Why Does Hollywood Vehemently Hate Republicans?

I understand that Fox News is a more Right leaning cable news channel but I saw a story tonight on there that really got me thinking, why does most of Hollywood despise Republicans so much? For the life of me I can't figure it out. The news story I saw tonight showed several actors, actresses, and singers lashing out at how terrible Mccain and Palin are. Now I realize that people are going to have the beliefs and they may differ from mine and I'm fine with that, but utter hatred that these people displayed was unbelievable. You could here it in their voices and see it on their faces, and I just don't get it. Look I would never vote for Obama, I just don't believe in his ideas or his philosophy about where our country needs to go, but I simply don't hold the same rage and hatred for Obama that Hollywood and to be honest most Democrats have for Mccain and Palin. I don't think it is just anger towards Mccain and Palin either, I think it's a more general hatred for Republicans in general.

I do have one theory as to why there is this hatred. I think that it has to do with a misunderstanding of the term Conservative and liberal. Now try to stay with me on this. I think that people tend to confuse the political term Liberal and the pop culture term liberal. My understanding of the political term Liberal is, in a very abbreviated description, is big government, higher taxes, and socialized programs. Now my understanding of the pop culture term Liberal is free spirited, easy going, and independent. To me that seems to sum it up pretty well.

Now I think most people tend to confuse these terms, I think that most Liberals think that being politically Liberal is the same as being pop culturally Liberal. So in the Hollywood sense I think that most in Hollywood think that if you are politically liberal that means you are for personal freedom, and independence. However, in reality that is the general definition of a conservative. Conservatives in the traditional political sense are more about personal freedom, less government control, and independence. So it is with this misconception that traditional conservatives are demonized into gun toting red necks who cling to their religion, according to Obama. So that is just my take on why Hollywood democrats hate Republicans so much. Of course that is just my opinion and I could be wrong.

Great Week for Broncos Fans

Well this week was a nice piece of redemption for the Broncos defense. They did a pretty fair job of stopping the run today, but more importantly they were able to get to the quarterback and cause some problems. Our offense started off pretty slow but managed to get things going a little better in the second half. Our running game still doesn't seem to be firing on all cylinders but at least Pittman has been solid or us. I'm looking forward to getting Ryan Torain back at running back.

They only thing I really want to see is a good defensive performance next week and the week after. Just like I think last week was a fluke that we played that poorly, I also don't want us to come out next week and be giving up big chunks of yardage again. I think we made some positive steps forward this week. Our defense actually helped us win this game which I didn't think was going to happen this season.

Nice job today for the Broncos and we will look forward to seeing Jacksonville next week.

The Movie Tax

I would like to make an announcement. As of today I am officially starting a movement called The Movie Tax Movement. (If I can come up with a better name later I may change it) The goal is to stop giving the Big Film Industry these outrageous tax breaks while middle America struggles to get by.


So what is the Movie Tax Movement or MTM'08? Well I'll tell you. I believe, though nobody else may that I am an intelligent, hard working, self motivated person with a reasonable understanding of the economy. Which is why it absolutely blows my mind that the Senate passed some rediculuous bailout bill totaling over $700 billion. It's insane. My plan is much simplier and would actually benefit middle america.


Here is my proposal. I think we need to put an end to the outragous profits once and for all in Hollywood. How can it be that the average Americans can't even pay their mortgages, or buy food for their families, or school supplies for their kids, yet Hollywood actors and actresses, and filmmakers are making record profits. I can't even go out on a date to a movie without spending over $20-25. Well I say enough is enough.


My proposal is a 15% movie profit tax. It would work very much like the current capital gains tax except there are no loopholes to get around paying it. If you make money on a movie 15% goes to uncle sam. End of story. However, those funds will not go right into the IRS slush fund, instead it will go directly to public schools to buy new supplies, books and desks (for Students).

Secondly, as part of the MTM'08 I am proposing the Film Industry Income Tax. (FIIT) This tax is simple. Any person earning at least half of their salary from film, TV, commercials, and other advertising, and if the earnings are over $250,000 a year there will be a 50% luxury tax. Again, same as before, no loopholes, no exceptions, no questions. Additionally, if you wanted to not have your money taxed by the IRS at 50%, you must donate all of your salary above $250,000 to public schools.

I recently looked up gas prices and over past 50 years and compared them to movie ticket prices over the past 50 years and the results are pretty amazing. People don't seem to have any problem paying outrageous prices for movies yet they freak out when gas prices go up a little. Well the time has come that people realize just how much they are getting ripped off by the big movie business. It's time to take those outrageous profits that Hollywood producers and actors are making and put those profits to good use. I saw something in the news too that said there is a big tax break for the film industry in the bailout package. Can someone please explain how the movie business has anything to do with the finance and mortgage industry? I have a theory and it involves corrupt politions and backroom deals being made.

So please join me in trying to put an end to madness and together we put an end to the runaway spending and salaries in the Movie business.

Thank you.