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they are ruining Huffingtonpost (or perhaps past tense . . ruined)
they are all over the TV like on Oprah and they just talk about their lives
i dont know why they think their opinion is so much greater
and they usually dont say anything thought provoking, they just mouth of platitudes
sometimes i cringe when Celebrities feel the need to talk about Obama
i feel like becoming a Conservative Obama supporter
thats my rant for today
Well, I have to agree with you there. Actors are just that....actors - people who pretend to be someone else. I acted in theater in high school and college...still do bit parts in local plays, but that didn't/doesn't entitle me to making myself out to be an authority on politics or anything else. I think that the American public has put these people on such a pedestal that they actually believe that we listen to and believe anything they have to say. Truth is, most of them have such screwed up lives that I have absolutely no respect for them or their political views.
Well, I have to agree with you there. Actors are just that....actors - people who pretend to be someone else. I acted in theater in high school and college...still do bit parts in local plays, but that didn't/doesn't entitle me to making myself out to be an authority on politics or anything else. I think that the American public has put these people on such a pedestal that they actually believe that we listen to and believe anything they have to say. Truth is, most of them have such screwed up lives that I have absolutely no respect for them or their political views.
There, that's my take on it.
Yup,same here. I think it's kinda pathetic how in America we are so obsessed w/ what celebrities are doing/saying ( well some of us). Where is the hero-worship of those who REALLY do things to make their mark in this world & to make it a better place,such as scientists & etc? I think too much emphasis is placed on beauty over brains in our society still,for both sexes.
The thing is, I see more people getting upset that celebs state an opinion - at all, than those who grab onto the opinion and actually vote or try to convince others to vote based upon the opinion. I'm in my mid 40s, and have never met someone who voted based upon what an actor thinks.
Hand-wringing about what they say only serves to lend a measure of importance to their opinions.
Lastly, nullifying, completely, what an entire sector of America thinks because of their profession is rather close minded. What other professions are we going to subject to that sort of absolutism? Remember - there are a LOT more non-famous actors than famous ones.
I miss all that stuff since we don't watch TV, just rely on NPR and print media for news, which is easier to sort through and ignore the celeb stuff.
That said, celebrities giving their opinion doesn't bother me at all. Just because they're famous doesn't mean they're not knowledgeable about the issues and making an informed decision. I don't base my opinion on their's, however, they have a right to voice it like the rest of us.
And remember, we elected an actor president not that long ago....
I miss all that stuff since we don't watch TV, just rely on NPR and print media for news, which is easier to sort through and ignore the celeb stuff.
That said, celebrities giving their opinion doesn't bother me at all. Just because they're famous doesn't mean they're not knowledgeable about the issues and making an informed decision. I don't base my opinion on their's, however, they have a right to voice it like the rest of us.
And remember, we elected an actor president not that long ago....
you also have minnesota perhaps electing stuart smalley for senator. I think that some actor is considering running for office in arizona. sonny bono is another one. what the hell is wrong with people? I would rather have a governor with a background in economics or something. but why would the american people elect someone that made sense. california is safe if they are invaded by predators though, so at least they have that going for them.
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Ah, how could I forget?!
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