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Billy Bob Thornton: Celebrities Mislead with Political Opinions

11/10/2025

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Billy Bob Thornton, actor and filmmaker, criticized celebrities for discussing politics on The Joe Rogan Experience, arguing that uninformed political opinions mislead audiences.
He identifies as a 'radical moderate' who advocates a 'common sense party' in politics.
Thornton says divisiveness in modern politics is detrimental.
He states his show Landman, about the oil industry, does not promote a political agenda.

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Billy Bob Thornton, actor and filmmaker, criticized celebrities for discussing politics on The Joe Rogan Experience, arguing that uninformed political opinions mislead audiences.
He identifies as a 'radical moderate' who advocates a 'common sense party' in politics.
Thornton says divisiveness in modern politics is detrimental.
He states his show Landman, about the oil industry, does not promote a political agenda.