Do you reject watching certain TV stars because of their political views?

[Aaron62]

Your own political views aside, do you change the channel or refuse to watch a certain show because of polticals that a star or director has publically spoke about or announced?

 

[Aaron62]

I do to a certain degree depending on how far a star goes out of their way to make their opinion known. What bothers me is how a tv star, or anyone, can spout their political agenda, despite their lack of education or expertise in the field.

 

[CptlA]

I really could care less unless they're making a movie or TV show according to their own political agenda.

 

[Piggie]

To the now accepted norm of the division of the United States into two camps, with those in the middle like me despised by both sides, no I could care less. Artists, musicians, actors have long long history (longer than the United States) of showing politics in the work, their opinions. This is part of being an artist, reflect the current trends, beliefs.

If that makes me a lefty, then why do I like the movies the "The Govanator" made?

 

[bicker]

Never. Heck, I've even been known to listen to Christian Rock at times, if the music is good, and the lyrics are easy to ignore.

 

[O-O]

If that makes me a lefty, then why do I like the movies the "The Govanator" made?

Why? I'll give you a few reasons,

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvs1LqjW3OQ[/YOUTUBE]

:daffy:

 

[O-O]

I'd like to say that I do not to prejudge a show based on an actors political opinion, but I'd be lying if I did.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

The answer is of course yes. But it depends on the level of outspokeness combined with the level of extremist Leftwingism.

For example, if the director Spielberg lets say, goes on a nationwide tour promoting the gutting of the 2nd Amendment, and donates tens of millions of dollars to that endevour, then I will certainly not be going to see any Spielberg movies.

Lets take another example. The Dixie Chicks.

Linda Rhonstadt

Johnny Depp

Gwyneth Paltrow


Ill make exceptions, but I do boycott or partially boycott, or make attempts not to support certain people in the Entertainment industry.

Most of them are clueless 2 faced people that trash the US while the US provides them with a lavish lifestyle. Depp moved to France, but he didnt quit Hollywood. Paltrow is moving to Spain, and she isnt quitting Hollywood either.

 

[Aaron62]

Johnny Depp and Sean Penn are way down on the bottom of my list, but even I can still enjoy stuff put out by the most extreme liberal activists. Family Guy is one of my favorite shows even though I think Seth Macfarlane is a big douche.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

Oh yeah Sean Penn.

I will watch shows by Leftist leaning folks, and even the really outspoken whacko douche bags, but for the latter, the hurdle is higher.

 

[O-O]

Johnny Depp and Sean Penn are way down on the bottom of my list, but even I can still enjoy stuff put out by the most extreme liberal activists. Family Guy is one of my favorite shows even though I think Seth Macfarlane is a big douche.

I always felt the same way about Fred Thompson.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

LOL!

How about Charlton Heston?


Are you going to name the half a dozen or so, so called right wingers in Hollywood?

 

[Piggie]

Or Micheal Moore. He makes good films.

 

[Aries]

Unless they openly associate with nazi's or the KKK, I don't really mind what a celeb does in his or her personal life. I mean, I don't hate the fact that Johnny Depp has a fondness for cheap chocolate or that the late Steve Irwin was a tad too reckless for his own good. You can live your life how you like, just don't kill anyone.

 

[EscapeVelocity]

Aires, I dont mind people living their life how they want. Not one bit. What I object to is when this dopes use their fame and fortune to promote political agendas which have an affect on me and my life. See how that works.

 

[bicker]

Other favorites from the Hit Parade:

What I object to is when this dopes use their money and power to promote political agendas which have an affect on me and my life.

What I object to is when this dopes use their conspiracy theories and innuendo to promote political agendas which have an affect on me and my life.

What I object to is when this dopes use their churches and synagogues to promote political agendas which have an affect on me and my life.

What I object to is when this dopes use their threats and intimidation to promote political agendas which have an affect on me and my life.

Can anyone things of others that I missed?

 

[EscapeVelocity]

So they are free to use their fame and fortune and work to promote their political agendas, and I am free to boycott their work.

See how that works?

 

[EscapeVelocity]

You missed...

...mosque, union, and identity group organization.