[CottonBall]

How many times have we the public seen movie stars testifying to Congress about scientific, medical, business, or social issues - and worst of all, these people are taken seriously?

I find it ridiculous that supposed intelligent politicians wouldn't laugh these actors right out of the room. We've become a country of style over substance. With the dumbing down of the population comes not only less understanding of scientific issues but acceptance that someone famous that says they get it must.

The way to fix it? Fix education so that kids actually learn and get conservatives in office.

[Publius]

There is another reason why politicians and show-biz people congregate. Congressman Charlie Rose of North Carolina once said, “Politics is show business for ugly people.” They are all in the same business.