I had been sending donations to Ensemble Ptashitsa in Russia for many years. After each of their Youtube livestreams, I would send 20 dollars or so. I always received an email of gratitude from Ivan, the leader of the group. When the Russia Ukraine event started, I got my Paypal account locked and my bank account was locked as well. I was able to get my bank accounts back, but to this day cannot link Paypal to my bank account. I could no longer send donations. Ivan released a statement about not getting deceived by stories in newspapers on Ukraine and Russia, used to divide us. It was a brave statement inferring media fakery. There were ALWAYS many Ukrainians in the livestream chats of Ptashitsa. These illusions of borders and countries could not be clearer. A year after my donations stopped due to this "war", I received a Ptashitsa calendar in the mail from Ivan, signed by the group. He said thanks for ...
Bobby D has ruined his film legacy for me over the past decade or so; he was in some of my favorites, but is unwatchable now. It is for the best.
ReplyDeleteVery much agree with you. It is the ultimate blackpill to find your music idols and "stars" backstab you with injections and dresses. I am still coping with my residual anger over that betrayal....but I will NEVER forget. Thanks for your comment, best db
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