Me too, Sibella. And I speak as a former fan. A huge fan. Next time I see him at a folk festival, I'll be down the front, throwing my knickers at him. (The really old ones I've been wearing all week.)
Funnily enough my Facebook memories showed me the Billy Bragg post this morning so out of curiosity I went to his page. What a cesspit of fawning and sycophantic virtue signalling that page is - both from Bragg and his followers. One posted a so-called "balanced" article by a trans identified person, Natalie Wynn, which was shared as "reaching across the divide". It's titles Gender Critical - Contapoints. Balanced my arse - it all comes from the point of view of pro gender ideology and asking "former rad fens" why they used to be "terfs" is hardly the language of diplomacy - or actually engaging and listening to gender critical views. But I digress. Billy Bragg is a sell out and JL's amended picture is spot on and applaud you. It's hardly surprising that Bragg sides with people who pretend they are something they are not when he is till selling himself as a socialist man of the people while living a very privileged capitalist lifestyle.
I agree Lycaerix. Asking someone who holds a view as opposed to someone who used to hold that view but now "sees the light" are two completely different things. The one group do not represent the views of another. It is yet another logical fallacy presented as a fact by the sacred ones. It's all smoke and mirrors, but what bothers me is that so many people are falling for it in either their delusion that they are showing how good and kind they are, or in an attempt to fit in and feel part of something. Either way, toxic doesn't even begin to describe it.
he's always dumped his previous fan base for new...always wants to be with the youngest. Desperate to be cool and on trend. Completely embarrassingly fake. He makes my toes curl.
Bragg obviously isn't concerned about women's safety, or 'cis' women if he's adopted the dismissive language of gender idealogues. He doesn't care that women are being prevented from setting our own boundaries and policing them.
He's a bullshitter, a liar and an opportunist. I hope he eventually suffers for the position he's taken and the things he's said. And he will, when the the scales finally fall from people's eyes, and they realise that the toxic gender cult that has emerged isn't about gender dysphoria or transsexuality, it's about misogyny and disturbing sexual compulsions.
When that happens, I anticipate a lot of other similarly loud mouthed, bullying misogynistic celebrities will be joining him, and sharing the disgrace and derision they all deserve. They worked hard for it, and their payback should reflect that.
I used to admire this Man a little, but he’s shown his true colours. There are still Men like you who care about Women out there, but Billy Bragg is not one of them. Thank you for publishing these truths.
He’s free to change his lyrics if he likes...
And we are free to parody them:
“I was twenty-one years when I wrote this song
I was quite good then but those days are gone
Women ask what d’you think you’re doing, man?
But they never knew just what a prick I am.
I don’t want to change the world I’m not looking for a New England
I’m looking for some better sales...”
“So that was my past but I’m pivoting from it
If you’ve got a bandwagon I’m gonna get on it
Pushing for the great leap backwards...”
Haha! That's brilliant!
I think “Gender: The Musical” is something I could definitely write.
My husband is working on the lyrics to "I'm Gonna Wash That Trans Right Out of My Hair."
I did some for Rainbow Dildo Monkey - to the tune of “I wanna be like you” from the jungle book.
Fantastic! He never fulfilled his earlier promise. Imagine what Kirsty McColl would have made of him today.
Excellent article. It exposes him as the opportunistic pick -me boy he really is. I can no longer listen to his music, he disgusts me so much.
Me too, Sibella. And I speak as a former fan. A huge fan. Next time I see him at a folk festival, I'll be down the front, throwing my knickers at him. (The really old ones I've been wearing all week.)
That made the coffee come down my nose. 😂
Sorry! I'll buy you another cup when next we meet! x
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Period ones if you please
It's a bit late for that, Ness! ;-)
Food dye!
With a mock-up bloodied pad attached!
Funnily enough my Facebook memories showed me the Billy Bragg post this morning so out of curiosity I went to his page. What a cesspit of fawning and sycophantic virtue signalling that page is - both from Bragg and his followers. One posted a so-called "balanced" article by a trans identified person, Natalie Wynn, which was shared as "reaching across the divide". It's titles Gender Critical - Contapoints. Balanced my arse - it all comes from the point of view of pro gender ideology and asking "former rad fens" why they used to be "terfs" is hardly the language of diplomacy - or actually engaging and listening to gender critical views. But I digress. Billy Bragg is a sell out and JL's amended picture is spot on and applaud you. It's hardly surprising that Bragg sides with people who pretend they are something they are not when he is till selling himself as a socialist man of the people while living a very privileged capitalist lifestyle.
I can't take the credit for the amended picture, I'm afraid. I don't have the skills! But thank you for your kind words.
Whoever it was, I applaud them and you for using it so artfully, along with the original, to top and tail those few example of Bragg remaining silent.
Well, shit on his shoes then. As I’ve heard people say. I quite like that phrase. Also Horses Arse.
Apologies for the typos. I'm sure you get my point though!
No specialness or control! Narcissists love both. Tossers.
I agree Lycaerix. Asking someone who holds a view as opposed to someone who used to hold that view but now "sees the light" are two completely different things. The one group do not represent the views of another. It is yet another logical fallacy presented as a fact by the sacred ones. It's all smoke and mirrors, but what bothers me is that so many people are falling for it in either their delusion that they are showing how good and kind they are, or in an attempt to fit in and feel part of something. Either way, toxic doesn't even begin to describe it.
he's always dumped his previous fan base for new...always wants to be with the youngest. Desperate to be cool and on trend. Completely embarrassingly fake. He makes my toes curl.
JL has kicked Billy up the arse, & quite right too!
Haha! Thank you!
Can't believe I missed the opportunity to call him Bishop Bragg!
Bragg obviously isn't concerned about women's safety, or 'cis' women if he's adopted the dismissive language of gender idealogues. He doesn't care that women are being prevented from setting our own boundaries and policing them.
He's a bullshitter, a liar and an opportunist. I hope he eventually suffers for the position he's taken and the things he's said. And he will, when the the scales finally fall from people's eyes, and they realise that the toxic gender cult that has emerged isn't about gender dysphoria or transsexuality, it's about misogyny and disturbing sexual compulsions.
When that happens, I anticipate a lot of other similarly loud mouthed, bullying misogynistic celebrities will be joining him, and sharing the disgrace and derision they all deserve. They worked hard for it, and their payback should reflect that.
At Hatfield Polytechnic 1983/4 Billy Bragg introduced his gig describing himself as “the new Bob Dylan”. My husband was there and raised an eyebrow.
The new Bob Dylan...?? Arrogant little gobshite.
What a tit 😂
Wrong type of man … Wrong type of woman !
Simple 😊
Excellent article and devastating reading. BB is a pos. Never liked him and he can’t sing.
Thank you, Victoria.
"Milkman of human kindness" indeed.
The milks gone very sour.
I used to admire this Man a little, but he’s shown his true colours. There are still Men like you who care about Women out there, but Billy Bragg is not one of them. Thank you for publishing these truths.
Shit singer shit songs and shittier man.
This is excellent. What a let down he turned out to be. Pseudo intellect.
Thank you, lovely. And, yes, he's a huge disappointment.
Final photo... Brilliant!
Yes my mate was really excited she was going to see him in concert - I said has become a idiot absolute a****hole. I just love him she said.
I couldn't have put it better myself.