Posted on 12/09/2013 7:41:55 PM PST by bestintxas
Ben Affleck is smart enough to know an actor taking up political causes can shatter the illusion movies are meant to conjure.
Yet the Argo director and avowed liberal still sticks his foot in his mouth during a new interview with Playboy Magazine by insulting half of his audience.
Seems he's not sure he can be friends with anyone who pulls the lever repeatedly for GOP politicians.
The future Dark Knight (Affleck plays Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel) said he can't help but consider an actor's politics while watching movies, and he takes that information to heart.
When I watch a guy [on screen] I know is a big Republican, part of me thinks, I probably wouldn’t like this person if I met him, or we would have different opinions. That shit fogs the mind when you should be paying attention and be swept into the illusion.
Affleck isn't alone in his lack of tolerance. Singer Katy Perry went so far as to not invite her parents to President Barack Obama's inauguration because they dared to call themselves Republican.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
“I thought Aflak died In a car wreck chasing his gay lover.”
No. Really? Did he rear end him?
So I imagine you guys will be running to the next Jane Fonda movie or Barbara Streisand Movie? I think what he said is what most of us say but just the opposite. I am surprised you are bashing him. He is being as honest as we are.
It was his wholly realistic and believable performance in “Daredevil” that got him the nod for the next “Batman”.
Ben, you aren’t into pre-judging folks, are you?? I’m so dissapointed!
You wouldn’t like me? You insufferable a-hole!
Judge not lest ye be judged..I like the original wording..if that is the original of course..
So I don’t have any friends that are libs. I don’t associate with anyone that is lib.
Wow, got that backassards. I called him ignorant exactly because of what he said. I have many friends that vote for Democrats. I still like them even though I disagree with them. And what a movie has to do with this is a mystery.
I don’t spend time with liberals.
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