The Cheap Courage of the A-Listers
The article discusses the phenomenon of performative anti-Americanism among celebrities. It highlights the contrast between their public personas and private beliefs. The piece reflects on the implications of such behavior in the context of American culture and politics.
- ▪The article critiques the performative nature of anti-American sentiments expressed by some celebrities.
- ▪It suggests that these public figures often do not align their actions with their stated beliefs.
- ▪The author reflects on the cultural impact of celebrity behavior on American society.
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G-File The Cheap Courage of the A-Listers On has-beens, threats, and performative anti-Americanism. Jonah Goldberg / May 29, 2026 Loading Bret Michaels of Poison performs onstage during the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 6, 2024. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images) Bret Michaels of Poison performs onstage during the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 6, 2024. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section You’re reading the G-File, Jonah Goldberg’s biweekly newsletter on politics and culture.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Dispatch.