Originally Posted by algranny

IMO the hollywood elite seem to think that because they make movies, and have name recognition that also gives the ability too sway opinions in their direction. Many of their movies against the military, and Bush have failed in the box office, yet they remain convinced that they hold authority in truth. For this reason, I have discontinued watching any movies, or any award shows that gives them a pulpit to voice those opinions. They are totally disconnected from the price it takes to continue their freedom in making controversial films, and the price paid by so many to continue voicing their dissent. Simply because someone has the ability to entertain, doesn't automatically give them the ability to govern, nor think they have forethought in protecting this nation.

Originally Posted by HeffDaddy78

Don't waste your time. The Libs on here probably see nothing wrong with what Sarandon and Moore and Cruise and such are doing in Hollywood. They're just drones.

Originally Posted by capeo

LOL. So, you are arguing that dissenting voices should be stifled? That's not very American.

Originally Posted by Radio Refugee

Fantastic piece in Breitbart's new effort 'Big Hollywood' by Bill Whittle here. It's long, and the more you disagree, the more you need to read it all.



I can't chop this one up into money quotes. Read it all. And when you find yourself thinking 'Hey, that's not what they taught me in college', well, there's an explaination for that too.

Originally Posted by HeffDaddy78

No, I'm arguing that celebs should keep their mouths shut and do what they are paid to do, ACT.

Originally Posted by HeffDaddy78

Don't waste your time. The Libs on here probably see nothing wrong with what Sarandon and Moore and Cruise and such are doing in Hollywood. They're just drones.

Originally Posted by Birdzeye

Usually, it seems that when people speak of "Hollywood's hatred of America," that's code for "the people in Hollywood aren't neocons."

No it's code for the very rich, famous, have the means and the pulpit to push a agenda.

Differences of opinion on what's best for America seems to be an alien concept to many neocons. They seem to believe that their way is the only one that's good for this country. Go figure.

Most don't have problems with varying opinions, all americans are varying in those. It is when the very rich, very well known people feel that they are the authority in all things america, and voice those opinions in very public places.

As such, those neocons deserve as much respect for their opinions as they give others who disagree, i.e., none.

Originally Posted by HeffDaddy78

No, I'm arguing that celebs should keep their mouths shut and do what they are paid to do, ACT. Stop using your status to try and turn against America. You see, people over seas see our movies. What they see is an American celebrity openly bashing our country. So, why not them too right? If the celebs hate our country so much, why should foreigners like it? Not to mention I am against someone speaking upon subjects they have absolutely no knowledge of anyway, i.e. politics.

Originally Posted by capeo

Two points. You don't give the rest of the world enough credit. I would argue that seeing a country where you can speak out against your government would be uplifting to folks in countries where the same will land you in prison or worse.

Secondly, depending on who you're talking about, Sarandon for instance, is far deeper into everyday politics than anyone on this forum. She does constant fund raising, gets to sit and deal with politicians, travels the world seeing the effects of some policies, etc. I don't see that as having absolutely no knowledge. Certainly no less than you or I.