Abigail and Dolley readers know, we contributors are not so one dimensional that we don't like to pile up on the couch some nights and watch a little TV or a movie. Unfortunately, I find there are increasingly more actors, actresses, film makers, singers, and entertainers in general that I can no longer watch or listen to. Not because they are not talented or their work is bad, no, the sad fact is I can't stand their stinking political views and inane ramblings. I get annoyed on a couple levels over this:
- Their synchophantic slobbering over Obama is nauseating as demonstrated in the I Pledge video
- Their general lack of understanding of the issues - a nightly dose of Bill O'Reilly's Pinheads and Patriots will give you a good taste in support of this position.
- Finally, I am saddened that people I once enjoyed watching, now just make me mad.
It can't be a smart career move to alienate half the country, right? So spout on Tom Cruise, Drew Barrymore, Whoopie Goldberg, Susan Sarandon, Oprah, Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Courtney Cox, Bruce Springsteen - hey, you seem to hate capitalism so much I guess you won't mind if I stop buying your movie tickets, watching your TV show, going to your concerts, and buying your albums. Maybe I am just one person, and that really doesn't make a bit of difference, but then again maybe I am not. Maybe, more and more Americans are waking up and feeling the same way I do and maybe the celebrities would be better off is they just hush.