Seriously Grande says "I hate America." What is wrong with young celebrities?

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:22:23 -0400

I understand certain poor decisions when you are young, especially when young celebrities are in the spotlight. After all, they are still trying to figure out the way of the world and their place in it. However, how can this type of indiscretion occur or be tolerated? Does this type of behavior say something about their up-bring or social influences?

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2015/07/08/ariana-grande-i-hate-america/29871937/

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 11 at 2015 11:24 AM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:24:46 -0400

Youth, money and people that kiss your ass constantly until you're useless to them - bad combo.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2015 11:36 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:36:14 -0400

I really hate that this whole thing happened. I am not a fan, but she was on her own time, with her friends, inside a private business. She had a clear assumption of privacy. This is not the same thing as posting something thoughtless on Facebook or another form of public announcement. I disagree that a business owner who installs surveillance equipment for security reasons should be allowed to release whatever he/she collects to anyone he/she chooses.

Last night I was at dinner with my boyfriend and looked up and saw a camera with clear line of sight to our table. I have no idea if it is actively monitored or collecting audio. Let’s imagine for a moment that I dropped my fork and when I reached for it, the camera got a shot down my blouse. Can the restaurant owner put it on the internet? In today’s environment, sure.

With cameras in every business, on every street corner, and in even private homes, a clear line needs to be drawn. As the military, we have strict rules about what we can collect, when, and for what purposes. Beyond that, there are even rules about how what we collect can be disseminated. If you have surveillance equipment for security purposes, it should legally be restricted to that use. If you have it for the purposes of collecting embarrassing footage, you should have to divulge that. I should be told that if I am on your property, you own any footage you capture and will disseminate it however you please. That way I know not to go inside.

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2015 11:38 AM

MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:38:56 -0400

OR people are just taking her comments way out of intended context. Every time I see Americans abroad and how they act, I hate Americans and am embarrassed by them. You know what the funniest thing about it is? You are defending her right to have and say that opinion. Don't vilify her simply because she chose to voice it and her disgust at how opulent and obese most Americans have become.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 11 at 2015 12:15 PM

SFC Stephen King — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 12:15:01 -0400

We are surrounded by actors and musicians who are vocal about their destination towards our country. That me be blount if you don't like it please leave. No apologies necessary.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 11 at 2015 1:12 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 13:12:35 -0400

The problem with young celebrities like this is a) we keep minting them and seemingly keep giving everyone who has some sort of "talent" more than their allotted 15 minutes, b) these people become trend setters that other youth follow and in many cases try to emulate and c) the unending media feeding frenzy captures every possible moment and posts it to multiple outlets. I would like to believe as CPT Private RallyPoint Member alludes to that there should be some expectation of privacy for anyone but in today's world where every one with a smart phone is "the paparazzi" and police are expected to wear body cams, can that expectation truly be realized? Hmm...

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 11 at 2015 3:09 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 15:09:59 -0400

If someone hates America, they are most invited to leave. The Americans who use sweat equity to make this a great country, don't deserve to be subjected acerbic imbeciles.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 11 at 2015 5:43 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 11 Jul 2015 17:43:26 -0400

I hate people who say they hate America and don't have the b*lls to leave... Good bye. I will gladly drive you to the airport with your one way ticket out of here

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 12 at 2015 3:14 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 15:14:19 -0400

I hope she leaves.

Response by 1LT Aaron Barr made Oct 21 at 2015 8:38 AM

1LT Aaron Barr — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:38:43 -0400

50 years of cultural Marxism coupled with an insane sense of entitlement and ZERO knowledge of natural rights philosophy or basic economics.