{"id":6269,"date":"2024-12-01T14:50:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T14:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runeecho.com\/?p=6269"},"modified":"2024-12-01T14:50:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T14:50:42","slug":"barbra-streisand-a-powerful-voice-for-democracy-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runeecho.com\/barbra-streisand-a-powerful-voice-for-democracy-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Barbra Streisand: A Powerful Voice for Democracy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Barbra Streisand, the iconic singer and actress, continues to wield her influence as a cultural and political voice well into her 80s. Known for her staunch Democratic support and willingness to confront contentious issues head-on, Streisand remains a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, describing him as a danger to democracy.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Streisand\u2019s Criticism of Trump<br>Throughout Trump\u2019s presidency, Streisand has been unrelenting in her critiques, labeling him with monikers like \u201cLiar in Chief\u201d and \u201cGroper in Chief.\u201d She has often voiced her disdain, calling Trump \u201cstupid\u201d and \u201cill-informed.\u201d In a recent interview with Stephen Colbert, she reignited her opposition, stating unequivocally, \u201cI can\u2019t live in this country if he becomes president.\u201d\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/nnkum1eziid.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>This sentiment mirrors her reactions after Trump\u2019s 2016 victory, where she, along with other celebrities, considered leaving the U.S. Though many did not follow through, the statements highlighted the deep division and frustration felt by Trump\u2019s opponents.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Music as Protest<br>Streisand has channeled her discontent into her artistry, most notably with her 2018 album Walls. The album is a reflection on Trump\u2019s presidency, featuring songs like \u201cDon\u2019t Lie to Me,\u201d which underscore her disdain for dishonesty and authoritarian tendencies. The project was a form of protest, using music to convey the urgency of safeguarding democratic principles.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Art as a Counterbalance to Tyranny\n\n\n\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/92986ugivx4.jpg%5C%22"><br>In her memoir, My Name is Barbra, Streisand discusses the critical role of artists in society, describing them as the \u201cconscience of a nation.\u201d She asserts that art challenges power and oppression, making it a natural adversary of tyrants. For Streisand, her music and public statements are not just expressions of personal beliefs but contributions to a larger fight for truth and justice.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Hope and Anxiety for America\u2019s Future<br>Despite her concerns, Streisand has expressed hope in President Joe Biden\u2019s leadership, praising his compassion and integrity. However, she remains deeply anxious about Trump\u2019s potential return in 2024, a prospect she views as catastrophic for the nation.\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image\"'><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/timelesslife.info%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/08%5C/barbra-streisand-james-brolin-barbra-the-music-the-mem-ries-the-magic-110623-1-bc2e2d95558b4171b447bb3a56a9bcf5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"\/'>\n\n\n\n<p>Streisand\u2019s vision for the country is one of restoration\u2014a return to truth, dignity, and environmental care. She advocates for an America free from \u201cpollution, obscenity, insults, and vengeance,\u201d a place where truth and nobility prevail. Her activism underscores her belief that such ideals are essential for the nation to thrive again.\n\n\n\n</p><p>Streisand\u2019s unwavering stance and use of her platform exemplify her enduring commitment to political activism, even in the face of controversy.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><div class='\"mh-excerpt\"'><p>Barbra Streisand, the iconic singer and actress, continues to wield her influence as a cultural and political voice well into her 80s. 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