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In response to "Who's saying Meryl Streep isn't allowed to comment on politics because she's rich? -- nm" by Strongbad

I don't see people saying Streep isn't allowed to comment. More that she shouldn't because Americans don't care what Hollywood thinks on politics.

Posted by Inigo (aka Inigo) Jan 10 '17, 07:26

That they (Hollywood) should just stick to making movies/shows, and not open their mouths because no one cares what they have to say. (paraphrasing)

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Which, given Trump's entertainment connections is just another bit of GOP hypocrisy. "You can only comment if you agree with me, otherwise shut up" -- nm - TWuG Jan 10, 07:33 12
- I completely disagree with this sentiment - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:42 9
  - OK good. But we're talking about the people who are trying to silence, intimidate or minimize those voices. -- nm - Reagen Jan 10, 07:44 8
    - Call it splitting hairs if you want, I don't care. - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:48 7
      - You've address "silenced", now address "minimize" and "intimidate", because that is also what is happening. - TWuG Jan 10, 07:53 3
        
        I agree. - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:58
        
        And, doesn't it all mean the same thing ? "Shut up."? -- nm - Andie Jan 10, 07:54 1
        
        It does. But is hardly surprising from a party that has eschewed evidence and fact for decades. - TWuG Jan 10, 07:59
      - It's a distinction without a difference. -- nm - znufrii Jan 10, 07:50
      - It's basically the definition of an ad hominem attack - dismissing the message because of who says it. -- nm - Reagen Jan 10, 07:50 1
        
        Yes. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:50
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  - Oh, I think the main GOP motivation has been "how can we be assholes" for awhile now. - TWuG Jan 10, 07:48
Yes, it's mostly been "This is why you lost. Keep it up and you'll lose again." -- nm - volnelk Jan 10, 07:28 1
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I agree, I have seen much more of this behavior. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 10, 07:28

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I don't see people saying Streep isn't allowed to comment. More that she shouldn't because Americans don't care what Hollywood thinks on politics.

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