It was terribly sad for those of us who enjoyed Dilbert in years past to find that he'd grown so twisted and delusional in his old age. There's no excuse for Trump; anyone who still supports a man who has been actively working to undermine American democracy, including allying himself with (and only with) dictators is no longer worth admiring. It's kind of like when we all enjoyed Michael Jackson's music -- but couldn't anymore once we found out he was a pedophile who had abused children.
I still enjoy Michael Jackson's music, so I guess that makes me 0-for-2. Three, if you include Mel Gibson's movies. Probably many more. I can separate admiring a person's art/skills/accomplishments from approving of their personal behavior.
I totally know what you mean. I keep posting these watercolor paintings on my blog that happen to be painted by this Hitler guy. Everyone keeps getting on my case because of some of the other things this guy did, but I just like the art. Big deal. Why can't people separate the art from the artist???
FWIW, Scott Adams is a Trump apologist.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am totally aware of that.
DeleteIf Scott Adams and Dilbert were history, it would only matter sentimentally.
DeleteBut he is currently active and any support for Dilbert helps Trump.
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It was terribly sad for those of us who enjoyed Dilbert in years past to find that he'd grown so twisted and delusional in his old age. There's no excuse for Trump; anyone who still supports a man who has been actively working to undermine American democracy, including allying himself with (and only with) dictators is no longer worth admiring. It's kind of like when we all enjoyed Michael Jackson's music -- but couldn't anymore once we found out he was a pedophile who had abused children.
ReplyDeleteI still enjoy Michael Jackson's music, so I guess that makes me 0-for-2. Three, if you include Mel Gibson's movies. Probably many more. I can separate admiring a person's art/skills/accomplishments from approving of their personal behavior.
DeleteI totally know what you mean. I keep posting these watercolor paintings on my blog that happen to be painted by this Hitler guy. Everyone keeps getting on my case because of some of the other things this guy did, but I just like the art. Big deal. Why can't people separate the art from the artist???
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