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Hollywood Celebrities, Rock Stars And the NFL Should Shut the Hell Up About Politics
Townhall.com ^ | October 14, 2017 | John Hawkins

Posted on 10/14/2017 4:27:27 AM PDT by Kaslin

Hey, have you heard that Eminem doesn’t like Donald Trump? It’s big news! It also may be the single worst piece of music he’s ever done. Is anyone sure Bernie Sanders didn’t write these dopey lyrics for Slim Shady?

That's why he wants us to disband
'Cause he cannot withstand
The fact we're not afraid of Trump
F**k walkin' on egg shells, I came to stomp
That's why he keeps screamin' 'Drain the swamp'
'Cause he's in quicksand
It's like we take a step forwards, then backwards
But this is his form of distraction
Plus, he gets an enormous reaction
When he attacks the NFL so we focus on that
Instead of talking Puerto Rico or gun reform for Nevada”


Will the real Bernie Sanders please stand up, please stand up, please stand up?

I like Eminem’s music. I listen to it when I work out. However, I don’t care what he thinks about politics. Why would I? He’s a misogynistic dirtbag who did drugs, has a screwed-up family life and nearly drove his ex-wife Kim to suicide. Why would anyone with half a brain give a damn what he thinks about any political issue?

We could say the same for Lady Gaga. I mean, what? She sang some halfway decent songs and wore a lot of weird outfits; so we’re supposed to take her seriously when she talks about political issues? How does “Beyonce has some good songs and spreads her legs on stage a lot; so here’s her important take on taxes…..” make sense to anyone?

Along those same lines, what’s the point of turning the Emmys into non-stop Trump-bashing? If you want that, you can just turn on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC – pretty much anywhere except Fox any night of the week. Why do you need to hear it on stage from a bunch of puffed-up, self-congratulatory actors and actresses who only made it up on stage because they said “yes” when Harvey Weinstein needed someone to watch while he was taking a shower?

The same goes for NFL players. Being gigantic, pumped full of steroids and being willing to suffer head injuries doesn’t make you a fountain of political wisdom. In fact, protesting the flag probably did more harm than good. There are more than a few conservatives like Rick Perry who are interested in criminal justice reform. Lots of people on the Right are in favor of body cameras for the police. Unfortunately, having rational conversations with people who can help you achieve your goals doesn’t get you as many cool points with the cool kids on the Left as disrespecting the flag of a country that made you rich and famous for playing a game.

Ironically, this is how it usually turns out for celebrities and athletes who venture into politics. Most celebrities love Obama and the Democrats and hate all things Republican; yet the GOP has the House, the Senate and the White House along with state legislatures and governorships galore.  So, how much good have Emma Watson, Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio done for the Left? If anything, having a bunch of arrogant, spoiled, coked-up celebrities and athletes on your side probably does more harm than good except when it comes to fundraisers.

So, am I saying that LeBron James, Katy Perry, Cam Newton and Tina Fey shouldn’t have political opinions? No, what I’m saying is that no one wants to watch John Kerry throw a football, John McCain act or Elizabeth Warren shooting hoops; so why can’t entertainers stay in their lane, too?

There used to be a time in America when you didn’t have politics inserted into EVERYTHING. Back when I used to watch football, I had no idea in the world what Terry Bradshaw, Jerry Rice or Emmitt Smith thought about politics and it was nice to just relax and enjoy the game. I also didn’t give a damn about what Bruce Lee, Jean-Claude Van Damme or Linda Carter thought about the police, gay marriage, abortion or whatever other trendy virtue signaling celebs might be embracing to convince people they’re more than just a pretty face. If celebs want to be politicians, they should run for office, but if they want to entertain the public, they should do it and do it right. Part of doing it right is accepting that dragging politics into everything you do isn’t entertaining. It’s tedious, it’s tiresome and it’s what people are trying to get away from when they are entertained. So show some respect for the audience that is making your dreams come true and shut the hell up about politics.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial
KEYWORDS: eminem; hollywood; music; nfl; politics; trumpadministration
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To: Tuxedo
Actually Taylor Swift is one who gets it - she doesn’t jump into politics. She’s actually quite shrewd when it comes to business. Michael Jordan was that way, not sure about now.

That's my point. Swift has been getting blasted in the media (and was actually questioned about possible white supremacist leanings) for not speaking about against Trump.

The most popular music star in the world refused to endorse Hillary, refuses to bash Trump, and the media is not happy about this.

21 posted on 10/14/2017 6:47:23 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: Kaslin

An M & M piece is more intelligent than Eminem.


22 posted on 10/14/2017 8:17:37 AM PDT by Deplorable American1776 (Proud to be a DeplorableAmerican with a Deplorable Family...even the dog is :-))
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To: Kaslin

“non-stop Trump-bashing? If you want that, you can just turn on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC – pretty much anywhere except Fox any night of the week.”

Well, for the record, FOX is not much better.

Fox25 in Boston this morning: “After Congress failed to repeal and replace Obamacare, President Trump has taken action himself to eliminate subsidies for thousands of people. Local lawmakers are voicing their opposition to his actions.” Eight minutes of liberal politicians with predictable sound bites followed.

No context was offered. No suggestion that the subsidies should not have existed in the first place, or that they were originally created by the stroke of a presidential pen rather than by act of Congress.

Might as well have been an ABC broadcast, for all the difference the “Fox” label made.


23 posted on 10/14/2017 9:11:49 AM PDT by Chad N. Freud (FR is the modern equivalent of the Committees of Correspondence. Let other analogies arise.)
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To: Kaslin

We wouldn’t hire a plumber, roofer, house painter or garbage hauler who lectured us on leftist politics when we are paying them to do their jobs.

And they are all engaged in professions that actually do something useful for their customers.

But non-essential entertainers, like Hollywood actors (who make their money pretending to be someone else), and football players (who make their money playing a game), think they have unique and valuable political lessons to teach us.

As if their employment as actors and game players gives them superior wisdom and insight.

So they expect us to sit back, shut up and let them lecture us while we expect them to shut up and entertain us.


24 posted on 10/14/2017 9:24:08 AM PDT by Vlad The Inhaler (Libtards wish anarchy and death for others, but not for themselves.)
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To: Drew68

Ridiculous that the media would question why Swift wants to avoid being political. She likely doesn’t want to alienate half of her fans.


25 posted on 10/14/2017 11:56:54 AM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: Vlad The Inhaler

The liberal media not only expects celebrities to be political. They also act like they are more knowledgeable than anyone else. I saw that during the media coverage of Handmaid’s Tale. The actors were asked political questions at nearly every interview I saw. Every actor gave the same answers on every question.


26 posted on 10/14/2017 12:01:40 PM PDT by EdnaMode
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To: Kaslin

Allow me to repost something from a week ago.

Singers - Shut up and Sing.

Hollywood Actors - Shut up and Act.

NFL Players - Shut up and get a Concussion.


27 posted on 10/14/2017 12:01:50 PM PDT by Kickass Conservative ( Democracy, two Wolves and one Sheep deciding what's for Dinner.)
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To: Kaslin

They can’t even see that they are all useful expendable tools.


28 posted on 10/14/2017 12:04:16 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Drew68

Very disappointing. Better he kept his mouth shut and at least appeared
Less of a moron.


29 posted on 10/14/2017 12:10:02 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Kaslin; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy; GOPsterinMA; stephenjohnbanker; NFHale; KC_Lion
Hey, have you heard that Eminem doesn’t like Donald Trump? It’s big news! It also may be the single worst piece of music he’s ever done. Is anyone sure Bernie Sanders didn’t write these dopey lyrics for Slim Shady?

“That's why he wants us to disband 'Cause he cannot withstand The fact we're not afraid of Trump F**k walkin' on egg shells, I came to stomp That's why he keeps screamin' 'Drain the swamp' 'Cause he's in quicksand It's like we take a step forwards, then backwards But this is his form of distraction Plus, he gets an enormous reaction When he attacks the NFL so we focus on that Instead of talking Puerto Rico or gun reform for Nevada”

All Eminems end up the brown in the end.

30 posted on 10/15/2017 2:13:37 PM PDT by Impy (The democrat party is the enemy of your family and civilization itself, forget that at your peril.)
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To: dfwgator

Eminem?? He’s a little cuck douchebag. And he knows it.

And you are exactly correct, dfw ... and it was indeed a MAGNIFICENT “FU” to all of them.

And THEY can’t stand it.

We’re taking our Country back and they’re losing their minds.

Should make ya smile every day...


31 posted on 10/15/2017 2:33:29 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Impy; BillyBoy; fieldmarshaldj; stephenjohnbanker; NFHale; KC_Lion

He’s jealous that Kid Rock’s going to be elected Senator. It’s a feeble attempt at maintains relevancy.


32 posted on 10/15/2017 5:12:10 PM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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To: Kaslin

I disagree that they need to shut up. The dynasty needs to have a wrecking ball taken to it. It’s deliciously ironic that the entertainers themselves are the ones swinging it.


33 posted on 10/15/2017 5:23:00 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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To: Impy; fieldmarshaldj; stephenjohnbanker; NFHale; KC_Lion; BillyBoy

http://www.returnofkings.com/131951/12-years-a-hottie


34 posted on 10/16/2017 5:26:21 AM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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To: GOPsterinMA; NFHale; fieldmarshaldj; stephenjohnbanker; KC_Lion; ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

Observe the raw awesome power of Caucasian Music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4om1rQKPijI

Eminem wishes he could compose something half as good as this.


35 posted on 10/16/2017 2:16:54 PM PDT by Impy (The democrat party is the enemy of your family and civilization itself, forget that at your peril.)
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To: Impy; GOPsterinMA; NFHale; fieldmarshaldj; stephenjohnbanker; KC_Lion
The Japanese are smart enough to appreciate caucasian music. In Kobe I went to a club where everybody (except me, who didn't know how) was country line dancing.

Herr, unser Herrscher

36 posted on 10/16/2017 3:03:20 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Mozart tells you what it's like to be human. Bach tells you what it's like to be the universe)
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To: ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas; Impy; fieldmarshaldj; stephenjohnbanker; NFHale; GOPsterinMA; ...
Shoot the Koreans do a full tribute to 1950's college America.

Oh! Music Video

37 posted on 10/16/2017 6:59:59 PM PDT by KC_Lion (If you want on First Lady Melania's, Ivanka Trump's or Sarah Palin's Ping Lists, just let me know.)
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Shoot the Koreans do a full tribute to 1950's college America.

Oh! Music Video

38 posted on 10/16/2017 7:00:00 PM PDT by KC_Lion (If you want on First Lady Melania's, Ivanka Trump's or Sarah Palin's Ping Lists, just let me know.)
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To: KC_Lion

Korean chicks...AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!


39 posted on 10/17/2017 3:12:33 PM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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