Why are people on this board arguing like this about Taylor Swift??

She's a pop star who's overrated and can't sing very well. Of course, all the country bumpkins love her, but that's par for the course. Personally, I can't stand her, but I can't stand most pop, hip/hop stars these days.

Taylor Swift remembers learning much about music through outside-of-school activities, including her parents taking her to children’s theater productions and guitar lessons.

She sees her namesake Taylor Swift Education Center that opened Saturday at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum creating learning opportunities for other children and adults.

“I’m so glad this is becoming a space where that’s readily available,” Swift said before cutting the ribbon to open the center. “There will be demonstrations and instruments kids can try without having to spend money and buy one for themselves. If they want to hear a songwriter talk about what it is to craft a song, the fact that that can happen here is really unbelievable.”

Swift’s $4 million gift — the single largest donation by an artist in the museum’s 46-year history — made the 7,500-square-foot center a reality. It includes three classrooms, a learning lab, a family and student art gallery space, plus an interactive exhibit gallery that’s expected to open next spring.

http://www.tennessean.com...ck_check=1

tinaz said:

Cuz THATS going to help all the starving, homeless, in need of medical and dental care kids ALL OVER the usa...

In 2008, Taylor donated the proceeds from her merchandise sales at the 2008 Country Music Festival to support the Nashville Area Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and National American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

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tinaz said:

Cuz THATS going to help all the starving, homeless, in need of medical and dental care kids ALL OVER the usa...

If her charitable donations are to show her goodness above others, well...bad girls Rihanna and Miley have either donated more money or have donated to more charities than Taylor Swift - according to the same website. One donation alone by Rihanna was 1.75 million, plus she donates to 20 other charities.

Bottom line is, many, many celebs regardless of their persona donate to charity. Swift is really no different in that respect.

Taylor swift knows how to write a pop song.

Taylor Swift has dated a lot of people and that's a huge red flag.

Taylor Swift is a pop star which means she will be self centered. It comes with the job.

Taylor Swift plays the victim in her songs-but We are never ever getting back together-is a bully's song.

Taylor Swift is probably more normal than most pop stars, but there is some part of her that is like Madonna (bitchy self centered). Bitchy self centered people can do generous kind things.

tinaz said:

Taylor Swift net worth: Singer-songwriter and actress Taylor Swift has a net worth of $105 million. Taylor Swift makes more than $50 million off album sales, touring, merchandise and endorsements every year..........................................................................................................So sorry Rodeo, Im Not impressed with her "charitable" Donations..

So what? I'm sure she's donated far more of her earnings than most stars. But still - what's the most impressive about her is how she's avoided controversy and set such a great example for young people. Especially when compared to such a disappointment like Miley Cyrus.

RodeoSchro said:

RodeoSchro said:

tinaz said:

Taylor Swift net worth: Singer-songwriter and actress Taylor Swift has a net worth of $105 million. Taylor Swift makes more than $50 million off album sales, touring, merchandise and endorsements every year..........................................................................................................So sorry Rodeo, Im Not impressed with her "charitable" Donations..

So what? I'm sure she's donated far more of her earnings than most stars. But still - what's the most impressive about her is how she's avoided controversy and set such a great example for young people. Especially when compared to such a disappointment like Miley Cyrus.

dude... if it ever rained for 40 days and 40 nights... all you'd have to do is pull that stick out of your arse to have enough wood to build a boat big enough to house 2 dogs... 2 cats... 2 lions... 2 zebras... 2 elephants ...etc etc etc

BobGeorge909 said:

RodeoSchro said:

So what? I'm sure she's donated far more of her earnings than most stars. But still - what's the most impressive about her is how she's avoided controversy and set such a great example for young people. Especially when compared to such a disappointment like Miley Cyrus.

Its impressive she's normal? Melissa Joan heart is normal...sheryl crow is fairly normal. Wendy and Lisa seem normal. ravyns normal...Theo's normal...Vanessa's normal. That partridge kid is crazy...but the rest r normal....u don't hear about them. Lady tatas normal...she's tried drugs. But ain't all strung out on them . Paul McCartney is still kicking...fairly normal. Most stars end out normal...the supernova's r the ones with notoriety and lasting impacts/images/memories. I guess my point is should someone get credit for being in camp "ack rite". Like that's what ure supposed to do. Camp "ack rite" is where one should be. I like people who can rock juuuust until the wheels don't fall off. Lennon..Harrison.....Richards... clapton...Elton john....people who stepped to the edge repeatedly and still live to tell about. And I respect those who tried for their efforts but failed. Its a mean sacrifice. [Edited 10/15/13 17:17pm]

She's normal - especially when compared to her peer group, defined as people who attained a great amount of success at an early age. Just look at the messes that almost all young stars end up. The list of those who got screwed up is so much longer than those who made it through relatively normal.

So yeah - in addition to being a fantastic talent, Taylor Swift is a great role model. Mr. Hitchcock should have been so lucky to have died from too much Taylor Swift!

MoBetterBliss said:

RodeoSchro said:

So what? I'm sure she's donated far more of her earnings than most stars. But still - what's the most impressive about her is how she's avoided controversy and set such a great example for young people. Especially when compared to such a disappointment like Miley Cyrus.

dude... if it ever rained for 40 days and 40 nights... all you'd have to do is pull that stick out of your arse to have enough wood to build a boat big enough to house 2 dogs... 2 cats... 2 lions... 2 zebras... 2 elephants ...etc etc etc

LOL. As The Second Funkiest White Man In America, I am pretty sure there is no stick up my ass.

Sticks up the ass start somewhere around The Five Hundred Seventy-Second Thousandth Six Hundred Fifty-First Funkiest White Man In America.

RodeoSchro said:

MoBetterBliss said:

dude... if it ever rained for 40 days and 40 nights... all you'd have to do is pull that stick out of your arse to have enough wood to build a boat big enough to house 2 dogs... 2 cats... 2 lions... 2 zebras... 2 elephants ...etc etc etc

LOL. As The Second Funkiest White Man In America, I am pretty sure there is no stick up my ass.

Sticks up the ass start somewhere around The Five Hundred Seventy-Second Thousandth Six Hundred Fifty-First Funkiest White Man In America.

if i ever visit the USA, i'll make sure to pm you first so you can change your sig to third funkiest for the duration of my stay

but i have to ask... who holds the #1 position?

MoBetterBliss said:

RodeoSchro said:

LOL. As The Second Funkiest White Man In America, I am pretty sure there is no stick up my ass.

Sticks up the ass start somewhere around The Five Hundred Seventy-Second Thousandth Six Hundred Fifty-First Funkiest White Man In America.

if i ever visit the USA, i'll make sure to pm you first so you can change your sig to third funkiest for the duration of my stay

but i have to ask... who holds the #1 position?

That would be awesome!

Number 1 is this guy:

Steven Lee "Steve" Cropper (born October 21, 1941, Dora, Missouri is an American guitarist, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist of the Stax Records house band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, and has backed artists such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas and Johnnie Taylor, also acting as producer on many of these records. He later gained fame as a member of the Blues Brothers band. Rolling Stone lists him 36th on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. Mojo ranks Cropper as the second-best guitarist ever. His nickname is "The Colonel".

In 1996, Cropper was named "the greatest living guitar player" by Britain's Mojo magazine. When asked what he thought of Cropper, the guitarist Keith Richards said, "Perfect, man."

Along with influential work with Booker T & The MG's, Cropper co-wrote "Knock On Wood" with Eddie Floyd, "In the Midnight Hour" with Wilson Pickett and "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" with Otis Redding.

When Sam and Dave say, "Play it, Steve!" on "Soul Man", they are talking to Steve Cropper.

tinaz said:

RodeoSchro said: BobGeorge909 said: RodeoSchro said: Its impressive she's normal? Melissa Joan heart is normal...sheryl crow is fairly normal. Wendy and Lisa seem normal. ravyns normal...Theo's normal...Vanessa's normal. That partridge kid is crazy...but the rest r normal....u don't hear about them. Lady tatas normal...she's tried drugs. But ain't all strung out on them . Paul McCartney is still kicking...fairly normal. Most stars end out normal...the supernova's r the ones with notoriety and lasting impacts/images/memories. I guess my point is should someone get credit for being in camp "ack rite". Like that's what ure supposed to do. Camp "ack rite" is where one should be. I like people who can rock juuuust until the wheels don't fall off. Lennon..Harrison.....Richards... clapton...Elton john....people who stepped to the edge repeatedly and still live to tell about. And I respect those who tried for their efforts but failed. Its a mean sacrifice. [Edited 10/15/13 17:17pm] She's normal - especially when compared to her peer group, defined as people who attained a great amount of success at an early age. Just look at the messes that almost all young stars end up. The list of those who got screwed up is so much longer than those who made it through relatively normal.So yeah - in addition to being a fantastic talent, Taylor Swift is a great role model. Mr. Hitchcock should have been so lucky to have died from too much Taylor Swift! ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Shes only 23... She still got time!

What is wrong with your quoting? I can't follow this one.

RodeoSchro said:

JustErin said:

Sooooo fucking creepy.

u could be stalked by zelaira....