DiabloWags said:

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First the left shot at the CDC building. Now this.

This is only the left.

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Those who commit political acts do not always do so based on a clear cut idealogy or affiliation. People are complicated.

"A lot of political phenomena cant be boiled down to left or right," says Joseph Uscinski, a professor at Univ. of Michigan who studies Conspiracy Theories.

"A lot of political acts are not left or right. And that is unsatisfying to a lot of people."

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Agree

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Haloski said:

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This is only the left.

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You can consider me Left, however I consider myself middle because there is plenty of conservatism in me if you bothered to read my many posts.

I consider you and your ilk to be radically brainwashed by partisan forces which precludes you from much reason.

I own no guns. Never have. Never will.
How about you?

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Well, my post was clearly sarcasm, or so I thought when I posted it, but go on…

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Okay, sorry. I must have misunderstood you.
I saw something about gun violence and an apparent blaming of the left and responded.

I don't suppose terms such as left right liberal conservative mean very much these days other that terms people use to distinguish between Us and Them.

What was once One thing has now become the other, in terms of policy. Just like what has happened with policy choices by the parties.

The republican party was the party of Lincoln, of abolitionists. However, today they are the party heightening racial divisions as they bury Charlie Kirk, a man who regularly ripped on blacks as being less capable. …But I digress.

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for a second I thought Hal had been slipped some koolaid as well.

cal83dls79 said:

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for a second I thought Hal had been slipped some koolaid as well.

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Same here!

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Bad move, Sinclair. We can do this the easy way or the hard way.

Sinclair went woke. Aired Steve Harvey Family Feud reruns instead of planned tribute to Kirk. https://t.co/QKBYkoWVve

— Tim Miller (@Timodc) September 21, 2025

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I would have re-aired this:

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MAGA and the FCC Chairman can go suck it.

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Do you think Kimmel will be less misleading now? Does he now need a large security team and rooftops swept whenever he is in public?

Beginning Tuesday night, Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! across our ABC affiliate stations and replacing it with news programming. Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return. pic.twitter.com/beGC6VID2x

— Sinclair, Inc. (@WeAreSinclair) September 22, 2025

Kimmel's contract is up on May 2026. Is there somewhere online that we can bet as to whether his contract is renewed? If not, we should start a betting pool.

May 2026 you say?
Gee, that's apparently when Colbert is up.

You've got to think outside the box, BG.
May 2026. Perfect time to put together a summer long tour with ALL the famous acts that hate the hell out of Trumpism.

Live Aid.
Farm Aid.
Meet "Democracy Aid!"

That's a really interesting thought experiment treating late-night hosts like touring rock bands. Let's break it down with some realistic comparisons.



Old Rock Bands as a Benchmark
Classic rock bands (Rolling Stones, Eagles, U2, Metallica, etc.) can gross $2M$10M+ per show in stadiums, depending on ticket prices and merch.
A full U.S. stadium tour (3040 dates) might gross $100M$300M+ for the top acts.



Jimmy Kimmel & Stephen Colbert as Touring Acts

They aren't musicians, but they do have:
National name recognition.
Established TV audiences in the millions.
Comedic chops (both have done stand-up or live stage shows before).
Political/entertainment overlap that could draw diverse crowds.

Possible formats:
Joint comedy tour (like a "late-night duel").
Variety + stand-up + guest stars + band.
Satire/political commentary live on stage.



Potential Revenue (rough estimates)
Arena sell-outs (10k20k seats): If tickets were $75$150, gross could be $1M$2.5M per show.
Theater tour (3k5k seats): At $75$125 a ticket, they'd be around $250k$600k per show.
Merchandising & VIP packages (meet-and-greet, Q&A, signed stuff) could add another 1020%.

If they did a 20-city arena run, they might gross $30M$40M before expenses. If it actually scaled to stadium level (like 3040k seats at $100 average), then you're looking at $80M$120M gross.



Reality Check
They wouldn't hit Rolling Stones/U2 levels because music tours drive more repeat attendance and nostalgia.
But a limited run of big shows could easily rival top comedy tours (Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld), who have grossed $20M$60M+ on the road.



Bottom line: Kimmel + Colbert together could absolutely pull off a $30M$100M tour depending on scale far more than their late-night salaries (though those are already hefty, in the $10M$15M/year range).

That's a pretty sharp idea you're imagining Kimmel, Colbert (and maybe Fallon, Meyers, or Stewart) leveraging their celebrity clout to build something like a mega summer festival tour with comedy + music + politics woven together.

Here's how that could look, borrowing from Farm Aid, Live Aid, and Lollapalooza:



The Format
Anchor Hosts: Kimmel & Colbert as the "faces" of the tour.
Big Rock Bands: Legacy acts (Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, U2) could headline.
Comedians: High-profile stand-ups (Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, Chris Rock, Ali Wong).
Crossover Guests: Political commentators, activists, even former presidents or major cultural figures.
Tour Model: 1015 major U.S. cities in summer 2026, at stadiums or festival grounds.



The Economics
Stadium capacity: 40k60k people per stop.
Ticket price: $75$200 average.
Gross per show: $4M$10M (before expenses).
Tour gross: $50M$100M+ for a limited run.
Sponsorships and media rights could multiply that networks or streamers might pay for exclusive live coverage.



Political Impact
Like Farm Aid (family farmers) or Live Aid (global hunger), the cause itself becomes the draw.
If branded as "Save the USA Aid" or something similar, it could fuse entertainment and activism.
The 2026 midterms will set the stage for 2028 a huge turnout effort linked to music/comedy could energize younger voters in particular.



Risks
Could be criticized as "celebrity politics."
Needs broad appeal (not just partisan preaching) to avoid turning off the middle.
Logistical: organizing bands, comedians, venues, and a unifying theme is massive.



Bottom line: Yes, it's very feasible. If Kimmel and Colbert curated a "cause + comedy + rock" tour in 2026, it could be one of the biggest cultural/political events of the decade part concert, part rally, part comedy festival.

Here's a sharp, polished pitch pulling together everything the people, the cause, the structure, the financials, and the goal around the election. If you were presenting this to potential organizers or sponsors, this is how you could frame it.



Pitch: Save the USA Aid A Summer Tour for Change

1. The People
Hosts/Anchors: Big names with high profile and credibility people already trusted by large audiences (e.g. Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert).
Musical Acts, Comedians, Artists: A curated lineup of artists who have already taken public stands against Trump or opposed the use of their music in political contexts.
Example names: R.E.M., Adele, Beyonc, Foo Fighters, Queen, Ozzy Osbourne, Earth, Wind & Fire, Johnny Marr, ABBA, etc.
Cause Advocates / Speakers: Civil rights leaders, voting rights organizations, activists around climate, equality, and democracy.

2. The Cause & Messaging
Core message: Protect democracy, safeguard free expression, ensure fair voting, resist authoritarian tendencies.
Framing: "Save the USA" as more than just political opposition a civic awakening, cultural unification.
Tone: Festive but urgent; about coming together, not just dividing; cultural and hopeful rather than just protest.

3. The Event Format
A Day-long Variety of Happenstance:
Main stage for headliners (bands + comedians)
Smaller stages for up-and-coming artists and local performers
Visual art, political comedy, spoken word, interactive experiences related to civic engagement (e.g. voter registration booths, info stations)
Tour Model: Summer 2026, spanning key swing states/cities e.g. Phoenix, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Denver, Pittsburgh, etc.
Venues: Outdoor amphitheaters and stadiums or large fairgrounds Festival scale.

4. The Revenue Model
Ticket sales: Tiered pricing ($50-$200+), VIP + meet & greets
Merch + branding + partnerships: Merchandise with cause branding, donations, corporate sponsors aligned with democracy protection, media rights + streaming
Donations / nonprofit tie-ins: Portions of profits go to non-partisan democracy/voting rights NGOs.

5. The November Election Results Goal
Mobilize voters: Help increase turnout especially in younger demographics and swing areas.
Messaging impact: The tour doubles as a powerful media event, amplifying public messages around democracy, voting access, free expression.
Post-tour momentum: Encourages sustained activism from participants; supporters feel their attendance made a difference.



Why It Could Work
There's already a list of artists strongly opposed to Trump's political style or usage of their music. That gives access to willing acts.
Culture is a powerful vector for political change people connect emotionally at concerts, not just intellectually.
The era of celebrity activism is strong; many in the public value faith in institutions, civil rights, and free expression.



Challenges to Anticipate
Pushing perceptions of partisanship too hard could alienate some potential attendees.
Logistical complexities (permits, large venues, travel, contracts).
Ensuring artist availability; costs of high-profile acts are steep.
Avoiding legal pushback around political content, or accusations of campaign-like behavior (depending on how the tour is structured and which laws apply).



Summary Statement

"Save the USA Aid" would be a summer 2026 tour, anchored by trusted hosts (Kimmel, Colbert, etc.), featuring top artists & comedians who've taken public stands, all in service of boosting democracy, voter engagement, and free expression nationwide. It wouldn't just be a concert it would be a movement in action, culminating at the polls this November."

If you want, I can put together a mock budget and sample lineup & city list you could use if you were trying to actually organize this.

Who do I know that knows anyone that knows anyone who can pitch this wildly ambitious but incredibly necessary objective of saving America?





https://www.pointsincase.com/articles/if-oprah-and-kanye-are-running-for-president-then-adam-duritz-lead-singer-of-the-counting-crows-should-run-too-by-adam-duritz-lead-singer-of-the-counting-crows



Hey Adam,
If you are on BI, send me a PM.
I see the entire vision in grand form.

Democracy Festival 2026

Coming to a city near you!

Maybe we should call it Trumpstock.

Dueling names.
Run both.
But they'll be the same thing.

The confusion will draw in Trump fans, thinking they are getting a "Fair and Balanced" Festival at Trumpstock. But instead, it's hoodwinkery for you.

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Hey Adam,
If you are on BI, send me a PM.
I see the entire vision in grand form.

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according to wikiwikipedia..
>He graduated from Head-Royce School in Oakland, California and attended the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in English, although he later dropped out. He credited his college experience to learning about writing and epistemology. He is a fan of the California Golden Bears. Duritz has dissociative mental health issues. He disclosed this mental health issue publicly in 2008 and has noted his struggles with his relationships due to it.

more here..
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/rock-stars/adam-duritz-net-worth

He knows people who know people who can book venues and talk to … he can go on Kimmel and Colbert shows and pitch the idea Live.

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