As Twitchy reported, cameras were out in force on campus last weekend to capture some door-to-door vote canvassing by young celebrities like nasty woman Katy Perry, 32, and Miley Cyrus.
It’s no surprise both were trying to coax millennials to vote for Hillary Clinton. But what about Taylor Swift, asked no one? Hang on one second; someone did ask. In a piece published by Esquire Wednesday, editor Matt Miller asks, “Why are influential celebrities remaining silent this election?”
Taylor Swift has 156,147,879 social media followers. Why is she remaining politically silent? https://t.co/SRqu5kNo1r
— John Hendrickson (@JohnGHendy) October 26, 2016
Why do these select entertainers get to keep their political opinions to themselves? “Maybe these artists are protecting their brand?” Miller posits, adding, “Fuck that! If their brand means to sacrifice the very values that make them human and a contributing member of this society, then they live a sad, hollow life.”
Before making some remark about Taylor Swift being a singer and not a politician, consider this:
Taylor Swift is not a private citizen. Her opinion matters to more people than Paul Ryan's opinion ever will.
— John Hendrickson (@JohnGHendy) October 26, 2016
Someone’s living a sad, hollow life. Though Miller wrote the piece, Esquire deputy editor John Hendrickson took most of the heat for it after publicizing the article by tweeting quotes from it.
@JohnGHendy @esquire Because she's a pop star and not a political pundit? What do I win?
— Randy Wortinger (@randicus79) October 26, 2016
Maybe because she wants to sell music to both sides, you simpleton. @JohnGHendy @esquire
— Yes, Nick $earcy! (@yesnicksearcy) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire Because this is one of the most divisive elections of all time and she doesn't want to alienate 1/2 of her audience.
— Mike (@Vascillia) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire maybe because she wants to sell records and not pretend to know what non-rich entertainers are going through?
— steve mincer (@stevemincer) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire Because she's smarter than you & has better sense than to alienate 1/2 her fan base?
— Dan Abernathy (@DanAbernathy) October 26, 2016
Bc she's smart enough to not alienate fans or try to influence others on topics she might not be informed on? Others should learn from her. https://t.co/TBXf8LzW1R
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy Because she realizes she's a singer and not act like an amateur political analyst like these other butt-monkeys?
— homework eater (@homeworkeater) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy Perhaps, for the simple reason, their business is entertainment and, not politics?
— Strykewolf (@gamewolf67) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy She knows her celebrity status confers no special skill in picking a candidate, unlike pretentious assclowns like Madonna.
— Everyday American (@sgtbuzzcut) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy Her restraint shows maturity and business savvy.
— Deplorable Beaver (@_eager_beaver) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy An entertainer who understands we don't listen to her for politics is a breath of fresh air. https://t.co/0MakT3EhPk
— Jim Kearney (@JimboDKearney) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy I admire her a great deal for not getting into politics. Makes me respect her more.
— Melissa Marsh (@WW2HistoryGal) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy Because her political opinion is no more relevant or informed than the checkout lady at the supermarket
— Jacki Vinson (@jackivinson) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire Perhaps she's horrified by the two main candidates and wants to keep her followers. Just a guess.
— Urban Shocker (@UrbainShockcor) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire America. Where not doing something is now suspect.
— NotYngwie (@James_Gullo) October 26, 2016
What are these celebrities hiding?
@JohnGHendy @esquire So, how would you treat her if she said something/anything you disagreed with? I bet you're real open minded
— Flown Over (@wydon66) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire prob bc she's voting Trump but doesn't want McCarthyists in Hollywood to blackball her.
— Tar&Feathers (@LeeNicholson11) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire because that's what they should do. If they supported trump you would tell them the opposite. Hypocrites.
— Ryan H (@IOmunE) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy A better question is why so many celebrities hector us with their ill-informed politics. https://t.co/0MakT3EhPk
— Jim Kearney (@JimboDKearney) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy better question is why do you feel the need to bully people into taking sides when they may not have one or want it private?
— ICEd-up JumpOutBoy#1 (@AlephActual) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy More importantly, why are you NOT remaining silent?
— Amy G. (@aimtx) October 26, 2016
@JohnGHendy @esquire — Please stop. Thanks.
— Arron (@arronio) October 26, 2016
