The Debate I Want To See

A lot of politics today is not conducted in Washington or in the state capitals, but in the mythical land where reason is often suspended. I'm talking about Hollywood. I find it strange that people in the entertainment industry are lent such power, but they fact is that they easily gain entry to people's houses where most politicians find the doors shut and locked. People get excited to watch The Daily Show, but most won't even set their Tivo for the debates.

Now, I'm a conspiracy theorist when it comes to the entertainment industry. I think that the actors, comedians and their ilk have a deal with the liberal politicians. The politicos want to play at being loved entertainers, while the entertainers want to pretend that they have something substantial to say. The American public, for a large part, want to have someone lead them to a conclusion so they don't have to think or pay attention, or learn anything...it's almost like people say "Tell me who to vote for and I'll do that on my way to Carl's Jr."

I have a great sense of humor, but in Hollywood there's an agenda to much of the programming, and it leans in one direction, while a few people, like Dennis Miller go against the grain. That's a dangerous move in the entertainment industry, but he makes it work.

So here's the debate I would like to see - Dennis Miller vs. anyone in Hollywood. Colbert. Stewart. Lewis Black. It's amazing to me to see Dennis Miller now - he's full of conviction, and his whole ideology changed after 9/11. He levies criticism where it's deserved, but he sticks to his guns about his beliefs, and doesn't sacrifice his country's soul for a laugh.