Opinion Do you think celebrities should give their political opinions?

[ineverpost]

I don't know why they do it unless they feel morally compelled. It never really helps them and can only hurt them.

 

[KONG-D'SNT-TAP]

No their opinions don’t matter that’s why a C list celeb is the president.

 

[KeepItRealist]

Everyone is entitled to of course.

Should they? I would say that in most cases it only loses them fans and loses money for whatever they are attached to. Most people know that celebrities are some of the most vapid and hypocritical people on the planet. There are exceptions of course.

I don't believe any celebrity endorsement has ever won an election, but Michael Moore's support destroyed Wesley Clark's POTUS campaign before it began. In many cases, it's had the oppose effect. It motivates people on the other side. Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 and the Anybody But Bush celebrity push really pissed off conservatives who were disappointed in Bush's leadership. People actually thought Tennessee would vote for a progressive because a dimwit like Taylor Swift endorsed them? Anyone stupid enough to decide their voting choices that way was already voting for the progressive.

 

[Deleted member 499399]

I love movies but couldn't imagine watching an award show. These shows are just a reason for hollywood to get together and pat themselves on the back and then give thier very important opinions that everyone obviously wants since they are all watching the show.

 

[SRN]

Is the preaching that bothers people. The insistent preaching from their very unique and comfortable perspective that resembles nothing like the real world.

 

[Zazen]

Free speech exists for a reason, the problem is how many people idolize celebrity culture.

 

[KeepItRealist]

Is the preaching that bothers people. The insistent preaching from their very unique and comfortable perspective that resembles nothing like the real world.

It's the same behavior and attitude of degenerate aristocrats and royals in the past. Rules are for everyone else, they are exempt.

They lectured people on fidelity and being frugal while they passed harsh laws to punish adultery and rationed goods. At the same time they were openly keeping mistresses and engaging in the most wasteful and extravagant personal indulgences. They actually believed that such standards applied to others, not themselves.

Now we got celebrities and billionaires owning multiple palaces with a fleet of vehicles and private jets while belittling and attacking people for owning an SUV. Advocating for socialist governments that tax people to death while their own accountants take advantage of every loophole and use tax shelters when it comes to their own money.

 

[calavera2]

It's the same as the behavior and attitude of degenerate aristocrats or royals in the past. Rules are for everyone else, they are exempt.

They lectured people on fidelity and passed harsh laws to punish adultery and rationed goods, while openly keeping mistresses and engaging in the most wasteful personal indulgences. They actually believe that such things applies to others, not themselves.

Now we got celebrities and billionaires owning multiple palaces with a fleet of vehicles and private jets while belittling and attacking people for owning an SUV. Advocating for socialist governments that tax people to death while their own accountants take advantage of every loophole and tax shelters when it comes to their own money.

If I didn't know better I'd say this was a tds post but it's mostly spot on

 

[Sara]

Shut up accept your awards and get off the stage.

I mean Ricky said it better, but yeah that’s just my opinion too.

 

[Sara]

Pretty sure Woods was a Democrat when he hit on those girls.

 

[A Very Serious Cat]

They're free to in their own time but it's tiresome watching them shoehorn in stunning and brave moments into media appearances that aren't political.

I try not to watch any talk shows, awards ceremonies etc and i get sick of it so I don't know how people who actually watch that stuff handle it

 

[A Very Serious Cat]

Is the preaching that bothers people. The insistent preaching from their very unique and comfortable perspective that resembles nothing like the real world.

At the latest Oscars I hear some people quoted the communist manifesto, I do hope they were trying to be ironic

 

[SRN]

At the latest Oscars I hear some people quoted the communist manifesto, I do hope they were trying to be ironic

LMAO

Where's Gervais when we need him?

 

[D 1 Wrestler]

This is dumb. Should rush Limbaugh be able to give his opinion? He has zero experience in anything. Scariest part is some people actually listen to him and follow his suggestions!

B b b but Hollywood is liberal so they should stfu! Yet these same old fucks on Facebook will spam meth head kid rock quotes that fit their beliefs lol. Hypocrites

 

[MicroBrew]

This is true

Also true. Although I do believe (hope) that those monikers only apply to a few attendees.

Free speech applies to the government limiting speech. A televised awards show for movies can indeed limit, curtail, omit, or edit what makes the airways. The actors speaking their minds is of course permitted, but if I would be more inclined to accept their sincerity if they paid for the prime time themselves when they chose to do so.
This is a very valid point. Hyper-valid? Uber-true?


As I pointed out, freedom of speech only applies to the government limiting speech. The Oscar people can have any rules they want for their show. I suspect ratings might improve if they limited speeches to the topic of film-making and acting.

See above.

The Oscars committe didn't have a problem with the opinions so don't know why you are saying it is their perogative to say what is and is not acceptable speech. It is only conservatives who are griping about what was said. T.S. rhetorically asks if Celebs should give their political opinon, to which my answer is why shouldn't they.

 

[Judoka1532]

Or should they keep it to themselves?

During the Oscars or other award ceremonies are times celebs sometimes discuss political issues. Hell, Joaquin Phoenix upon winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for the movie Joker, did not discuss the movie at all really, he gave a speech on society, humanity, and equal rights.

Brad Pitt made a reference to Trump's impeachment hearing.

Now some may argue: Celebrities have the attention of the entire world, the noble thing to do is to use it to draw attention to causes or social or political issues.

Others may argue: A celebrity's job is to act. We aren't watching them to hear about their opinions on politics or anything else.

Now it seems like most people seem to get upset if a celebrity's political opinion is in conflict with their own beliefs and don't mind as much if the celeb is saying something that they agree with.

It may also appear to some that celebrity speeches are a sort of circle-jerk; a display virtue signalling and repeating safe talking points such as "racism bad", "Donald Trump bad", "Immigrants are human too" and other points that will be popular in a left-leaning Hollywood.

What do you think?

Look lets keep it simple. Celebrities can give their opinion if they like. Some may be right, others way off. Funny thing though, when celebrities agree with our individual beliefs, we don't seem to mind do we?

It's our job as ordinary citizens to take it with a grain of salt. Jump on board if you agree, rebuttal if you disagree, or carry on if you DGAF.

 

[luckyshot]

Only if they agree with me.

 

[7437]

Sure. They're only human, sort of...

What I would suggest however, is that major political parties don't prop them up and treat them like serious political figures and attach themselves to them.

Or elect them president?

 

[HereticBD]

Or elect them president?

Like I said, if they're willing to put in the work and make a run at it, I have no issue. It's the easy artificial shit, political parties should stay away from.

"I'm rich and famous, and live inside a heavily guarded castle, but I think the borders should be open. We are all one."

^^^

Stay away from those types.

 

[deltapapha]

TS didn't ask should they be able to give their political opinions, he asked "should they?"

If I am an acting agent or adviser in some capacity, I'm saying don't do it. Or if you do do it, let it be on the periphery, not at awards' ceremonies. Keep it somewhat muted.