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?”
https://twitter.com/JohnGHendy/status/791274268340330497
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:
https://twitter.com/JohnGHendy/status/791280330074263553
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.
Because she's a pop star and not a political pundit? What do I win?
— Randy Wortinger (@randicus79) October 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/yesnicksearcy/status/791292754802245634
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 (extremely smart)(attractive)(always correct) (@Vascillia) October 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/stevemincer/status/791395828245995520
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
Because she realizes she's a singer and not act like an amateur political analyst like these other butt-monkeys?
— Obama’s Missing Magic Wand (@homeworkeater) October 26, 2016
Perhaps, for the simple reason, their business is entertainment and, not politics?
— Strykewolf (@gamewolf67) October 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/sgtbuzzcut/status/791413812863926273
Her restraint shows maturity and business savvy.
— Eager Beaver (@_eager_beaver) October 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/JimboDKearney/status/791287042319740932
I admire her a great deal for not getting into politics. Makes me respect her more.
— ?Melissa ? (@WW2HistoryGal) October 26, 2016
Because her political opinion is no more relevant or informed than the checkout lady at the supermarket
— Jacki Vinson (@jackivinson) October 26, 2016
Perhaps she's horrified by the two main candidates and wants to keep her followers. Just a guess.
— Urban Shocker (@UrbainShockcor) October 26, 2016
America. Where not doing something is now suspect.
— NotYngwie (@NotYngwie) October 26, 2016
What are these celebrities hiding?
https://twitter.com/wydon66/status/791397766316437505
https://twitter.com/LeeNicholson11/status/791400219263045633
https://twitter.com/IOmunE/status/791405194739195904
https://twitter.com/JimboDKearney/status/791286573954428930
https://twitter.com/AlephActual/status/791419057614434304
More importantly, why are you NOT remaining silent?
— Amy G. (@aimtx) October 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/arronio/status/791419711091249152
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