https://nitter.net/StephenKing/status/1550118187840114695

  • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    I really want to know how these dudes get all these famous people on the line. I mean I buy that king had no idea who Bandera was. He is a lib. They aren't famous for their historical analysis and knowledge. Just cause he's good at writing a spooky tale doesn't mean he's good at other things.

    It also raises the question. Why do famous people well known for one thing start thinking they should speak about other topics publicly. Like if I got famous for writing endless horror classics I'd just shut up publicly about everything else. I don't know shit.

    • CheGueBeara [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      I mean, I definitely want Danny Glover out there being cool. The problem is when the person in question doesn't do proper investigation or have good takes.

      • Wildgrapes [she/her]
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        2 years ago

        True. What I really mean is why do so many feel like you don't NEED to do investigation in anything once you reach a certain level

    • DumpsterDive [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      A lot of people want to use their platform for good. They just don't want to use "too much" of it for that and/or don't have a very coherent idea of what "good" is.