1)
- I agree with Chris, here... - srl1 07:57:49 04/17/17 (0)