Yet, more and more,
we find them shoving their political views down our throats.
I’m not even going
to refer to actors and actresses or musicians/singers as their
political biases leave no doubt. Let’s take a look at the subtle
ones. Television shows with their hints and innuendos.
This was driven home
to me when I watched the latest episode of Madame Secretary aired 8
Oct 2017.
The main plot, so we
were led to believe, was the takeover of a small southeast Asia
island nation by a Mexican drug cartel. But Morgan Freeman, the
director, and Barbara Hall, the writer, were not all that subtle
about the real theme – the Honest Main Street Media versus the wild
and untamed Internet.
Oh the horror of it.
And, the show ended with a horrible Senator threatening our Shrillary
Clone Secretary of State with defamation using blogs and other
unethical sources on the internet.
Not exactly subtle.
However, it leads me to wonder just how many of the millions of
viewers got the message of how terrible the uncontrolled internet is.
Ready to heed the call to further control the Net.
This particular show
has caused me to find myself watching all my favorite shows to see
just what the subtle (or not-so-subtle) messages will be of a
political bent. Just what agenda do the writers, producers and
directors have?
How about you? Are
there any shows you like to watch but find yourself uneasy due to the
subplots that try to get you to change your minds about your basic
beliefs. I know I’m going to start to pay more attention from now
on.
