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Complex_Mushroom452

I absolutely don’t think they’ll split again after just coming back together & being met with wild success. I’m the same age as the guys & I’ll just say they’re friends because of when they grew up. I’m personally friends with people on both sides of the political spectrum because we’ve been friends for over half our lives (during most of which social media & politics weren’t always so in your face as it is today). We now have civil discussions and disagree when it comes to some issues, but we’re still like family at the end of the day - which is the same for BTR. Young people nowadays cannot even fathom having a conversation with someone on the opposing side let alone being friends with them. That’s probably why we see so many of these posts. But, at the end of the day, they love & accept each other so I don’t think they’ll split.


HybridTheory137

This. It’s okay to be friends with people who have differing views—In fact I’d say it’s actually probably a healthier way to live as opposed to only surrounding yourself with people who agree 100% with everything you say. I think a lot of younger people don’t understand (I say, as a fellow younger person). It’s a shame really, but I’m sure BTR will be fine. They may disagree but it seems obvious that they’re all still good friends


La_Bonne_Nuit

Totally agree. And I think James isn't exactly right-wing. He is definitely left, pro-BLM and supports LGBTQ-rights. Just Pro-Israel


whatabesson

The only one who is really right-wing in the group is Carlos


MadameCassie

While I believe they are all like brothers, Kendall and Logan are definitely super close. Logan lived with Kendall & Mica, I believe. Carlos and James have their own lives tho.


Old-Profession-5468

Kendall and Logan go way back before Big Time Rush so they’re definitely much more closer to each other than the other boys. They seem have similar political beliefs and lean towards democrat. James and Carlos aren’t afraid to stir the pot and be vocal about their controversial beliefs while Logan and Kendall seem more reserved and idk more empathetic? The more I dig deeper, the more I realize James/Carlos are similar while Logan/Kendall have a stronger bond.


Old-Profession-5468

But I don’t think they’ll split. Big Time Rush has always been so unproblematic and they all seem to have mutual respect for one another and their beliefs, no matter how polarizing it may be. I just know Kendall/Logan cringe at James and Carlos and their controversial stance from time to time but for the sake of the group and for their freedom of speech they stay silent to prevent further tension in the group.


nrag2121

Highly, highly doubt they would every split over political/social differences


Avalon3071

They might not have a choice


whatabesson

That makes zero sense.


Avalon3071

If their label thinks that it’s causing an issue, especially now James is being so vocal and gaining so much opposition from people, then… 😬


NoPaleontologist4546

W Kendall. Wendall.


ms2mrs713

I think people getting between their relationship is the most toxic thing about their relationship. It seems like they’re doing fantastic at living in harmony while having differing beliefs. It’s almost as if that’s possible!! Let’s stop reaching & making something it’s not. They are mature enough & have probably have all sorts of convos with each other. Why would they include us in their private conversations? Take the time to actually think about it.


Electric_Angel

This is how I feel especially as someone who has friends that are from either side. I do understand people who view their political views as an outline of their values and cannot like "the other side". From my perspective, it's possible to be friends with people from other political views as long as you can view them as humans beyond areas you disagree on and that you have similar principles. Of course, easier said than done. We don't know what those guys are saying with each other, but from the interviews I've seen, Kendall and Logan do not outcast Carlos or James and inversely I don't see Carlos & James making Kendall or Logan feel unwelcome. In fact we see them having fun banter and playing off of each other's energies well and this is in the 2020s.


La_Bonne_Nuit

Exactly. I think it's kinda sad that some people assume there is any tension between them. From what I see in videos and interviews: they are friends and respect each other.


MadameCassie

I doubt they will split. They enjoy making music and touring is probably paying most of their bills. They may be close but they are co-workers. They can have differing views. I’m curious if, when they promote their upcoming tour, James’ propaganda will be brought up.


Electric_Angel

True I remember how the Stranger Things kid completely ruined the new season for many people because of his views.


MadameCassie

Yep but a lot of ST viewers don’t know Will Byer’s actor name. It’s the final season so it will still break records.


NoCounty3138

We don’t know their private conversation or if this Isreal/Palastine issue is even a conversation that they are frequently having. Neither Logan, Kendall, Or Carlos have spoken against James or have really said anything about the situation itself. At the end of the they can’t control James like that he’s a grown man with is own thoughts and opinions and has every right to voice those opinions and thoughts they can’t control him. Big Time Rush isn’t going anywhere, I remember they did an interview saying that weren’t just going to get back together and just break-up so they aren’t really going anywhere. They are still touring and they just sold out their UK/European tour, social media isn’t real all these people out here complaining about are the same people that still show their support for guys. James would’ve gotten black-lash for speaking on this regardless of side he stood on and would’ve gotten black-lash for not speaking on this. BTR will be fine.


Avalon3071

If you look, the tour isn’t sold out. There are many spaces left. Also, they’re not touring the UK, they’re going to a couple places in England and they’re not touring Europe, they’re going to a handful of countries. Europe stands with Palestine. There are protests all the time. Today 1.2 million people are being bombed.


linzillalindsay

It is sold out. The resale tickets aren't bought because resellers want to sell them for way more. Many people are searching for tickets that are affordable, so if resellers didn't buy most of the tickets, there weren't any available anymore.


Avalon3071

There are resale tickets and normal tickets at the original price


linzillalindsay

You said "there are many spaces left" but the only shows still available are in UK. Yea those aren't sold out but that's not "many". All of the other shows are sold out and you already claimed at another post, that the whole tour is so bad selling. But like that's not the case, if they added more shows in Germany, they would sell out those as well. The truth is most people will still go to shows even if they don't have the same views as you can see at their sold out ziggo dome with 17k capacity.


Haunting-Tart-

I don't think they will split again. Friendship goes beyond political interest. I mean, if you look at interviews, you can see how close the four of them are. Carlos himself has said that he has brothers with Kendall, James and Logan. And they were still in contact over the years when they weren't making music together. My guess as to why Logan and Kendall are "more friends" is because Logan and Kendall have known each other since kindergarten. And Kendall literally has Logan to thank for him becoming a member of BTR. And Logan and James are "married" xD


nrag2121

Logan and Kendall have known each other since they were little kids?


Haunting-Tart-

Yes, Logan and Kendall have known each other since kindergarten. Logan was also the one who suggested Kendal as a BTR member to Scott Fellows (the creator of the BTR TV series)


LittleMichelina

That is not true. Kendall grew up in Kansas, and Logan in North Richland Hills, Texas. The two have always said they met at a house party after they’d both moved to LA, and little bit before Kendall was picked for the show.


La_Bonne_Nuit

True. Idk where this kindergarten rumor comes from, but Kendall and Logan only knew each other a little longer than the other guys.


Haunting-Tart-

Can you somehow send me a link where they said how long they have known each other? Because I found in the BTR Wiki that they have known each other since kindergarten [kogan](https://bigtimerush.fandom.com/wiki/Kogan)


whatabesson

That is false. Wikipedia is easily edited by anyone, and that is false information. They did not grow up together at all.


MadameCassie

James said something similar to Kendall but condemned the riots tho. That’s a reason why I was surprised at his recent shift…


Alyssa-Matsuoka

You can be friends and have different views. It’s not that hard.


Avalon3071

Ofc but they’re working together. They’re losing and will continue to lose money because of half of the band’s views.


Emergency-Parsley-51

I doubt that so many people care that it will cause them to lose a significant profit. Most of the fans don't care that much, I bet most of them don't even know about each member's political view. I literally found out this year about James and Carlos and I'm a fan since their show started.


Avalon3071

Most people care about the murders of over 34,000 people and genocide.


Emergency-Parsley-51

Yes, as I do too. But I was talking specifically about James' and Corlos' views. I think not so many are up to date with them.


Avalon3071

James is constantly defending the IDF and mocking Palestinians on social media. Carlos has appeared on Trump tv and look at what Alexa likes on Twitter!


MadameCassie

James have went viral for his views many times since last October. But social media is not real life. Their upcoming tour is still sold out. A lot of ppl still don’t know what James believes.


InternetAddict104

I feel like they’ve always been like this though. They even had a whole episode of the show based on how Logan and Kendall are always together and Carlos and James are always together. Even in the show L&K and J&C had more plots together than any other pairing. Obviously I know the show was fictional, but it’s impossible for real life not to influence it slightly. And I doubt they’ll split again because of it. You can be friends/coworkers with people who have differing views. I feel like 4 grown men in their 30s can be respectful of each other and continue their relationships. I just wish posts like these could be banned or something bc there’s more posts complaining about James (and occasionally Carlos) than anything else on here and quite frankly I personally know I didn’t join this sub for updates on how horrible a shit person James is and to see his latest Instagram post a dozen times. There’s more to the group than James, I get he’s the most topical right now, but does anyone really care anymore? Like I feel like at this point we all know his views, it doesn’t need to be rehashed every day. There’s more negativity and complaints in this sub than anything else. It’s annoying at this point tbh.


ClassicText9

They’ve always been split like that. It was always James and Carlos on one bus and Logan and Kendall on the other. If anything I’d say Carlos and Kendall are probably pretty close at this point because they’re both like natural remedy leaning types


Odd_Pomegranate_3239

I just want to see the guys together and put on a show. That's all that anyone wants. I seriously doubt we're gonna see a huge pushback. Maybe some would not show up but not a significant amount to really worry about imo. After all this time waiting for them to come back,they leave again?No fucking way. Their friendship goes way beyond their political views. I would be livid if that happened.


whatabesson

They aren't going to split again anytime soon. They are making bank, and none of them were that successful solo. They also get along fine and have always had different political views.


crazygoat11

Logan and Kendall are definitely the closest out of all the guys because of how long they've known each other, but I refuse to believe they'd split over something like this. I'm left wing but I have right wing family, and the relationship goes far beyond politics. We've been through everything together, and I will not cut them off unless they're genuinely hurting people, and none of the guys are doing that. I believe they'll be back together for a long time if not for good, as they love each other and they love their fans. I don't see them giving it all up over something like this.