Britney Spears And Kate Moss Are More Influential Than George W. Bush
Robert Paul Reyes
May 06, 2007
The Time Magazine list of the 100 most influential people in the world includes the usual suspects in the realms of politics, the arts and science. But there's one glaring omission, you won't find George W. Bush, the leader of the free world, in this illustrious list.
Time explains that Dubya is missing because he has "squandered" his influence. The recent Republican debate illustrates the waning influence of Bush; the presidential candidates referenced Ronald Reagan scores of times but they were loathe to mention the current president.
Some conservatives complained that Time omitted Bush because of the magazine's liberal orientation.
The president of the United States shouldn't be included by default, he should do something to merit inclusion. Bush doesn't have any influence within his own political party, let alone any influence with Congress or the American people.
Why would Time include supermodel Kate Moss and not the president, complain some conservatives?
I would argue that Kate Moss represents an esthetic that worships fame and celebrity; millions of young girls want to be like Kate, very few desire to be like Bush.
Even Britney Spears has more influence than Bush; she is the embodiment of a culture that prizes fame above accomplishment, morality and even money. We are living in a pop culture world, and the citizens of this brave new world look to celebrities for direction in how to dress, speak and act.
There are more reporters and photographers to capture Britney's bald assets, than there are to chronicle Bush's bald lies.
President Bush is irrelevant; let me conclude this essay so I can catch up on what Kate Moss and Britney Spears have been up to recently.
Time explains that Dubya is missing because he has "squandered" his influence. The recent Republican debate illustrates the waning influence of Bush; the presidential candidates referenced Ronald Reagan scores of times but they were loathe to mention the current president.
Some conservatives complained that Time omitted Bush because of the magazine's liberal orientation.
The president of the United States shouldn't be included by default, he should do something to merit inclusion. Bush doesn't have any influence within his own political party, let alone any influence with Congress or the American people.
Why would Time include supermodel Kate Moss and not the president, complain some conservatives?
I would argue that Kate Moss represents an esthetic that worships fame and celebrity; millions of young girls want to be like Kate, very few desire to be like Bush.
Even Britney Spears has more influence than Bush; she is the embodiment of a culture that prizes fame above accomplishment, morality and even money. We are living in a pop culture world, and the citizens of this brave new world look to celebrities for direction in how to dress, speak and act.
There are more reporters and photographers to capture Britney's bald assets, than there are to chronicle Bush's bald lies.
President Bush is irrelevant; let me conclude this essay so I can catch up on what Kate Moss and Britney Spears have been up to recently.
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