Ok guys I have a question that may really not be about movies, it does, however, relate to actors. Why do douche bag actors feel that they have more of a right to speak about politics than others? I guess for some reason not putting in an honest day's work qualifies them to influence politics like politicians with the same resume. It amazes me that people who command millions of dollars for weeks worth of work think that they are more in touch with the average Joe then people who make less then 1/10 as much locked in a weird white building (the house and capital building... let's face it... All Govt buildings are white). What pisses me off is that people actually pay attention to these jack asses. Am I the only one that is annoyed by this, or am I just a drunken idiot typing on a keyboard?

nope u r drunk... actors like
MATT DAMON ARE GREAT IN POLITICS

I generally agree with you Turk. 

It seems that a large number of Hollywood actors regard it as their prerogative to lecture us all about political issues even when they are not nearly as informed as they think they are.  The majority of them support left wing causes, and regard the public as gravely misinformed if not facile on the issues. They view their celebrity status as an entitlement for them to lecture down to "us commoners."  The majority jump on the politically correct bandwagon and rail against conservative causes, but there is also a minority on the other side - right wing actors who are likewise ignorant.  I regard Charlton Heston as a prime example.  He blindly supports gun ownership while ignoring the very valid counter-arguments.  So it does go both ways.  There are a few rare instances of actors who I can respect for their opinions on politics.  I have a measure of respect for George Clooney after his public comments on Darfur.  He obviously has intellect & has thought over the issues.  Likewise, I have seen Sean Penn interviewed, and think he measures what he says and doesn't just jump to conclusions.  On the other hand I also remember the three Charlie's Angels . . . . Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz and the other one being on T.V. saying people shouldn't vote for Bush.  I remember thinking . . . "um why should I care what you think about anything?  You guys make a lot of money off of violent movies where you show off your tits and you are lecturing me about who I should vote for?"  (Being Canadian I couldn't have voted for Dubya anyway).  Still,  I thought to myself, since when are you three experts on whether or not Bush should get re-elected?  I think the intent was to appeal to youthful voters, because the Democrats were relying on young people to vote for Kerry.  

Well, as actors/actresses go, they're always in the public eye when they don't want to be, or, always out of the public eye when they need to be. When you're out, how better to get back in, than to become a "causie". Does Gore need to score points with the public? Yes. Does he need to be in the public eye? Yes. But for only one reason. Money. Do you really think that any celebrity (or government figure) actually cares about their sudden love for whatever, is genuine? I say no. If it gets them on TV or the big screen, it's only bank for them. Do you really think Pamela actually cares about fuzzy little animals? Do you actually think Gore worries about global warming? (here's the kicker) Do you actually think that dairy farmers worry about how much methane there cows produce? No. The almighty dollar is THE boss.

That rant went on for longer than I thought.