Why do we listen to Hollywood stars on politics?

If, by definition, an actor is a person who pretends to be someone he or she is not, for the purpose of pleasing others, then why would we listen to them and give them any credibility?

Mutt2007-12-31T08:08:07Z

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I guess for the same reason they listen to Oprah for what book to read.

Me, I do neither. I read what books I think will be interesting to me, and I vote for who I feel will be best for that job.

?2016-11-27T05:18:16Z

Bono, Jon Stewart, Gwyneth and Oprah are notably intelligentm persons, who've a cultivated opinion on politics and different matters (i don't be conscious of PDiddy), they have travelled, and labored on humanitarian initiatives for a great element of their lives, so they are not your nicely-known action picture star. yet to respond to your question, a great type of individuals hear to Bush approximately politics, that, to me, is like listening to Britney Spears.(provided that Britney would desire to randomly bomb worldwide places)

robbie2007-12-31T08:43:09Z

Well, the media loves them and therefore gives them a platform on which to spout off, which gets to the ear of many. However, I believe, most, like myself, may hear what they have to say, but do not listen to what is said.

Anonymous2007-12-31T08:31:12Z

Exactly in fact a few years ago a letter was posted with some of Hollywood's biggest mouths educations. The highest education any of them had was College drop out! Some did not even finish High School!! I am reminded of something I read Paul Newman said many decades ago. He was asked about the Political situation ( of that time) his reply was smartest thing I ever heard come from an actor. Not an exact quote but you get the idea. Mr. New said "Why you asking me I'm just an actor?"

Anonymous2007-12-31T08:30:36Z

Correct, actors are professional liars, they're even better at lying than the politicians.

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