Barack Obama does not equal Paris Hilton
Ok, first off, I have not seen the McCain ad I’m about to talk about in full. Having said that, the fact the McCain campaign is comparing a political candidate for the presidency to vacuous celebrities seems rather unprofessional and immature. Barack Obama may have achieved celebrity status, but he’s done so by running a political campaign not by “releasing” a sex tape or by dressing like a naughty schoolgirl. If we are using this argument that celebrity equals arrogance, than we must point that finger at other politicians who have banked on their past celebrity to gain office. I am of course referring to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and President Ronald Reagan. Both started off as actors and used that celebrity to gain office.
My other complaint about this ad deals with the fact that McCain’s got his facts a little askew. Paris Hilton is famous for no reason, granted. So if you’re going to make the point that Obama is popular not for his message or politics but for his personality, an empty promise so to speak then the comparison works.
Britney Spears, on the other hand, actually managed to come by her fame by releasing several hit records, music videos and going on tour. She’s not famous for nothing, not by a long shot. Now, if the message is regarding her recent stint of poor judgment and irresponsibility, we the public have hence learned that it was caused by mental illness and having been drugged by her manager. Therefore, including Britney is even lower than just comparing Obama to Paris Hilton, because his campaign is attacking someone who is a victim of mental illness.
Is this the kind of man we want for President? Someone who would take an endorsement from a fake reality TV “star”, Heidi Montag, then insults a mentally ill woman whose actions have led to the loss of custody of her children?
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