This is not 100%, but it seems many are speaking out about how they “fear” for America. Exactly what is it they fear? Do they think Christians and Republicans are going away if John Kerry wins? And what is it about Christians and Republicans that sets them to trembling in their boots? Many of the people who are speaking out are not ordinary Americans. They can choose where they want to live and be there within hours of deciding. Most of us can’t do that. They jet around the world, burning more fuel on one trip than the rest of us would use in 20 years, yet complain how GWB’s war is all about oil. Their use of oil products contributes to the ongoing need for more oil, but they cry about the environmental damage done in the process of attaining the oil. Do they think Christians and Republicans would like to curb their freedom to live on the loose end of morality? Their zealous campaigning to elect anyone but Bush puzzles me. I absolutely cannot see why Paul Newman or Ben Affleck or Barbra Streisand (and others)feel that they should know what is best for the rest of us and should tell us and warn us of what is happening to America with GWB as our President. I just don’t get it. You could put them all in a rocket and blast them into outer space, never to return, and I feel this world would be a better place. That’s how much I care about what they think and say, except that they are getting on my nerves with their pomposity. Big time!

And I can’t understand why people think Chuck Heston’s opinion means more than someone else? I know he played Moses, but that doesn’t put him any closer to God than I am.

Heston has never called Clinton a “thug” “murderer”,or that he"betrayed America” OR made vulgar remarks about the former President’s. these elite Hollywood types think because they’re movie stars that makes them political experts. I really thought the Clinton haters were way over the top...but the Clinton haters make the Bush haters seem dignified and almost classy. 24 years in politics and I’ve NEVER seen the Hate speak reach the level it’s at right now by the Far Left and their disdain for our President. even if you hate the man..respect the office.

[QUOTE=cenlaguy]And I can’t understand why people think Chuck Heston’s opinion means more than someone else? I know he played Moses, but that doesn’t put him any closer to God than I am.

[QUOTE=cenlaguy]And I can’t understand why people think Chuck Heston’s opinion means more than someone else? I know he played Moses, but that doesn’t put him any closer to God than I am.

Ah now, I’m not sure about that. There ARE those who are closer to God than others. I don’t know if Chuck Heston is, but it’s possible. Knowing a little about the Hollywood lefties, I DO NOT think they are especially close to God. Regardless, Chuck Heston was chosen to speak on behalf of the NRA, wasn’t he? He wasn’t self-appointed to tell us America is doomed if one or the other is re-elected. I’ve tried and I can’t think of one single qualification of Mr. Newman, Ms. Streisand, Julia Roberts, Mr. Alleck, etc., that would give them unusual knowledge of what is good for America and its citizens. It would be more like.....let me see, if Paul Newman is for a candidate, that would probably mean I would oppose the person being elected to office. Much, much too liberal, likely. And I’m not that conservative on all issues.

[QUOTE=Eiszaphen]This is not 100%, but it seems many are speaking out about how they “fear” for America. Exactly what is it they fear? Do they think Christians and Republicans are going away if John Kerry wins? And what is it about Christians and Republicans that sets them to trembling in their boots? Many of the people who are speaking out are not ordinary Americans.

I have wondered the same thing and have some ideas of my own.
First, if you look at the educational background of most of the Hollywood elite, you will find that high school was a far as they got. They were never exposed to the greater world of ideas that college (especially a liberal education) gives one. They are mostly high school drop-outs. Second, having done some acting in college, I found that most fellow actors were of the “feely, touchy, emotional, etc.” type. They rely on their emotions - as most actors must do if they are to be successful - rather than using logic to reason through a problem (as do engineers - but that is at the other end of the graph). Those types believe that if we just talk to our enemies and show how much we love them and want to help, and join hands and sing kumbaya, everything will be OK. It is an emotional thing and they are not equipped by education (history, philosophy, etc.) to think critically and logically. And, then they find themselves “famous” and the press and their adoring public hang on every word, and - voila! - they are experts on all things. It becomes an ego trip and they love expounding their thoughts on everything from marriage, sex, politics, diets, etc. - and their adoring public and the press hang on every word. I love the old trick of having an actor/actress that has played a particular part, being asked to testify before a Senate committee about the subject that was the theme of the movie - about which the witness has absolutely no expertise except playing a part in a movie!

[QUOTE=Charleylake]I have wondered the same thing and have some ideas of my own.
First, if you look at the educational background of most of the Hollywood elite, you will find that high school was a far as they got. They were never exposed to the greater world of ideas that college (especially a liberal education) gives one. They are mostly high school drop-outs. Second, having done some acting in college, I found that most fellow actors were of the “feely, touchy, emotional, etc.” type. They rely on their emotions - as most actors must do if they are to be successful - rather than using logic to reason through a problem (as do engineers - but that is at the other end of the graph). Those types believe that if we just talk to our enemies and show how much we love them and want to help, and join hands and sing kumbaya, everything will be OK. It is an emotional thing and they are not equipped by education (history, philosophy, etc.) to think critically and logically. And, then they find themselves “famous” and the press and their adoring public hang on every word, and - voila! - they are experts on all things. It becomes an ego trip and they love expounding their thoughts on everything from marriage, sex, politics, diets, etc. - and their adoring public and the press hang on every word. I love the old trick of having an actor/actress that has played a particular part, being asked to testify before a Senate committee about the subject that was the theme of the movie - about which the witness has absolutely no expertise except playing a part in a movie!

And have you noticed that they always wear glasses for their appearance before Congress? I guess it makes them looker smarter.

[QUOTE=Eiszaphen]This is not 100%, but it seems many are speaking out about how they “fear” for America. Exactly what is it they fear? Do they think Christians and Republicans are going away if John Kerry wins? And what is it about Christians and Republicans that sets them to trembling in their boots? Many of the people who are speaking out are not ordinary Americans. They can choose where they want to live and be there within hours of deciding. Most of us can’t do that. They jet around the world, burning more fuel on one trip than the rest of us would use in 20 years, yet complain how GWB’s war is all about oil. Their use of oil products contributes to the ongoing need for more oil, but they cry about the environmental damage done in the process of attaining the oil. Do they think Christians and Republicans would like to curb their freedom to live on the loose end of morality? Their zealous campaigning to elect anyone but Bush puzzles me. I absolutely cannot see why Paul Newman or Ben Affleck or Barbra Streisand (and others)feel that they should know what is best for the rest of us and should tell us and warn us of what is happening to America with GWB as our President. I just don’t get it. You could put them all in a rocket and blast them into outer space, never to return, and I feel this world would be a better place. That’s how much I care about what they think and say, except that they are getting on my nerves with their pomposity. Big time!

I remember when Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins (when they were on their Dead Killer Walking trip) showing up at parole board meeting. Like they had something to offer! Tell you what Susan and Tim, why don’t we let you have some of these killers in Angola and you can take them home with you. Just sleep with your eyes open and a gun under your pillow.

A little exaggerated on the education thing, but not much. Check here:

http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/smarter.asp

I think the main point here is ego - and the egos that feed off of each other. The hollywood actors who are so loud politically just have another venue to get themselves seen a little bit more, and they get together and agree with each other and become a little louder.

And they think that most of America agrees with them - that’s the sad part, I think. I honestly feel that they may believe that most of America is far-left, and that Republicans are “keeping them down.”