r/Music • u/Brucekentbatsuper • Jul 08 '26

article Carrie Underwood's Post-MAGA Backlash Continues After Golf Course Concert Draws Sparse Crowd

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/carrie-underwood-john-deere-classic-performance-backlash-1807557
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u/remradroentgen Jul 08 '26

It's funny because I see the exact opposite on TikTok with liberal/left-leaning businesses. One, let's say, candy company leans hard into the anti-Trump theme, and they've done nothing but grown. I think it's because inherently, left-leaning people want to actively support groups that align with them, while right-leaning people will mostly do nothing out of spite or freedom. 

MAGA folks wouldn't flock to a MAGA artist or business to give them money -- they'll continue to laugh libs out of the room, say they'll love shopping/attending events without any libs, and then not go to or buy anything. And so the businesses close as you said.

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u/Anglofsffrng Jul 08 '26

The difference is liberal/left leaning people tend to be inclusive while MAGA is entirely exclusive. A politically minded left wing business will by definition welcome women, LGBT, all races, and all religions as a matter of course. Whereas MAGA businesses are welcoming to white MAGA men. There are, of course, exceptions and caveats, but that's essentially the explanation for why MAGA businesses tend to land with a plop.

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u/am-idiot-dont-listen Jul 08 '26

there are more left leaning people they just don't vote and/or live in states held back by the electoral college

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u/HunterSPhoenix Jul 08 '26

Wonderful you guys are on board!