Celebrity politicians are a sign of our political decline

[lordsummerisle]

theguardian.com opinion

When Oprah Winfrey gave a blistering speech of women’s empowerment at the Golden Globes, pundits went into overdrive speculating that she might run for office. Media networks are now dreaming of a 2020 presidential race between Donald Trump and Oprah.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/jan/10/celebrity-politicians-political-decline-oprah-winfrey

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Old news. Oprah's political ambitions didn't last a week's news cycle.

[lordsummerisle]

3. True, that was months ago but I think the larger point is still valid n/t

[Vinnie From Indy]

2. I'm votin for Oprah!

I'd vote for my dog against Trump.

[magicarpet]

4. A squirrel just ran across the power lines on the other side of the street....

.... I would vote for the squirrel - before I voted for trDump.

[HopeAgain]

5. Yes, I'd vote for just about anyone over Trump

But I desperately want to see a qualified public servant and Oprah isn't it.

[Xolodno]

6. This may cause some waves...but, the opinion piece may have a point.

Elected celebrities:

Ronald Reagan
Clint Eastwood
Jesse "The Body" Ventura
Sonny Bono
"Fred Thompson"...doesn't really count, he was a politician first.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Al Franken
Donald Trump

.........
Celebrities who have been floated as potential politicians;

Hulk Hogan
Warren Beaty
John Stewart
Oprah Winfery
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

.......


This is just what comes to mind. But, you have to ask, are we becoming like Rome in its last days? Where drama, intrigue, theatrics and politics were all intertwined? The theatre of politics taking over the role of running the empire?