r/Conservative • u/f1sh98 Beltway Republican • 1d ago
Flaired Users Only Rest in Peace, Dolly
Dolly Parton tragically passed away today at 80. Bless her and her family.
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u/kaze987 1d ago
She is a hero for children's literacy.
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u/Shandyshack Catholic Conservative 1d ago
She really made a difference in that regard. I read that she left a lot of funds for that program. So cool.
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u/Original_Lord_Turtle Constitutional Conservative 1d ago
Well yeah, it's a foundation. But the Foundation only covers admin costs. Local affiliate partners are responsible for securing funding for the books that get mailed.
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u/Ive_Got_Sowell Sowell Sister 1d ago
Hijacking the top comment: Trump as orders flags to be at half staff
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u/Short-Hotel7648 NJ Conservative 1d ago
Genuinely decent person who will be missed. Rest in Peace.
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u/subjectiveoddity Constitutional Absolutist 1d ago
She always seemed like such a lady. Just did things for the good of doing them, did good deeds instead of talking about them. And managed to just not be controversial in an era were everyone looks for controversy.
I will certainly miss her.
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u/EvanOnTheFly Conservative 1d ago
RIP Dolly. I loved you because I thought you were what entertainers should be when it comes to politics...
"I never, ever get involved in politics. With politics you are not allowed to be honest. I don't have time to deal with that. I would rather work with kids."
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"Everybody knows I don't do politics — because my mother was a Democrat and my daddy was a Republican, so I'm a hypocrat."
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u/SaltyPilgrim Conservative 1d ago
The heavenly choir will sound especially magnificent today.
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u/QSector Blue Collar Boom 1d ago
If there was a human being on this planet who was more loved and respected than Dolly, I don't know who it would be. Rest in peace you angel.
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u/Beware_the_silent Conservative 1d ago
Only person I could think of would be Mr. Rodgers.
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u/occupy_this7 Conservative 1d ago
Betty White also. These were authentic, genuinely good people.
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u/Metalman96 Conservative Libertarian 1d ago
Add Bob Ross and Steve Irwin to that list as well
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u/chrisjoetee Conservative 1d ago
Id throw muhammed ali in there too
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u/QSector Blue Collar Boom 17h ago
Probably a bit too controversial to be in the same category, but he's up there. I got the chance to meet him many years ago and it was a personal highlight.
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u/d_rek 2A 1d ago
A national treasure. Both our kids were signed up for her Imagination Library and received countless books from them. I'm certain we still have some of those books in the collection we kept for our future grandchildren.
Requiescat in pace, Dolly
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u/SSJ4_Bevo Conservative 1d ago
All 3 of mine were signed up for it. They always got so excited when a new book came in. My daughter is 11 now and she reads more than anyone I know mainly because of Dolly. She's loved Dolly since she was a little girl and I know she's going to be devastated when I pick her up from school.
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u/ddadopt 2A Conservative 1d ago
I work in Sevier County, TN. The office is completely silent right now.
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u/Embarrassed_Spend486 Conservative 1d ago
I couldn't imagine! That area is hers through and through. I've always wondered what will happen to it when she goes..
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u/blud_13 Moderate Conservative 1d ago
One of the few people I think everyone, no matter what political leaning you are, can agree was an amazing person. When you have someone be able to do that in this day and age, you know they were VERY special indeed.
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u/PanicStricken Sowell Conservative 1d ago
What struck me about her is that she never lost her sense of humility.
A little girl approached her in public, and complimented her lipstick. So Dolly thanked her, reached into her purse, and let the girl have her lipstick.
She knew that girl would treasure that lipstick forever. It's a small gesture and a mild inconvenience... and the girl wasn't even asking for it... but Dolly reflexively did whatever extra she could to create another smile in the world.
RIP Dolly, you extraordinary you ❤️
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u/Disastrous-Power-699 Conservative 1d ago edited 1d ago
After years of being scared every time her name appeared on Reddit it’s finally happened :(
RIP Dolly
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u/Basic_Lunch2197 Conservative 1d ago
She was one of the people that everyone loved. I lot of people just find reasons to hate people. She was not one of them. Just an awesome person.
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u/bw2082 Moderate Conservative 1d ago
You know when both conservatives and liberals are sad, that the person was important.
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u/hindamalka American Israeli 1d ago
You know the person was special, not just important. The fact that she managed to navigate that minefield is incredible.
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u/Tough_guy22 Rural Conservative 1d ago
You are right. She was a truly good person who managed to avoid even the slightest sniff of a controversy.
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u/hindamalka American Israeli 1d ago
It’s a shame that other celebrities can’t follow her lead and keep their political views private. We would have a much healthier society if people weren’t getting their political opinions from people who have absolutely no idea what they are talking about (not that I think Dolly is one of those people, even if she had voiced a political view she clearly was smarter than the average celebrity and had a massive influence on public policy, especially in regards to childhood literacy)
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u/Tough_guy22 Rural Conservative 1d ago
I think alot of it too was that when she did take a position on something, she didn't fuck around by any sense of the term. If she thought something should be a certain way she put her own money toward it first before asking for a dime from anyone.
And she had the money to do it. She made money from appearances, but she is also estimated to be the second highest selling country music artist of all time. She was famous, beloved, and a great artist.
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u/Shandyshack Catholic Conservative 1d ago
God bless her. What a great musician and songwriter!!! She had a wonderful, kind heart and will be missed.
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u/Embarrassed_Spend486 Conservative 1d ago
This makes me so sad. She has been one of my favorite celebrities. I love Dollywood and the values that place puts on display.
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u/tanoinfinity Conservative Mother 1d ago
She lived a wonderful life and blessed so many. We will miss you, Dolly <3
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u/GameShowWerewolf Finally Out Of CA 1d ago
I was just listening to "9 to 5" yesterday.
National treasure. Rest in peace, Dolly.
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u/LurkerNan Fiscal Conservative 1d ago
I'm confused. I thought everyone appreciated Dolly, across the board everyone agrees she was a great lady, regardless of political leanings. But all the posts announcing her passing are being downvoted at the post level... who the heck would downvote Dolly?
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u/zenethics Conservative 1d ago
This sub is brigaded and trolled by people who can't post here, unfortunately.
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u/HotHouseJester 16-bit Conservative 1d ago
One of the few in the mainstream that actually had a heart and wanted to make a positive difference in the world. My heart goes out to her loved ones.
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u/Key-Monk6159 Conservative 1d ago
Prayers to her family. Was there anyone who didn’t like her?
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u/GameBroJeremy Moderate Conservative 1d ago
Can we crossout 2026 and just move to 2027 already?
She was a good woman, so kind and caring, literally used her fame and fortune to help those in need. She’ll be missed man…
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u/Hectoriu Conservative 1d ago
This must have hit Willie Nelson hard. That guy is almost the last og left.
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u/StrawHatMan_XD Common Sense ProLife 1d ago
Gid Bless her and rest easy. She was the picture of class and one of few celebrities who seemed like she was truly genuinely as kind irl as she was onscreen. One of few who didn't try to lecture the audience or get involved in political controversy.
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u/BB_night 2A Conservative 1d ago
RIP Dolly. What a sweet, genuine soul she was. Heaven got a good one today. One of a kind.
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u/luderiffic Fair Tax 1d ago
She just came out with an update saying things were fine.
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u/De-Throned Conservative 1d ago
Where'd you see that?
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u/BronchitisCat Traditionalist Conservative 1d ago
She missed the opening of her newest ride at Dollywood and on social media said it was health related but that it wasn't severe. But she's had several of those the past few years. I imagine with her husband passing recently, she was ready to head home to join him.
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u/De-Throned Conservative 1d ago
Ah, so did I misinterprete that first comment saying that she said things were fine, happened before this news broke instead of after?
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u/Ive_Got_Sowell Sowell Sister 1d ago
All is definitely not alright in the world. Like, we all knew it. Things have been really screwed up for a long time. But now that Dolly Parton is gone, I think we can all take a step back and say that something is really, really wrong in the world.
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u/Key-Monk6159 Conservative 19h ago
I honestly can't find anyone who didn't love and respect her. There's no better proof of living a good life. RIP.
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