Why do celebrities and entertainers vocalize their political beliefs? From a marketing standpoint, it's a terrible idea. Oh. He's for the federal funding of stem-cell research? That changes my mind completely. She hates that politician. Maybe I should too? It can't possibly be effective. In fact, it virtually ensures that 50% of their fanbase will be at least a little repelled. This is not a "their views are irrelevant" type of post, although I'd be happy doing that as well. I'm simply saying that it's not a smart career move. And it's not effective, either.

that you're NOT smarter than the President. This, despite some polls I've seen with up to 88% of the population claiming to be. He graduated with a bachelors degree from Yale, and later went on to obtain an MBA from Harvard University. "Oh, but he only got in to those schools because of his dad." Maybe. But, I find it hard to believe that both schools would give him degrees by that merit alone. He may be unsuccessful. He may be a terrible speaker. And you may be pretty smart. But, he's probably smarter.