Claire was allegedly an anti-imperialist before Elon. I suspect they magical thinking-ed their way into a relationship with him – thinking they’d infiltrate his world and make revolutionary converts, maybe even him. But that obviously failed, now he’s doing the same “get in the news cycle first to control the narrative before your ex does” move he’s used in past relationships. I think they know they’re screwed as far as access to the kid goes – it’s always gonna be on his terms.
Claire understands the threat civilization faces and looks like they’re trying to get in the news cycle by astroturfing their way into it with this performance. Sound insensitive? Sorry, I’m just saying how the pictures hit me in raw emotions. Probably it’s me injecting myself into the circumstances and problem solving a web of possible plot-advancing choices I can imagine. Point is, it comes from a place of empathy, imagining myself as a parent in her shoes, who was themselves traumatized and desperate and having terrifying realizations of likely future life for their kid.
[I might be using my overactive writer’s imagination a bit too much.]
I am convinced Baby X is going to only hear a pro-Elon worldview, but eventually they’ll reach a stage in development where they can observe material conditions growing more desperate for most ppl (except the upper class they’re in.)
And at some point they’re going to want to know why mom didn’t try harder to stop dad, or, even got together with him in the first place. Bet Claire plans to point to these photos as “evidence” of attempts to counter his narrative.
I understand they are also a victim in all this and if they come forward with sexual assault and domestic violence allegations, no, I won’t be surprised. And yes, I’d support them, as a fellow survivor.
But using this as a prop for their own celebrity rebranding isn’t excused by whatever abuse they’ve suffered in that relationship. It’s just super performative and cringe.
I say all this as a massive fan of Grime’s music.
I’d be far less harsh if this didn’t just seem like empty celebrity opportunism. Maybe I’ve read it wrong. I have my own biases to consider. I’m open to discussion on this.
One bias, straight up, is having felt betrayed by Grimes when they began dating Elon. But that’s as rooted in my own failure to completely reject celebrity culture.
Revolutionaries must be prepared to receive correction from other trusted revolutionaries. I’m willing to listen if I’ve been too harsh here.
We live in the most propagandized nation on Earth, and Hollywood along with celebrity class and culture play a MASSIVE role in helping the CIA &State dept achieve their groupthink goals, whether the individual members in the industry realize it or not.
The Pentagon & CIA have editing power for our TV shows & movies. Go search news.google.com for it to see recent headlines on the matter.
Just remember – celebrities may or may not be aware of the role they might play in creating or spreading propaganda. But WE must be aware and watchful for it.
Work to develop the ability to recognize emotional attachment to someone does not change with someone when we acknowledge their errors or they ours, and we help each other be accountable and improve ourselves moving forward.
Drop your airs if you’re carrying any, and connect with others without a competitive spirit. Build up your ability to be vulnerable with your trusted loved ones, and ask each other for help with this. Reject the rugged individualism Hollywood sells us.
We all have one another, and we outnumber them.
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