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[–] 5 points 4 months ago (4 children)

From what I've heard, Shatner is normally pretty right-wing about issues. Maybe fiscally, but not socially. Maybe I'm misremembering, or conflating his character on Boston Legal.

I guess it shows people can be complex.

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  • [–] 9 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    He's been critical of Trump and I'm pretty sure he defines himself as apolitical. I'm not sure where you're finding that he's right wing, but I'm open to being proven wrong.

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  • [–] 9 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Upon further research, he seems hard-core apolitical.

    I must have assumed he was like his character that he played on Boston Legal - who was clownishly right-wing.

    Sorry about that improper assumption, and thanks for calling me out on it!

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Anybody who calls themselves apolitical doesn't recognize how much politics affects us, and in my book, thay makes you kinda dumb.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    Eh, being apolitical doesn't mean you're unaware of how much politics affects us. It just means it's not a subject you're interested in, which is perfectly acceptable.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago

    He was the commencement speaker at my college graduation and he talked about how society was destroying the planet. It was a real downer message but at least it wasnt maga talking points

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