There's nothing worse than an actor playing off his high-profile in the media - attained by virtue of an illustrious film or TV acting career - to tout a particular candidate in the political arena.
Yes, the American filmgoer may pine for an actor's face on the silver screen - but when it comes to the Nation's business - they'd prefer the hack not ham it up on the political stage.
In spite of this, Jon Voight gave leave to his senses this past week and jumped into the political fray in support of the controversial big-time loser - Sarah Palin.
In a recent sound bite to the media, Jon's diarrhea of the mouth was quite an embarrassing gaffe to witness.
"I was so deeply moved to see her."
Say what?
Angelina Jolie's dad gushed like he just encountered the second coming of Christ.
Jon, that role has been cast.
Save that response for the "One" - Barack Obama - please!
But, not to get off track!
Jon Voight has been long respected for his acting chops.
And, I might add, for his ability to maneuver himself through the pitfalls and landmines that most pin-head actors generally stumble through.
But, his recent decision to support Palin, is a ludicrous notion at best.
The nation hardly knows the woman - who was sprung on the country in a breathless political merry-go-round in recent days - a virtual unknown.
In spite of the obvious, Voight is spouting off such wild tripe.
"She's the new star we're looking for," he excitedly chirped to just about anyone within earshot.
Oh, going to sign her to a Hollywood contract, are 'ya - Jon?
At times, he sounded like a damn groupie.
"Absolutely amazing and wonderful."
Well, what do you expect from an actor, who requires a well-crafted script in order to elucidate a coherent phrase or two?
By the way, did the midnight cowboy surmise all that at the drop of a handshake?
Jon, you're full of crap!
Then, the shameless egomaniac proceeded to take a swipe at his fellow actors for voting the "other way".
"In terms of politics they've (actors) been influenced by the political forces of the 60's, by Marxists. I understand how they are being programmed. They have to be awakened."
Gosh, he sounds like a Jonestown zombie, doesn't he?
Heh, Jon, YOU get with the program.
You're popular, and in the limelight, because fans are impressed with your acting!
But - no one wants to hear what a two-bit actor has to say about Sarah Palin - especially when all the intellectuals and pundits and experts in the political arena have already expounded on the subject - and more succinctly so.
Time to burn the Voight DVD's.
The man is a menace to the entertainment community.
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