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Originally Posted by Ice
Yeah, I get a little sick of Hollywood telling people what to do politically. As a group, they are the least affected by any financial implications brought on by politicians in either party.
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Well, that's not entirely true. Their salaries are dependent on the ability of us pleebs to spend money on their films. If we can't afford to go to movies, they don't get paid.
Secondly, Obama has reiterated over and over again his intention to increase taxes on people who make over $250k - which would be everyone in that video, so considering their tax burden is on the line it is kinda cool that they are still eager to put this out on the web, which is Obama's turf, really.
And, why shouldn't people in Hollywood voice their opinions? They are all aware, at least to some degree of the fantastic luck they've had - and politics is pretty damn important, beyond merely the fact that they are financially insulated. I know that if I got a soapbox right now, I'd start hollering about politics.