Whose side are you on?
It is now Day 40 of Trump 2: Fuck Democracy! and on the usual socials I have heard people as varied as Grey DeLisle, Patton Oswalt, Paula Marshall, Alyssa Milano, Meredith Salenger, Sari Beth Rosenberg and Willie Morris speak out against President Musktrump. And I appreciate all you all speaking out against rising fascism happening in this country of ours. But what do all those that I have mentioned have in common? They all have a varying degree of a relationship with the legendary voice actress Tara Strong. From Willie being her boyfriend since mid 2022 to Grey being a close friend since she was known as Tara Charendoff and Sari visiting her from time to time to others having a more casual relationship. This is the same Tara Strong who did a parody of Christina Aguilera’s “Beautiful” called “Impeachable” directed at Trump duing his first term in office. And when her oldest son turned 18 stated that he was going to be proud Democratic voter. And who will attack anti semitism if she sees it in practice because she is Jewish and proud of that. In fact since the horrific and completely unjustified Hamas attacks on Oct 7, 2023 she has been outspoken in her support for Israel and the hostages being held. BUT since then she has been virtually silent about issues in the United States and the rise of an authoritarian oligarchy. And that is MY issue with her.
Why Tara do you speak out against Kanye West and his antisemitic rants while being silent about Elon Musk doing what looked like a Nazi salute at a Trump inaugural function AND campaigning for the right wing German party AfD and saying the people of Germany should no longer feel guilty about the Holocaust? And the other highlights of the first 40 days
Trump wanting the US to annex Canada. You might think it’s a joke but Canadians are taking it seriously to boo the US national anthem at hockey games and the like. Have you heard Tara from your friends and family still living in Canada?
Trump wanting to impose 25% tariffs on imports from both Canada and Mexico which will raise prices on fruits and vegetables. If you’re a vegan that may concern you. Of course you may want to buy American but who will pick the crops? All the undocumented immigrants who do that sort of work fear being deported.
Trump and Netanyahu talking about evacuating ALL the residents of Gaza, whether they support Hamas or not, so he can turn it into a gambling destination.
There’s a phrase for this: it’s called ethnic cleansing. What is the difference between this and the pogroms the Jewish people went through in the late 19th and early 20th century?
I could go on but those are the three that SHOULD concern you but as of February 28, 2025 you have said nothing publicly about any of these items. Whose side are you on Tara? Silence is acceptance.
And to a lesser extent I want to say the same to EG Daily. She knows most of those I mentioned in the first paragraph but she does not have the history of being as outspoken politically as Tara does. That is why up until now I have not gone after her for her silence about the above issues (like Tara she is Jewish but unlike Tara she does not wear her religion on her sleeve1). But she DID appear in the YouTube video with Tara so if/when they come for Tara for that video they will come for EG as well. And unlike Tara AFAIK there is no boyfriend that will defend EG in her time of need if need be.2 So EG whose side are YOU on? Silence is acceptance.
Feb 28, 2025 Ukraine President Zelenskyy34 came to the White House to talk to Trump and was bullied by Trump and the Hillbilly Elegist for “not being thankful enough” and not wearing a suit (like Elon wore a suit at Trump’s cabinet meeting?) and just say the meeting ended without an agreement. MAGA was cheering on Trump saying that he would be super tough with Putin (a pause so you can stop laughing) while the other 50-60% of the country that support Ukraine were disgusted. But what about you Tara and EG?
As for those others I have mentioned at the top you may want to pressure Tara and EG to start speaking up. Grey can talk to Tara on the phone, Sari Beth can invite Tara (and maybe EG) on her podcast Politalks. And I think Willie knows what he might need to do. I know we can’t force Tara (and EG) to speak out but you can do a better job that I can.
Peace and Slava Ukraini and fuck fascism
Nick Carlson
It is perfectly OK to wear your religion on your sleeve. It is also perfectly OK NOT to.
And Lord knows I have tried to apply for that position.
Who like Tara and EG (and Meredith and Paula Marshall’s husband) happens to be Jewish
Meredith Salenger and Danny Nucci were both raised Jewish. I don’t know if they still practice. Both Patton and Paula are currently non religious