Why Do Actors Keep Becoming Presidents?

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of actors becoming presidents, particularly in the context of U.S. politics. Participants explore the reasons behind this trend, questioning the apparent contradiction of conservative voters supporting actors from liberal backgrounds.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question why conservatives, who often criticize liberal Hollywood, still support actors as presidential candidates.
  • One participant suggests that the choice of actors is a Machiavellian decision, as actors can be persuasive figures.
  • Another viewpoint posits that not all actors are viewed negatively; for instance, Arnold Schwarzenegger is cited as a conservative figure who could potentially win a national election.
  • There is a discussion about the socioeconomic backgrounds of wealthy individuals, with some arguing that those who earned their wealth tend to be more conservative compared to those who inherited it.
  • Several posts express frustration over the lack of direct answers to the initial question, emphasizing the thread's focus on asking "why" rather than providing solutions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions, with no clear consensus on the reasons behind the trend of actors becoming presidents. Some agree on the persuasive nature of actors, while others challenge the assumptions about political affiliations and motivations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes various tangential topics, such as beliefs about religion and societal perceptions, which may influence the perspectives shared regarding actors in politics.

  • #31
Why some guys made 9/11?

Why we really invade Iraq and killing the people their...and killing our soldiers even there?!

Pissing me off so badly to the max
 
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  • #32
Why do fun threads end up about politics so often??

Why is farting so funny? (In England it is anyway!)
 
  • #33
Why am I posting this post?
 
  • #34
Why life is too short for intellegent and wise people...?...?
 
  • #35
Why are fools so sure of themselves and the wise so full of doubts?
 
  • #36
Smurf said:
Why are fools so sure of themselves and the wise so full of doubts?


Well said ... :wink: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
  • #37
Ivan Seeking said:
This is a thread to ask why.

Here's one on my mind lately considering Arnolds threat to run as President.

If conservatives hate liberal Hollywood types, then why do they keep making Presidents out of actors?
Quite simple: put-up-or-shut-upism: while other actors simply whine, Arnold (and Ronnie) actually ran for office. If Martin Sheen ever decided to run for office, I still would think he's a kook, but at least he'd be a relevant kook.

Democrats like to talk, Republicans like to do. So my question: why don't Democratic actors ever do?
 
  • #38
Smurf said:
Why are fools so sure of themselves and the wise so full of doubts?

Why am I so sure of myself then? :biggrin:
 

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