Rising Star... and Politics?
I'm sure most players haven't even noticed the recent NFT swap in the Festival World Tour section on #RisingStar... but it struck me as curious (and a bit disappointing, if I'm being totally honest). Up next: a country called "PEACE".
Let me start by saying that I've been loving the Rising Star game for quite a while now, and this trivial hiccup won't change that... but I was really hoping that the mainstream political narrative wouldn't find its way in.
And before any fights break out, don't misinterpret my thoughts for political speech either. I'm not taking a position here... one way or another, we've been lied to about EVERYTHING for two solid years now. So call me crazy, but I wanted to just turn my music up and ignore it all.
And that's still my plan.
I Don't Trust the Media.
As a Canadian, I've been given every reason not to. I'm not even sure what the rest of the world thinks is going on in #Canada right now, but it doesn't involve the people getting their lives back.
And this convenient media blitz is distracting most of us from the readings of Bill C-223, a piece of restrictive Universal Basic Income legislation that should be making headlines nationwide.
Is there anything else happening right now that might be cause for a distraction? Well... Pfizer has been releasing their trial data after being denied their requested 70 years for review. Needless to say, that is an entirely different can of worms that I won't be opening here.
I didn't think I would be talking about any of this here. I even noticed the [CARD WHICH SHALL NOT BE NAMED] not long ago and felt a sense of relief that the political machine would not infiltrate our community.
I Wanted the #RUSSIA Card.
It has nothing to do with politics either... or maybe it's more of an intentional dismissal of politics. I love people, and I hate these useless abstractions that divide us. Once it starts, you can't stop it.
For instance: we're cancelling Russia, but China gets a free pass. There they stand all in a tidy row: Hong Kong and China (which seeks to take Hong Kong) and Russia Peace (which seeks to take Ukraine). While we're at it, I vote for the CANADA card to be swapped for either FREEDOM (to be consistent) or FUCK TRUDEAU (if you're feeling saucy).
I don't claim to know what the truths of these matters are... it's not even on my list of things-to-do as a vicariously successful independent rock star. I was honestly planning to post a few simple Rising Star tips and musings, but this caught my attention.
And I'm a glutton for punishment, I guess. Just for good measure, I'll come right out and say I'm a big fan of Dostoyevsky and Russian literature. Sorry (not sorry).
Can't We All Just Get Along?
Cheesy, I know, but I hate seeing good people get wrapped up in politics. I don't care one iota where you live or hail from... I assume your politicians are crooks and your media is lying to you. See? We're all one big, happy family.
With that being said, that's the end of my take.
Back to Climbing the Rising Star Charts!
There is always SO MUCH going on in the Rising Star game and community. It has been amazing to watch its evolution and growing popularity. I don't take it for granted that I got an early start and was able to plant myself near the top of the leaderboard.
But it has taken persistence, and a bit of strategy. As has been pointed out recently, my total number of cards is significantly lower than the average in the top 20... but my pile of UNIQUE cards is the fifth highest overall. I knew that taking this approach would have the biggest impact, so I stuck with it.
That's the one tip I want to stress this time around: focus on unique cards. The new Fan Club cards are a good opportunity to do just that. I've managed to get four of them (pictured above), but a few thousand #Starbits spent in the Music Promoter arena will get you enough Starpro to earn at least the first two cards.
Most importantly: HAVE FUN. I know I am.
I'm not from Canada and I'm oblivious to what is going on there. So, legit question: why fuck Trudeau and What is he doing wrong as a president?
It's become something of a slogan here in Canada. Justin Trudeau is a terrible Prime Minister... he was caught funneling money to his family and friends using a charity he endorsed, he approved and arranged the training of Chinese PLA troops in winter warfare, he approved the use of military propaganda against the Canadian people... and he has prioritized wasteful, woke spending all over the place while the average Canadian home costs $750,000 and gas is $1.75 a liter. I could go on... but that's a good primer. lol
Thanks for taking the time to reply and explain!
You're very welcome. I try not to dial up my rage too high, and I'm not an excessive user of profanity... so I appreciate your diplomacy and honest question. This particular slogan started rolling with the well-known trucker convoy (which is still a thing, I think, but isn't moving any mountains).
Hello Dave.
I'm a bit like you, I like cats...
I had started an answer but finally, I gave up, I still have too much rage towards this army of decerebrated consumers who take the place of my congeners.
Nice article.
I would add that the changes you noted on the festival cards concerning Russia mark the commercial limit of the game. By this I mean that distilling ideology through a game shows what community the latter claims to be from. All that is missing is that the "character" cards wear a mask and have the slogan: "have you denounced your brother not wearing his muzzle?”
Just like the "universal income" that all those who claim it will not hesitate to find "normal" that some are excluded from it for reasons that could not be more futile and ridiculous, they want it and will find normal the establishment of a Chinese-style "social credit".
God laughs at men who complain about the consequences whose causes they cherish.
It looks like you found your second wind! lol
I hear you, and I really appreciate your honest perspective... I have to admit that I wasn't sure if the first part was sarcasm, but it quickly became clear. And I laughed out loud at the cat comment!)
You're not wrong about any of it. We are in serious trouble... and it's not about rules anymore, but the people who have adopted them as ridiculous paradigms. If something epic doesn't snap into place soon, there won't be much left to hold dear.
I think what we're seeing now is the effect of an epic shift in the way people view government and media that IS snapping into place. Of course, we'll burn down everything we hold dear while it snaps into place, but then we'll build shiny new things, and hold them dear...
I don't hate that concept... but I feel like it will never be the right people doing the building. I'm a hopeless skeptic though (who is trying to keep a little hope for my 11-year-old daughter). It should be an interesting decade to watch play out.
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Thanks Dave. I will focus more on getting unique cards. :)
Do that... and I'll be seeing you nipping at my heels in no time. Cheers! 😉
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