Read here an article from the Washington Times on that Mecca of liberal tolerance, compassion and open-mindedness, Hollywood and its alleged treatment of Republicans and conservatives.
It’s a well-known fact that Tinsel town has been in the tank for liberalism, all manner of liberal causes and the Democrat party for years now but after reading the article ask yourself if current climate in Hollywood does not sound like quite the hostile work environment for those unfortunate enough to be suspected of harboring right-wing sentiments.
If the article is to be believed, the writer could not get a single response from the dozen actors alleged to be Republican sympathizers. In fact, some did respond but through their lawyers to the effect: “Don’t you dare print my client’s name in this story connecting him/her with this seditious movement. Do you realize what it will do to their career?”
Read here an entry from actor Ron Silver’s blog for his perspective on this matter.
Article also briefly notes the box office flops that the recent rash of anti-war flicks have been.
No one should be surprised by this.
Through the years, the U.S. military has consistently had a higher public approval rating than about any other American institution. Besides, about every one of us has a brother, sister, Dad, uncle, nephew, son, daughter, close friend, whatever… that served or is currently serving in this country’s armed forces and we are confident that for the most part they speak with great fondness and tremendous pride about that service.
And Hollywood expects to make money or make a "statement" by trashing these people?
It’s a well-known fact that Tinsel town has been in the tank for liberalism, all manner of liberal causes and the Democrat party for years now but after reading the article ask yourself if current climate in Hollywood does not sound like quite the hostile work environment for those unfortunate enough to be suspected of harboring right-wing sentiments.
If the article is to be believed, the writer could not get a single response from the dozen actors alleged to be Republican sympathizers. In fact, some did respond but through their lawyers to the effect: “Don’t you dare print my client’s name in this story connecting him/her with this seditious movement. Do you realize what it will do to their career?”
Read here an entry from actor Ron Silver’s blog for his perspective on this matter.
Article also briefly notes the box office flops that the recent rash of anti-war flicks have been.
No one should be surprised by this.
Through the years, the U.S. military has consistently had a higher public approval rating than about any other American institution. Besides, about every one of us has a brother, sister, Dad, uncle, nephew, son, daughter, close friend, whatever… that served or is currently serving in this country’s armed forces and we are confident that for the most part they speak with great fondness and tremendous pride about that service.
And Hollywood expects to make money or make a "statement" by trashing these people?
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Dean, As a veteran, I want to say thanks for the recognition you give to our military. Millions of Americans have served in the military and even the least patriotic of them put on the uniform every day with a desire to do a good job, if not for their country, then for their shipmates and squadmates. To trash their service will never sit well with average Americans.
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