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not so much sold on the hot girls with guns rebrand (feels "contrarian" and male gaze-y) but looking forward to Tim Walz doubling down on his "responsible gun owner" brand

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I would agree that part of it is red scare, edge lord, rage bait, “im not like the other girls” coded

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there’s also the roxane gay side of this too!!

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what’s the Roxane Gay side of this?

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Aug 12Liked by Brendon Holder

she had a really interesting essay called stand your ground about owning a gun (and partaking in gun culture) as Black woman. she discusses it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-with-kara-swisher/id1643307527?i=1000664705921

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Thank you!

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I haven’t read the piece yet but my instinctive response was “Nah, America is still a loser!” 🤣

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So appreciated your analysis here; I just posted my thoughts on Post Malone’s new country album and the mythology of the South as it interacts with an election year —heavily influenced by your piece. Would so appreciate your eyes on it if it’s of interest!

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just read!! love!

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Aug 12Liked by Brendon Holder

appreciate the analysis of American themes in the major pop releases of the year..I am also an unabashed fan of the Camila album <3

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Thank you!!! What’s your fave song on the album?

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Aug 12Liked by Brendon Holder

Dade County Dreaming !

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IM FROM THE CITY WHERE THE STREETS AINT PRETTY

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Nov 5Liked by Brendon Holder

canadian???? lol jk 🩷

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Love this

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Thank you 🫶🏿

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Aug 12Liked by Brendon Holder

(okay mostly stopping by to comment with: i just started listening to chappell roan's album, and wow!! i was behind on that one.)

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Is this why everyone is reading lonesome dove….

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